Today I spent the day at a craft fair. I”ll be there tomorrow, as well.
I’ve spent the better part of the last 2 weeks sewing in overdrive so I would be prepared. I am exhausted and really feeling like I haven’t been as present in the girls’ lives as I would have liked.
I thought I’d share some thoughts that run through my mind every single time I do a craft fair.
The mind of a shop owner on the day of the craft fair:
Early morning thoughts…
- Do I have enough stuff?
- I don’t have enough stuff.
- Do I have time to make anything else before I get there?
- I don’t want to have too much stuff.
- I wonder where my booth will be?
- How far are the bathrooms?
- It’s cold. Will I be warm enough?
- Did I remember my gloves?
Set up thoughts…
- Does this look right?
- How could I make it better?
- Should I rearrange my products?
- I don’t have enough decorations.
- Are my products visible from a distance?
First hour’s thoughts…
- I’m not going to sell anything.
- Why am I here?
- I could be in bed with the kids watching cartoons.
- Am I wasting my time?
- Will I sell anything?
- Everyone else’s booth looks awesome.
- I should have [fill in the blank].
- Everyone else is having a ton of sales.
- I keep hearing cash registers. …And bags being opened.
- I don’t like “selling” my product to people. {verbally}
- Hey, wait! I’m just talking about what we use at home and what makes our lives easier.
- There sure are lots of browsers.
Later in the day thoughts…
The morning always starts off slow and by the end of the day I am always humbled and grateful.
If you do craft fairs, do you find that your mind works the same way? Am I the only one who starts out insecure?
xoxo
–k
Awesome post! Good luck tomorrow!
Thank you, Amy!