Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Whirlwind!

What an amazing and fun weekend.

The work, planning and prayers that went into 
the I {Heart} Handmade Market 
craft show
paid huge dividends.

We were swamped.
The newspaper came.
They took photos and wrote an article.


The Give away table


Sheila's adorable tea cup pin cushion

See the pillar candle at the tippy top?  I made that on the day I left.  Nothing like last minute!


My Etsy friend, Loretta. 



More from Sheila!



We sold..
and sold...
and sold some more.

People were carrying bags filled with 
delicious granola, cupcakes, pie in jars, 
crocheted items, repurposed jewelry and books,
items for babies, items for grandmothers,
items for sisters and moms.

It was crazy.

Some even bought soy candles.
Yay!

I got to meet some amazing women
in person that I've been getting to know 
through Etsy.

They are just as amazing in person 
as they are online.

I came home to a very full and fun day at 
church and then later with some of the 
church ladies at Starbucks.

I am so blessed.
It is official.

This morning I tried to pass by my new 
devotional.
So new that I hadn't even started it yet.
The Holy Spirit prompted me to pick it up 
and it had the most perfect message in it for me.
Nothing warms the heart like a visit with 
God....
Ya know?

Things are crazy busy with fundraisers.
Tommy candles continue to sell.
The CHALC class order and the Majorettes orders
are both due by Monday.
I mean that I have to have them made and 
bagged by Monday.
I'm starting a new test program with one of 
my salons today.
So....I must get that done and over to her.

And as if all of that wasn't blessing enough
I have regular Etsy orders to finish and ship.

Shaking my head at the Goodness of God 
in my life.

I may have a huge announcement 
to make
shortly.
Not sure yet.
But if it happens 
I'll be sure to let you know.

No, I'm not pregnant. 
LOL
Just getting that one out of the way
right away.

Thanks for bearing with me.
You are simply the best.

16 comments:

PJ @ Planned in Pencil said...

Amazing. Im moving to lancaster and helping you! You are so dedicated to your art.

Zuda Gay Pease said...

Thank you so much for sharing pictures of the show! I would have loved to attend. :)

Sue Runyon said...

Love all the pics! Glad the show was a success.

Niki Jackson said...

Fantastic to see some of the stalls from the fair. How wonderful, I am so pleased for you all. Blessings Niki x

Susy said...

Hats off to the event organizer and so glad you had good sales.

sammysgrammy said...

The memory is so sweet - Thanks for sharing your view of it.

Vee said...

Well I knew that something was up because you've been scarce. So glad with you for all that the Lord is doing with your business. Loved seeing all the offerings at this event.

MYSAVIOR said...

Thank you for allowing me to actually "see" the show.

♥♥♥
Sue

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing your experience at the craft show-so fun to see the tables.

JD/ Jill said...

I'm glad everything went so well for all of you. The pictures of everything look so great...Thanks for sharing.

Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Blog said...

I'm happy for your successful show! Yea!

Hope you have a productive day!

Vickie said...

WOW - Becky - that's awesome. I love to shop things like that! Handmade is SO much more everything than store-bought! Sounds like y'all had a great sale and the Lord is blessing you, certainly, with lots of customers and sales.

Now, what could you be announcing.... hmmmmmm....

Linda G. said...

Lots of opportunity for that unique Christmas presents; glad there was a good turn out.

Unknown said...

So glad you did well. Your table looked divine! Can't wait for your big news!

Karen
Idaho

BonJeanCreations said...

Thanks for sharing. All the items look great. Who wouldn't want to buy them all? Congratulations on a job well done.
Blessings!

Karen said...

I'm going to make sure the girls see this for display ideas for their upcoming craft show. Everyone's displays look so nice!

Love the last-minute pillar! That caption cracked me up-I would so do that, too!