First Craft Show....i Actually Went, Lol

[TwinOaks]

ahem.....

Told you you'd forget about the picture you were gonna send.....

[DoubleC]

I was going to wear one this time Kevin but it wouldn't have shown up much with the sweatshirt with a sweater over it someone loaned me, LOL. But I will for next week. One I really like that I can keep for me.

OMG Mike you're so right. Will do it now, LOL. Just finished my second bracelet of the night.

Edited November 4, 2012 by DoubleC

[DoubleC]

Projects I did last night. The solid brown bookmark has lizard on the back.

[immiketoo]

Hey Cheryl, keep up the work! Also, you showed us the wrong side of the blade! turn it so we can see wide part

[David8386]

Congrats on making the show Cheryl hard parts done now.

David

[DoubleC]

Hey Cheryl, keep up the work! Also, you showed us the wrong side of the blade! turn it so we can see wide part

About all I'm doing is sleeping Mike. Went back to sleep about 11 and just got up. Oh I wanted to knife to be hard to figure out Not really though TO Mike needed to see it that way. Cheryl

Thanks David, it sure feel like it is. Cheryl

[bluesman1951]

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM So you have been to seen the "Elephant" . I am wondering if a few of the things I mentioned came to pass? congradulations on learning about "compliments" they dont spend well at the local grocery store . Next to learn is the "Be Backers" LOL Welcome to the wonderful world of "Retail" This is why I do wholesale only . Glad you went thats a accomplishment for sure ,so big round of applause for that . If the show rules dont say you have to make all your own stuff ,I have a bunch of stuff that would work for you we should talk . If the rules prevent this ,Ill teach you to make a few bags and share a pattern or two . I have a bunch of stuff fondly called "Grand Ma Grabbers " LoL see if you can figure that out . I will deliver the last 200 bags on Monday ,got a order for another 750 bags so there should be a 50% deposit waiting for me . Get to spend money on monday I like that ! My son Mike got home to Brazil and my made in New Mexico Saddle bags are making the rounds there . I made him some music CD so he will see if American Blues music gets the Brazillian women to shake it ! He is like the Brazil version of Indianna Jones . LOL I'll rest well now knowing you did okay at the show and learned a few things . There is a bunch more things to learn ,sorry I am not going to share those . Bill

[DoubleC]

Hey Bill, yes you're right about all of that. We didn't have enough shoppers really to have the 'be backers' but I'm sure I'll meet them this Saturday. I have some bison on the way to make some of your saddlebags, can't wait to start those. Mine are only going to travel 4 blocks but I hope they can charm some people here like Mike is in Brazil. Yes all our stuff has to be made by us, unless it's made by another crafter in the same building. I don't see much sense when you only have 8 booths set up buying from another crafter two booths from me to sell on my table But it was a lot of fun AFTER it was over and I was warm fed and slept 12 hours, LOL. Your help is always appreciated. Cheryl

[Aurelie]

Hey Cheryl!

Do not worry!

I ve made my 1st "fair" this summer ( 2 days)

and my 1st BIG show 2 weeks ago (5 days long) ..... i was sharing the spot with a breeder to split the costs

On the 1st event = i sold NOTHING but :

I was SEEN, KNOWN and got some good contacts for future orders

2 weeks ago : I ve sold only "small things" not enough to pay my food

i was at the far back of the place so few people really saw me.....but i got some good contacts too

I see those events as some kind on COM' BUDGET, some way to be seen......

Next one will be better than the previous one!

[DoubleC]

Aurelie your saddles are beautiful and will sell themselves soon. I sold a guitar strap at my second one so that made up for all the angst of the first. Off again today for third, WOOT.