Atlantic Craft Trade Show 2012

 I've been back from the trade show for a few days now. Unfortunately it was a disappointing show for me, most everyone found it much quieter than previous years. And then to top it off I managed to catch a stomach bug on the second day which lasted through the rest of the show the 5 hour drive home and then 3 more days. Finally back on my feet now so I thought I'd post some photos at least. 

I had this idea to blow up and print these frames , mount them to foam core and then hang a purse in each one. It was a much easier display to transport, quick to put up and pretty effective I thought. They brought a lot of great comments and a teacher asked the favour to take photos for her class in booth design , so that was very nice. :)

NSDCC Christmas Craft Show 2011

I'm back from the NSDCC show and I'm posting the pics of my booth. the show was quieter than last year but still good and lots of fun to see friends again. 

 I had a corner booth this year with only two walls and I really liked it.  The booth was only 5 x 10 which was a bit small but I was trying to cut costs. May go back to a larger booth next year.

These are some brooches I made with left over scraps of my blow torch evening bags and then added felt, stitching and more melting. I've been called a pyromaniac by some. :)

                         The journals were back again because they always go over well. I added E-reader and
                                                                   I- Pad covers this year.

                           Key fobs were a good seller this year , a good stocking stuffer.

              I think the purses looked great all grouped together and people were really drawn to them.

 The felted ornaments had to be the best seller. I think it was the lower price point and they were really cute too. :)

 I can't believe I have to reload the car tomorrow and head back on the road for another show in Halifax at the Dalplex. And then there is another the next weekend but at least that is here at home at the CBCCD.  and then a little one day event at CBU. I'm looking forward to the end and a nice break.

Summer Craft Market

Back from the summer NSDCC summer show and it was terrific! What a beautiful location with tons of shoppers and such amazing help from the NSDCC team including the volunteers. 

Here is a pic of my booth, quite a different look from the one at Acts wholesale show and that is just what I want from now on at retail shows.  It's fun and flea markety and very versatile. 

Lots of journals and sparkly purses.

A new line of oil cloth bags and accessories. Very retro.

A new three tier fixture holds all the little stuff, brooches, pincushions and key fobs.

The whole park is under a canopy of trees which sheltered us from the sun when it was hot and even from the few raindrops that fell late Saturday Afternoon. Didn't stop the chill from the fog that rolled in off the harbour though but that's a bit much to ask after all they are just trees. :)

The tents stretched in both directions with walking paths guiding the way.

It got quite busy at times with shoppers that came for the show and locals that use the park to walk through, jog through and dogs, dogs everywhere! They were all wonderful, so sorry I didn't get a pic of the golden lab with the rubber chicken toy (in a purple polka dot bikini......chicken, not dog). I think everyone stopped for a good scratch behind the ears... again dogs, not people. :) 

This is my friend Liz Burtt's booth with wonderful pottery. 

And these friends are the now WORLD FAMOUS! Michique girls, Monique and Michelle.

Another great part of the show was having my booth next to friends from home. Fun for chatting and sharing a laugh or two.....or several. :)

Over all it was a good time , fabulous location, great people, I think I might do it again next year. :)