Progress is happening with my preparations for Silver Bella!
I have table #2 set up, priced and PACKED up!!
These photos are a rough draft. I don’t know why I show bad photos…. but I do.
I think this table is plenty FULL. Of course, it is a foot shorter than the one I will actually be using up in Omaha at the event, so that will help the display a bit.
The doll house shelf was great for height, and I can fill it will lots of pretties, it is a unique display piece.
One thing I really like about it, is that I can turn it on its side and all the little ‘rooms’ become spaces I can pack the stuff in to take.
But, instead of just wrapping the pretties and packing them into the ‘rooms’ I put all the goods into cardboard boxes first.
That way, when I go to set it up, I can remove the boxes and turn the shelf upright, then start loading the shelves directly from the boxes.
If I had packed directly into the ‘rooms’ I’d have had to unpack all the little stuff onto the floor or somewhere in the way while I turned the shelf upright. I’m glad I thought of that.
Well, actually, I’d already packed it, when I thought of it, and had to re-pack it. But I’m glad I did ! It will save time when I have a short period to get the truck unloaded and the booth set up.
Oops, as I look at this hat full of vintage cards, I realize that I forgot to make a price sign for the cards.
Wonder what else I have forgotten??
This display is a jewelry cabinet with a glass door, that I painted, and laid on its back instead of standing up.
I have tussie mussies and pastel trees sprinkled around the table top, and lots of little things here and there.
I tried to have a variety, and a good price range. There are things as low as 50 cents. Now why is it worth my time to pack, price, and drag something that is only 50 cents all the way to the sale??? Oh well, those quarters add up I guess, and also, there are some cool little things that I liked and figured other people would too. So, I am bringing them, whether it makes sense or not!
For vintage Christmas ornaments and little doo dads, I bundled up and packaged some things together in gift bags, perfect for little hostess or teacher gifts, and priced them at $3 each.
Yep, I have some bargains!
And I made up another box full of my millinery blooms.
It feels good to have two tables completed and packed away, priced and ready to set up! One table was jewelry, this was pastels and pretties, the third will be neutrals and whites. I hope to get to it later this week.
Today is a craft day with a few blog friends, so I’d better go and clear some crap off my work tables before the baby gets up and I don’t have a chance to do it and no one has a place to craft at!
Oh, my! Lots and lots of work!!! It all looks so pretty, but I know packing and unpacking it all is a big chore in itself.
Great stuff – enjoy your cfatf day!
Everything is looking wonderful Karla. i love the labels on your millinery flowers.Donn
You’re certainly organized and ready to go. Silver Bella will be so much fun and I’m looking forward to hearing all about it!
Lorrie
I wish I could be there! There’s tons of pretty packages you have that would looooove to come home with me, heh heh!
Have the best time ever, darlin!
Karla, You’re a genius. I’ve been doing craft fairs for years and I always set up my table at the event never knowing what it will look like till then. I’m going to do a trial run for the one coming up. That way I won’t have to guess if I have enough “stuff”. I hope my table looks half as pretty as yours.
You have been busy-busy!! Oh, this makes me want to go to Silver Bella!!
I know I’d be buying up those vintage Christmas ornament packs!
🙂
~Becca~
Karla-
Everything looks wonderful, well organized and enticing. I think you are smart to have .50 – $3.00 items, as with the economy, the purse strings are shrinking and this way you’ll be guaranteed sales at some of the smaller price points. It will lure shoppers in, for the big purchases too. You might want to emphasize with a bit bolder/larger signs some of these cheap group price tag displays, so that they grab shoppers attention as they stroll by. I’d be making a beeline to your booth especially if I saw prices like that, as well as everything you have is soooo beautiful too.
Smart to think ahead of time for the packing/unpacking of your display pcs., as that will save you time in your set up now.
Keep up the great work and you’ll surely reap benefits at Silver Bella. I can’t wait to hear all about it.
Gretchen
Wow, you have been a very busy girl. I think you are right on with items in those price ranges, especially in this day and age. I so wish I could join you at this event to enjoy everything in person. I hope you have great success and have to start all over when you return!
WOW! Everything is going to look amazing. What an awesome Silver Bella this is going to be. I wish I could go. I’ve been reading over at Heather’s too. She is doing the same. I can’t wait to read about your adventures together.
Hugs!
Nancy
Oh I wish, wish, wish I could go! Your items looks AMAZING. And I agree, those 50 cent things do add up. And, if your customers are like me, I never get just one 50 cent item. I usually find a couple other things too. I’m sure you’ll sell out! Blessings… Polly
Karla-
everything looks so lovely- I wish I were going to Silver Bella (*sigh*) But reading about it in blogland is the next best thing. thanks for sharing!
Tracy
Everything looks very “bella”- very beautiful! I think it’s great that you do different price points- I won’t be there, but when I do go to events that are similar, I always seem to the most broke and I always appreciate the vendors that still want my (pitiful) business!
I’ll bet you’re gettin’ real excited to go, huh, chickee!! Come over and see the area where I create!! It’s lookin’ soooooo good!!
Smooches,
Connie
Congrats on getting your items priced and ready- You’ve certainly been busy. Bagging the Christmas ornaments was a good idea- I may have to borrow that one for my antiques booths:)
You are a bella for sure! I love all your sweet goodies, I know i would be shopping alot if I was there!!
ooohhhh I cannot wait to shop your booth Karla! 29 days and counting!!!
I have been saving my money!!
xoxo, Tiffany
It looks great! It just draws you right in!!!
Sweet Karla, I am glad you are doing the less expensive items, that way people with slim purses can have a little something, too. It is really very thoughtful. Oh! How I wish I could go! Your Friend, Bobbi
Busy, Busy, Busy Karla, Your display looks great, and this will save you so much time when you actually set up at Silver Bella. Its always good to have some lower price things. You’ll do great with the variety of “stuff” you have for sale. something for everyone.
Jean in Virginia
Today was so much fun thanks for having us and all of our goodies! I can’t wait to wear my sparkly shirt and crown! You are a sweetie! Silver Bella will be great! I’m looking forward to helping you 🙂
I LOVE all of your goodies. A wid pricer ange is a good idea. Love the millinery packets- I mentioned your hat whispering on my blog!!LOL.
I can not wait to snag stuff at your booth!!!
My goodness Karla; how busy you are these days. I love all the goodies you are taking, I sure wish I lived closer so I could go. I see so many pretties that I would love to have. Good luck with all your packing, please show your last table before you pack it up, if you have the time.
Hug;s
Alaura
I already posted earlier, but after reading the posts after mine, you’ve really hit on something with your pricing. I think the economy has people thinking, and I believe you and your pricing will reap rewards in the end. It will draw people in, but we are artists and we always spend more than we intend. Just the other day, on my way out of a store, I saw 2 pumpkins near the register, one was the blue one and the other chocolate brown, they were cute, unusual, and I pounced on purchasing both of them. Impulse purchases always happen and you’re price points will pull the crowd to your booth to really get the overall view of all you have to offer.
Great idea with the vintage ornament packaging, it also will help the customer to protect the fragile ornaments a bit. I’m a sucker for vintage ornaments. I have quite the collection.
Happy packing and pricing for the rest of your items. Can’t wait to hear all about it. Please take lots of photos!
Wow, look at all that fun stuff! I love your altered bird houses. I wonder how many pounds of glitter it took to make all the things you’re taking to Silver Bella. 😉 lol!
So many pretty things and I am sure lots of hours of work for you.. but, who cares.. you are going to have a blast at Silver Bella!!
Wish I lived closer and could be there to purchase all your wonderful things.. Millinery flowers.. oh, how could you part with those! Wallpaper packs.. Oh, I need to stop.. I can’t take it.. So much Pretty !! Enjoy!!
Oh my gosh Karla!!! I am so bummed I am not going to Silver Bella!! I would LOVE to shop your booth!!!!! Everything looks gorgeous! Those birdhouses and the millinery and the flocked paper and the jewelry….I could go on and on!!! GREAT job, you are going to be such a success, it looks fabulous! You are so right about the dollhouse too, love that idea! You look so well prepared!! I would be freaking out if it were me, lol!
I featured some of your pretties on my blot today 🙂 I didnt do that crown and punkin yet though, those deserve a post of their own!!
Love ya,
Amy
Everything looks so wonderful! I am not going to be able to attend Silver Bella, but I am going to vedor night! I am so excited and can’t wait to see all your lovely items in person!
Unbelievable, Karla. Simply unbelievable. You can see in every photo how much work has gone into not only the creating of what you are selling, but the packaging (beautiful) and the whole look. It’ll be fabulous.
Oh my, I CANNOT wait to shop at your booth! Life with my new Yorkie is going pretty well but I’m definitely having to re-potty train her (she’s 4 yrs.old) and figure her out. Took her to the vet today and thankfully she’s healthy and good to go so I’m happy about that!
Oh, Oh, Oh! I can’t wait for this… I need more money though! I’ll spend all that I’ve got now at your table! 😉 Thanks for the vendor sneaky peek!
Hugs,
Shannon
They are fabulous – great photos again.
Oh, everything looks SO yummy!!! I can’t wait to visit you at Silver Bella!! Cammy
WOW! WOW! WOW! I cant believe you are packed and prepared! You have TONS of yummy yummy stuff! EEK! Cant wait to see your table Miss Karla!!!! I SAW your article in Romantic Country today! GORGEOUS!!! You and Carol did a beautiful job! Visually stunning and written so beautiful! 😉
See you in a few short weeks! TOODLES! XO,Jenn
Oh my, where ARE my smelling salts, I’m swooning. I’d better get some ’cause hubby’s gonna be swooning when he sees the bill from Bella!!!!! Oh Boy!