Shows are Over: Exit Stage Left

Top picture: Hoosier Artisan Boutique, Middle & Last pictures: Artique

The two shows I have been preparing for are done.  I'm excited to say that I recovered my booth fees!  It was great exposure and people responded as well as I had hoped, maybe even better!  I remembered to take pictures of both table displays.  They are a work-in-progress, but I think my display is coming along.

I must make a small advertisement for www.moo.com for the awesome business cards I purchased from them.  I had many people take them because I was able to put 10 different images of mine on one side (and my information on the other).  People thought they were for purchase, and when they found out they were my business card (and free), they were quite impressed.  I even had a lady take 2 cards!

Another thanks to www.Zazzle.com for a wonderfully huge poster (much cheaper than Kinko's) that was a great asset to my table display.  

AND...many thanks to Artique and Hoosier Artisan Boutique for inviting me to join their festivities; and to all the wonderful people for their positive comments on my work!

Zazzle Dot Com

I was in a chat and it was recommended to me--again--that I give Zazzle.com a try.  I already had my shop set up, and the girl recommending it claimed she is doing really well with it.  They don't charge to upload and/or create items.  Also, you decide how much royalties you want.  The best part is I don't have to worry about shipping costs--Zazzle sends it to the customer!  I'm giving it another go.

If you want to check my Zazzle shop, follow this link:http://www.zazzle.com/littleredshoedesigns*

Hoosier Artisan Boutique--Sat., November 27, 2010

Hoosier Artisan Boutique Info:

http://makezine.com/pub/event/2312

Artique Winter Fair (Saturday, Novemeber 20, 2010)

Here's a "plug" for the Artique Winter Fair (Novemeber 20, 2010).
Artique YouTube Plug. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2SjxmK9nts

Be Press Ready

I just read a fabulous article on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/seller-tip-present-yourself-to-the-press-5686/.  It talks about being "Press ready", if that wonderful day should ever come when somebody wants to do a feature about you.  The need for this preparation never occurred to me, but it is definitely necessary.  While I'm not looking to be famous, I would like to "make a living" from this wonderful activity we call "art".  When the holiday rush is over, I will place this advice on the #1 spot of my To Do List!  Better brush-up on photography 101.

Matchbook Notepads

As promised, here are some examples of matchbook notepads I plan to sell.  Carry notes and original art wherever you go!  Twenty-one white sheets nestle between double-sided card stock that is color-coordinated with the image on the front.  The title of the image is printed on the front and back of the notepad, along with my shop name and website.  Most images have two (card stock) color choices.  I'm thinking $3 for 2 pads and $5 for four pads.  Size is 2.5" X 3".

4-pack matchbook notepads

The little piece of paper sticking out tells buyer the pattern on card stock.