| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Lizabeth |
Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 4:06:07 PM
I decided 3 weeks ago to participate in a one day craft sale, at the hospital where I work on-call. It was my first bazaar and I was apprehensive about taking on such a challenge with a small time to prepare. I canned about 35 jars of MJB's pie filling, a dozen of apple butter, stamped and made 50 christmas cards, put together several gift baskets, and sewed a christmas scrub top (my mother-in-law also sewed a couple of these).
I sold everything! My husband was delighted I not only "broke even" but made a little profit 
This was an incredible encouragement. I have definitely caught the bazaar bug; there are two more sales at the hospital (one in the spring and one in the summer) and, too, I will spend this coming year preparing for next year's holiday bazaar season. maybe I could do three or four sales!
Thank you to everyone who writes on this website. I have drawn such inspiration and strength from all a y'all's dedication to family and home arts. I now think it truly is possible to be a succesful wife and mother, while having a creative business.
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| Libbie |
Posted - Nov 21 2006 : 9:24:17 PM
Liz - that is so great! I just love to hear of farmgirl successes like yours - I get so much inspiration from all the gals here, too. I'm sure the people who purchased your things will be glad to hear that you're interested in doing it more - they just sound both darling AND delicious!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| Lizabeth |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 5:39:51 PM
Thank you all for your support and blessings! |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 11:49:25 AM
Congratulations, Liz! That's wonderful. Give yourself a huge pat on the back! :)
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 09:32:29 AM
Lizabeth, I am so excited for you! What a thrill to see your creations snatched up. High five! Nance |
| blueroses |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 09:20:08 AM
Liz,
That is so great. It is so satisfying when you can create and have others appreciate what you've done. You go girl!
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 7:52:32 PM
Liz -- how wonderful!!! Good for you! That's always a wonderful feeling.
Handmade delights at www.rusticcottagecreations.com
Visit my blog! http://rusticcottage.blogspot.com/
The Clark County Farmgirls have a blog! http://thefarmgirls.blogspot.com |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 6:26:08 PM
You go girl!! that is just wonderful!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| Lizabeth |
Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 4:17:56 PM
Yes, I think it was my overachieving nature to give myself such a short time frame. Add to preparing all this taking care of my 10 month old son. He has now figured out how to toddle everywhere, so I was beside myself trying to keep him bemused/occupied, but not crumpling newly finished cards or sticking himself with pins ;) |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 4:12:25 PM
Wow, good for you. I am worn out just thinking of all you did in a short time. Church and/or school bazaars are a great place to get started also. More power to you.
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 4:09:28 PM
LIZ
GOOD FOR YOU, WOW, YOU TOOK A LOT OF STUFF TO THIS SALE, AND SOLD IT ALL??? I CAN SEE NOW THAT YOU WILL BE BUSY FOR THE NEXT ONE.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
