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I made a little paper purse, and 5 cards to go inside. It is for a girl I work with, she is giving it as a birthday present. She doesn't have much extra money, and she has been very nice to me. Any ideas? Thanks!
You know, if it were me, unless you spent a ton of money on the materials, I would probably tell her I appreciated how nice she has been, and insist that I wanted no payment.
And tell her she can pass on the kindness to someone else when she has a chance.
__________________ Bugga in OK
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." Dalai Lama
You know, if it were me, unless you spent a ton of money on the materials, I would probably tell her I appreciated how nice she has been, and insist that I wanted no payment.
And tell her she can pass on the kindness to someone else when she has a chance.
I agree. Or if she is really insistant, she can get the next round of mocha's. JMHO
I agree with everyone else! That is what I tell my daughter when her friend wants to pay us for watching her son every so often, I tell her to tell the mom that someday she can repay the babysitting to another young mother who doesn't have alot of money. My husband and I have been on the receiving end on this, so now it is our turn to "pay it forward"!
I agree with the others, but if she insists on paying (and I know some people who won't take a thing for free!) you could just charge her the cost of supplies. That way she'll feel better for compensating you, but you won't feel bad for charging her for it!
I have thought to do that, no charge, but then I wondered if someone else wanted cards made, then what? Do I charge them?
You bring up a good point here. I was going to say the same thing as the others have already said- I would just give her the purse and cards, but that's a good question. What if anyone else wants cards made?
Is there any way that you can give her the purse and cards without everyone else knowing about it? Can you give it to her after work when everyone else is gone?
Could you do something like tell her well typically I charge x amount for them, but I am so grateful for all that you have done for me. Please accept them as a gift. That way, they are a gift to her, but if others ask...then it is not expected they are free?
I have thought to do that, no charge, but then I wondered if someone else wanted cards made, then what? Do I charge them?
Yes, you charge them! Just because you didn't charge her (if you decide not to charge her) that doesn't mean that everyone else gets free cards simply for asking! Set a price in your head so that you're prepared in the event someone asks. And if they balk and question why you're charging them and not her, simply say that hers was a personal gift.
Anyway, for 5 cards in a purse, you ought to charge at least $15 I think. That would work out to be about $2.50 a card and $2.50 for the purse. If you used a lot of fancy embellishments and the set is particularly elegant or cute, you might want to go as high as $20. Your time is worth something, after all.
Yes, you charge them! Just because you didn't charge her (if you decide not to charge her) that doesn't mean that everyone else gets free cards simply for asking! Set a price in your head so that you're prepared in the event someone asks. And if they balk and question why you're charging them and not her, simply say that hers was a personal gift.
Anyway, for 5 cards in a purse, you ought to charge at least $15 I think. That would work out to be about $2.50 a card and $2.50 for the purse. If you used a lot of fancy embellishments and the set is particularly elegant or cute, you might want to go as high as $20. Your time is worth something, after all.
Just my opinion. :p
I agree completely. I've given lots of card sets away (I like to think that I'm blessing somebody!) and I've sold lots of things in the past year. Just last week I restructured a card pouch to hold 12 cards that will be given to my church women's leadership members. The cards were all different, but made using one SU DSP set so they coordinated, and after each of the women have written on them, they will all be returned to the pouch and presented to a beloved pastor's wife who is moving to another church in their hometown. Although I was offered a nice fee for this, I decided this would be MY contribution to the cause and I was happy to bless them. This is also an awesome advertising tool. On the back, in addition to the 'angel' policy, I always include a clear label that states "Handstamped just for you by ******", then I list my e-mail address. I can't tell you how many jobs I've received this way.
I wouldn't worry about setting a dangerous precedent...it's your business and you can bless whomever you want!! ;)
P.S. I make card pouch/purses a lot and always charge at least $20 for them.
__________________ "Be Still and Know That I Am God" Ps. 46:10
I should also note that my DD, who once worked for a commercial boutique stationier in town, insisted that I provide detailed invoices on all larger jobs...even if I wasn't charging. This has proved invaluable in many ways. First, the giftee better understands what went into that gratis job (often people don't realize how many steps, how much material, how much time is involved in their orders); second, it helps me price the job better once I see what I've put into it (even if I eventually mark the invoice as "Professional
Courtesy" with a zero balance); and it is necessary at tax time!
I just found a template on Word and modified it slightly to fit my needs.
Good luck!
__________________ "Be Still and Know That I Am God" Ps. 46:10
These are a very hot seller for the swim teams I support and I provide each team with 20 of these. they always sell out and want more...Yikes..I better get moving. I only have 2 more months...
blessings.
How much to charge?
