Oh- I forgot to add that my very first "craft show" (that I actually don't count) was at a local elementary school. They contacted me and asked me to come over for a couple hours THE NEXT DAY. They wanted to make a shopping day for teachers during their conference periods. It was right before Christmas so it sounded awesome. RIGHT?
WRONG! I spent like $70-80 on last minute CONSUMABLE items (food and such). I paid for daycare. My husband took the morning off to help me get up there.
I *think* I sold around 20 bucks worth of stuff. I worked my ass off to get ready and be up there in less than 12 hours.... and sold very little.
Maybe we should start a thread for the Worst Craft Show experiences ever. I promise you that EVERYONE has had a crummy experience, or they got one coming. You just keep perservering!
