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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
The wait begins...
I went ahead and applied to that big craft show I was warbling about a couple days ago. I won't know until Ocotber 1st if I am accepted or not. The wait begins...
Even though I don't know how the coin will turn on that decision yet, I am still going forward and ramping up production on a few items and buying supplies to have me prepared for the coming months. I have already received advanced notice from a couple repeat-customers of things they are intending to request from me for the Christmas season. And I will also, of course, be selling at my church's Advent Bazaar.
I need to start thinking about craft show display ideas. I wasn't that pleased with the way my table looked the last time I was a vendor. I went to several craft shows this Summer as a buyer and saw how beautiful some of the displays. I need to work on making my display more inviting.
I also want to look into the Propay thing for accepting credit cards if I am going to be vending more. A local credit union that I belong to also offers a small merchant package so I need to check out rates on that too.
I really hope I will be accepted to that big show. It's exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time.
Even though I don't know how the coin will turn on that decision yet, I am still going forward and ramping up production on a few items and buying supplies to have me prepared for the coming months. I have already received advanced notice from a couple repeat-customers of things they are intending to request from me for the Christmas season. And I will also, of course, be selling at my church's Advent Bazaar.
I need to start thinking about craft show display ideas. I wasn't that pleased with the way my table looked the last time I was a vendor. I went to several craft shows this Summer as a buyer and saw how beautiful some of the displays. I need to work on making my display more inviting.
I also want to look into the Propay thing for accepting credit cards if I am going to be vending more. A local credit union that I belong to also offers a small merchant package so I need to check out rates on that too.
I really hope I will be accepted to that big show. It's exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time.
Happy Birthday to my friend Mary
Today, September 8th, the Catholic church celebrates the birth of the Virgin Mary, the Theotokos (God bearer).
Without getting too preachy and scare people away (lol!), I just want to say that Mary has played a huge role in my life long before I became a Catholic. She holds a dear place in my heart.
Today I will be making more rosaries in her honor, as always, and will be saying a few extra prayers of thanks for everything she has done for me.
Without getting too preachy and scare people away (lol!), I just want to say that Mary has played a huge role in my life long before I became a Catholic. She holds a dear place in my heart.
Today I will be making more rosaries in her honor, as always, and will be saying a few extra prayers of thanks for everything she has done for me.
Thy birth, O Virgin Mother of God,
heralded joy to all the world.
For from thou hast risen the Sun of justice,
Christ our God.
Destroying the curse, He gave blessing;
and damning death, He bestowed on us
life everlasting.
Blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
For from thou hast risen of Sun of justice,
Christ our God.
from The Divine Office - Matins (Morning Prayer)
heralded joy to all the world.
For from thou hast risen the Sun of justice,
Christ our God.
Destroying the curse, He gave blessing;
and damning death, He bestowed on us
life everlasting.
Blessed art thou among women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
For from thou hast risen of Sun of justice,
Christ our God.
from The Divine Office - Matins (Morning Prayer)
Monday, September 7, 2009
Lavender Treasury
My purple crackle-glass rosary was selected for a Lovely Lavender Treasury! Clicks and Comments are love!
Sleepless, crafty night...
Last night/This morning I had to work Graveyard shift. It was a long night, but I got a lot of crafting done. Working alone at night is kind of fun when you have beads and baubles to play with to keep you awake. And I could bring the stinky glue to make some more glass magnets without annoying my coworkers. Here's a couple examples of the new magnets:
Unfortunately I don't have the names of most of these Saints. Some of them I recognize but some of them I don't I got a sheet of holy card prints last year some time but just now got around to using them. For the ones I can't identify I'll probably keep in storage for my next vending show instead of putting them in my Etsy shop. I like to put stories and information about the Saints I feature and having "random, unknown Saint magnets" just doesn't seem professional. LOL
I also made a few more Car Mirror rosaries which will get posted soon. Here's a sneak peek:
Today will be spent editing photos and packaging up a couple orders. I really should get to some laundry but that will have to wait for tomorrow. I'm just too tired for manual labor chores today.
Unfortunately I don't have the names of most of these Saints. Some of them I recognize but some of them I don't I got a sheet of holy card prints last year some time but just now got around to using them. For the ones I can't identify I'll probably keep in storage for my next vending show instead of putting them in my Etsy shop. I like to put stories and information about the Saints I feature and having "random, unknown Saint magnets" just doesn't seem professional. LOL
I also made a few more Car Mirror rosaries which will get posted soon. Here's a sneak peek:
Today will be spent editing photos and packaging up a couple orders. I really should get to some laundry but that will have to wait for tomorrow. I'm just too tired for manual labor chores today.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Applying to my first big show...
My local Etsy Group - EtsyRain - has put together a BIG, two-day show for November and are now accepting applications. I have never applied to a show this size before and I've never been able to show at any of the smaller events the group have previously puton due to "day job" obligations getting in the way. So this is a huge step for me if I get accepted.
I AM SO NERVOUS and I haven't even sent the application in yet!
I'm nervous because this is so much bigger than selling at my church and it's been several years since a friend and I used to sell at the Fremont Market. This is BIG TIME!
I am also nervous because I have never had to APPLY to a craft show before and submit pictures to a jury. We are only allowed to send 3 pictures with the application. THREE! How can three little pictures accurately showcase my product line?
I've been pouring over pictures all morning - items currently in my shop, items that have sold from my shop, items that I haven't listed yet. I think I've narrowed down that I want to submit one picture of a rosary, one picture of a bookmark, and one picture of a purse fob/zipper pull. Those are my best selling items and now I just have to find the perfect example of each one.
My eyes are going to be crossed permanently from scrutinizing my pictures. LOL!
I know I'm not the first to freak out about these little worries, and I won't be the last, but I'm especially nervous because this will be first time putting myself on the line to be judged by my peers. I just need to remember to breathe and throw in a prayer or two that my products are worthy to be a part of this show.
I'd love to read your blog posts about your first juried craft show application so please link me to them so I can get empathy and inspiration. I'd also love to hear any tips of tricks you have when it comes to applying for a show - especially the difficult task of choosing the right photographs.
Breathe...
Theresa
I AM SO NERVOUS and I haven't even sent the application in yet!
I'm nervous because this is so much bigger than selling at my church and it's been several years since a friend and I used to sell at the Fremont Market. This is BIG TIME!
I am also nervous because I have never had to APPLY to a craft show before and submit pictures to a jury. We are only allowed to send 3 pictures with the application. THREE! How can three little pictures accurately showcase my product line?
I've been pouring over pictures all morning - items currently in my shop, items that have sold from my shop, items that I haven't listed yet. I think I've narrowed down that I want to submit one picture of a rosary, one picture of a bookmark, and one picture of a purse fob/zipper pull. Those are my best selling items and now I just have to find the perfect example of each one.
My eyes are going to be crossed permanently from scrutinizing my pictures. LOL!
I know I'm not the first to freak out about these little worries, and I won't be the last, but I'm especially nervous because this will be first time putting myself on the line to be judged by my peers. I just need to remember to breathe and throw in a prayer or two that my products are worthy to be a part of this show.
I'd love to read your blog posts about your first juried craft show application so please link me to them so I can get empathy and inspiration. I'd also love to hear any tips of tricks you have when it comes to applying for a show - especially the difficult task of choosing the right photographs.
Breathe...
Theresa
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Better late than never!
9 months after opening this blog I finally get around to updating this "baby"!
A fellow EtsyRain member, Designs by Victoria, posted how she is doing a "30 Days Has September" challenge for herself to update her blog every day this month with new items. Inspired by that I hope to be a better blogger myself. I don't know that I have the fortitude to challenge myself to a full 30 days right now, so I am going to set myself a goal of at least two posts every week.
I'm actually quite embarrassed it has taken me this long to get started. I blame Twitter! LOL! I have been having so much fun on Twitter meeting new people who are so talented and wonderful in so many different ways. I want this blog to continue to reach out and meet more people and share my love of God and Handmade crafts with the world.
So for now I ask of you, my new readers, please follow this blog and please follow Prayers4Theresa on Twitter. I'd love to learn all the tips and tricks you know on how to be a better blogger. With your help I hope to make this a great meeting place for all who come here.
Peace be with you all,
Theresa
A fellow EtsyRain member, Designs by Victoria, posted how she is doing a "30 Days Has September" challenge for herself to update her blog every day this month with new items. Inspired by that I hope to be a better blogger myself. I don't know that I have the fortitude to challenge myself to a full 30 days right now, so I am going to set myself a goal of at least two posts every week.
I'm actually quite embarrassed it has taken me this long to get started. I blame Twitter! LOL! I have been having so much fun on Twitter meeting new people who are so talented and wonderful in so many different ways. I want this blog to continue to reach out and meet more people and share my love of God and Handmade crafts with the world.
So for now I ask of you, my new readers, please follow this blog and please follow Prayers4Theresa on Twitter. I'd love to learn all the tips and tricks you know on how to be a better blogger. With your help I hope to make this a great meeting place for all who come here.
Peace be with you all,
Theresa
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