tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post6477958072045004506..comments2024-03-08T16:15:53.167-08:00Comments on Wonky Patchwork: Driftwood Christmas Wreaths and Don't Do's for a Craft Fair!Wonky Patchworkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13877163026017340681noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-83616271474326561222015-12-29T14:22:04.890-08:002015-12-29T14:22:04.890-08:00Hi Sally, catching up belatedly with my blog readi...Hi Sally, catching up belatedly with my blog reading, and I found this post so interesting. I too have had the stress of a stall at local craft fairs, for home baking, and made lots of mistakes too, added to the stress of working with perishable goods- never again. I barely covered my costs, because I charged far too little for everything, being a) mortified that it wasn't good enough, and b) anxious that nobody would buy anything and I would be left with boxes and boxes of cakes, iced biscuits etc. I agree it is embarrassing and uncomfortable selling to people you know or recognise, and I also recognise what you are saying about displaying things nicely. It is hard. I used a little shelving unit to display the cakes, which gave a bit of height, which was quite nice, and vintage shopping baskets for the iced biscuits etc. Needless to say, the thing that sold best was the tiffin bars, which at the last minute I had sprinkled with red and green christmas sprinkles. I thought they looked a bit tacky, but they were swooped upon. You can just never tell. Well done for doing it though, and as you say, it has prompted you to open an Etsy shop etc., which is all positive. Hope you have had a lovely christmas with the family XPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03174324346613155013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-46010104370330264142015-12-22T09:01:55.605-08:002015-12-22T09:01:55.605-08:00I do sympathise as I have been through the same le...I do sympathise as I have been through the same learning process and I really hate the whole 'stall' thing. But, if I'd been there, I would have bought your driftwood wreaths first of all! That's because I live near the sea and my house has coastal themes. Maybe you need to sell these to folks who are spending Christmas by the sea! Happy Christmas to you and yours. xCathyCathy Danielhttp://cathydanielsblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-52703058589869963922015-12-19T13:54:33.796-08:002015-12-19T13:54:33.796-08:00I think it all looks gorgeous but I know what you ...I think it all looks gorgeous but I know what you mean about feeling a little uncomfortable selling to people you know really well - head down to the south coast and I'll send my Dad - he loves driftwood sculpture - he's always making them on the beach :)Carie @ Space for the Butterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060566680311122115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-84564507997490962152015-12-19T08:14:35.776-08:002015-12-19T08:14:35.776-08:00I agree with Carole. I would have bought the wrea...I agree with Carole. I would have bought the wreath with the partridge and pear. Jo Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622284091135049983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-30061760825451358552015-12-16T00:47:40.691-08:002015-12-16T00:47:40.691-08:00Mmm...everything looks so interesting! There's...Mmm...everything looks so interesting! There's something to be said for editing a display I suppose, but it is way more FUN to snoop around booths like yours! Your wreaths are wonderful. They just need the right buyers to find them. :-) Carole @ Fresh off the Framehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17022547397680969012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-31196822326898835432015-12-15T23:09:02.158-08:002015-12-15T23:09:02.158-08:00It is interesting to read your thoughts but I'...It is interesting to read your thoughts but I'm sure it went better than you thought, Sally. Your makes are lovely and the photos are great. I would have bought that owl wreath, it is fun.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-58596605264295164622015-12-14T01:17:42.503-08:002015-12-14T01:17:42.503-08:00your stall looks lovely, I agree cushions are a ni...your stall looks lovely, I agree cushions are a nightmare to display, and I too think your wreaths are gorgeous! xdriftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-49965626672292335882015-12-10T23:12:55.185-08:002015-12-10T23:12:55.185-08:00Oh wow i think your table looks great!
And that pa...Oh wow i think your table looks great!<br />And that partridge wreath is amazing .. I may have to buy that on etsy and get you to post it to a friend who lives near you.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726626514824694078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-47723650953376903722015-12-09T19:44:17.259-08:002015-12-09T19:44:17.259-08:00Oh, a bottle of water would be a wise thing to hav...Oh, a bottle of water would be a wise thing to have on hand, I am sure. I have not set up a booth to sell my wares before, so I don't have much to contribute to the conversation. I am thankful that Venetia did snap some photos for you, though, especially of the rooster pillow!Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-24540499528133079242015-12-09T18:57:13.733-08:002015-12-09T18:57:13.733-08:00My husband and I are sitting here not understandin...My husband and I are sitting here not understanding why your wreaths didn't sell. I think they are beautiful. But then again, many can't get passed the non-traditional thing. When we made or "recycled wood" haging tree last year, everyone said it was awesome... But they all said they just wouldn't feel like it was Christmasy enough. I have a feeling they will do very well in your shop. <br /><br />Good showing! Your booth was beautiful. I would have spent some money there for sure. Darn this entire ocean between us!Yanichttp://familyfaithfoodfabric.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com