I really need to be taking really good pictures of my bows. Then I really need to upload them to a local one-hour photo establishment. Then I need to complete my craft show applications. Then I need to mail the applications with my photos to the addresses at the bottoms of my applications.
Why is it that I have all of this to do, but all I can do right now is sit and do nothing? I really think that if someone were to put a piece of chocolate in there on my craft table, that it might motivate me just enough to do a little something.....
Maybe I'll conquer my to-do list tomorrow...!
♥Bows
Showing posts with label craft shows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label craft shows. Show all posts
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Save the Date -- October 10, 2009
Prissy Sissy Bows will be attending the Second Annual Columbus Day Festival in Columbia County, GA on October 10th. If you are in the area, please come by to say hello. I've got lots of new colors and interchangable embellishments for bows that you can't miss!
I can't wait to see you there!
For more info, read about the event here.
♥Bows
I can't wait to see you there!
For more info, read about the event here.
♥Bows
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Will I Get Accepted or Not??? Time Will Tell. Let's Try To Be Patient.
I mailed my application for the Christmas Craft Show in Aiken, SC. Let's keep our fingers crossed that I get accepted!
♥Bows
PS: I blogged earlier about sending out the first of my three show applications... I didn't make into the first two. This is my last shot for a big show this year. Please cross your fingers....
♥Bows
PS: I blogged earlier about sending out the first of my three show applications... I didn't make into the first two. This is my last shot for a big show this year. Please cross your fingers....
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
My First Hairbow Gig!
Saturday Market is held in downtown Augusta, GA, at 8th Street and the River (Savannah River). August 9, 2008 was Kids Day, so I took this as my opportunity to setup my booth and sell some hairbows!
Of course, if you know my husband and I you know that there is an adventure with every outing that we attempt, and this Saturday was no exception. So Friday evening, I was supposed to have everything packed up and broken down, so that when my husband arrived home from work we could discuss whether I had overlooked anything or whatever.... Well, he got home and I was still making bows... and realized just before he arrived that I hadn't even eaten dinner yet--it was now about 9 pm.
So, he talked me into getting out for a moment and grabbing a bite to eat. We went through the Arby's drive-through and ate at home. We then decided to watch a bit of tv (like this was a smart idea!). So at about 10:15 pm, we decided to pack up the booth. Boy, we had that thing packed up in no time!
We talked about what time would be adequate time for us to get ready the next morning, and since the Saturday Market officially opens at 8 am, we decided that we would need to get up at 4:30 am so that we would have plenty of time to load the truck and get out there to setup. My husband set his alarm for 4:30. Well, I took a shower before bed and finally got into bed at midnight (and didn't sleep well all night... nervous I guess...).
Well.... I woke up and felt like I had gotten more than 4.5 hours of sleep... I rolled over and looked at my clock... it was 5:55 am! I started yelling and we hit the ground running! I just knew that there would be no way for us to make it out in time to setup the booth before 8 am. (We later realized that he set his alarm for 4:30 pm.... nice, hunh?)
We were speedily getting ready and loading the truck. Believe it or not, but I dried and straightened my hair and finished getting ready in 20 minutes! We arrived downtown at about 6:45 am, setup the booth, and priced most all of the items by 8 am. We had done it... and then we waited.
And we waited. It was somewhat of a slow go, but traffic picked up and soon we had covered the cost of the booth for day. And soon we were seeing a profit! The market hours were from 8 am to 12 pm. We started packing up the booth at around 1 pm because there were still people out and about.
I am so happy that my first hairbow gig was a success. I want to say thank you to all of my customers. Thank you for your encouragement and support.
♥Bows
Of course, if you know my husband and I you know that there is an adventure with every outing that we attempt, and this Saturday was no exception. So Friday evening, I was supposed to have everything packed up and broken down, so that when my husband arrived home from work we could discuss whether I had overlooked anything or whatever.... Well, he got home and I was still making bows... and realized just before he arrived that I hadn't even eaten dinner yet--it was now about 9 pm.
So, he talked me into getting out for a moment and grabbing a bite to eat. We went through the Arby's drive-through and ate at home. We then decided to watch a bit of tv (like this was a smart idea!). So at about 10:15 pm, we decided to pack up the booth. Boy, we had that thing packed up in no time!
We talked about what time would be adequate time for us to get ready the next morning, and since the Saturday Market officially opens at 8 am, we decided that we would need to get up at 4:30 am so that we would have plenty of time to load the truck and get out there to setup. My husband set his alarm for 4:30. Well, I took a shower before bed and finally got into bed at midnight (and didn't sleep well all night... nervous I guess...).
Well.... I woke up and felt like I had gotten more than 4.5 hours of sleep... I rolled over and looked at my clock... it was 5:55 am! I started yelling and we hit the ground running! I just knew that there would be no way for us to make it out in time to setup the booth before 8 am. (We later realized that he set his alarm for 4:30 pm.... nice, hunh?)
We were speedily getting ready and loading the truck. Believe it or not, but I dried and straightened my hair and finished getting ready in 20 minutes! We arrived downtown at about 6:45 am, setup the booth, and priced most all of the items by 8 am. We had done it... and then we waited.
And we waited. It was somewhat of a slow go, but traffic picked up and soon we had covered the cost of the booth for day. And soon we were seeing a profit! The market hours were from 8 am to 12 pm. We started packing up the booth at around 1 pm because there were still people out and about.
I am so happy that my first hairbow gig was a success. I want to say thank you to all of my customers. Thank you for your encouragement and support.
♥Bows
Friday, June 13, 2008
Craft Show Applications...
I have finally done it. I have finally gotten my first of three craft show applications in the mail. The hardest part was putting together the non-existant craft show booth so that I could take a picture to submit with the applications. Well, several hundred dollars and drops of sweat later, this is what I have created.
I have potentially two more applications to go. It is absolutely amazing at how much money can be spent just on entry fees alone. We are really hoping that this financial and time investment will pay off. Maybe it will pay off big time and I can quit my day job!
If you are reading this, please post comments about any pointers and tips that a newbie may need! Any positive comments will be greatly appreciated.
♥Bows
I have potentially two more applications to go. It is absolutely amazing at how much money can be spent just on entry fees alone. We are really hoping that this financial and time investment will pay off. Maybe it will pay off big time and I can quit my day job!
If you are reading this, please post comments about any pointers and tips that a newbie may need! Any positive comments will be greatly appreciated.
♥Bows
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Craft Shows....
So, I am wanting to participate in some craft shows in my area and sell my hairbows to all of the little girlies around.... I have browsed the craft show websites and still, only one of the companies sponsoring the shows have the 2008 applications on their websites. One I emailed requesting an application and, of course, the email address on the website was invalid; bummer.
But there is the one that has the 2008 application. I will need to complete it and get it submitted as soon as possible. The only catch is that I have to provide a picture of my booth.... hmm... I have no booth yet. I guess that I need to get to planning.
Wish me luck!
♥Bows
But there is the one that has the 2008 application. I will need to complete it and get it submitted as soon as possible. The only catch is that I have to provide a picture of my booth.... hmm... I have no booth yet. I guess that I need to get to planning.
Wish me luck!
♥Bows
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