Strawberry St. Review
I didn’t go to bed on Friday night. Instead I made jewelry while catching up on some of my favorite TV shows. On Saturday morning I headed over to the Fan and set up a booth at the Strawberry St. Festival to sell my jewelry, for the first time ever to the public. I was nervous, but excited while setting up my tiny, card-table of jewelry. But, that excitement quickly died as I watched the other jewelry-makers set up – huge tents, multiple tables, beautiful displays and wonderful crafts. I wanted pack up my jewelry, that suddenly seemed like stuff a preschooler would make during arts & crafts, and sneak away before anyone noticed me. But, I didn’t. Instead I stuck it out – and I’m glad I did. I was hoping to sell at least one piece. Which I quickly did! My first customer even gave me a hug! In total, I sold 7 pieces! Which I’m really proud of, but more so, I’m proud of myself for taking the chance and sticking it out when things got ugly.
I learned a lot through this experience. First, that I’m under-pricing my jewelry. Second, that I have a great bunch of supportive friends who were there to encourage me when I was feeling insecure and I wanted to give up. So, what’s next? Maybe the Farmer’s Market?!
i’m so excited for you!! i’m bummed we weren’t there to support you… but wrangling four kids when it looked like it would rain would have required stronger substances than they were selling there!
this week… i am going to work up a new outfit to wear with my new piece from the alicia collection (first edition)!!
(don’t be intimidated because people have tents… the only time that comes in handy is when it rains… it doesn’t necessarily bring people in. your table was quite inviting.)
how ’bout the byrd house market?
http://byrdhousemarket.blogspot.com/
Thats really exciting. I too would have felt “out done” and probably would have left. Im glad you sold several things. That is a start.
Do you have tags or cards that you put with your jewelry so people can check to see when you are selling it again?
Im really happy you had a positive outcome. LOVE YOU! <3<3<3