I Survived!!!

Hello my friends, how was everyone's weekend? Let's see, hmm...what did I do...oh yes, now I remember, the craft show! I feel like I've just given birth, except I'm not lying on the couch in a puddle of postpartum hormonal soup. And I'm sleeping soundly through the night, now that it's over and done. I have to say it was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had in a long time! Oh, except for the torrential downpours on Saturday. Mudpuddles, leaky canopy, and soggy tags and bags, my feet sprouting mushrooms, all in all not a pretty sight. So Saturday was pretty much a washout, but Sunday went pretty well. It was a gorgeous day and we enjoyed the sunshine, great music, and the highlight being for me the honking big sausage and pepper sub and bigger than my head fried dough chaser I ate while my smug husband shook his head in disgust while crunching on carrot sticks. My daughters eyes were big as saucers as she hovered under my plate for the shower of powdered sugar that was surely to come. I met some super talented artists and crafts people also, and managed to control myself from blowing all my hard earned profits. I judiciously chose only 3 things to buy. A yummy white tea and ginger soy candle, some pretty earrings and a print. It was fun bartering at the end of Sunday, and here are the goodies that I bought:

Ian Maclaury is such and immense talent, and I was priviledged that he was my neighbor for the weekend. I loved this little seal. Here are some pics of my booth.

And my poor family on the ride back home on Sunday with all the gear stuffed into our little car. I was cracking up the whole time. (we only had a short drive across the street, basically so please don't turn me in for trying to suffocate my child or the lesser crime of not having her buckled in) :

Ok, now for the fun stuff: I have listed all my post-show goodies on ETSY and a few things on EBAY and in celebration i'm going to have a GIVE-A-WAY! Just comment on this post by 10 pm Thursday Sept. 20th and I'll pick a comment via a random number generator and the winner will receive this lovely wristlet!

Good luck everyone, and again, much thanks for the wonderful and encouraging comments on my blog. Now that the prep for the show is done, I will be able to respond better, and I apologize for not keeping up. I appreciate it so much, it makes me so happy! And it's so much fun to be able to link to other people's blogs and receive so much inspiration.

Thanks to my family and friends for coming to see me and a big thanks to my friend Michelle for your help and support and cheering me on and bringing me the most beautiful bouquet of flowers to grace my booth and make it look so pretty and special, you have such and eye! And especially a big thanks to Jeff and Liv, the 2 most special people in my life. Thanks for all your hard work and for hanging with me for the weekend. Love you guys!

Comments

[Mary Ann]

Your bags are beautiful. Congrats on a successful craft show!

[Jen]

I'm so glad you survived! Your booth looks amazing--so much color, and the lanterns are the perfect touch. Congratulations!

[Susan]

I looooooovvvvveeeeee your bags! You're are immensely talented. Congrats on the show:)

[Jane Weston]

Well Done You!! Preparing for a show is the hardest thing and I'm so glad for you that you had a positive experience! Your booth looks delightful and very welcoming...I would have definitely bought had I been a shopper!

[zenzhey]

I am amazed that you didn't sell everything! I am sure if it had not been for the rain there would be nothing left!

[Melissa]

Everything looked great and it sounds like you had lots of fun and adventure :)

[Beth]

The booth looked fantastic! Love the lanterns!

[Heather]

How did you not sell all of it? I would have bought one of each style!

[carolyn]

Ooooo... count me in the drawing! I'd be thrilled to have one of your creations!

[Jennifer]

I wish that I could have made it to meet you and view your beautiful designs maybe next time
Jen

[Amber]

Bummer on the rain but I'm glad it went ok anyway! The car pic is hilarious! I hope you had a great time and now feel good about doing more shows! I always spend all my hard-earned money at someone else's booth :-)

[katie]

so happy this went so well for you! I was also so happy to find this update. My husband laughs, because everythime I turn on the computer, I check to see your blog first! Maybe I should learn how subscribe to it!
Anyway, your booth...perfection. It looked great. I am so glad you enjoyed it

[Mymsie]

I love the lanterns hanging in your booth!

[Zoe]

Oh Lisa! I am so glad that is was fun and that you enjoyed it!! I bet your stuff was the star of the show!! Humm, now what are you going to do next!?! LOL! :)

[Valerie]

I love all of your stuff. so professional looking! When I make something, well, it looks a tad more "made-by-me"...:)

[Karyn]

Congrats on making it through the weekend!

Those pink lanterns were a fantastic idea -- they go perfectly with your style and were a lovely pink touch.

[crafty jeff]

You did a great job this weekend. It was fun helping you, thanks for dinner- i really needed that margarita. I'm proud of you- Love

[Tara]

Everything looks so beautiful! You did a wonderful job - you should be so proud of yourself!

[Julie Lueck]

Everything is beautiful. I have been dying for the update, glad all went well.

[Toni]

WOW girl! You've been totally busy! I'm so glad the show went well for you! I am totally in love with those messenger bags.

[Tori]

Congrats and I wish I could've come! We had one here in my town too but we didn't find much. Count me in for the wristlet! I've been wanting to get one of those anyway!!!

Tori :)

[Thimbleanna]

Your booth was beautiful! Aren't you glad you have pictures of it to remind you? Your bags are awesome!

[Jessica Hood]

your setup is gorgeous! love the pink lanterns!

[tiffany]

Hooray! Your booth was so lovely. I adore paper lanterns and in those colors... just gorgeous with all your pretty bags!

[Tracy]

I love your set up there! It looks so fresh and fun. Glad the weekend wasn't a total washout for you. Here's to the next show!!