It’s been awhile since I last posted. I hope to give more of an update soon, and perhaps post about my artistic goals for the next year.
First, I wanted to share some of my artistic wins from this year through images:
Participated in an artist card exchange
Released my oracle card deck!
Participated in several craft fairs, including two in my new home in the Las Vegas, NV area.
Sold 12 items on Etsy.
Got married! (not artistic, exactly, but relationships are an art unto themselves)
One of the best quotes from yesterday’s craft fair: “You know what these remind me of? In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, when he made an angel out of silverware.”
I currently have three angels listed on Etsy here.
It’s hard to believe that today is the last day of September.
This month, I participated in one craft fair. I didn’t sell too many things, but the atmosphere was pleasant and I learned from it. Looking ahead, I’m trying to sign up for at least one craft fair a month through the holidays.
It’s been hotter than usual for this time of year: the high temperatures are still lingering in the low 90s and high 80s. It’s definitely feeling more like Fall at night and in the mornings, though.
This past weekend, I went on a hike with my dad and his friend and saw some of the fall colors. I came out of the forest, turned, and saw this:
I’ve also been busy making things.
I hope to create more custom orders, some seasonal and holiday items, and more. I’m looking forward to seeing how Fall inspires my creativity.
My first arts & craft fair yesterday was unfortunately interrupted by the weather, intense gusts of wind that threatened to topple over my entire display. Also, it was unseasonably cold for Albuquerque in May.
However, I did it! I learned so much about how to prepare and what to expect. I made a few sales, too. I met other vendors and make some good connections. I need to practice setting up the table and display – I didn’t anticipate the amount of time it would take.
I’ve had fun gathering my display items together – I found a few pieces at yard sales, one at a discount store, and I gathered the branches from a local park. I’ve been enjoying looking at objects in a different way and imagining how I can repurpose them. I absolutely love the dish that I used to show off my rings:
While it was disappointing to have the fair end so abruptly, I’m really grateful to now have a solid inventory of jewelry. It’s been good for me to get into the rhythm of creating. I’m looking forward to future craft fairs – and hopefully, if they’re outside, the weather will cooperate.
Seeking Spirit Designs 