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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
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 Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 4:06:07 PM
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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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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 4:09:28 PM
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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 |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 4:12:25 PM
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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!" |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2006 : 4:17:56 PM
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| 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 ;) |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 09:20:08 AM
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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 |
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 09:32:29 AM
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| Lizabeth, I am so excited for you! What a thrill to see your creations snatched up. High five! Nance |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 11:49:25 AM
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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 |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2006 : 5:39:51 PM
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| Thank you all for your support and blessings! |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2006 : 9:24:17 PM
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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 |
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