tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post9083596450409700189..comments2023-10-02T00:33:01.930-07:00Comments on CHRISTMAS PIE CRAFTS: FATHER CHRISTMAS IS PROBABLY PACKING HIS SLEIGHChristmas Pie Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15535917693583199463noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-30279056142941499982011-11-29T13:24:43.651-08:002011-11-29T13:24:43.651-08:00It is a mystery to how fairs can go amazingly well...It is a mystery to how fairs can go amazingly well and others a complete disaster. I've seen a lady sell out and make thousands on one stall and not sell a single item on another. Same product. I think you are doing all the right things. Asking and talking to people to find out what they want is key and even if sales are poor, speaking to people who you can catch is good to find out feedback. You're obviously on to a winner with your new design of dual purpose cards so I would go steam ahead with that. Love the snow it feels all Christmassy. :-)Katharinehttp://www.glassjargifts.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-33282334949464884752011-11-29T11:33:26.164-08:002011-11-29T11:33:26.164-08:00It does seem that I read that lots of people are s...It does seem that I read that lots of people are saying things aren't selling. Not sure why, I hope it picks up. Maybe it's the economy (I assume you all are having the same issues as we are in the US). I know here my friends all say they are trying to buy more things made in the US but I then they say they cannot find things made here, so I suggest handmade things bought locally. I don't know if they listen.<br />The pink card is gorgeous with all of the butterflies. Of course we still have butterflies here in Florida! We are not very seasonal. :)Susiehttp://eatitanyway.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-4521160600766172832011-11-29T07:50:48.140-08:002011-11-29T07:50:48.140-08:00Loving the snow effect. I think people are becomin...Loving the snow effect. I think people are becoming more aware of 'handmade', but there will always be those that think handmade = cheap. Love those pretty butterfly cards and not a snowflake in sightCaroline Lovis (Redneedle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05162141951460290920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-48509450734019884472011-11-29T03:40:58.106-08:002011-11-29T03:40:58.106-08:00You're not the first one to comment on how dif...You're not the first one to comment on how difficult it has been for crafters to sell at fairs...i really can't understand why as I value quality over quantity and I so wish we had more of these in Switzerland!Made in Suissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08602606903956202238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-44173067926393733542011-11-28T23:33:20.600-08:002011-11-28T23:33:20.600-08:00Lobe the butterflies card its so friendly.
I think...Lobe the butterflies card its so friendly.<br />I think people are trying to do more dor themselves, or at least the handmade fans are. In some ways we should embrace it as tjese are the people who will buy handmade in the future when the economy is better. They are the ones who appreciate the time it takes to do things and the thought and creativity put in. <br />Good luck with the next event!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369306691972984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-25474615099607097612011-11-28T12:25:26.759-08:002011-11-28T12:25:26.759-08:00Beautiful card Jill. There is definitely a split...Beautiful card Jill. There is definitely a split at the moment with one group seeming to be waiting until the last minute to buy and the other group really buying early - just a case of being in the right place at the right time (now if only we knew how to work that one out!)<br /><br />Ali xAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00835957648007721638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-48487935873456277112011-11-28T10:24:56.041-08:002011-11-28T10:24:56.041-08:00Love the butterflies. I think it's a trend in...Love the butterflies. I think it's a trend in retail in general - people are shopping online rather than in person - it's just added to the problems from the recession for face-to-face sellers.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383618809187116026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-37618715155836305042011-11-28T08:50:59.707-08:002011-11-28T08:50:59.707-08:00The butterfly card is beautiful. I don't know ...The butterfly card is beautiful. I don't know the answer for fairs as I've not done any yet. Fingers crossed for you that the next one goes really well. xJam Daloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609040112510432013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-79997510358975624222011-11-28T07:18:04.932-08:002011-11-28T07:18:04.932-08:00Perhaps there is a clue in all this. Maybe we sho...Perhaps there is a clue in all this. Maybe we should all get our jam pots, patty tins, etc., out to make a shilling or two.<br />At least you are having success with your lovely little dual purpose cards so not all doom and gloom. <br />I love butterflies too they seem to add a little delecacy to something.Carolhttp://yellowroserhymes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-36547005467981488182011-11-28T06:11:31.764-08:002011-11-28T06:11:31.764-08:00I think it's a combination of the economy and ...I think it's a combination of the economy and people trying to do it for themselves. I feel that sales may pick up closer to Christmas when people realise they won't get them all done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-64811562884375269782011-11-28T05:42:23.094-08:002011-11-28T05:42:23.094-08:00A fair point made by bebebubu. It could be everyon...A fair point made by bebebubu. It could be everyone and anyone wants to make their own coz they think it is that simple. Who knows.<br /><br />Lovely cards by the way!Kat Shentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041875541001347134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-23669682561821987032011-11-28T04:52:59.996-08:002011-11-28T04:52:59.996-08:00You have just had me in stitches at the thought of...You have just had me in stitches at the thought of a rugby loving penguin fan... is he from the Southern Hemisphere? Cannot wait to see the finished result!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16101768649825667000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-68633055607337704882011-11-28T04:43:35.190-08:002011-11-28T04:43:35.190-08:00Do you think it is because handmade is in trend no...Do you think it is because handmade is in trend now so everyone is trying to make their own handmade item rather than buying one that is already made? by the way i love your butterfly card - it is very prettybebebubuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10840926540592891515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-50588322212704274822011-11-28T04:42:48.122-08:002011-11-28T04:42:48.122-08:00Enjoy your rest! I think all handmade folk are st...Enjoy your rest! I think all handmade folk are struggling to get sales at the moment - I know I am. Don't know the answer, but I think you're right in saying that everyone loves, and is on the lookout for, a bargain, and handmade items often have to priced to reflect the time and effort that goes into making them.<br /><br />Alison xBlue Forest Jewelleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785707374791141297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6556148734104186243.post-24655232983314293722011-11-28T02:47:13.295-08:002011-11-28T02:47:13.295-08:00You deserve a break and as you know loved the butt...You deserve a break and as you know loved the butterfly card, pink and butterflies a winning combination.Carolee Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06664419480578937491noreply@blogger.com