First show tomorrow...

[Princess Babies Bowtique]

Originally Posted by sarahjean

Hubby went to take our tables and they let him pick a spot. He said the spot that he chose can be seen from both sides, so that's probably good. I don't really want to take my camera because it's huge. I think DH has my old one at work. If I remember I will ask my mom for hers in the morning.

I don't drink Joan, so you can take care of that for me. I did get a coke slush though. I need lots of sugar to keep me awake long enough to finish everything!

cold caffeine works, too, lol! Or my favorite, a Starbucks skinny vanilla latte!

[Amber427]

My show is next weekend.. and all these posts are giving me butterflies!! I still need to make my lists, dig all the craft stuff out for this season- and on..and on.. and on! Not to mention I need to make like 100 more bows just in case. LOL!

Good Luck tomorrow!

[grosgrainobsessed]

Good luck. Hope you do GREAT and don't forget to take lots of photos!

[heavenlyhomemades]

Good Luck! I hope you get lots of sales! I'm glad dh is being a good boy now.

[sarahjean]

Originally Posted by heavenlyhomemades

Good Luck! I hope you get lots of sales! I'm glad dh is being a good boy now.

He's cutting bow cards as I type. lol I was putting them on the cards, but ran out, so he's cutting more. I was coming in here to get my tutus, but then I decided to sit down for a minute.

[sarahjean]

complete waste of time...

[Princess Babies Bowtique]

Originally Posted by sarahjean

complete waste of time...

oh no! What happened!?

[sarahjean]

I didn't even make enough to pay for my booth. The garage sale stuff was junk and most of the craft booths weren't crafts at all. Most of it was stuff like Avon, Regal, Pampered Chef, etc. The people who came were either seniors, or people who only looked at the junk. I think the only one who made a little money was a guy selling sausages. Oh and there was this clown making balloon animals who kept making the balloons squeal on purpose the whole time because some kids found it funny. I have a feeling that it was the first time for most people, as it was so bad that I don't think anyone would do it again!

[Rene R]

Alright Sarah, we're here for you. What happened?

Okay never mind you posted before I got mine up. Look at it this way, you know where not to go next year. I am by no way a guru as I have only done about five. When you go to your register for your next one, ask them some questions, such as how many people have come through in the past and how many others will be there selling merchandise like yours. I have never known anyone to do good at shows where it is a combo yard sale/craft show. When people hear/see the words yard/rummage/garage sale it puts them in a whole different frame of mind and it draws a different clientele. Now the thing for you to do is save all of your stuff, add to it and find you an "authentic" craft show. I know it's disapointing, but don't let it get you down. And hey, you should feel special that your husband took an interest. I think that might be a silver lining. I know alot of husbands don't do those types of things.

[Princess Babies Bowtique]

excellent words from Rene', especially about dh! that is so cool!

Anyway, you have now gained experience on how to transport your bows, set up, take down (whether you could of used the little toy cash register, lol!) and all those small things that add up to big things if not done right. It was a good way to "break in" to doing shows. But Rene' is right about yard sales/rummage sales/flea markets. People are looking for dirt cheap at those things. Don't get me wrong, I have gone to those things, too, but because I am looking for cheap stuff, lol! If I want the real deal, then I go to a bonafide craft and/or art fair. And most importantly, your dh helped you and tonight you two help each other celebrate what a marriage partnership should be!