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Between The Shows – Supply Issues
So, having been so successful at the two shows I’ve attended, I did a quick stock check to find that I had run out of almost everything! I have three flip lock purse frames left, and three custom orders to fill, so while i can get on with filling those orders, I cannot make any more stock. I have ordered more, but the estimated delivery date is as late as December 21st, so that will be fun. I am also close to the end of the anti-fraud lining, so I’ve had to order more of that, too. Again, that may not arrive until Christmas, not that it makes much difference…
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Round 2: Newbury Artisan Market 26-Nov-2017
I didn’t quite get things right in time for the second fayre at which I sold my purses, either. The first hurdle was that, having agreed to it, I realised that I was actually out of town for the event. Fortunately my craft fayre buddy was more than happy to take my stock along to pad out her stall. So, while I was out drinking Glühwein in Liverpool with the fam, Ali was freezing her butt off in Newbury, selling my purses for me. Because she’s a gem. I did better on the stock front this time – I finished everything that I started, and even put together some marketing for my purses…
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Paypal Here
Over the Black Friday weekend, PayPal were selling their card reader for half price, £35 rather than £70-odd. Having learnt from my first craft fayre experience that my purses were limited by the cash barrier, and after signing up to attend several more fayres throughout December, I decided to take the plunge and purchase the Paypal Here card reader so that i would be able to take card payments at my shows. Here’s how we got on…
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My First Craft Fayre
On Friday, November 17th I attended my very first craft fayre as a vendor. It was only a small event - just Christmas fayre for the village I grew up in, but it was a huge leap on the road to becoming a proper artisan crafter. I can't say I went in with no idea of what to expect - I've attended my fair share of these things, and I've been conned into manning stalls before - but i hugely underestimated how much work it would be. I'm not sure I was entirely successful, but I certainly learnt a lot.
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Review: The Accordi-Anna Wallet
This pattern by U-handbag was the starting point for my Happy Purses. So, I think that makes this an appropriate place to start.
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