Queen Bee Round Up

Sometimes, there are no words for the beauty that is The Queen Bee Market.

It's hard to describe how lovely it is.

It has challenged me and made me grow in ways that scared me before.

It has given me confidence in my work and who I am.

It has allowed me to meet other, like-minded ladies, which is priceless.

The Queen Bee Market is important to me.

The ladies of the Queen Bee Market at important to me.

I am utterly thankful for their work and dedication.

On that note...here are some more fun pictures from the day.

From left to right: Rock A Bow, Lollipops, The Pleated Poppy, Little Penelope Lane

From L to R: Fairly Fabulous, Cinnamon Sticks, Creme De La Gems, Funky Vintage Lovely

There were so many vendors that were just knock-your-socks-off wonderful. Please visit The Queen Bee Market blog to see them all and shop around a little.

Made some new friends and met up with some old ones. Just lovely people!

From L to R: Hannah and Megan. My friend Tess came with her sister and her 3rd born, Penelope. Kristen, Megan, Sarah and me. Megan, Tracey and Kristen.

Of course there were gobs and gobs of shoppers, so eager to look, touch and experience the market. They were all so friendly and encouraging!

And because I hardly take anything seriously, Kristen and I had to get a funny face in. We just had to!

That's Kristen's booth behind us, isn't it darling?  I feel like Kristen is my partner in crime when it comes to handmade. We have separate shops and visions, but we always go to each other for advice or encouragement. We make sure to not compete with one another and we are eager to build the other up. I just love how we can co-exist in the same world without the competition getting in the way.

I hope you can make it to the next Queen Bee Market! You will definitely not regret it!

Queen Bee-Booth Feature and Some Tips

Thank you all for hanging in there with me while I frantically got everything ready for The Queen Bee Market.

This past Saturday was a whirlwind of a good time. Daniel and I woke up at 4:00 AM and headed down to San Diego. It was EARLY to say the least. 

Here's some fun pictures of my booth:

This is my fourth Queen Bee Market and I can tell you that we have got this down! Here are some tips for being a successful vendor.

1. Set up your booth at home, complete with product placement. Don't come to a market and think you'll just figure it out. More than likely you will run out of time or feel frazzled.

2. Make friends with your neighbors. Introduce yourself and take some time to admire their hard work.

(Top left: the *new* Mini's on display. Soft and Lacy Lil' Nesters. Vintage frames. Close up on the Mini's)

3. Offer your help to the people putting on the show, other vendors, or whoever seems lost. You are there to sell your stuff, but to also network and represent your products. Do this wisely. Smile.

4. When dreaming up your booth, don't underestimate your ability or dream. Make it happen. More than likely, it's a good idea and it will go over well. But also consider those around you. Take note of how it looks on all sides, you will probably not be up against a wall.

5. Last thing I want to share with you is to love, talk, encourage other vendors. Yes, we are all showcasing our work; yes we are all having the same customers, but really, try not to compete as best as you can. Share the love for handmade openly and wholeheartedly.

(Boy and Girl Fabric Bunting. Medium Wrist Pouches.)

I am not an expert.

I only share these things from my experiences.

I love handmade and participating in Markets.

I want to encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and try it.

A HUGE thank you to Mique and Jessica for always putting on a top quality show. They are really amazing and hard working ladies. Always willing to help and encourage and go above and beyond what is expected of them. I appreciate them so much. Thank you Thank you!!

Busy Bee

Oh friends,
I have not left you.
I have been diligently working to make lots of pretty items for The Queen Bee Market this weekend.

Sorry for my lack of posts, but you are not far from my mind, I can assure you of that.
Nothing to do this weekend?
Come to The Queen Bee Market in San Diego at the Bayfront Hilton on Saturday from 9-6. I will be there all day with my OliveBlue booth. I would love to meet you and chat. Come visit us!

Lots and lots of amazing handmade ladies will be present and excited to see your happy face.
I will bring my turquoise fence and wrist pouches!

Boys and Girls fabric bunting will be in attendance as well.

Can't wait to see you this Saturday, August 6th!!