Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Craft Fair Jitters

This is me playing around with my household items to make a display
It all started when I went to sign up for this craft fair I want to do in October.  I was reading there requirements and I need to send in 2 pictures of my products,  a picture of my booth and what hand made items I specialize in. This will then be presented to the Fair board and they will let me know if my booth can be displayed at their Craft Fair.   My mind was like a traffic jam of panic thoughts. Have you ever set up a craft booth? Sold your products to hundreds of people and scared that they would hate everything! Like when Buttercup gets boo'd by the hag in her dream, that's what I am thinking!! Maybe a little drastic, but along those lines. You just want everything to be the best and everyone to love your stuff.  I know that is not realistic, but that's what I am thinking. It's just that I have never done a craft show presenting my own handmade items. I really don't know how to categorize my items. They are not just for women or little girls, a little bit of both.  I guess you would call them boutique items. I have looked on a few blogs and Pinterest for ideas and tips.  But this is a huge thing for me! I have dozens of things I want to do and trying to make sure they don't get lost in a mix of 'miscellaneous,' is challenging when you're not experienced .  I guess this is how you learn!
My pretty little blooms I am sewing together for pins and headbands
 I wrote a list of everything I have made from bags to note cards.  Now I am trying to collect all the supplies I need for these things.  This is really stressing me out and at the same time I feel like this is what I've wanted to do since I was a kid.  I just needed a confidence booster; my husband and family.  I did not go to school for any of this, but taught by the women in my family.  So comparing myself to a professional, my confidence to get out there and present my products as a professional scares the socks right off of me! Today I have been making tons of hair bands, pins, bags, and more for my first craft fair I hope to do in October.  So if anyone has any advice for me, PLEASE share it! I would love your feedback! I am the type of person that needs a check list from Step 1 - Finish, it's like my security that I am doing everything right.  Funny, to say that, since yesterday as I was listening to WJTL and they were talking about serenity, having a peace of mind in a time of stress, allowing God to take control even in the little things. {Matthew 6:24-35} I will enjoy this and not stress the whole time, but it is hard to let go and let God. But it's the only way! Here are a few other things I am doing and in just a few minutes my sister is coming to give me feedback on what I have!  Thank you to all my readers! I love that you take the time to check out my site and giving me support! I really appreciate it so much!  It is so huge to me that I have 7 followers! Thank you!

Clutch

Change Purse

Flower Pin Cards
 

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