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I have noticed that a lot of bear artists are diversifying in this economy and have added less expensive items such as materials, note cards, decorated tags, etc. to their shops. I wonder if any of you have done this, what types of things you added, and if it has increased sales for you.
I am thinking of adding some materials to my shop and maybe some less expensive versions of bears.
Carlyle Bear Co.I have had success with "ornaments" for both Christmas and Valentines Day. I only do a limited number (I did two for Christmas and I did two for Valentines Day but I may add two more) and I state that in my description so the collectors know that even though it is a lower cost item it isn't going to be one of 50 or so. I added a decoupaged heart-shaped box to the Valentines Day ornaments for storage and I had a blast making those. I just make little bear heads into holiday themes from the bits of mohair I have leftover from other bears. They sell very quickly and it gives me a chance to do something a little different. I keep the price under 30.00 since they don't take much time or materials to make.
Hope this helps! 
Hi Lisa, those are great ideas! And a nice use for leftovers. 
