How Cassie Rader Began a Jewelry Making Business Online

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Cassie Rader of Buttermilk Sky DesignsWho is Cassie Rader?

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Hello, I am a 28 year old stay at home mother of three wonderful children: Mariah age 8, Catlin 6 and Aron 4. I have also been married to my wonderful and supportive husband, Travis, for almost nine years. I started making Jewelry about six years ago when my first daughter was very young.

Making jewelry gives me a creative outlet, and is actually a great way to relieve stress for me (A momma of three kids needs to relieve some stress!)

I love a good cup of coffee and anything sweet!

Through the years I’ve dabbled in a many different crafty endeavors from painting to sewing as well as making crafts out of things in nature and everywhere in between. It wasn’t until I started beading that I found something that I loved doing and would stick with. I love working with natural gemstone Beads and Chain (my favorites).

I find so much joy in making my jewelry as well as wearing it!

 

Can you tell us about the business you started?

Buttermilk Sky Designs is my business. I make handcrafted jewelry! We make everything from necklaces to earrings, bracelets, rings, and everything in between. We also do custom orders. A customer can tell us what they want and we will do our best to match! We strive to make high quality jewelry but at a price that anyone can afford. My motto: I won’t charge a price that I won’t pay!

 

What gave you the idea to start a jewelry making business?

My older sister and mother were making jewelry and I asked them to show me! After making a few pieces I was hooked! I started making so much stuff that I had to start selling it just to keep up the habit!

 

What are some obstacles you face with your web-based business?

Just getting our name out there! Understanding marketing techniques and the best way to use them is a craft in its own. Running a business means I have to be crafty for my product, networking and marketing pro, photographer, writer and accountant! It takes so much more than just making jewelry. But I learn by watching other people, reading tips online and just pain old trial and error.

It also has been difficult gaining peoples trust. When all they can see are pictures of your jewelry without being able to handle it, they do not know just how much quality it may or may not have. Plus, with all the scams online, many people are simply not comfortable purchasing online. We do what we can to make our customers comfortable. We offer a very good return policy and answer any and all questions as quickly as possible. Most of our customers are return customers because of this.

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What kind of advice would you give to someone thinking of their own web-based business?

Just do it! But keep in mind that it is not easy.  So, be ready to work your tail off! Just when you think you can’t do it anymore something or someone comes along and brightens your day and makes it all worth while!

 

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Anna

July 21, 2011 at 9:32 am

I really like my Buttermilk Sky Designs jewelry! I wear it often it holds up well. I was particularly impressed with the earrings because my ears are really sensitive and earrings often irritate them, but I haven’t had any problems with the ones I’ve purchased from Buttermilk Sky Designs. And I love the prices! I am getting very pretty, nice stuff for not a whole lot of money.

Very interesting post — since I wear the jewelry and love it it’s nice to know more about the person making it.

Cassie Rader

July 21, 2011 at 6:25 pm

Thank you so much Anna for your wonderful comment! I am so happy that you Love your jewelry. Thanks again, Cassie

Angie

July 21, 2011 at 10:47 am

I love hearing about other home business owners! I find it so inspiring knowing each is so unique.

Cassie Rader

July 21, 2011 at 6:29 pm

I am so glad that you were inspired! Thank you so much for your comment.
Cassie

Rona

July 21, 2011 at 10:56 am

I just stopped by her store and saw a couple of pieces that I would like. Thanks for having her guest blog.

Cassie Rader

July 21, 2011 at 6:28 pm

Thanks for stopping by our Studio Rona. I am Glad that you found some items that you like. Thank you so much for reading about me too!
Cassie