Mother's Children: Stencil Stationary

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November/December 1989
By Leah A. Bulow  
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Once done with a sheet, set it aside and start a new one. Stencil the flaps of matching envelopes in the same way. When you're finished, wash the stencils and brushes and dry them thoroughly.

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I have my stationery shrink-wrapped in sets of 12 sheets and envelopes for about 20C a pack at our local print shop. I'm now ready to sell them for $3 a pack.

I started selling by word of mouth—calling my mom's friends. I sold 10 packs that way. Then I called a craft store to see if it might sell them on consignment (that means I get paid only for the packages the store sells). After the owner saw my stationery, we set a price and I was off! I now have my stationery in four stores.

If you'd like to try that, look in the yellow pages of the phone book for local craft and gift stores. Some storekeepers may say, "No, thanks." Don't feel put down—keep trying! Once you find a store, leave your stationery in it for a month or so, then give it a call to see what's up. Some of your packages may have sold! You may also want to offer different designs for different times of year.

This has been a fun business for me, and I hope it is for you too. Oh, by the way, I did earn enough money to get what I wanted so badly: a new 10-speed bike!

MOTHER is glad to buy and publish well-written articles from young people concerning their original projects or small businesses. However, we recommend that you query (that is, send us a letter telling about thestory that you'd like to do) before writing a full article. Send your queries to Mother's Children, MOTHER EARTH NEWS, P.O. Box 70, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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