[Jewelry making - Article 01358] - Re: [Orchid] Art Shows - Is it worthwhile to do?

[Augest]

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Hi all,

    Kimberly said,"I had an open house last year. I sent an invitation
    with a with a photo of a bracelet (it cost 40 cents a mailing). We
    had torrential rain that night so, I only had about 5 people show, but
    those 5people spent 1200 dollars. I thought it was worth it." 

    I did this as well. I got tired of paying booth fees for shows and
    making negligable profits so I started selling at home. Last December
    I set up in my living room just like I would for a craft show. I had
    free coffee, tea, and cookies, put on some nice music, and voila!
    instant home show! I put up flyers at my college, sent out
    invitations by mail, and called all my friends. I made a nice tidy
    profit and didn't have to give any of it away to promoters. I plan on
    doing this again this year and probably forever. After I graduate next
    Spring, I'm hoping to have a lot more time to make jewelry, and
    hopefully do more home shows. I'm trying to think outside the box and
    come up with my own ideas for venues to sell. I've had some kooky
    notions, but I'm determined to reap all the benefits of my work and
    give as little away as possible. 

Augest Derenthal
Cry Baby Designs
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