What do you say?
Okay, so before you pass out because I’m actually posting to my blog, there’s something really important I want you to know - I’ve missed you!!! Now that that’s out of the way, I have something really important to ask you…
When someone compliments you on something you’ve made, do you say, “Thanks, I made it” or does a simple “thank you” suffice? I’ve carried this purse a handful of times, and each time a stranger has complimented it. While I was tempted to tell them I made it, I chickened out every time and just said thanks. Of course I knew I would come to my blog and show you all my purse.
So here it is! And did I forget to mention that I made it? ‘Cause I did.
So what do you say in that situation?
June 29th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Hi! Glad you are back
I have missed you!!!! Um- I am not sure- I think that if it is a good friend I might tell- it depends on the situation. I LOVE the purse! Gorgeous!
June 30th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
I would say. “Thank you! I had so much fun making it!” This way, they know you made it, but it doesn’t count as bragging:) Of course, plan on everyone you tell to then ask you to make them one. Like me. I totally want one. How much?
July 1st, 2008 at 1:29 am
Glad you’re back, I’ve missed you!
I love the purse! I think Lydia’s idea is a good one…let’s them know without “bragging”!
July 1st, 2008 at 7:59 am
Good to see you posting again! I love the purse. I’d just say thank you…and then tell them what a hard time you have finding cute purses. Then their next question will be, “Where DID you find that?” and you can tell them…”I made it! I can’t find cute purses, so I have to make them!”
July 1st, 2008 at 8:00 am
And then they’ll say something like, Hey - can you make ME one? And you can tell them about this cute toille fabric that you have that you just don’t know what to do with.
July 16th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I love Lydia and Marti’s suggestions. Very cute purse.
Jenni
author, http://www.HannahsHopeBook.com Seeking God’s Heart in the Midst of Infertility, Miscarriage & Adoption Loss
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July 29th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Wow! There’s certainly nothing wrong with telling people you made something. You might actually meet a fellow crafter (though you’re more likely to meet more people who want you to make them one).