How do I tag my items?

Alright, ladies.  We are getting a lot of questions about how to tag our items.  I am posting a pic that shows an example of a tag.  The example is a printed tag; however, you may hand write your tag if you desire.  For those of you who would like to use the tagging template, please e-mail me at aonlygrl@aol.com  Put "tagging template" in the subject line.

For your tags, you may use a 3x5 card and place it vertically on the left side (over the heart) of the garment.  Divide your card with a line.  The top portion will have the consignor number listed in the top left corner with the cost of the item in the top right of the card.  For the bottom portion of the card please give the item size and description in the middle center of this portion with your consignor number in the bottom left and the item price in the bottom right.  The reason for dividing the card is that when your item is purchased we cut the bottom portion and keep for our records and the top portion remains attached to the item. 

For shoes you have a couple of options: 1.  You may place your shoes inside a zip lock bag with the tag taped to the inside of the bag with clear tape (you can do this for baby bedding that is in a bag) OR 2.  You may hole punch your tag and slip a shoe lace through the card. 
For toys, you may use clear packing tape to tape your tag to the bottom of the toy.  You may use this method for baby equipment as well.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.  You may reach me at 256-347-7971 or at the above listed e-mail address.  As always, check us out on Facebook!  -Ashley

Facebook Teaser!

Be sure to check out our latest Facebook teaser.  For the next 25 NEW contributors to sign up, each one will be entered into a drawing for two LUCKY winners to receive FREE Chick-fil-a for a year!!  All you have to do is post on Facebook that you want to consign and Switching Stitches will contact you with your contributor number and drop off information.  Who doesn't like some FREE Chick-fil-a?

Getting Ready!

Has anyone besides me noticed the advertising for school products already?  I am blown away that summer is half way over.  If you are like me, you have noticed what clothes your kids have outgrown and have begun to make a mental list of what sizes you believe they will be in for the fall.  A great friend of mine gave me a tip that I will pass along to you, as your kids outgrow an item, go ahead (after it is laundered and ironed) and hang the item on a hanger and place it in the back of your closet.  This will make it that much easier for you when it is time to sale them. 
If you are going to place your children's clothing in the Switching Stitches sale (and I hope you are!), here are a few reminders as you get them ready:
1.  Please have all hangers facing the left.
2.  Please place your 3x5 card on the left side of the garment (over the heart, it will look like it is on the right when the garment is placed on the table but is really the left of the garment).
3.  Please include your contributor number at the top and bottom of your card. 
4.  Shoes and toys that will fit into zip lock bags should have their cards placed inside the bag with clear packing tape.

*For more information and/or a contributor number please leave a comment or contact me at aonlygrl@aol.com   THANKS!!