10 Days

Ten days have passed since my last entry, and I now have all my new shiny findings in my hot little hands! I've managed to make two necklaces and three pairs of earrings, all the while maintaining a pretty decent social life, working full time, battling a stomach flu, moving out my old roommate, and moving a new one in.

It's been a hectic June!

I recieved an invitation to a craft fair in Petaluma that I am definitely going to participate in. I've never done a fair before, and I think this one will be perfect: it's new, it's small, it's local, it's affordable! I'm already covering my planner with lists of things to bring and things to buy. If anyone knows of a good source for UV bulb flashlights (to check authenticity on bills and licenses), please let me know. I'm also going back and forth bewtween getting a lock box for money or wearing my apron and using the pocket. I'm just not sure which would make me feel better.

I am going to set up a mock display table soon. I have some fairly decent displays for necklaces and a wire CD rack for earrings, but I need something to put my stud earrings on/in, and something to properly show off my bookmarks. Another thing I'm lacking is a banner/sign! My printer at home doesn't work... should I make up something by hand? Suddenly I'm recalling my middle school science project displays, and I'm thinking that may be a terrible idea. :\

I don't want to pressure myself or anything, but my inventory level definitely needs a good boost before I put my wares out in the public eye. I don't want to strain my hands and wrists too much, so maybe I should set a realistic schedule for creating. Too bad the muse knows no schedule!