SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008
The CRAFT MAFIA asked for donations to be raffled off at the CRAFT SHOW on Sunday, March 30th, so I picked two pieces and brought them to the WHISTLE STOP BAR in South Park this afternoon, because Stephanie Hilsted of MADE WITH LUV was going to be collecting items there.
It was such a gorgeous afternoon -- perfect for a drive to South Park! The WHISTLE STOP is a cute place with a pool table, a separate room with formica-topped bar tables and stools, away from the bar, and a stage for bands, which play there regularly.
When I went in, I was immediately greeted by some girls who were there to attend the KNITTING CLUB that gets together there some Sundays to teach, learn and just knit in the company of friends. They asked if I was there to knit, since I was carrying a bag with me, which looked like it could have held yarn and needles, but I explained that it was craft stuff to give to Stefanie. They were so nice and welcoming. I told them I've always wanted to learn to knit, but never had an opportunity. My Aunt Evelyn was an amazing knitter and my sisters and I wore sweaters when we were young that she had made for each of us. There was nothing she couldn't knit!
A girl named Jen came over and introduced herself and then, as we were talking, Stef came in. Stephanie had told me that the WHISTLE STOP was going to have a craft show on the 29th, the day before the one at the SPRING LINE UP. I told her I'd love to participate, but she said they were fully booked.
Stephanie explained to Jen that I was interested in the craft show on the 29th, and Jen said that there had been a cancellation, but she had to know what I did, because she wasn't interested in certain crafts that had already committed to the show.
I told her that not only could I tell her what I did, but I could show her what I did, since I had two pieces with me! I showed them the small decoupaged box I had made, and a tiny silver frame bejeweled with vintage jewelry. She went nuts! She said there was no one else who did anything like what I did, and that people would go crazy for my stuff! I was so happy -- and flattered!
She said their price point was lower than it would be at the SPRING LINE UP on the 30th, but also explained that since the show was free, it was possible to lower your prices, since you didn't have any expenses. I told her that I'd just bring a small table (the folding table that we use as a dining room/work table) and just my smaller pieces.
I had a few more errands to run this afternoon, so I left soon after and when I got home I got to work right away.
Now, I have to work TWICE as hard, because I really want to have a lot of inventory for both shows!