I always seem to hit some sort of brick wall when prepping for something big. I've never done a trade show this big before and wonder what I ever got myself into. LOL. It's going to be fun, the networking will be worthwhile, and there's nothing like sharing my enthusiasm for memories. Only problem is, I start wandering around seeing what everyone else has to sell and start spending my money before I make any! (Just ask my Uppercase Living consultant and new friend!)
Scrapbooking is something I've always wanted to do and until about 5 years ago, I'd never done it before. Well...not officially. I met another teacher who was a Creative Memories consultant and she got me hooked. Not on purpose. I was pretty resilient. I had purchased a scrapbook at a store and brought it to my first workshop. She probably thought I was crazy. Then I thought all these products were so expensive - but after using them, I understand why. They are worth every penny. They last forever and if they don't, they'll do something about it. My friend often 'criticizes' me for my contraband scrapbook materials - even as a consultant - but I'm a scrapbooker at heart and where I have a vision, I need to find a way to fulfill it. Right down to the last brad. (I was often criticized for having a cricut and guess what! Cricut and Creative Memories have now joined 'forces' and are creating products just for creative memories!) See my website for all the new products being offered now and in the fall! (Including sbcStudio for Macs - that'd Storybook Creator Plus just for you!) www.mycmsite.com/mrsjones
I chose to become a consultant when my children were just 2 and 4mos, and we had lived in our new town for only 3mos. It was a crazy year, but I still think it was a good decision. I'm enjoying my hobby at a discount! I get to share ideas and excitement, and most importantly, help others preserve legacies in their work. As I kept doing my own thing, I came to realize how much people enjoyed hand-made gifts. So now I make gifts and cards for family instead of going out and buying things. And it's not always cheaper, but it's definitely more meaningful. It's a great way to share my enthusiasm.
Look at me rambling on when I have work to do! I'm trying to plan my display. But I can't even visualize it! I don't know how big my table is or if I have a backdrop or what the situation is. I have some research to do before I get too carried away with displays. Perhaps I should go and read my emails from Mommylicious to learn more about the event and what I have to work with. :) (www.mommylicious.ca for a complete list of vendors - event is on Sunday, August 8th 10am-4pm - it's free and you get lots of free stuff just for showing up!!)
Ok back to work. More interesting blogs to follow, I promise!
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