First of all, this is the only picture that came out right, the few that were taken at the fair were too dark and blurry.
Just because I'm such a good photographer... *sigh*
So nothing much to show you of the fair itself I'm afraid. It was a small fair only with about 20 stands and lots of them gave information about their organisation so there were only a few stands that sold stuff.
It was inside and there were lots of activities happening in the whole building so people came to the fair on and off. This combination is great if people come for both events: the workshops and the fair. I had the feeling that lots of people came for the workshops and strolled around at the fair to pass the time for the next workshop. So it was definately not a craft fair that focussed only on handmade goods but it was great to show what I am made off and with 99 feelings to show, that was quite a lot. I loved seeing the expression of people's faces when I start to name the feelings while I explain what the project is about.
I was so happy to meet some customers, fellow Etsians and blogreaders and only that made it already worthwile for me being there.Annemiek from TwoTreesBelgium sells lovely ceramics and jewellery and it was lovely chatting to another ceramist and share some knowledge.Also Julia from TheSpottedSparrow showed up at the fair. She's such a sunshine and sells eco friendly, vintage inspired paper goods.
Make sure to check out their shops as they both do great work!
One of my blogreaders, Nynke of TheLifeOfAPurpleRabbit, surprised me with a visit and she made me this beautiful scarf. She made it in my favorite color: green. That gave me goosebumps and I think that unexpected gifts like these are the best! I'll wear it with pride, Nynke! Thank you so much!And Cecilie, originally from Denmark but now living in Bonn was my first customer on the fair. She's a fan of my work obviously and I suspect that she knows all the mini-art-feelings by name too. How cute is that? After the contact I've had with her (and her husband who purchased some of my work as gifts) via Etsy, it was supernice to meet both of them in real life. Thank you too for stopping by.
I did take my ripple blanket along and I did hope to chat a bit more with Mariana from Florcita and with Kim from Viltalakim, but it was too busy for that, which is a good thing I suppose... :)
Mitsy I just had a lot of fun together with you and Mariana!
ReplyDeleteWe should really do this more often and I am looking forward to our next fair togehter(?) :)
Sounds like you've had a wonderful time! I'm glad.
ReplyDeleteBut don't you *ever* come back from an event like this without any pics, you hear? :-)
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Thats a shame that your pictures didn't come out very well. Good to hear that you had a good day though. Did you give out many 'I read your blog' goodie bags? I wish I could have been there to get one! :)
ReplyDeleteSeems that you had a lot of fun, not only talking to customers...
ReplyDeleteLooking forward for my little Easter Market which will come soon.
Sounds like a great day out and a lovely way to spend time with fellow crafters - only wish I could have been there, hehe! :D
ReplyDeleteAww, meeting people in real is always fun! It seems you had great time! ^^
ReplyDeleteIt was great meeting you and seeing all the feelings you'd brought along. Thank you for your beautiful art work. My new feeling is already settled in and will inspire me to keep the fight.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Glad you had fun and got to meet so many wonderful people at the fair. Your art is truly special and I am sure everyone was amazed by your work.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy Women's Day Mitsy! Hope you spent the day doing all the things you love. You deserve it. :)
Sounds like a great fair and a great community!
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Glad it was successful!
p.s. really enjoying your blog
I'm a new follower : )
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