off to reform school

I have a feeling this is going to be a good week. Thanksgiving is two days away and I've been able to cross several things off my "to do list". I spent the weekend finishing up my first wholesale order. It felt really great sending off a big package of my handmade goods yesterday morning. What was inside the package?

:: fabric + cards ::

:: fabric + gift tags ::

:: wall + pockets :: 16" x 24" ::

   

:: wall + pockets :: 12" x 16" ::

More photographs here.

I also sent some pic + pockets, patchwork + bibs and bebe + onesies. So if you're in the Los Angeles area, check them out this weekend at ReForm School.

Preparing this wholesale order was a learning experience. There are so many details to consider, from pricing [my least favorite] to designing [fun!] to packaging [which i love!]. And limited resources--time, money, [wo]man power. But seeing the final goods all packaged up is extremely rewarding.

Now on to the next project!

Comments

[martha]

oh oh oh! It all looks so lovely!
And there is so much - how did you ever make all of that in such a short time???
Everything looks so professional and put together - A Collection:)
And great photos as usual. Now you deserve a break - Happy Thanksgiving.

[Jackie]

All of it is incredible - your work is just wonderful- good job! Love your packaging too - do you design labels and business cards for people?

Enjoy your break and have a lovely Thanksgiving!

[dawbis]

incredible work sally! i just love looking all of it! <3 i hope you have a lovely thanksgiving :)

[myra]

Your work is always so fantastic and styled impeccably! Lovely, lovely stuff.

[amy lowrey]

how fun sally! now i'll finally get to see all the good shim and sons stuff in person! {i've been wiaitng for a good excuse to take a trip to Reform School!}

[joyce]

great stuff as always...now when are you opening your online shop?? =)

[molly]

phew. glad that's all boxed up and out the door. i'm sure it feels great to have it all finished!
your work looks amazingly lovely as always, sally!!!

[babybug]

my eyeballs went out of control while scrolling down the pictures!

so pretty and perfect, as always! i love the red wall pocket...so cute!

have a great thanksgiving :)

[meg]

Fabulous! As usual, I love your fabric choices. The cards & tags are so striking. Crazy good.

Happy Thanksgiving!

[cindy k]

gorgeous, glad it's shipping out even though i live on the other coast, and HOPE your next project is your online shop! have a lovely holiday. cheers ... cindy

[justine]

just beautiful as always! Well done :)

[Alicia A.]

All the goods are great, as always, Miss Sally.

Have a great holiday!

[julie]

jiminy! you've been busy! gorgeous all. and yes your packaging is the icing on the cake. i love it.

congratulations and have a wonderful wonderful turkey day!

[Mama Urchin]

Everything looks terrific.

[bugheart]

wow
it's all
so beautiful...
i would love
to have
one of everything
{not sure how
i can fit into
a onesie anymore}...
your design and
packaging
is just
impeccable!
congrats
on your
first
big
wholesale
order.
:)

[Liz]

Wow, you must be so happy, great and beautiful products and a big order... wish I lived in LA so i could see it all at the Reform School

[Jhoanna]

Beatiful combination of colours, patterns and fabric - all so fresh and natural. Awesome work and congratulations on a creating such a beautiful collection.

[lisa s]

oh my god... how would you be able to choose what to get.... beautiful! you have such an eye for combining fabric... !!!

[Kate]

Fabulous work, what else it there to say!

[gracie]

Oh my goodness, Sally such beautious goods. A fine crafter you are.
Happy Thanksgiving!

[jen b]

All the goods look fabulous Sally. Guess I need to make a trip to the reform school. Guess I am a Shim + sons craft junkie.

[laurie]

oh my, you have been a very busy woman! everything looks so good too. so... do you get to take a break now? ;)

[Kristina]

Congratulations Sally!
It all looks wonderfull. You are SO talented ;o)

[Tiel S-K]

well I hope that it pays off for you. There is so much fun involved in projects like this, but there is lots of work that doesn't get acknowledged too. I kept on looking at the pockets and as I was scrolling I was saying, 'Oooh like that one'..more scolling...'Oh that one is nice'....more scrolling...Those colours are really nice.............more scrolling.

[carolyn]

These look great, congrats on thw wholesale order and here's to many more.