I think your good wishes worked you guys because we had no rain during the studio tour. Granted, it was cloudy and cold (we were outside) so I think a lot of visitors probably stayed away. Frankly, it was a perfect day for staying indoors with a good book, at least that’s what I would have been doing.
The show wasn’t exactly a success in number of journals sold but I can tell you it was a huge success for me in terms of connecting with other crafters. I love making my journals but this can be quite a solitary adventure and match that with reading, well, I’m always up for meeting new friends.
What impressed me the most was how willing the other artists were to share their knowledge. They talked about their experiences with craft fairs, selling venues, etc. and it was so interesting to hear about that and learn. My intention for the new year (I refuse to say goal!) is to get out there more.
Thanks again for all the good wishes and for sharing in my crafty adventures. I am actually dreaming up a new journal, which I hope can become a new line to carry in my shop. Of course, I’ll show you the progress on it and how it’s working out.
Now, for my next post I promise to tell you about all the new books that have arrived at Casa Bookgirl recently. So many of them sound so wonderful I want to start them all now.
These look lovely Iliana. Glad the weather cooperated as well.
I’m glad it didn’t rain! All your items look lovely, Iliana! I wish I was there! 🙂
That’s wonderful that you got to meet so many other crafters! Like Melody, I wish I could have been there. I’d have bought one for sure 😛 They look so lovely together like that!
Great that it did not rain. Lovely display :o)
And i am so glad you had a good time.
Austin has such a huge variety of crafters and is such a center for creativity. I’m glad you had the opportunity to mingle and learn and make new friends. The “community” is such a large part of the pleasure!
Your journals look so beautiful on the table!
Your table looks so pretty with all of your wonderful creations on it. I’m sure if the weather had been better you would have had more people out buying stuff. Good for you for pursuing your dream and for connecting with other people. I’m thinking there will be more of these shows for you in the future. Now that you’ve done it once, it will be much, much easier next time!
So glad it didn’t rain!! Looking forward to all the pictures of the new line soon — and this picture of all the options is fabulous!
Thank you girls! I promise to give you updates on the new books (not in progress yet, just in my mind!) and where my new crafty adventures may take me 🙂
Wow! Your display looks fantastic. I have an aunt who travels for trade shows, so I know how hectic and stressful it can be, but you did a beautiful job.
And as a teacher, I also know how great it feels to connect with others who enjoy/stress over the same sorts of things. Have a great week!
Sorry you didn’t sell as many journals as you had hoped, but networking is a good thing, too! And your journals are lovely!
I’m so behind on blog reading, but I wanted to pop in and say hurray glad it went so well. Your stall is so nice looking and clearly set out.