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?!
