Popular Post Iguanadon Posted June 11, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 This flashback memory popped up on my wife's Facebook page this morning... 5 years ago today, my first craft event. Then versus Now... It's been an absolute blast and a fun journey. I wandered down to that market the previous Saturday, asked who managed it, showed him a photo on my phone of one of the puzzles and he said "Nice. Be here next Saturday." WHAT??? I had never done anything like this, didn't have a tent, tables... heck, I didn't a banner, business cards... or even INVENTORY!!! LOL But it was a great first week and has been amazing ever since. barb.j.enders, crupiea, WayneMahler and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McDonald Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Wow! Big changes in five years. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Just think what 10 years will be like, congratulations on your puzzle anniversary, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 That's awesome! The learning of do's and don'ts you learn through the years of selling at your craft fairs is cherished by all those who you share your experiences with. I still have not done any craft shows but you sharing the info of your experiences would definitely advance me from just being a newbie trying to find my way as you did yourself. I'm sure many people are thankful of your sharing of your progress. This Sept. I will have been selling on Etsy & Artfire for 11 years.. eBay was 11 years before that ( but not for my crafts business, that is for my car and tractor parts journey LOL ). I see my future of the scroll saw crafts as me cutting back on the handmade. It doesn't leave me as much time for my other hobbies as I'd like. I can see in the next 5-7 years my crafts changing slowly from scroll work to CNC and laser work so I can use the other bay in my shop to get back to building cool cars.. ( the real ones.. not the clocks and puzzles LOL ) The CNC and laser work can be set up and somewhat run on their own while I stand by in the other bay building real cars. At least that is wishful thinking that it could work like that. I'm sure reality will show me different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Congrats Iggy 5 years is a short time to grow as much as you have. Hoping that continuing success stays with you and your endeavor. I know from looking back over the years as to where I started and where I am today. It is amazing how time flies things grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 My goodness, what a change in five years. Congrats on all your success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 You've come a Long Way Iggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted June 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 6 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: That's awesome! The learning of do's and don'ts you learn through the years of selling at your craft fairs is cherished by all those who you share your experiences with. I still have not done any craft shows but you sharing the info of your experiences would definitely advance me from just being a newbie trying to find my way as you did yourself. I'm sure many people are thankful of your sharing of your progress. This Sept. I will have been selling on Etsy & Artfire for 11 years.. eBay was 11 years before that ( but not for my crafts business, that is for my car and tractor parts journey LOL ). I see my future of the scroll saw crafts as me cutting back on the handmade. It doesn't leave me as much time for my other hobbies as I'd like. I can see in the next 5-7 years my crafts changing slowly from scroll work to CNC and laser work so I can use the other bay in my shop to get back to building cool cars.. ( the real ones.. not the clocks and puzzles LOL ) The CNC and laser work can be set up and somewhat run on their own while I stand by in the other bay building real cars. At least that is wishful thinking that it could work like that. I'm sure reality will show me different. Thanks Kev, I'm always happy to help and answer any questions. Save folks a lot of time as well as trial & error. new2woodwrk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 Congratulations on your work and efforts that is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 congratulations, that's a big difference in 5 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 Congrats on 5 years. It is "inspirational" to know that you can start with almost no inventory. That is my holdback thought that I don't have enough inventory so I don't go into any shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 You are an inspiration! Congrats on all the learning that went into your 5 years of success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 5 years ago probably seems like yesterday. Congratulations !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 Grats on your anniversary! Being an "Iggyite" myself, I can attest to and appreciate all the information you have provided! Thanks to that information, each of my events have been successful and my set up started similar to your 5 year setup! LOL You're tops in my book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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