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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 19, 2018 9:09:24 GMT -5
Sorry guys I thought I posted an update. The show ended up being more of a Flea Market Craft show than an Arts Festival but we learned a lot and sold a few things. I’ve taken this week off and haven’t worked at all. Trying to gear back up to get at it next week. I have 2 pocket knives, top inlay cuff bracelet and box pendant I’ve been commissioned to do for Christmas. Who needs to vend??!! Then I’m going Full On Mel and getting back to creating. New things are coming!!! Sorry to hear abt the venue. But, at least you got to do a set up and everything, so you'll be more prepared for the next one. I have no doubt that when you hit the right show you'll do great! I hope that one didn't bum you out- kinda sounds like it. Get right back on that horse and ride it all the way to the bank.
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Post by melhill1659 on Oct 19, 2018 19:42:34 GMT -5
melhill1659 sorry to hear that it was more of a flea market. Did you take pictures of your set up to use for future applications? My daughter, best friend, and I just did our hospital craft show on Tuesday. Sold a little bit and took several orders for Christmas. But it was good to have one done. I seriously stressed about prices, displays and such. Was surprised at what sold and what didn't. Helps me understand more about the market. What I made was simple smithed jewelry items, not the cab set work that I would eventually like to sell. We stressed out over all of that for weeks! I’m just glad it’s over. I did get set up pictures for applying to more. Understanding the market is going to be the hardest part I’m thinking... unless I win the PowerBall tonight. Then F the market! I’m gonna have the most unique collection of one of a kinds anywhere 😂 what’s next for y’all?
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Post by melhill1659 on Oct 19, 2018 19:46:50 GMT -5
Sorry guys I thought I posted an update. The show ended up being more of a Flea Market Craft show than an Arts Festival but we learned a lot and sold a few things. I’ve taken this week off and haven’t worked at all. Trying to gear back up to get at it next week. I have 2 pocket knives, top inlay cuff bracelet and box pendant I’ve been commissioned to do for Christmas. Who needs to vend??!! Then I’m going Full On Mel and getting back to creating. New things are coming!!! Sorry to hear abt the venue. But, at least you got to do a set up and everything, so you'll be more prepared for the next one. I have no doubt that when you hit the right show you'll do great! I hope that one didn't bum you out- kinda sounds like it. Get right back on that horse and ride it all the way to the bank. Thank you Tela and of course everyone for all the support. Takes more than that to keep me down. I welcome all input. It helps us grow.
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Post by fantastic5 on Oct 22, 2018 7:26:50 GMT -5
melhill1659 sorry to hear that it was more of a flea market. Did you take pictures of your set up to use for future applications? My daughter, best friend, and I just did our hospital craft show on Tuesday. Sold a little bit and took several orders for Christmas. But it was good to have one done. I seriously stressed about prices, displays and such. Was surprised at what sold and what didn't. Helps me understand more about the market. What I made was simple smithed jewelry items, not the cab set work that I would eventually like to sell. We stressed out over all of that for weeks! I’m just glad it’s over. I did get set up pictures for applying to more. Understanding the market is going to be the hardest part I’m thinking... unless I win the PowerBall tonight. Then F the market! I’m gonna have the most unique collection of one of a kinds anywhere 😂 what’s next for y’all? Well I see that neither of us won the Lottery Not sure what is next for us. My daughter is working on a name and logo and she is good friends with the woman (Kathy) who runs our largest Chattanooga markets as well as the Makers Space (incubator for artists just starting out). She had asked Alex earlier this year whose jewelry she is always wearing and when she said my Mom's, Kathy asked her is I would be a guest artist on one of the open studio nights. After the show I feel like I could actually do this, so we are reaching out to her to see when her next availability is. What do you have coming up next?
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