Well, I did it. I signed up for my first craft fair last night. Without being too graphic, I think I may be sick. Especially when I found out how much it cost to rent a tent.
So, I'll be at Custer's Last Stand in Evanston, IL on June 16-17, 2012. Hours are 10am-9pm. I'm gonna be tired! Well, we're going to be tired. You're not getting out of this, David.
I'm having a bit of a freakout moment. There's a little more than 2 months before and I feel like that's not quite enough time. I'll keep you posted on the displays I'm working on. For more information on the fair: Custer Fair
Yay! You'll have fun. (But you will be tired!) It's a long way to Evanston from corn country, but I'll see if I can get over there for the show.
ReplyDeleteAw, that would be cool! No worries if you don't, it definitely is far! :-)
DeleteI've done two craft fairs now, and they always make me super nervous. But once you are there it's smooth sailing and so much fun! It's the prep work that always gives me so much anxiety
ReplyDeleteYeah it's the prep work that's got me nervous. So much to do for the first one. The second one will probably be a piece of cake I'm sure. Relatively. :-)
DeleteI wish you all the very best at your first craft fair. I trust it will be a great learning experience as well as you will have fun.
ReplyDeleteSo EXCITED for you!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ana and Cari! I'm sure I will learn a LOT.
ReplyDeleteYou'll be great! I found your blog on Etsy and I'm in Chicago too! The fairs here are usually pretty good. You can also try to find someone to share a tent with and get a larger one and split the price - it cuts down on the price a lot!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck!!
Good luck. I know it sounds scary, but I'm sure you'll do great!!!
ReplyDeleteBest Regards,
Phylecia
www.blog.chickprints.com
Thanks Sarah and Phylecia! I have heard about the sharing a tent thing. I'm just doing it solo right now, but that would have prob been a good way to start!
ReplyDeleteOooh, sendign you love to calm your nerves. Just remember .. all things pass and then they become memories. PLEASE take photos of ur booth. I am so EXCITED for you!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ada! I will definitely take photos! I can't wait to share. I'll be taking some as I go along too.
DeleteYay, for signing up for your first craft fair! I wish you lots of success with it.
ReplyDeleteSending you lots of good energy, Michelle. You're going to do great! Yes, you will be tired and work yourself to death ;). But, just think how good you'll feel. This baby is all yours (and David's). Enjoy!
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