Where is this week going? I’m not sure how it is possibly Wednesday already but it is! I not only survived vending at our town’s Christmas celebration and craft fair but I enjoyed it and the kids all got where they needed to be and on time thanks to my awesome husband.

This was a unique year for Christmas On The Common because our high school football team was playing in the Superbowl at Gillette Stadium on the SAME DAY. That meant all those football, marching band, and fan families were not in attendance for more than half of the day if at all. Sadly, they lost that game by 2 points. So for the vendors that meant attendance was definitely down as were sales. The big wave of shoppers who usually appear right at the end of the parade, never really showed up. I think they were all over at Gillette. That being said, I still had a pretty good day and made decent money. Here is what my booth looked like right as the day began.

 

 

 

 

 

The Star Wars pillowcases were the biggest hit of the table and also Disney Princess items as well as the Mr. & Mrs. Snowflake pattern.

I had several people ask about Snow White items…who knew? I also sold a few Minion items as well as baby bibs. In addition to that I have a few orders now to fill as well. I’m calling it a success for Quilt Cabana Patterns and I hope other vendors were able to feel the same way. The items that didn’t sell at the fair will be listed in my Etsy Store. Here’s Leah in the parade. Greg caught a cute picture of her as she marched by with the dance studio…

 

 

 

 

 

 

A note about my new site, www.sandicolwell.com, it is now up and running and has a subscribe button as well as a place to comment. This is a new blog meant to help us encourage, inspire, and connect with one another. I hope you’ll visit and become a reader. There are two posts now for your enjoyment!

My metal stamping supplies arrived and I’ve been having fun making some jewelry. No pictures yet as I’m still learning and practicing!

And here’s a picture to make you smile…dear Nala can’t seem to stay away from the Christmas tree as you can see from the 3ft high fence around it in the background of the photo. Good thing she’s so cute…we’ll keep her.