11.15.03

Yesterday, four years ago, Joe and I got married. Honeymoon over? Nah.

some good news.

The O'Fallon craft fair was insane. I had no idea it was so BIG. Someone bought the shawl I have posted above. People were actually going for the higher priced items and matching sets. I kicked butt with my mittens. I really wish I had more of those made up in advance. People really dug my knit and crocheted stuff. Not a single one of my purses sold and bums me out for a split second until I think about how well I did over all. This event really helped in my decision to keep up the making and selling of my stuff. This was the best one so far and it is only the beginning. The vendors around our booth were absolutely wonderful. They were all so encouraging. I'm one happy kid.

seriously up to something

This stinker likes to attack my feet when I'm working at my sewing machine. She's cute but little teeth feel like needles. On the bright side, she is starting to get along with the other two. She just looks so devious in this pic.

O'fallon craft fair this weekend

Much to post today. I have been putting together hat/scarf sets for the craft fair. I just really really hope people are more in a buying mood for this event. We are in the Christmas shopping season so I am hopeful.

katie bag

Here's something I have been putting off for a few weeks. One of the girls at work wanted me to make a bag for her four year old to use at trick or treat. I was afraid it was going to look too cluttered, because she wanted her name, a pumpkin, and a ghost all on one bag. The ghost is sneaking around the back. I'm pretty pleased.

meet Gypsy!

So I brought home another cat. So sue me! Julie at the bank where I work told us about a couple of cats that were dumped off at her father in law's farm. He told her to find homes for the cats or he was going to shoot them. Come on.. I had to help out. Then they tried to make me feel guilty for not taking both of them. Geez. This one makes three cats in my house. We have reached full cat capacity. I spent all day trying to get rid of all of the fleas on this one. She's cute though. What can I say?

bummed

Lebanon Craft fair was a bust. We got there a little late and that set the tone for the whole day. By the time I got set up, I was covered in sweat. The weather was freakishly hot and most of my merch was scarves and hats. None of my purses sold. I think I sold to four people all day. I shouldn't feel too bad because all of the other vendors we talked to said it was the worst year for sales ever. I didn't even bother taking a picture of the booth. Amy and I are hopeful for the O'fallon show... it's indoors and pretty close to Christmas.