To market to market to buy a fat pig..
My mother requested a pig rubber stamp for her birthday and I was more than happy to oblige.
Who am I to argue with the gift requests of the queen of thrift, whose inside Charity Shop track brings all kinds of goodies my way. This visit it was some amazing dark red vintage buttons, and a loan of her pinking shears.
And the postman has been busy again with Moopy fabric goodness from
Paula,
Julia and
Soo (who also sent some lovely fabric for me!)
Thank you so much you guys - The Minimoopy love experience is coming along nicely. Although I am anticipating post-craft-fair let down after the busy weeks of planning and making. I am steeling myself and setting up a few post-fair projects to get my teeth into.
But so many bloggers seem to feel a bit bruised by the experience. Any tips for overcoming the blues?
Who am I to argue with the gift requests of the queen of thrift, whose inside Charity Shop track brings all kinds of goodies my way. This visit it was some amazing dark red vintage buttons, and a loan of her pinking shears.
And the postman has been busy again with Moopy fabric goodness from
Paula,
Julia and
Soo (who also sent some lovely fabric for me!)
Thank you so much you guys - The Minimoopy love experience is coming along nicely. Although I am anticipating post-craft-fair let down after the busy weeks of planning and making. I am steeling myself and setting up a few post-fair projects to get my teeth into.
But so many bloggers seem to feel a bit bruised by the experience. Any tips for overcoming the blues?
Comments
Works every time.
Pig.
Is.
Fan.
Bloddy.
Tastic.
Love it.
Love it.
Love it.
Have a look at this post on Whip Up - http://whipup.net/2006/08/08/whiptips-what-are-your-hot-selling-craft-fair-items/
It basically suggests that you should make things that are time and cost effective. I'm hoping to do my first fairs this autumn too, it's hard to know what to make. But from what I've seen so far, your workmanship is great so I'm sure you'll do really well!
As for the blues... ouzo? Lemon drop martini? Insane amount a chocolate?
Expect this to be a great experience - you'll learn a lot. And talk to the other vendors - they are so friendly and helpful! And lastly, don't just set your stuff on a table - have some containers on the floor and if possible, behind you on the wall, or on a rack on the table. It's too easy for people to walk by a table. Good luck!
would love the tip.
Thanks for the good wishes. love your site.
Mia