Hand-making Competition Shortlist
The shortlist of Hand-making Heroes Competition Finalists was finally agreed last week and the voting is live over at gift retailer pressies4princesses.co.uk.
Each finalist has their own page, with (largely) their own words pitching their product on it. Also, in the sidebar, there's a brief explanation of why the judges shortlisted this particular handmaker.
Frustratingly, badly thought through pricing was one of the biggest reasons entries did not make the cut. The basic test had to be that it made sense for a retailer to sell this - after all that's part of the prize - and, in so many cases, it just did not (economically at least).
I am antipicating that some entrants will want to know why they haven't been shortlisted. And, I am more than happy to provide the judges' rationale, plus some one-to-one feedback, if desired.
Thank you to every entrant for taking part.
Steve
Hand-making Heroes Handmade Gift Competition Shortlist
Each finalist has their own page, with (largely) their own words pitching their product on it. Also, in the sidebar, there's a brief explanation of why the judges shortlisted this particular handmaker.
Frustratingly, badly thought through pricing was one of the biggest reasons entries did not make the cut. The basic test had to be that it made sense for a retailer to sell this - after all that's part of the prize - and, in so many cases, it just did not (economically at least).
I am antipicating that some entrants will want to know why they haven't been shortlisted. And, I am more than happy to provide the judges' rationale, plus some one-to-one feedback, if desired.
Thank you to every entrant for taking part.
Steve
Hand-making Heroes Handmade Gift Competition Shortlist
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2 Comments:
love your blog!! I found it from a comment you made on Carol Emma's blog... (which I also love)
I've just added you to my list of "must reads"
thanks!!
Hi Kimberly
Thank you for the kind words.
Just checked out your blog. Love the work. You seem to be doing some really interesting stuff (Brown stick coral and turquoise). Also, great job on the photography. Looks fantastic. It's so important but not easy to get right.
Wow, and your blog isn't just an advert for your own work. There's great content too! I think the average handmaker could learn a lot from your example.
Cheers,
Steve
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