Great Feelings

Well I had my first market stall and was very happy and proud of all my efforts as I now sit back with a glass of wine in hand after a buzzing day and to get my head around it all.  I didn't come home rolling in my millions but feel its the start of something small that will start to now flourish with love and hard work.

Did take some pictures but must say my dodgy old digital camera that takes terrible picks - as you can see, let my stall down. I learned a lot for next time in building my table up with more display props and colour. Everybody goes to a lot of trouble in this area of making their products look good and visual to the eye. (must remember this for next time) So I will be doing a trip soon to invest in a few pieces to make my goodies look even better than what I had.

Yes that's right, there will be more market days as I get the vibe for them. I guess its a matter of finding the ones that suits you most also. The whole experience has motivated me and given me more confidence that I can do it and will make myself do it as I enjoy getting out and meeting new people (mind you there are a few interesting stall holders out there). Don't you ever wonder how some people do it, and where they get their inspiration from? I know I do.

Anyway. Better dash to catch up on my sewing and prepare for more adventures. Sorry my pictures are not the best. There is plenty of room for improvement here. xxxx

Big Day 21st May

Big first day at the markets for Emma Maker's Designs tomorrow and I am actually looking forward to it. Meeting new people and finally getting myself out into the public eye. will let you know how it all goes. 

Fingers crossed. xxxx

Nervous and excited all at the same time.

 A few pics of what you will find at my stall on market day.

Well I probably should have been brave and started doing the markets ages ago, but something small in the back of my head is always putting me off. But no I am building my confidence up and sewing like mad to have my creations all ready to go.

I suppose what made me change my mind was I finally drag myself along to one of those social networking groups stood like a nigel and took a few samples and the response that I got - I was little bowled over. And all said that "I hope your doing the markets" and my reply was that I am doing my first one in a couple of weeks which is now only 7 sleeps away Yay.

What worries me is, all the what if's. What if I only sell one thing, or no one turns up at the markets (although I know that isn't true as these markets are always buzzing) This is where I need to be positive stand up and be brave and know that surely someone is going to buy and love my hand made loved goodies. Mums who stay at home doing like myself deserve more credit for what they are doing as they put their heart, soul and money into what they are passionate about and to get something in return so they can stay at home with their children etc. Also there is a lot of undiscovered talent out there.

Anyway, have many list's of what to take right down to safety pins, flask, pricing my goodies and of course myself. People have been great in giving advice on what to take, and how to make my stall look great, everything that I hadn't thought about. Just need to finish off afew last pieces and I guess I am ready to go. Fingers crossed guys. And a big thank you to all that has given my great advice. xxxx

Happy Mothers Day

To mum with Love.

A mother's Faith

It is a mother's faith

On our Father above

That fills the home with happiness

And the heart with truth and love!

Happy happy mothers day to all those lovely mums out there and also soon to be mums. Wish I was closer to home to be able to give my mum a big kiss and a hug. But we know how much we love each other regardless. Its a beautiful sunny day here so enjoy and be happy. I have a small pic of my mum who is witty and as beautiful to me as ever. 

One of my craft goodies I love.

Here goes as I am not a great writer. But I can't seem to get enough of these elephants that I am making. Love them even more when I stumble across lovely fabric that is bursting to become something.

Elephants have always been one of my favorite animals, I have many drawings, lino prints etc that I have done myself of these creatures and they bring me happiness and clamness. Don't ask me why as I am not sure why it is. I also had the chance to go to the elephant orphanage in Sri - Lanka after I left school. You could walk with them, pat them as they followed you and my goodness they are huge and beautiful.

 I have included here a pic of the elephants I at the orphange and one of may soft elephants I have made. I will have to stop at some stage I know, and it will be when I come across something else I find and get inspiration from.