We just finished up our first craft fair ever, which was Craftin' Outlaws in Columbus, OH. We were a bit harried going into it, but once we got there and settled, everything went great. All of the toys got such a great reaction from fair-goers...especially the Skull Bunnies. We actually had to work on some that Daddy had brought with us that just needed stuffed and sewn closed, because we were so close to being sold out!
The best part of the whole thing was getting to see little ones buying Daddy's toys with their very own money they'd been given to spend. That's what his toys have always truly been about, because they're so sturdily made and because everything is sewn on, not glued. Don't get me wrong....everyone there was so nice & wonderful....but seeing those kids faces light up at the sight of a Skull Bunny or Uncle Loomis was an experience that was unrivaled.
I was also lucky enough to spot a totally cool handmade hat at a booth right across from us. It was a predominately red & black bubble cap with a Lady of Guadalupe panel on the front from Starfish Designs. Daddy was sweet enough to swap her some toys to get the hat for me. I absolutely LOVE it! Plus, it is reversible. Here is a just okay picture of me wearing it at the fair, while stuffing a Skull Bunny:
I'll have to post a better photo of me wearing it later so that the awesome front panel is actually showing. If you're on the search for a good winter hat, I would definitely suggest this style from Starfish Designs. They are so well made, and very roomy for pulling down over your ears. Heck, I have a humongous melon, and it covers mine with plenty of room to spare!
So in other news, we're getting ready to make the pilgrimage to Crafty Bastards in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 30. We actually have to leave the day before, stay in a hotel 1 to 2 hours outside of the city, and then get up very very early to drive the rest of the way. We're scheduled to unload at 7:30 a.m. on the 30th. I'm so, so apprehensive about driving there....but everyone I've talked to has said not to sweat it a lot. This is going to be a very big adventure for both of us.
Later today, we've got to drag our brand new tent out of the box and try to set it up in the back yard. We thought it would be best not to leave something that could be potentially disastrous like that until we get 6 hours away from home. It's a pretty cute little tent, complete with green and white stripes on the top! It is kind of carnival-ish. Definitely not as good as the easy-ups that I'd say most people there will have. We just couldn't afford to drop the money on one of those as this is our first fair where we'll need one. We lucked out and found this one at Kroger on 70% clearance. I think we ended up paying about $15 for it....so, you can't beat that! It is probably not very sturdy, but I think it will do the job for us this time.
Also, don't forget that Spooky Daddy is offering FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS UNTIL SEPT 30!
That's it for now....more later, kids!
