My Craft Job Experience - Creative Opportunities

Okay, I would be not fulfilling my duty as a WAH blogger to not mention the work at home crafting jobs that are online.  I’m currently trying to get in with two companies, and today, I got confirmation that my sample was finally accepted.  That means I will now be paid to create beautiful jewelry.  I will update you on my progress with this company, but here is my initial evaluation.

Now, this is pretty different from any other the other jobs that I have posted.  This is an opportunity to work for a company creating jewelry.  Creative Opportunities is the company.  They have a number of projects to choose from.  I’m working on the stretchy ring, and I think I might get the training package on one of the others.  There is a fee that needs to be paid to get the materials sent out to you to train which is reimbursed after you have been accepted and had 12 shipments.  The customer service with this company is wonderful.  I took a long break between when I was working on this project and did not send in any rings, but when I contacted them, they said go ahead and send it on in.  My 7^th try was the winner!  So, this tells me you really have to stick with it.  If you are not really into crafts, then this might not be right for you.  The materials can be sent back within 15 days for a refund or 30 days for project exchange as long as you did not use any.  I did some have similar materials at home that I did use to practice the rock wrapping as I’d really hard time with getting it just right, so I didn’t waste the supplied materials, and could probably be found at a craft store if you want to try it out before using your supplies.  Make sure you send your submissions using their materials though as they are good quality, and they would probably notice if you sent just anything in.  If you waste your materials before being accepted, there is a fee to get more.  After 3 tries they do send you another set of materials.  My replacement set was missing, and customer service sent it out right away after a quick email.  Also, be aware that the initial shipping will cost too.  I had to purchase stamps to send this back to them, and include the return shipping stamps.  After acceptance, post is reimbursed.    

Pros –

• Away from the computer
• Crafty
• Pick your own project
• Work at your own pace
• Great Customer Support
• Reimburse materials fee after 12 shipments
• Reimburse postage after accepted
• Return policy before using materials

Cons –

• Material Fee
• Can be a long process to be accepted
• Not everyone will get the hang of a project
• Finished products can be rejected if not up to quality standards

Overall, I’m very excited that I was finally accepted.  I was doing this more for fun than anything else, but now that I’ve been accepted I’m looking forward to seeing how this journey takes me.  I’ve loved working with this company so far, and I will keep up, my dearest reader, updated on things like payments and so on.  This is not something for everyone, but I’m excited to have a job that doesn’t have me sitting in front of the computer.