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A little bit about this lil' company I call GutterQueen...
I started up GutterQueen Jewellery as I've always been a very DIY kind of gal, and have now been running it single-handedly for nearly a year and a half. I always design for people who love a bit of colour, attitude and a big helping of studs, and aren't scared of standing apart from the rest. I've been lucky enough to have some of the most awesome customers around, which makes it worth every ounce of passion and effort that I pour into making the products.
I have SO many ideas for a brand new collection in mind that's ready to go, but it's near impossible to achieve as every penny that I make from selling the jewellery goes straight back into buying materials and keeping the company going. I had to take a break a few months ago, as trying to balance the business and my personal life and the finances of keeping GutterQueen afloat was becoming too much, but now I'm back and ready to be bigger than ever, and I really need your help.
Where the funds are going...
Every single penny will go straight toward new products to ensure that I can provide you guys with some brand new, spankingly badass pieces!
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- I'm planning to branch out to acrylic necklaces and rings, which means there will be more variety in design and colours. Also will be introducing some really badass stickers and badges, which will be professionally designed!
- - I source a lot of my materials from abroad to make sure that the quality stays high but the prices for customers stay as low as possible. This means that with funding I can afford to ship over many more materials for new necklaces, hair fascinators and, most importantly, LOTS OF STUDS! :)
- - I have some AMAZING models on board for new promotional materials such as flyers, stickers and banners. A lot of this material will be used at a couple of tattoo conventions that I'm planning on having a trader's stall at this year, including the Manchester International Tattoo Show.
- - Plans for a new, proper GutterQueen Jewellery website are underway, and this funding would help to get it set up and professionally designed.
What it would mean...
I've not asked for any financial help with my company before, as I've always been a bit stubborn ;) So every spare bit of money that I've used to fund it has been off my own back, so I really toyed with the idea of setting up this page. But without a doubt this money would completely change everything for GutterQueen, and help me provide you guys with some really amazing products, without a single pound being wasted. I've never really come from a well off background, and even though I've struggled sometimes in the past it's still such a huge passion for me, and £500 would mean the difference between GutterQueen sinking into nothingness, and GutterQueen getting taken to a completely new level. The appreciation I have for your help is beyond words.
Other Ways You Can Help
I know not everyone will be able to contribute, but even if you can't spare anything please do help get the word out. Share, share, share with your friends and on any social media platforms you possibly can! The more people that spread the word the more funds I'll be able to raise and that means better products for you all!
Thank you so much for reading through this and for all your support for the past year and a half. It means so much to me - you guys are f**king awesome!
xxx
GQ