Sunday, May 8, 2011

to market to market (to not buy a fat ham)

 Im getting ready to have my first ever market stall and feeling excited but nervous. The kitchen table is full of  fabrics and projects. Mum and I went to the market yesterday and got lots of beautiful plants for super cheap, almost to many carry home!
Here are some of the things ive been making.
On friday night I made 12 hand dipped bees wax candles. I did manage to find a perfect tall vase at the opp shop so these ones are taller than my last lot, and also a lot less wonky:)
Ive got quite a few wool felt items ready to go, flower garlands and little toys
 I also made flower pin cushions stuffed with wool
 This one disapeared into my sewing tin:)
Ive made some organic cotton/hemp scarves, a few tea cup candles, some round candles.
Im not realy sure how much I should take but theres still two weeks of making time left. Ive ordered some lip balm tubes and tins so when they arrive I will make some natural lip balms too.
This weekend has been fun and relaxing, some of my favourite moments have been-
*sitting in the sun writing in my journal
*day dreaming of the day bed Benny's getting me for my not far away birthday
*planting new plants
*mums idea to put suculents in the tea pots that were in the sand pit (they look pretty on my outdoor table)

8 comments:

  1. The thing about markets is they are addictive so always take more than you think you'll need and you'll either sell them all or have some all ready for the next one. Your stuff looks like stuff I would snap up!

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  2. A market sounds like great fun. The items you are making are just wonderful, I'm sure they will all be snapped up by lucky people!

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  3. Everything looks beautiful! Good Luck!

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  4. I love those ladybugs, so many sweet goodies! Good luck to you!

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  5. I wish you the very best, I have been doing market stalls forever, and love the interaction with fellow customers and other stall holders. One tip I can tell you, is that, if things do not sell,as well as what you had hoped, it is not about the price, the price is always right, it is about the person who was going to buy, but for some reason could not make the market that day.So it is not about the product either. Best of luck, cheers Marie

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  6. Oh I just love those buggies!!! Adorable:) Good luck at the market...I always loved vending when I did it (once upon a time)!
    xo Jules

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  7. beautiful! I love all the goodies you're making. especially the pincushions and the candles. just gorgeous!

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