Modern Makers Market Recap
Last weekend, we ventured to the Modern Makers Market for the first time. The last time I tried to go, it ended badly with me falling, alone, over a snowbank so this time, I dragged my husband along! We were BLOWN AWAY with the insane amount of amazing vendors and the turn out at the […]
PTBO Makes – Beadness
PTBO Makes is back this week and I’m featuring not only a talented maker BUT a great friend! Beadness is an incredible chainmaille and bead artist who has been a friend of mine for over 10 years! Yeah, we’ve known each other for a really long time! She’s also my booth partner for t
5 Ways I made 2016 the Most Successful Year Ever
The end of 2016 is almost here and while many people are ready to send it off with a “finger” or two, I’m not, not this year. For me, 2016 has turned out to be my most successful year ever! Each year I try to surpass the previous years stats and this year has blown […]
10 Things Small Business Owners Do!
While impatiently waiting for a number of orders to arrive, I realized that there are some things that small business owners do that everyday people just don’t! I decided to ask some of my favourite Small Business friends and got their insights into some of the weird, quirky or busines
Mothers Day Craft Show- 30 Craft Market
This past weekend on May 10th I once again participated in another great 30 Craft Market. I got the opportunity to have 2 tables set up and so happy with not only the turn out but how colourful my booth was! I had many new wallets, pouches a few new bags and clutches! Also what […]
Featured Crafter- Joanie Loves
Just a little while ago I participated in the Toronto Indie Arts Market and had a blast meeting some pretty awesome crafters and artists! I finally got a chance to meet Maryanne from My Beaded Designs, who I might add is pretty awesome and creates very unique jewelry I have never seen before! Anothe
Toronto Indie Arts Market
This past weekend I got the chance to be part of the Toronto Indie Arts Market and I LOVED every second of it! I found this show (even though it was much larger!) to be a lot like the 30 Craft Market I do in Peterborough regularly. The majority of the vendors were super friendly […]
Craft Show Etiquette
My newest addition to craft show tips is Etiquette for vendors. I’ve done crafts shows myself for the past 4 years and many, many years prior to those as my moms helper when she did shows and the farmers markets. I often see people rocking craft show etiquette (like Annie from Studio Luma, I&#