update

There is joy in receiving a tag with the word "vendor" on it. And I wear the "vendor" tag proudly.

This is from the fair I did with Art Rock a few weeks ago. My re-purposed jewelry was more popular than my screen-printed towels at Art Rock, which was unusual for me, as generally my costumers prefer the towels to the jewelry. The Art Rock fair made me realize that I also have a niche with jewelry. Therefore, I'm going to continue making jewelry. I've been brainstorming some new ideas to move the line forward. Stay tuned, folks. 

Hop over to Craftbaby where you'll find images of Life In Progress by jesslope at the Art Rock event, as wells as pictures of all the other fabulous vendors that were a part of it. It's pleasant being in a room full of creative minds.

happy friday

I've upgraded the look of my table for fairs. I think I nailed it and I'm very happy with the outcome. There are a few other items missing but for the most part this is the look. The wooden crates are from Michael's. Mike and I stained them to give them the used and rustic look. The crates also are useful than the bags I was  using for storing and transporting the products. My towels, prints, and everything else fit in nicely. Easy access is key. 

If you haven't noticed from the side bar, I have two fairs tomorrow: Indie Craft Bazaar: Spring Fling 2012 and The Trouble with Girls All-Female Art Revue! I've worked hard all week for both. I'm excited. If your in the neighborhood please be sure to stop by.

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a merry indie craft

This is what my table looked like at my last fair of the year. Its been a great learning experience this year being new to the fair world. I've come a long way from my first fair back in October. I now know that I want to grow a business based on screen printed tea/kitchen towels. I started the fairs with 30 towels, three different designs and I sold out at the Indie Craft Bazaar. By far the "tools of the trade" towel is the best seller. I plan on reprinting those for sure and making a series of different ones. I've also been selling handmade and upcycled jewelry made of old mac keyboards and those did very well. I also plan on getting active an etsy shop, which up to now has taken a back seat because of the fairs. I feel the fairs have given me direct interaction with my customers and I now know my target audience. All in all, this fair was a great way to end the year. 

My local readers. Come shop handmade. I really hope to see you at my last fair of the year. I have a feeling this going to be a great event. Please mention jesslope at the door. Check back Monday for details. Have a great weekend!