Indie In The Windy City Handcrafted Market

On Saturday, May 5th, 2012, I'll be vending at the Indie In The Windy City Handcrafted Market. I'll have everything from my Etsy shop and plenty of new items. Also, 20% of all sales will be donated to the Cornerstone Community Outreach homeless shelter. I hope to see you there.  And please feel free share this event with friends.

What: Indie In the Windie City Handcrafted Market
When: 05/05/2102
Where:The Chealsea House, 920 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL
Time: 10am-5pm

Event: Handmade Market at Empty Botttle!

Hey everyone! I will be selling my jewelry at Handmade Market this Saturday 2/11 from 12pm to 4pm. I have a variety of items ($5-$50) for sale including all of the jewelry in my etsy shop and will put my shop on vacation that day. If you are in the Chicagoland area please stop by, say hello, and take a look.

I've Been Quite Busy!!!

Well it's the holiday season and If your are a crafter like me it's a really busy time. Especially when you've got craft shows to do, boutiques to submit to, and gifts to make for family and friends. Personally, I have spent the last month making jewelry for the aforementioned reasons. I've had one craft show already which took place this weekend (The Handmade Market) and I did quite well but I did not take many pics because I am still working on getting my table display to look better (it's still a little messy as you can see). I am doing this same show next month on Dec. 12. Also, the owner of the one shop where I sell jewelry (Habit, 1951 W. Division, Chicago), wants me to submit a few more pieces so that there is a nice amount of stock for the holidays. Plus, I've got few custom orders to fill. So I have allowed myself to relax for the last couple days because I know it's full speed ahead from here until January! Whew!

Aw Man! No Handmade Market for The Summer!

About a month ago I participated in a craft show called the Handmade Market. I had a nice time there and I made some badly needed sales. This market usually happens once and month and the cost to participate was really inexpensive (about $30 and up for more space). All I had to do was bring my table and set up. There was a nice amount of traffic too so I got to meet some new people and hand out some cards. I was really looking forward to doing some more shows with them this summer. However, I received an email yesterday stating that the organizers have decided to take the summer off and restart in fall. I was really sad to hear this because I made a decent amount of cash there (way more than I have made on etsy). I guess I will have to find some other opportunities although many of the craft fairs and shows here in Chicago have high fees, are juried, or have deadlines that I've already missed(for the summer)!*whimper* I do have more Bloomingdales shows coming up though. But cash up front is sooo great!