Thursday, January 07, 2010

Can't work fast enough - Underestimate or Overestimate?

I'm working as fast as I can to put up all of the beads I want to clear out of my studio. I can't work fast enough! I may have to sacrifice the pretty descriptions so I can get on my site. Here's how the process works:

1. lay out all the trays of beads I have

2. re-organize into color or theme groups

3. place each group into a bag

4. set up for photos

5. take 4-6 photos of each bag

6. upload pictures to computer

7. choose 2-3 good pictures of each set of beads

8. upload pictures to web

9. organize and describe each and list on website

Yesterday's goal was to list 8 sets, I ended up listing 4.

Maybe this is TMI (too much information) but I felt I wanted to explain the sparseness of the descriptions. Here are a few of the beads I posted yesterday. I'm selling them cheap, cheap, cheap! They are ready to go to good homes :-)





I always underestimate how long something takes to do - what about you? Do you underestimate or overestimate?
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5 comments:

  1. mairedodd8:28 AM

    UNDERESTIMATE... especially when i have made a piece, which can take a day or two or seven... then photographing, photoediting, flickr, blogger and maybe etsy... it takes tons of time... just keep at it as you can... will be watching!

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  2. Michelle9:35 AM

    I am going to say a resounding "Yes"! It takes me longer than I think to do some things. Usually the things that I need to get done right away!
    I feel your pain.
    Bead Happy!
    Michelle

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  3. Azure Accessories10:36 AM

    Trust me I do understand...preparing for such as sale is a monumental amount of work!!!!!!

    What a great sneak peak of beads...I'm looking forward to your sale!!!!
    Cheers

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  4. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLC12:51 PM

    My mom and I really UNDERESTIMATE. You sometimes don't realize what all goes into creating, taking photos, making descriptions and uploading the information to various sites. I think creating the item takes less time and is more enjoyable than anything else. Keep it up and it will get done! Love the beads!

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  5. Our Favorite Things2:38 PM

    Always underestimate...why do we think we can do everything in 20 minutes? I must say that you are a step ahead of me, you at least have a list of what you need to do. Great preview of what's to come. Hang in there, you'll get it done. Good Luck and I can't wait to see the end result.

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