Any craft/church or school fairs coming up in NI?

SuperMum2008

itsmylife wrote: »

The problem with handmade stuff is that a lot of people don't appreciate the time, effort and money that goes into making them. I make cards, jewelery and scrapbook, but cheaper alternatives are always available for these, and so if you were to charge what it cost to make plus time then no one would ever buy it. Thankfully though there are people who do appreciate handmade stuff for what it is... but I would think that for selling at craft fairs you would have to offer something that really stood out from the rest. I find that most people who craft do it for themselves to give to friends and family, quality craft supplies are just so expensive.

I agree with this, and I do understand the time and love and attention that goes into making these beautiful things that I see at the fairs. Sadly at the end of the day and especially in the current climate, cutting back means people are not spending lots on cards or indeed on other home made items that are expensive in comparison to high street prices. The trick is to make something you just dont see on the high street - that's your challenge!

Cherryscone

I totally agree with you all its sad really ..but i am happy with doing it as a hobby is anyone going to dalriada craft fair ?

craftyfox

hi supermum will see you at elmgrove as well

SuperMum2008

craftyfox wrote: »

hi supermum will see you at elmgrove as well

Hi Crafty Fox - great - it will be an MSE annonymous submeeting!!!

I just telephoned Bangor Elim to confirm table only to find they had no record of my booking - ARGH!! :eek: Thankfully they agreed to squeeze me in - phew as I have lots of delicious new stock dying to be displayed and sold!! So - Elmgrove tomorrow and husband is doing Crawfordsburn Primary school the same night, Orangefield Presbyterian Friday night and Elim on Saturday - I think I will nee the lucozade and Bach Rescue Remedy by the gallon this week! LOL!

SuperMum2008

PS - Am wondering when I reach 200 postings here do I get a new shiny star to add to my lonely little one? If I do, I will be celebrating this monumental achievement with you all i.e. celebrating the fact that I am an online chatterbox who should be working!!

SuperMum2008

madmam wrote: »

I totally agree with you all its sad really ..but i am happy with doing it as a hobby is anyone going to dalriada craft fair ?

Madmam - forgot to ask when is the Dalriada one? (Thats one step closer to my star!)

SuperMum2008

madmam wrote: »

I totally agree with you all its sad really ..but i am happy with doing it as a hobby is anyone going to dalriada craft fair ?

Forgot to ask Madmam - when is Dalriada? (Thats one thread closer to my 2 star acheievement!!)

Artytarty

Thats right SuperMum! post it twice just to edge a wee bit closer Lol!
I'm hoping to do a bit of my shopping at these events actually.
two teenage daughters and a sons girlfriend to be "bagged", or bejewelled etc.
Anyhow, off now to help set up at Elmgrove , good luck to all, make loadsa ££££!

SuperMum2008

Artytarty wrote: »

Thats right SuperMum! post it twice just to edge a wee bit closer Lol!
I'm hoping to do a bit of my shopping at these events actually.
two teenage daughters and a sons girlfriend to be "bagged", or bejewelled etc.
Anyhow, off now to help set up at Elmgrove , good luck to all, make loadsa ££££!

LOL!! Would you believe me if I said I had a computer crash when I tried to submit my reply, and thinking it hadnt gone through, tried to remember what I had typed and did it again?:rolleyes:
Fingers crossed for tonight anyway - see you later!!

Cherryscone

Theres a few craft ones around the ballymoney coleraine bushmill areaover the next week or so i saw in the local paper if of interest to anyone pm me x
dalriada is ballymoney