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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
 Posted - May 11 2007 : 1:56:02 PM
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I rented a booth space today at a local antique and craft mall. It is in a perfect spot, about half way down the main walking aisle, and faces the crosswise main aisle that goes the length of the store. I had started looking there back in December, waiting for the right spot to open, and sure enough waiting pays off!
Yikes is my first thought. I am just a little nervous, but hopefully I will do well there. And I think this will be an easier arrangement than trying to do many bazaars and sales.
I'll be setting up in the next couple days, and then I'll have pictures on my company website 
http://www.handcraftsbyheather.com |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2007 : 8:27:14 PM
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Good luck, I am sure you will do great!
Cant wait to see more pictures on your website.
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2007 : 8:42:51 PM
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Thanks for the encouragement, ladies! Yes, I hope to create a shopping cart on my site at some point soon, but if you have something in mind and want to email me to order it made for you go ahead. I have a paypal account so that is how the payment would be processed. I haven't solicited orders through this forum since all a y'all are already so handy :)
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 12 2007 : 11:28:00 AM
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Lizabeth! Congrats! It truly does sound like the perfect location! I hope it gets tons of traffic.
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MariaAZ
True Blue Farmgirl
203 Posts
Phoenix
AZ
203 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2007 : 1:02:05 PM
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Congratulations! Hubby & I rented a booth at a local antique mall in which to sell collectible German teddy bears, and we've been doing fairly well, considering we don't do any promotion. If your mall allows advertising (one we rented from wouldn't allow us to identify ourselves in our case) you can do some really cool cross-marketing between the mall and your online shop :)
Visit my blog at www.craftyfool.net |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1682 Posts
Carrie
Canada
1682 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2007 : 2:27:50 PM
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| Good luck heres wishing you lots of sales and orders. |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2007 : 4:25:57 PM
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Thank you for asking Mikki! Here is a picture of the hall bench I ordered which will fit beautifully in the space:
http://www.onewayfurniture.com/po424.html
I love the mirror on the top that also looks like a window. and the bench will show off the pillows I make beautifully. Different items can be hung from the hooks, I am thinking of making some baby summer outfits (sundresses and rompers). And then dressing the space for each season and holiday.
I went in to the shop today and tried to brainstorm some ideas for the flooring... we have some click together laminate wood flooring from our dining room project so I plan on using some of those in the space. It will make it more interesting than the old tile they have in the store.
I'll post pictures on my site as soon as the hall bench arrives and I have things set up!
http://www.handcraftsbyheather.com |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2007 : 5:22:19 PM
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| Which antique and craft mall are you in? The only one in the Oly area that I'm familiar with is HOmespun but I'd love to come and take a look at your things. I come to Oly about once a week. |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2007 : 7:29:47 PM
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Hi Sherri! Yes, I am/will be set up in Homespun. I hope to have a few things in tomorrow, just to make use of the space, and then once my furniture arrives in another week or two, I'll get that assembled, over to the store, and then arrange my goods.
I'll send you an email when I am officially open at Homespun :) for now you can check out my website!
http://www.handcraftsbyheather.com |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - May 17 2007 : 7:33:43 PM
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Congratulations Lizbeth!!!!
The first step has to be the hardest!!!
Your bound to grow from here on in!!
i look forward to hearing about all your progress!!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - May 17 2007 : 7:38:35 PM
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| Cool! |
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