It's the first time I've had to set up on my own at a craft fair, as DH was working on Friday. I set off early with all my stuff and got to the garden centre in time to set up ready for our 10am start. It was a bit different to normal craft fairs as we all had to take our own tables, and the garden centre had a clear idea where they wanted everyone. Also, not all the stall holders were doing the full three days.
It was a really good atmosphere over the weekend, and I've been able to chat to some lovely people. It felt a bit strange not packing everything up at the end of the day and just covering everything up overnight though!
This was my stall for the weekend .....
I did quite well on Friday, but not as good yesterday and today. A lot of people seemed to be coming in for the cafe in the garden centre and bypassing the stalls. But it was still a good experience and I'm glad I've done it. My mum came yesterday to have a look which was lovely, and DH called in after work on Friday, and again yesterday after he'd been to visit his mum. It's nice to know I have my family supporting me. And there are rumours we may be going back there again later in the year ........
So that was my weekend. All accounted for. Although I managed to finish off a few pieces last night ........
....and I also ended up buying DD some plants from the stall next to me .....
This week we have the joys of mega early starts - DD is on the early shift at her new job, which she seems to be really enjoying - no retail, no customers! So this week she's doing the 6am-2pm shift for 5 days, then 3 days off, and back on the early shift again. I figure if I get up at the same time I can get some early crafting done......(that's the plan so far.....).
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