tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post4156061367301783410..comments2023-10-17T06:24:17.213-04:00Comments on Art Jewelry Elements: Bead Fest: A Vendor's PerspectiveUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-33483701162509151372012-09-05T10:42:02.468-04:002012-09-05T10:42:02.468-04:00You totally rocked your booth!!!You totally rocked your booth!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000223877502634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-84888623255580257992012-08-25T18:24:45.566-04:002012-08-25T18:24:45.566-04:00I did, but only because Saturday and Sunday ended ...I did, but only because Saturday and Sunday ended up being super slow. Also, my most popular pieces on Etsy were NOT popular at the show. It's very tricky to know what to do on your first time out.Diana P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03809695242088483186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-50924166612478319802012-08-25T12:15:24.094-04:002012-08-25T12:15:24.094-04:00Thanks for sharing your experience! Did you feel l...Thanks for sharing your experience! Did you feel like you took enough inventory once all was said and done? Jennifer Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470332267386141926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-34605762751509120672012-08-24T10:20:04.798-04:002012-08-24T10:20:04.798-04:00We let Colin out for a few minutes here and there,...We let Colin out for a few minutes here and there, lol!Diana P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03809695242088483186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-32497585287173302352012-08-24T03:45:24.145-04:002012-08-24T03:45:24.145-04:00Mucho Congrats Diana! You DID it! And I know you&#...Mucho Congrats Diana! You DID it! And I know you'll continue to do well and then some! It was SO much fun meeting you and everyone else! PS - I hope you let Colin go on shopping and bathroom breaks too...?Karen Tottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01511687726517324742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-59148869902603449092012-08-23T22:49:21.708-04:002012-08-23T22:49:21.708-04:00Very cool to hear about Bead Fest from "the o...Very cool to hear about Bead Fest from "the other side"! You are so right about smiling! I've seen some gloomy gusses at other shows, and I avoid those booths! Similarly I am way more apt to spend my money with someone who takes the time to smile and chat with me!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031641754764966375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-72222741856463780732012-08-23T18:56:07.161-04:002012-08-23T18:56:07.161-04:00Congrats for taking such a huge step forward. The...Congrats for taking such a huge step forward. The lack of crowds were not something you had any control over, and when people were there, you did very well. So you can be proud of yourself, girl! Yea! Fingers crossed that I'll be there next year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-42669261779262824332012-08-23T14:23:45.616-04:002012-08-23T14:23:45.616-04:00Like Lori, it reminded me of all the craft shows I...Like Lori, it reminded me of all the craft shows I have done. You always worry do you have the right amount of inventory. But major Congrats on such a big step and wow in such a major big way..give your self a pat on the back, grab a cold drink and prop your feet up and relax, you deserve it.<br />SandyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06891094484095065952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-58080581336672174492012-08-23T13:58:27.927-04:002012-08-23T13:58:27.927-04:00Thank you for sharing your experience! I, unfortu...Thank you for sharing your experience! I, unfortunately, could not make Bead Fest this year, but have enjoyed everyone's pictures! Relative to this post, I like how you prioritized your husband's "relief duties", as in "shopping break" came first! :) Patti Vanderbloemenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899971311953499881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-89831532142688403472012-08-23T11:33:00.548-04:002012-08-23T11:33:00.548-04:00That's a huge leap having a booth at such a bi...That's a huge leap having a booth at such a big show! I am only just starting out and had a small booth at show this month and boy was I freaking out over the inventory as well. I guess you are right you never know how much is enough . The smiling actually helped me as well, instead of just gaping at the visitors I smiled and said a hello they smiled back! Good for you having a friend help out is such a blessing! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850064778384160632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-87185980063129966512012-08-23T11:10:51.598-04:002012-08-23T11:10:51.598-04:00Reminds me of doing craft shows! You just never k...Reminds me of doing craft shows! You just never know what the crowds will be like OR what they will buy from year to year. Make what you like, make what you can, and smile away!Lori Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297328109318290291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-45367285451323347332012-08-23T10:48:11.276-04:002012-08-23T10:48:11.276-04:00Thanks for the thoughtful review of your experienc...Thanks for the thoughtful review of your experience. I've done a couple of small shows when I lived in TX. Planning on this one for next year. Kind of makes my heart get all anxietied up but this is helpful. And you are absolutely right. The most important thing is to smile. Makes you and everyone else feel good.SummersStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10250150360701388415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-20807185908968589322012-08-23T10:31:54.327-04:002012-08-23T10:31:54.327-04:00Yoli, come out and do the show with us next year!Yoli, come out and do the show with us next year!Diana P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03809695242088483186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-33053614065904307642012-08-23T10:31:43.617-04:002012-08-23T10:31:43.617-04:00Getting to meet everyone in person (you included) ...Getting to meet everyone in person (you included) helped make the experience as great as it was. Also, the gummy bears helped! ;-)Diana P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03809695242088483186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-28835264923738706922012-08-23T09:39:01.348-04:002012-08-23T09:39:01.348-04:00Very nice Diana! Congrats of a good show and than...Very nice Diana! Congrats of a good show and thank you for sharing your experience. Yolanda M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04068227600622707541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-38903332423790166612012-08-23T09:29:52.011-04:002012-08-23T09:29:52.011-04:00Glad to hear you had a good experience at the show...Glad to hear you had a good experience at the show. It was so fun to finally meet you in person! My husband helps me out at shows too, so I really understand the value and appreciation of having them there! <br /><br />I honestly could have spent all three days in artisan alley! I had to force myself out of there on Saturday because I needed gemstone strands and chain. I will have to say my best purchases came from the artisans-those are the beads I am most excited about. I had planned to come back on Sunday but ran out of time (darn those necessary bathroom and food breaks)! Kathleen Lange Klikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161796067079143054noreply@blogger.com