July 15th I need lots and lots of stock to fill my shared stand at the Swan Market. That means I need to start early if I don’t want to end up working nightshifts (yes, I can be a bit of a planner). Here’s how I work, making lots and lots of little envelopes (which you can also buy here if you like):
It’s been a relaxing, creative and delicious week! I ate grilled veggies for lunch // I made macarons (even though they weren’t perfect, they were still nice) // I bought new watercolor-pencils and I’m so thrilled, I can’t stop using them // Fresh flowers brighten up the house // This book by Carla Sonheim found its way to my doormat and I’m very happy with how inspiring it is.
Exciting news: On July 15th I’ll be going to my very first real-life fair! As a seller, that is! I won’t be at the Swanmarket XXL all alone, I’ll be sharing a stand with my dear friend Maaike, and possibly someone else too. It’s so exciting!
So for this inspiration Friday, I was looking for tips and tricks on preparing for a fair. Thank god for the internet. Once again it means you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. I found some helpful Dutch articles, like this 4-part series on Mama Marketing, and this on Dutch Handmade. It contains a checklist with all the things you shouldn’t forget. Handy!
For all you English-speaking people out there, there’s information for you too. Like this piece of information of ArtMind. And if you still want to know more, or aren’t sure you know everything there is to know about preparing for a fair, here’s a site with a big list of even more information.
I know what I’ll be doing until July 15th: making lots of things (I need stock!) and making sure I can check everything off the lists. Exciting times! And please do come and have a chat with me and Maaike, and maybe buy something you like! The Swanmarket XXL will be held at the Museumpark in the beautiful city of Rotterdam, and I just know the sun will shine that day!
P.S. Do you like the things you see here, and can’t wait till July 15th (or won’t be able to come)? Then visit my online shop! You’re always welcome there. See you around!
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A very short week official work-wise, a nice long week nonofficial work and relax-wise! This week I: bought a couple of magazines, amonst which Mollie Makes, to sit back and enjoy some relaxing reading // made myself a notebook with a recycled envelope from Singapore as the cover // started jotting down ideas for a new private project full of writing and illustrating // got a drawinglesson in the sun on Plein du Publique // drank fresh fruitjuice at that same event // tried out contactlenses, but I really have to get used to my face without glasses…
