Yesterday I took a first step in following my dream of spreading the scrapbooking love in Jamaica. I took a booth at a craft-type fair.
It was a lot of work, and I just about broke even (counting everything that I had to spend to be there, including someone to watch my kids for the day, and the bus ticket for my stepdaughter who came from Montego Bay to help me!) But it was a good experience, and every journey begins with a single step (right?). I think I will do a few more fairs through to the end of the year, and then figure out where I want to go next with this.
I did a LO as a demo there, to show how to use some of the products I was selling, and also to show how to put together a simple, easy page with 4x6 photos.
And I've started a facebook page. Please like me!
I've done all the prep work already, so next time I just need to set up, which will mean there's a lot less work involved. I will also be doing a few other "get out there" things to raise awareness, including a scrapbooking-on-site at Cannonball Cafe in Barbican this Friday (4th November) from 10am-12pm. Now I need to go and sort everything out from yesterday and regroup!
Until next time... .
6 comments:
Looks gorgeous - love your banner and your sign - WTG! How exciting that you have put yourself out there and lost nothing - sure it will be only on the up and up from here on!!
Diana, that's awesome! I used to do something on etsy, but that was probably easier here in the states with shipping and all. Good for you and good luck with it!
Congratulations! I hope it takes off like a rocket and you do well.
Liked you on facebook:) SO exciting you're going after this, Diana!
Your booth is adorable!!!!!! Good luck with your venture! :)
I love your booth and kudos to you for stepping out there and following your dream!!
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