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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Taking a Breath......

Wow!!   As  fast  as  my  big  show  came  up  on  me--it's  all  over  now.    What  an  awesome  show  this  was.   Two  weekends  ago  I  was  all  set  up  to  go.....
 
 
 
The  weather  was  beautiful,  and  the  crowds  came  in  full  force....
 
 
 
It  was  overwhelming  on  how  many  people  were  at  this  show!!   And  these  people  are  here  to  buy  and they  really  appreciate  handcrafted  items  and  art  as  well.    The  long  hours  of  getting  ready  for  this  event  were  well  worth  it.
 
I  was  pretty  depleted  by  the  time  the  first  weekend  was  over,  so  the  next  week  I  rushed  to  make  some  quick  art  by  recycling  my  old  pieces...
 
 
 
Even  though  these  are  prints  of  mine,  I  was  able  to  give  them  a  fresh  new  look.   So  I  was  able  to  fill   the  walls  of  my  booth  again  along  with  my  Christmas  florals.
 
I  did  make  a  point  of  making  one  new  piece  for  the  next  weekend  though....
 
 
 
This  was  a  fairly  large  piece,  and  I  finished  it  up  on  the  Thursday  before  I  had  to  leave  again.   Usually  these  pieces  take  a  while  to  sell,  but  not  at  this  show--less  than  48  hours  from  when  I  had  finished it--it  sold!   Yeah--that's  how  good  this  show  is.
 
And  remember  all  of  my whimsy  houses  from  my  last  3  posts?--all  sold  but  one!   I'm  telling  you--this  show  is  awesome!    So  the  piece  that  didn't  find  a  home  is  now  in  my  Etsy  shop--
 
 
I  feel  bad  that  this  little  birdie  didn't  find  a  home---so  if  anyone  wants  to  give  him  one,  you  can  find  him  HERE.
 
And  did  I  mention  how  delicious  the  food  was  there??   I  had  a  steady  diet  of  the  deep  fried  pickles  there--absolutely  delicious!!
 
I  was  sad  to  say  goodbye  to  this  place  :- (
 
 
......until  next  year...
 
So  now  I'm  taking  a  little  breather,  but  just  a  little  one,  because  I  have  one  more  show  at  the  end  of  November,  and  I'm  starting  to  work  on  some  new  art...
 
 
....but  now  I'm  able  to  enjoy  the  process  a  bit.....
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18 comments:

  1. Janet GhioOctober 23, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Whew! Glad you had a great show! Take a little rest-you deserve it.

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  2. Rebeca TrevinoOctober 23, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    congratulations Diane! glad your show was so successful. it sounds like a wonderful show. wish i could have been there to see for myself. . . .
    until next year!

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  3. wandamarie.blogspot.comOctober 23, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    ALLLL so WONDERful diane!!! i am in love with your chickens and the christmas noel! what a POSITIVE post! xo

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  4. Deb HarveyOctober 23, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    I'm happy for you! It sounds like such a fun time! I wish I lived closer, so I could see your wonderful artwork, and that great show, in person!

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  5. Alie Hoogenboezem-de VriesOctober 23, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Your art looks amazing! And what a great show Diane!

    greetings, Alie :-)

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  6. Lisa Graham October 23, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    That is so wonderful Diane! Congratulations on your successful show. I am sure every piece you sold is now making it's new owner very very happy right now!

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  7. Cathy BuetiOctober 23, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    sounds amazing Diane!! Congrats on all of your sales!! I am loving your latest piece, the black silhouette with white script is fabulous!! Is that collage paper you used for that?

    Hugs!

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  8. Itaya ArtOctober 24, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    So glad to hear your show was a hit! I would have dearly loved to be there to visit your booth and all else. Your designs are so lovely I'm not surprised you sold out of just about everything. Great job! :)

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  9. BeccaOctober 24, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Sounds like it was a fun and successful show Diane! I am so happy for you...you make such beautiful art. Wish I could have been there!

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  10. TinaOctober 24, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Your booth looked wonderful and I'm not surprised that you did so well. I enjoy seeing your work. It's happy
    T

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  11. rachel awesOctober 24, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    i love all your SHOWdom!!
    you shine like the suns you make.
    lovelove!! xoxcL

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  12. IsabelOctober 24, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Your booth looked awesome:O) I Love that tree! So glad the show went well and your beautiful art found great homes:O)

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  13. Martha LeverOctober 25, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Congratulations on your successful shows! Your work is so unique and wonderful.

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  14. JenniferOctober 25, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Congratulations on a successful show Diane! Have a nice little break. Your pieces are beautiful and so inspiring! It makes me want to put my canvas and oils away and break out the recycled pieces and fun stuff! Take care,
    Jennifer

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  15. AnonymousOctober 27, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    I think the economy has improved and that people feel the freedom to spend more.

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  16. WrightStuffOctober 30, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Well done Diane - your creations will be making lots of people very happy!

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  17. Tammie LeeOctober 30, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I am so happy for you Diane. Your success makes me smile and smile! Congratulations...

    not sure about the deep fried pickles ;-)

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  18. stefanie starkOctober 31, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Today I have discovered your beautiful pieces for the first time. I love them! So I will be back very soon :)

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