Snowdrop Show is Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the Savage MD craft show featuring 30 crafters from the DC metro area. I have some new designs that I haven't put online yet, so if you want to see them, you have to come out to the show!


I have most of my designs packed up and priced. I have a tablecloth (well, a bedsheet), and earring cards and hangers and sales slips and a credit card reader, and jeez I sure feel like I'm missing something. I am even taking some supplies so I can change the length of necklaces and such if there is a demand. I talked to my mom on the phone today, and she told me to take an item to work on in case there are slow periods. I also have to pack a lunch!

This will be my first ever craft show, and I'm nervous as heck! I know that I make great stuff, but I have yet to show it in person to complete strangers. No matter what happens, at least I will have met the other crafters from EtsyCrest, and gained some experience.

I will also get to see how the more experienced crafters run their tables, how they are set up and how they manage customers. I am also running my own drawing for a bracelet - my most popular design, a beautiful ring of Aquamarine coin beads, hand wrapped and looped with sterling silver wire. From that drawing, I should get a number of email and snailmail customer contacts.

My husband I think expects me to come home with $200 or something, but I will be amazingly happy with one sale. I know the other sellers who have coordinated the show have put a lot of work into the hall rental and signage and advertising, but it's going to be cold tomorrow, so we'll see how many people stop in!

If you are coming to the show, I will see you there! If you have any advice for a first-timer, let me have it :)