tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post2113253035199952012..comments2023-10-02T00:33:01.930-07:00Comments on CHRISTMAS PIE CRAFTS: COULD IT BE THAT SPRING HAS SPRUNG?Christmas Pie Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15535917693583199463noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-49926975818546262462013-04-10T23:55:23.493-07:002013-04-10T23:55:23.493-07:00Sorry to hear the fair didn't go very well. I...Sorry to hear the fair didn't go very well. I felt it was unfair that a commercial company was able to sell at a craft fair. It was interesting to see your stall and it looks lovely but I could see what you meant regarding the black cloth.<br />Take care.<br />Ali xAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885333729417424955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-23672787272054199502013-04-10T06:53:43.409-07:002013-04-10T06:53:43.409-07:00Sorry to hear that the sales did not go well. Your...Sorry to hear that the sales did not go well. Your cards are amazing and you should not give up, there are many people who appreciate handmade cards. Good luck and we look forward to new posts on your blog. xxGet Craftyhttps://www.facebook.com/getcraftynownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-58068977468294318462013-04-09T13:51:10.444-07:002013-04-09T13:51:10.444-07:00Bummer! I'm sure Molly would have something to...Bummer! I'm sure Molly would have something to say to those commercial card people!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-43889834179042991002013-04-08T13:19:35.515-07:002013-04-08T13:19:35.515-07:00I dont sell any more and the only fairs that used ...I dont sell any more and the only fairs that used to be greatly successful for me were from October onwards but I miss the regular stall holders that I used to meet up with. It's good that they arent the only place you rely on to sell your cards. Enjoy your big shot, I love mine!stylesofcookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14387043094719541508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-49326433803036723072013-04-08T09:27:09.396-07:002013-04-08T09:27:09.396-07:00I am hoping to get back into doing craft fairs. I ...I am hoping to get back into doing craft fairs. I used to do loads. Good luck with your future one's and hope they are more discerning :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jangill-jewellery.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><br><b>Janice x</b></a>Janice Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05367473389050500881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-90723245815764480442013-04-08T05:59:24.678-07:002013-04-08T05:59:24.678-07:00The craft fair sounds so disappointing, but your s...The craft fair sounds so disappointing, but your stand did look lovely. Embossing sounds fun though :-)Lesley Beetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384323023378437869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-85916744111699565822013-04-08T03:46:07.521-07:002013-04-08T03:46:07.521-07:00Sometimes it's hard to put your finger on why ...Sometimes it's hard to put your finger on why you do well at one fair but not at another. I'm having to reduce the number of fairs I do as a can't afford not to make tge table fee back. I have a website but sales are poor there too. Its hard to know what to do for the best.<br />I hope you've been having more embossing fun xLouise@ElsieMayandBerthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721274531833540258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-779252149125247252013-04-07T15:18:33.095-07:002013-04-07T15:18:33.095-07:00Craft fairs seem so tricky to get right... the gen...Craft fairs seem so tricky to get right... the general public are such an unpredictable lot aren't they! and then there's things like the weather to contend with.. I'm sorry your most recent wasn't a huge success for you but i'm sure its no reflection on the loveliness of your cards :) fingers crossed for a better turn out next time! x Free Spirit Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421043515824410137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-23752946446265727742013-04-07T13:31:38.105-07:002013-04-07T13:31:38.105-07:00Really sorry to hear about the craft fair. Your st...Really sorry to hear about the craft fair. Your stall looks great so please don't be disheartened.<br /><br />I've seen the embossing machine on the craft shopping channel and they are amazing. Have fun playing with it xxGertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224392726925128089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-69778277475926040472013-04-07T13:30:03.292-07:002013-04-07T13:30:03.292-07:00Really sorry to hear about the fair. Your stall lo...Really sorry to hear about the fair. Your stall looks great so please don't be disheartened.<br /><br />I've seen the embossing machines on the craft shopping channel and they're amazing. Have fun playing with it xx Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224392726925128089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-35128279932256182082013-04-07T13:01:53.971-07:002013-04-07T13:01:53.971-07:00Sorry to hear about your fair, mine was a bit of a...Sorry to hear about your fair, mine was a bit of a mix, some done well while others didn't even make their table money back. Hopefully the next one will be better. <br />Enjoy your new 'toy', I'm looking forward to seeing your makes.<br /><br />Jan xJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336961340492919983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-36564316114207195672013-04-07T12:33:01.222-07:002013-04-07T12:33:01.222-07:00Sorry to read about your craft fair - your experie...Sorry to read about your craft fair - your experience matches my own. My husband's theory is that if the same size space was a shop only the shop owner would be profiting and would only have say 3/4 staff. Craft fairs have too may people for the space and so the overall money taken is split into small amounts - hence no-one will ever do really well! Interesting thought isn't it?Patchwork Fairyhttp://www.patchworkfairy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-13567301971594079172013-04-07T12:30:16.619-07:002013-04-07T12:30:16.619-07:00My Mum has a Big Shot that I use for cutting felt ...My Mum has a Big Shot that I use for cutting felt shapes with - it is a great piece of kit, and really versatileNatalie Joneshttp://lovenatalieuk.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-3638720679150567872013-04-07T12:29:24.259-07:002013-04-07T12:29:24.259-07:00Your stall looks great, well done for keeping up y...Your stall looks great, well done for keeping up your morale. I'm totally intimidated by the idea of having a stall at a fair for fear of not covering the stall fee. Good luck with the Big Shot xNatalie Joneshttp://lovenatalieuk.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-3029009646532807512013-04-07T11:30:53.840-07:002013-04-07T11:30:53.840-07:00I would love an embossing machine, I think they ar...I would love an embossing machine, I think they are fabulous (and I'm not a card maker!)! Sorry about the fair, I think your rules sound good and if you stick to them things will hopefully even out in the long run. xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-83207235937157496082013-04-07T11:25:50.683-07:002013-04-07T11:25:50.683-07:00I hope you have more success at your next fair. I hope you have more success at your next fair. Little Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09377386715895822823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-76915020146258423182013-04-07T10:59:21.886-07:002013-04-07T10:59:21.886-07:00I am also sorry about your fair but it sounds as i...I am also sorry about your fair but it sounds as if you have picked yourself up and re-focused your direction. Good luck :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-59867245292020079372013-04-07T10:44:37.807-07:002013-04-07T10:44:37.807-07:00Sorry to hear that the craft fair wasn't as go...Sorry to hear that the craft fair wasn't as good as it could have been for you, it is so hard to tell which ones will work - and sometimes event the same event can be variable as customers can be so fickle!CatkinJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027217820643234163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-71003820663656262242013-04-07T10:38:44.202-07:002013-04-07T10:38:44.202-07:00Your stall does look fab. Craft fairs have never r...Your stall does look fab. Craft fairs have never really worked that well for me, so I focus my efforts elsewhere these days.Handbags by Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16726735696483826476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-23167160534665567262013-04-07T10:10:24.375-07:002013-04-07T10:10:24.375-07:00So sorry the sale wasn't a soaring success for...So sorry the sale wasn't a soaring success for you.. must be a bit disheartening.. ((hug))<br /><br />I'm continuing to stitch and knit etc..had an idea to knit on cocktail sticks and make a card or two, lol...sounds odd but it might work out yet! :)<br /><br />Phoenixpurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107741360088854200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-7393293713341416902013-04-07T10:09:47.308-07:002013-04-07T10:09:47.308-07:00Ohhh looking forward to seeing the results of card...Ohhh looking forward to seeing the results of cards made with the Big Shot - I've been thinking about getting one for cutting some of the simpler felt shapes that I use. Have a good week, Simmi xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386923257336332769noreply@blogger.com