Well I did it!

I've finally done my first craft fair.......and loved it!  12yo and I were delivered to Washington Arts Centre on Saturday and, once our stall was up and ready, a new shopping empire was born.  Well perhaps not an empire but getting there.  We had an out of the way stall but we still managed to attract customers.  Most people were lovely and seemed to have a real interest in my products so I was definitely pleased about that.



I wasn't actually feeling as grumpy as I look on this photo.  I was caught at a bad angle.  That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

12yo managed to take an active part in the selling and by lunchtime was encouraging me to take a break and have a wander around the stalls so that she could be left in charge.  Alan Sugar could learn a thing or two from her.  I found that my most popular items were those featuring highland cows and have even got a commission to make more.  All in all, we had a lovely time and the people were really welcoming.









We will be back on the 15th December for the Christmas fair along with Santa, mulled wine and a choir. Festive or what?  Come and visit us.

Where have you been???

Oh no, despite my best intentions, I haven't posted to this blog for a month now!  In my defence, I have been ridiculously busy all month but now that October is almost over, it is time to get on with the blogging.

My most exciting news is that I have a stall at my first craft fair next Saturday (3 Nov).  I will be at the Washington Arts Centre from 10am to 3.30pm and am hoping for a good turn out.  We did a mock up of my stall layout last night and this was the best version that we came up with.



I like this look, but it also incorporates most of my stock.  If I am really lucky and people do buy a decent amount of my items, I have nothing to put in the empty spaces.  So I have decided that I will try to make a substantial amount of additional stock in the next week so that I have some flexibility.

My 12yo will be my assistant on the day and is taking her role very seriously.  She has now written me a number of lists to keep me in line.  I am very lucky to have such supportive family who are helping in every way possible, now I just need to sell, sell, sell!