I was selected to be a vendor this year at the No Coast Craft-O-Rama! I am so excited and honored to be chosen. They received over 250 applications and only have space for about 80 vendors, so it was stiff competition. I have so much work to do.....I need to completely re-design my display, make new stuff, advertise......I think I'm starting to hyperventilate.....
A conversation in the car with Big C:
I did something cool (I can't even remember now what it was)
Mom: "I'm so smart!"
Big C: "No, I'm smart"
Mom: "Well, can't we both be smart?"
Big C: "No, but I used up all the smart....."
Who can argue with logic like that? So, we're all out of smart over here, we'll have to go out and get some more. Maybe I can go over to the neighbors and borrow a cup of smart. Can you do that?
I survived the Junk Bonanza. It was ok, but my sales were not what I was hoping for. I would do it again next year, but I would bring my collage art and other stuff and design my booth display better. It was a lot of fun to hang out with Kari from Artsy Mama and her family. She was a huge inspiration for me! I also met Tam Helmin from XO Handworks which was really cool. I love the crafty world. I talked to the girls from I Like Me (handmade art shop in Minneapolis) and they were interested in having my junk in their store. So all-in-all it was a good experience.
I'm participating in an inchie swap and I've never done them before. It's pretty fun, but I need to get back to work on stuff for my shop.
Here's a picture of chubby me and Kari from Artsy Mama in our "camp shirts"!
I survived the setup and pre-show yesterday, but there were not many attendees on Thursday night. I was also way out of my league as far as displays go. I really, REALLY have to put more work into my booth display. I did purchase some kick-ass junk for my display at the show to use in future shows. I also learned a lot from my booth mate Artsy Mama. She totally rules, had the best display ever and is super talented .........I hate her! Just kidding of course, she's the nicest person on the planet.
I love the whole craft community and the blogging community. I have met so many fabulous people since I started "The Junk In My Trunk".
Today was GREAT! Until about 1pm and then everyone disappeared? What the heck? So here's hoping that tomorrow is busy all day long and that Artsy Mama and myself leave with our pockets stuffed with money.
Here is my sub-par booth and a bad picture of Artsy Mama's fab booth. I had a hard time getting any good photos. My sign has grommets and is meant to be hung, but they would not let me pound any nails in the walls?? Go figure....
Oh, and today was also me and my husband's 5 year wedding anniversary....and I forgot. Worst.Wife.Ever.
I glue shit together!
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