Craft Show Preparation

I am currently at that point of time when you realise that you have a lot to do and so very little time to do it in. In fact perhaps even writing this blog should have come later in the day, but dammit I wanted a custard cream and a cuppa. 

This time next week I would have done my first of two craft shows of this year. I haven't done one in such a long time that I almost forgot what I need to do, and how much time it takes to prepare. Sure I should have done a lot of it a while ago, but as ever its the classic of its fine I have plenty of time....Uhmm no I don't. That's the problem when you also work a full time job which also has it's own set of deadlines. It's a bit of a pickle but it will all be okay on the day. 

Today in order to get ready I spent most of the morning trying to work out the stand display, I'll be honest I am not a 100% happy with it, but I think it will work. The problem I have is that I have created a lot of things, and its hard to link the pieces together. So what you see in the photographs is only half of what I have stored away, and I have a feeling I will end up not displaying some of the items when I get there. I am fussy with layouts, and so I think I'll end up with a less is more approach come next Saturday. For instance I like the way I have hung my clocks and small wall art pictures but not so happy with the container for the needle cases, top left of the picture (see above). The tissue holders also don't look great, but then I haven't put the tissues into them yet, so perhaps will look better, less flat. I shall ponder on it some more today.

I still have to prep some more needle cases, and make a few more tissue holders, and I want to start a project that I can work on when I am there. I am thinking either another more complex clock or picture. I have a design that I came across last night that I have yet to do anything with. Then I have the bags to stamp up and price labels still to write. 

Phew...

Ps. In case you have forgotten where I will be showing - 

Time Flies...

The year has been passing at a rate of knots that is almost hard to keep up with, one major event after another and I feel almost sad that yet another one has come to an end. Though for the couple in question it is the beginning of the next adventure. I do love a good wedding, and even more so when it's watching one of your best friends whose getting married.


I am at home now, in the warm drinking tea and mulling over the rest of the year, the next things to think on is Guildford Craftacular where I will be sharing a stand with the uber talented Anna of Sakura Jewellery. Should be a hoot if nothing else! 


I will be there on both dates so if you are in the area why not swing by and purchase your goodies in person. I've yet to sort out my stock, but there is most certainly going to be clocks, tissue holders, needlecases and more. So if there is something in particular you wanted to be able to get that you've seen in my stores then just drop me a note. 


Speaking of stock I shouldn't waste the day, time to get on with sewing and sorting out. xx