The Holiday Season Has Begun!
November 1st, 2009 | Published in Crafts, Gocco, Holidays | 3 Comments
Halloween is over, which means it’s time to start on Christmas crafts! From reading other blogs, it actually looks like I’m a few months behind. But I just can’t bring myself to start in earnest until November officially begins.
Somehow I agreed to share a craft booth with a friend at the end of the month. Eeeks!! Right when I thought my life would slow down and I could just relax. This will be my first time ever trying to sell my crafts. I am SUPER nervous about it! But also excited, because maybe this will be the kick in the pants that I need.
I started out small, making these little reindeer tags on my gocco. For the paper I used recycled manila folders and some cardstock I found at a reuse store. I think they are cute, but am still nervous about the prospect of attempting to sell them. Do any of you crafters out there also have a really hard time accepting that someone may spend money on something that you made? Hopefully jumping into this craft fair will help get me over my neuroses.
Good luck to everyone getting a start on holiday crafting!
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:47 am (#)
You will do great! I used to have a hard time even admitting that I was a crafter, now I have a hard time keeping my mouth shut about my items and the fact that I sell them! Take the plunge, you might be surprised. I know I was always shocked at what sold vs. what I thought would sell. It’s all a learning experience. Good luck!
November 5th, 2009 at 1:15 pm (#)
I think it’s natural to be nervous – but don’t be, your work is beautiful! Just remember that a lot of people don’t have your creative talent, and that makes it worthwhile for them to spend money on your stuff. I’ve been running my stationery company for years now and I’m still sometimes surprised that people think my work is worth the money they spend – it’s normal.
Those reindeer tags are adorable! Keep up the great work!
November 6th, 2009 at 10:06 am (#)
Yay! You’re back! I love these little tags. You’re going to do great at the craft fair!