A Kettle of Fish - Card Updates - Page 20

Pheebs · 18-06-2008, 10:56

Ah boo. I'll send you the couple that I did but didn't like! You'll see why I've avoided it thereafter

Haly · 18-06-2008, 11:44

Just emailed the link to my Mum as she's been wanting to pimp it to her internet friends, so she can now

Pheebs · 19-06-2008, 19:09

Just finished a card for Pickys second Cousin... and I like it lots and thought I'd share it with you!

I don't know Dylan very well, so I figured what would a 3 year old boy like and decided they'd like to be a Stupendous Space Rocket Dino Riding Hero!

I mean... who wouldn't?!!?

It's the kind of thing I am hoping will attract personal orders (so people requesting custom party invitations/hen doo stuff/stag doo stuff etc!)

Ooh and still waiting on Paperchase! I've heard it takes fooooooorever but tried to call them today and the lady I need to speak to wasn't there... so will try chasing again tomorrow

*edit* ooerr I need to move around the writing on the card... it's a bit off!

Haly · 19-06-2008, 19:21

Excellent

Tak · 19-06-2008, 19:21

I used the request doo-daa on your webby the other day

Pheebs · 20-06-2008, 07:28

I've just seen it! Thought I checked it yester but must have not! Doh! I'll play with them today (though may need to catch you on MSN for one of them!)

*wubs*

Pheebs · 02-07-2008, 16:33

Bit of an update:

Things have been hectic. Lots of chasing, lots of production of cards, assembling, drawing, website things etc. Mad.

However, things are good

How things are going from the business to business side:

Athena: I got on their case today and they're ordering tomorrow! Hooray!

Paperchase: Chased them yesterday and apparently they're doing their replan now. I've been shortlisted. It's all I know. Driving me nuts. SOOOO want it.

Really Good: Chased them again today. The main dude buyer is *always* out and yeh, I've now decided he's one of those people you just have to persist with until you get through. I will get through. Damnit.

Local Company - The Card Gallery: They're putting in their order at the end of the month/first week in August (which is an arse as I'm away, so will probably end up being mid August!)

Scribbler: Chased them again today, convo was bounced about a bit and although the guy didn't have the stuff in front of him he did say he didn't think it was something they will take on by memory. After some banter he's putting them through his boss - the only reason for not taking them on apparently is because their shops are too small to stock them. But we'll see. All in all I'm pretty sure it's a no.

Birthdays: Miserable response. They don't take on independent suppliers and would not give out a list of their suppliers. Happy people! (not!)

People I am waiting to hear from are: Asda (who I doubt will take on independent suppliers but fingers crossed) and Clintons.

So that's where I am! I'm developing some marketing ploys though and have a number of fairs to attend too so hopefully I can get my name out a bit more.

It will happen. It's just time, patience and persistence

And yes. Probably doesn't sound very exciting to you guys (it is for me - though equally frustrating) but thought I'd let you know!

Pheebs · 02-07-2008, 16:34

Oh yes and if anyone knows of any independent card type stores in their area/arty crafty places where you think my designs would fit, could you let me know their name and address! I will get on to them asap!

Matblack · 02-07-2008, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pheebs

Oh yes and if anyone knows of any independent card type stores in their area/arty crafty places where you think my designs would fit, could you let me know their name and address! I will get on to them asap!

Speak to these guys

http://www.fourblankwalls.co.uk/

MB

Pheebs · 02-07-2008, 16:44

Hahahaha!

Just spoke with Asda and they normally deal through Hallmark supplier wise although they do take on independent suppliers too. Thing is... they generally only take on "larger" independent suppliers whose annual turnover is over a million!

So! Not quiiiiiite in that category yet

Though she is really REALLY keen on them and does like them a lot - I have her email now too and she's been asked to be kept in the loop for possible future dealings as I grow.

Nice people. Nicer than Birthdays.

Hallmark though. Hmmm. Haven't attacked them yet (surprisingly). Will get onto them tomorrow.

18-06-2008, 10:56	#191
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Ah boo. I'll send you the couple that I did but didn't like! You'll see why I've avoided it thereafter __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

18-06-2008, 11:44	#192
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Just emailed the link to my Mum as she's been wanting to pimp it to her internet friends, so she can now __________________ Halycopter

19-06-2008, 19:09	#193
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Just finished a card for Pickys second Cousin... and I like it lots and thought I'd share it with you! I don't know Dylan very well, so I figured what would a 3 year old boy like and decided they'd like to be a Stupendous Space Rocket Dino Riding Hero! I mean... who wouldn't?!!? It's the kind of thing I am hoping will attract personal orders (so people requesting custom party invitations/hen doo stuff/stag doo stuff etc!) Ooh and still waiting on Paperchase! I've heard it takes fooooooorever but tried to call them today and the lady I need to speak to wasn't there... so will try chasing again tomorrow edit ooerr I need to move around the writing on the card... it's a bit off! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

19-06-2008, 19:21	#194
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Excellent __________________ Halycopter

19-06-2008, 19:21	#195
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	I used the request doo-daa on your webby the other day __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

20-06-2008, 07:28	#196
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	I've just seen it! Thought I checked it yester but must have not! Doh! I'll play with them today (though may need to catch you on MSN for one of them!) wubs __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

02-07-2008, 16:33	#197
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Bit of an update: Things have been hectic. Lots of chasing, lots of production of cards, assembling, drawing, website things etc. Mad. However, things are good How things are going from the business to business side: Athena: I got on their case today and they're ordering tomorrow! Hooray! Paperchase: Chased them yesterday and apparently they're doing their replan now. I've been shortlisted. It's all I know. Driving me nuts. SOOOO want it. Really Good: Chased them again today. The main dude buyer is always out and yeh, I've now decided he's one of those people you just have to persist with until you get through. I will get through. Damnit. Local Company - The Card Gallery: They're putting in their order at the end of the month/first week in August (which is an arse as I'm away, so will probably end up being mid August!) Scribbler: Chased them again today, convo was bounced about a bit and although the guy didn't have the stuff in front of him he did say he didn't think it was something they will take on by memory. After some banter he's putting them through his boss - the only reason for not taking them on apparently is because their shops are too small to stock them. But we'll see. All in all I'm pretty sure it's a no. Birthdays: Miserable response. They don't take on independent suppliers and would not give out a list of their suppliers. Happy people! (not!) People I am waiting to hear from are: Asda (who I doubt will take on independent suppliers but fingers crossed) and Clintons. So that's where I am! I'm developing some marketing ploys though and have a number of fairs to attend too so hopefully I can get my name out a bit more. It will happen. It's just time, patience and persistence And yes. Probably doesn't sound very exciting to you guys (it is for me - though equally frustrating) but thought I'd let you know! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

02-07-2008, 16:34	#198
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Oh yes and if anyone knows of any independent card type stores in their area/arty crafty places where you think my designs would fit, could you let me know their name and address! I will get on to them asap! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

02-07-2008, 16:44	#200
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Hahahaha! Just spoke with Asda and they normally deal through Hallmark supplier wise although they do take on independent suppliers too. Thing is... they generally only take on "larger" independent suppliers whose annual turnover is over a million! So! Not quiiiiiite in that category yet Though she is really REALLY keen on them and does like them a lot - I have her email now too and she's been asked to be kept in the loop for possible future dealings as I grow. Nice people. Nicer than Birthdays. Hallmark though. Hmmm. Haven't attacked them yet (surprisingly). Will get onto them tomorrow. __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk