Bristol Balloon Fiesta is the first major craft event I have sold at and I was very please with the results. It was four long and tiring days often the craft tent didn't close until after 9.00pm. The first day was a bit slow (the rain didn't help) but towards the end of the evening I sold a tiara which blew me away. It is not often that someone just buys a tiara from me on the spot. They often want it bespoked in some way. In fact, there was a lot of interest in my tiara's and hair accessories at the fiesta that I hope will generate a few orders. The next few days were good although it did quieten down for me on the Sunday. Being there inspired me to try a few more bigger events next year.
Great news. I have been asked to write some articles for Beads and Beyond Magazine. Not about jewellery making but about web design (my 'other' job). I am often asked for advice by crafters I meet about the basics of setting up a website and so suggested to the magazine that I could write a few articles for them. I was over the moon when they agreed so look out for my first article in their January 2010 publication.
They have several competitions for jewellery designer of the year in their September issue but hurry because the closing date for entries is 26th September.
