Journey to Etsy: My First Art Event.

Well, tomorrow marks the beginning of my Journey to Etsy. As I mentioned a little while ago the lovely ladies of Butter Toast Boutique have kindly asked me to set up a table in front of their vintage shop during this year’s Phoenix Art Detour. I have been over excited and busy getting ready or the event. I made a bunch of new hair piece as well as a small amount of new jewelry. I’ve been scanning over some of my favorite crafters blogs to see if they had any insight for craft fair booths. I have been seriously inspired by several lovely ladies in the crafting world.

{Bug Miscellany}I love her metal board for magnets! I wish I knew where she got it from. Not that I have any magnets but it’s a cool idea!

Going Home to RoostI discovered this site on a Google search and was completely drawn to this booths layout. The colors are amazing. I’m going for a spring theme so this really inspired me.

Peach ParlorJody is an amazing crafter and photographer. Her shop was one of the first I discovered on Etsy. I would kill for this picket fence set up for her wreaths! I wish I could have taken the time to make some custom wreaths for this event, so sad.

The City Birds NestIsn’t she a doll? I love the multiple layers and layout of her brightly colored table. It seems she had a lot of success at the craft fair she was attending in this photo. I hope I have just as much luck!

I really hope I remember to bring everything I need. I’ve been having nightmares that I forgot all my products or I didn’t wear pants, crazy things like that. It’s like getting ready for a speech in High School all over again. I thank God right now that I have worked in retail for so long. I really feel like it prepared me for an event like this. I never thought I’d be thankful for slinging lattes or booking appointments in a hair salon, but I think all my experience is really going to come in handy and makes me less nervous.

If you’re in the Phoenix area stop down at 6th Street tomorrow, Sunday March 20 and see me! I’ll be there with all the flowers hanging out in front of the gorgeous Butter Toast Boutique!

I can’t wait to fill you in on how everything goes! Keep your fingers crossed for me!!! ^_^

getting one step closer.

About a week ago I wrote a post all about my little big dream. I’m really excited about starting an Etsy shop, and as promised I will be taking you step by step through the process. The awesome part is, that very same day I received an e-mail about an event that will hopefully take me a little bit closer to my goals.

The city of Phoenix is once again putting on their Art Detour. Although I have never been to this event, it looks like an incredible weekend. I’m so happy to announce that I will be taking part in the festivities! The lovely ladies of The Butter Toast Boutique have asked me to set up a booth on their patio and show off my little hair goodies. I cannot begin to express how overwhelmingly honored I fell that Traci thought of me. I admire them so much for creating such a wonderful shop, for me, it’s a dream come true. I think I might have even gotten a little choked up when I read the e-mail. I’ve been putting my hands to work making new pieces, gathering supplies, and trying to not get too excited. I’m also working on some new products to try out. I don’t care if I don’t sell a single thing. For me, this is a step in the right direction and no matter what the outcome this will be positive.




So, if you are going to be in the Phoenix area March 19th – 20th you’re going to want to stop by 6th Street! I will only be there on Sunday March, 20th though. My little girl is growing up and will be turning 3 years old on Saturday March 19th! I couldn’t miss her birthday!





Thanks again to the wonderful women of Butter Toast!!

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It’s a special time of year, spring is almost here.