As part of that lovely reorganization we are still working on, I have come to the determination that all of us in the 'handmade' industry are hoarders to some extent.
It is damn near impossible to throw out scraps.
There I have said it, but alas feel absolutely no better for it. Or any closer to resolving the HUGE issue that entails.
I have however, found a bit of solace in creativity about it. After discovering a slew of gauze scraps, I made some drop dead gorgeous flowers. If you have drop dead gorgeous flowers, you must then create something to place said flower on.
Has any of this made sense?
It did to me, there' a problem right there . . .LOL!
In February, we have agreed to be part of a huge bridal event in Chicago called Indie Wed. If you are a bride to be, it is the best of the independent best to be found. Really great artisans in the bridal industry. No corporate stores or firms allowed.
And then there is us, the burlap and poultry netting folks.
Last Spring we did the show at the Harley Davidson Museum and it was spectacular. We were inundated from the moment the doors opened to closing as we were the only shabby / rustic / romantic farmhouse type vendors there.
So now that we have one under our belts, look out our displays are going to be killer this year.
That is as killer as one could be in a 6 X 6 space. Really ? I digress. So sorry.
I used my scraps for a table setting item that everyone has thought about, the infamous mason jar / glass jar centerpiece.
Here is Jar #1 Gauze and copper wire with satin rose
What do you think ?
There is still a big bag of scraps and I can see more gauze roses in the future.
Road schedule
January 5 & 6 - Grand Rapids Antique Market, Grand Rapids MI
January 26 - Indie Arts and Vintage Marketplace, Carmel IN at The Fountains
January 26 - Indie Arts and Vintage Marketplace, Carmel IN at The Fountains
February 2 - Indie Wed , 4025 N. Ravenswood Ave Chicago IL
Working on the new things and off to get in more trouble,,
Suz
the Muze
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