I have an address!
So...Here is the info again.
Mall in the Hall
Oxford Heights Community Center
359 Dowling Ave East, Winnipeg
1:30 - 4:30
Come out!
Saturday, 29 October 2011
Friday, 28 October 2011
First Show
YAY! Confirmed!
Nov 5 1:30 - 4:30
Transcona Hall
"Mall in the Hall"
This is a trade and craft sale so there will be Pampered Chef, Tupperware, etc. as well as crafty things.
I EXPECT to see you all there!!!
(I realize I don't have an address for this building yet........I'll get it......I promise!)
Nov 5 1:30 - 4:30
Transcona Hall
"Mall in the Hall"
This is a trade and craft sale so there will be Pampered Chef, Tupperware, etc. as well as crafty things.
I EXPECT to see you all there!!!
(I realize I don't have an address for this building yet........I'll get it......I promise!)
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Vulnerable
So, evidently, when you put your heart into something and lay it out for everyone to see, you start to feel a little like you are standing naked in the middle of a shopping mall yelling, "What do you think?"
I am really not used to feeling this self-conscious about anything. Don't get me wrong, the feedback has been positive across the board, which means either my stuff is ok or none of my friends and family want to hurt my feelings. Either way, I'm happy. I just don't know how I feel about laying my heart and passion out on a table and having people walk by and make faces.
I had a friend offer to come by the sale and stand by my table and make positive comments as people walk by. "Oh wow! This stuff is amazing!" Kinda reminded me of Homer Simpson "Ah, ah, ah, ah, Table 5, Table 5!"
Homer Simpson or not, I kinda hope people come out and check out the sale. The first one should be on Nov 5 in Transcona. Haven't heard back all the details yet but I will keep you posted.
Also make sure you all check out Barb's Country Christmas in Landmark this year Nov 17 - 19 10AM to 9PM. It is always amazing!
I am really not used to feeling this self-conscious about anything. Don't get me wrong, the feedback has been positive across the board, which means either my stuff is ok or none of my friends and family want to hurt my feelings. Either way, I'm happy. I just don't know how I feel about laying my heart and passion out on a table and having people walk by and make faces.
I had a friend offer to come by the sale and stand by my table and make positive comments as people walk by. "Oh wow! This stuff is amazing!" Kinda reminded me of Homer Simpson "Ah, ah, ah, ah, Table 5, Table 5!"
Homer Simpson or not, I kinda hope people come out and check out the sale. The first one should be on Nov 5 in Transcona. Haven't heard back all the details yet but I will keep you posted.
Also make sure you all check out Barb's Country Christmas in Landmark this year Nov 17 - 19 10AM to 9PM. It is always amazing!
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Epiphany!
I don't like creating an inventory of things!
I just don't like it.
It doesn't feel like the fun, creative way I like to do things. I have to mass produce things in order to have something to show at my next sale.
So......... What will I do about this?
I think, in order to keep costs down and fun high, I will try to do more special order, less "retail".
This may result in less overall sales, but I know that each piece will be more enjoyable to make and therefore more beautiful!
Hope that's ok.
I just don't like it.
It doesn't feel like the fun, creative way I like to do things. I have to mass produce things in order to have something to show at my next sale.
So......... What will I do about this?
I think, in order to keep costs down and fun high, I will try to do more special order, less "retail".
This may result in less overall sales, but I know that each piece will be more enjoyable to make and therefore more beautiful!
Hope that's ok.
Saturday, 8 October 2011
Friday, 7 October 2011
Mess of Materials
The wonderful thing about found materials is the unique aspect of the finished product. I can guarantee that no one will have the same piece as you!
The not-so-wonderful thing about them is that they create quite a mess before they become a masterpiece. My kids love to dig through all the thrift store bags and see what they can find. Today there was a special lime green treat in the bag for my little girl. Can you spot it?
Peanut Tree is waiting for confirmation for two shows/sales this November. More news will be coming soon!
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Business Card!
YAY! I have been playing with business card designs all day and I think this is what I have come up with!
Kinda getting excited about it!! What do you think?
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
A whole new world
Hello Internet! I have found a new and exciting way to create!
Picture a thrift store.....can you smell it?
I will be there, loading down my double stroller with old grandpa's suits and old grandma's dresses! I LOVE IT! When there is officially no where else for my little ones to ride along, I will pay next to nothing for my finds.
Now........ the good part.
I take these old, totally fantastic old suits and turn them into new, beautiful items.
I get inspired by colour, pattern, texture, and even the most righteous of buttons!
Ties
Elastic around the neck, simple and cute and made from old bedsheets.
$7.00
Child's Newsboy Cap
Made from old suit jackets.
$20.00
Vest and Pants
Retro look, made from an old suit jacket and pants.
$50.00
Small purse
Made from a woman's old suit jacket.
$20.00
Long handle purse
Made from one of the suits used in the Don Cherry movie.
$30.00
Jumper
Made from another suit from the Don Cherry movie
$50.00
Adult Newsboy Cap
Made from a suit jacket that had the most amazing gold buttons!
$25.00
Take a look at what I've done and let me know what you think!
Picture a thrift store.....can you smell it?
I will be there, loading down my double stroller with old grandpa's suits and old grandma's dresses! I LOVE IT! When there is officially no where else for my little ones to ride along, I will pay next to nothing for my finds.
Now........ the good part.
I take these old, totally fantastic old suits and turn them into new, beautiful items.
I get inspired by colour, pattern, texture, and even the most righteous of buttons!
Ties
Elastic around the neck, simple and cute and made from old bedsheets.
$7.00
Child's Newsboy Cap
Made from old suit jackets.
$20.00
Vest and Pants
Retro look, made from an old suit jacket and pants.
$50.00
Small purse
Made from a woman's old suit jacket.
$20.00
Long handle purse
Made from one of the suits used in the Don Cherry movie.
$30.00
Jumper
Made from another suit from the Don Cherry movie
$50.00
Adult Newsboy Cap
Made from a suit jacket that had the most amazing gold buttons!
$25.00
Take a look at what I've done and let me know what you think!
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