First ever Arts and Craft Show

[Paula Carden]

was today. First time for me to participate-usually just a customer. I sold a few cards, pencils with stamped toppers, post it pads, coaster that I made from tiles, ceramic, tumbled and ravertine. I was pleased as I made more than my both rental and met a lot of great people.
There was a lady there selling cards that were handstitched and beaded (like Deborah March) use to do. She sold quite a few. Most of the cards were baby cards that I sold.

I may try it again little later in the fall. This venue is 4 times a year.

[cindi]

congrtas!!! I find doing craFT fairs addictive.
:)

[maxiesmom]

Good for you to give it a try, Paula! Glad it was a positive experience and you made a few bucks too!

[GSMom385]

Sounds fun!! I have always wanted to try that but never had the guts to give it a shot.

[loobylou]

Good on you for giving it a go. I bet you do even better next time, closer to Christmas/Mother's Day or Father's day are the best times for a craft show booth I think.

[RubberLady603]

Congrats Paula! I have yet to give it a try......

[jazzypurple853]

Congrads to you for doing so well.

[Patty]

good for you Paula---sounds like this could become a habit!!!

[lakeslady]

Well done Paula. Not surprised those baby cards sold well they are so pretty.

[Paula Carden]

Thanks ladies!! I appreciate the encouragement. I probably will try it again in the fall. It was fun!!

[midnitecreations]

Congratulations! Since you did so well in a summer show, you should definitely do the fall shows. There are always tons of shows to do then.

[HeatherJ]

That was great that you did well. It is nice to make the booth money back for sure and have fun, to boot!

[Christie]

Isn't it fun to see someone willing to pay you for your stuff!!!!!

[ccstampin12]

Great job, Paula!
I did a couple when I was still doing decorative painting, but have not tried anything with paper crafting.
Joanie

[cindi]

Paula, I have been doing crafts fairs longer than..well lets not date ourselves..lol. If you want some tips that I have learned along the way just pm me..otherwise I won't bore you
:)

[Paula Carden]

I will try it again. It isn't that I expect to make a lot of dough but if I could sell some along to replace supplies with that would be great. I don't know what I would do with all this stuff (paper and embellishments) if I didn't keep making projects.
The other thing that sold well was post it note pads with the decorated outside. I made a cover for them and decorated them with various stamps and embellishments. Sold them cheap because basically it was left over paper and embellishments.

[iloveflipflops]

I agree ... if you did good in the summer, I say go for the fall craft shows. They are usually busier with the holidays and all. Sounds like you had fun and that's what matters if you ask me!!