dcroome2005 Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 :yay: Well, in about an hour- I am off to my first craft show of the year. Mom and I went and set up last night.. It was the first time I set up the night before and I loved it.. Saved me from being there at 7 am.. Whew! It also gave me a chance to realize I needed 1 more riser and a few more baskets to bring this morning. I am so excited!! The only bad thing is we are right next door to Chatty Cathy. She does Creative Memories and was setting up. She talks and talks and talks.. Oh, kinda like me, but when I go to these things- I am strictly business and just want to sell sell sell .. Well, I do sit and chat with my customers if they want. It's like- listen lady- shut up, don't you see I am trying to get my booth ready. LMFAOI will chime in tonight and let you know how I do!Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybersix Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 good luck for the show, Chris!I hope you sell the table too LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleOH Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debscent Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Good luck! I've been next to a few of those in my day, they tire out eventually. Let us know. My first show of the season is in two weeks and it's for the National Guard families in our area, I'm looking forward to that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VerticallyEnhanced Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Good luck!!! I hope you do woooooonderfully! I love being able to set up the night before...takes so much of the stress off of the morning of the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I've never set up the night before, but I can guess that it does let you start the show on a much calmer note. Have a blast, sell a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernadette Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Hope you have a real successful show! Let us know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Good luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Good luck Christina! I've almost always set up the night before on my shows! Only twice have I not, and I hated it! It makes opening day go so much smoother!Knock 'em dead~ and bring home tons of cash!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Can't wait to hear how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 I am back.. :yay: So I didn't come out rich but that is ok. My booth fee was $ 65 and I sold $ 212 worth of product. What is worth more than making anymore money was that I had 3 people return to the craft show that bought from me last year that came specifically to buy more from me this year. That meant a lot to me. I added Rustic Pillars , Conditioner and lip balm this year.. Only sold 3 lip balms, 1 conditioner and 3 rustics but I have another show. I sold out of my cinnamon buns and sold about 10 -15 bars of soap and then everything else was tarts and votives. It was really really slow today. I am ok with it. It was experience. My next show is Nov 4th and that is my huge show from last year so I can't wait!!! Overall I am happy with my results. Seems like I spent so much more time preparing and doing everything to make a lot more money, but... I am still happy! I have 4 names and #'s of people who want to do home shows as well so I get to call them this week! Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Maybe the November show will do better since it'll be closer to crunch-time for gifts for Christmas. Sorry the rustics didn't do well for you. Glad you are happy w/the results overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Hey.. if you made some money and you feel it was worth it~ then that is awesome! Congratulations! And congrats on the contacts you made too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindy5140 Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 That's great, I'm sure you'll sell the rest of your inventory next month or at a home show.Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 That is great you made some money.... It's always worth it if you make more than your booth fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 Maybe the November show will do better since it'll be closer to crunch-time for gifts for Christmas. Sorry the rustics didn't do well for you. Glad you are happy w/the results overall. Tina - hun, I love your rustics and everyone LOVED them, just only 3 sold- all spiced cranberry too. I think I sold 5 votives the entire time. They all seemed to want the cinnamon buns. It wasn't just the rustics. I talked to other vendors and they all did lousy. It's the next show that love the pillars and the bath and body so I am not too worried! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Tina - hun, I love your rustics and everyone LOVED them, just only 3 sold- all spiced cranberry too. I think I sold 5 votives the entire time. They all seemed to want the cinnamon buns. It wasn't just the rustics. I talked to other vendors and they all did lousy. It's the next show that love the pillars and the bath and body so I am not too worried! Well, it's nice to know that weren't just looking at them and going, well these sure do SUCK! lol. Yeah, hopefully next show you'll kick butt. Is Sharyl doing the next show w/you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 The weather hurt both of us today. It was beautiful outside so folks were spending the day outside instead of coming inside to a craft show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Christina, look at at this way. You made some money and you're in good shape for the next one. I'm in the same boat; new show tomorrow and one that does very well for me on the 3rd and 4th. The two day one is the only show that I get to set up the night before and that is awesome!e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I've never set up the night before, but I can guess that it does let you start the show on a much calmer note. Oh God it does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Well, it's nice to know that weren't just looking at them and going, well these sure do SUCK! lol. Yeah, hopefully next show you'll kick butt. Is Sharyl doing the next show w/you?Yes.. Sharyl is doing the next one with me. I am actually seeing her tomorrow for lunch with my mother. I am giving her the YOU KNOW WHAT LOL :lipsrseal :lipsrseal hehehe. WE have to work around some stuff, but yes, she is coming and hanging out with me that day and going to make some $$$ as well. Oh trust me- they loved them and asked me how I did them like that. I said, well you will have to ask my good friend Tina who makes them for me. LOL I gave you all the credit because you so deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Christina, look at at this way. You made some money and you're in good shape for the next one. I'm in the same boat; new show tomorrow and one that does very well for me on the 3rd and 4th. The two day one is the only show that I get to set up the night before and that is awesome!eThanks E.. Yes, I definetly am in great shape for the next one. The only thing I need to replace are my cinnamon buns. Not bad Good luck on your shows and sell sell sell!Christina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Better tend to your buns! OK I wanna see those buns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted October 14, 2007 Author Share Posted October 14, 2007 Better tend to your buns! OK I wanna see those buns I'll take some pics and show them off soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luci Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Congratulations on your success, Christina! Sounds like a good situation being able to set up the night before, etc. You're so lucky that your mother was able to come and help you with it. I'm sure you'll do even better on the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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