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Just Soaps wrote:Lovely Caroline - i like the use of the trellis, we tried that when we started but with so many outdoor events, they kept blowing down in gale force winds

I use really large clamps, one at each side and one either side on the backs, otherwise agree they would take off.

beckyboo wrote:lovely stall Caroline...like the cupcake fabric , are they tea cosies??.....seen Janes stall a few times,doesn't look so neat at the back ,lol
my stall pics are on mr boos phone so I'll see if he can upload them onto my pc later

Thanks Becky the cupcakes are cushions and bags, they sold really well, you have given me an idea for tea cosies, am also working on cupcake shelf sitters.

A bit worried about the rear end angle must admit don't look below my covers!

Just Soaps wrote:

beckyboo wrote:lovely stall Caroline...like the cupcake fabric , are they tea cosies??.....seen Janes stall a few times,doesn't look so neat at the back ,lol
my stall pics are on mr boos phone so I'll see if he can upload them onto my pc later

Your'e rear end isn't particularly pretty either Ms Boo!!!!

I am blushing now

Your stalls look amazing. I've never sold a single item. I don't think most people know what I do. I send my cards through to charity shops, I have never dared actually give one to anyone because I think everyone I know wouldn't get the homemade thing. Ther'd probably think I was being cheap!

Carolee Crafts wrote:

beckyboo wrote:lovely stall Caroline...like the cupcake fabric , are they tea cosies??.....seen Janes stall a few times,doesn't look so neat at the back ,lol
my stall pics are on mr boos phone so I'll see if he can upload them onto my pc later

Thanks Becky the cupcakes are cushions and bags, they sold really well, you have given me an idea for tea cosies, am also working on cupcake shelf sitters.

A bit worried about the rear end angle must admit don't look below my covers!

I needed a Kenwood Chef cover for a pressie last year.. ended up buying a plain white nylon one from Kenwood.. that cucpcake material would have been excellent!

Carolee Crafts wrote:

beckyboo wrote:lovely stall Caroline...like the cupcake fabric , are they tea cosies??.....seen Janes stall a few times,doesn't look so neat at the back ,lol
my stall pics are on mr boos phone so I'll see if he can upload them onto my pc later

Thanks Becky the cupcakes are cushions and bags, they sold really well, you have given me an idea for tea cosies, am also working on cupcake shelf sitters.

A bit worried about the rear end angle must admit don't look below my covers!

full of bright ideas me,lol,...i need a cafetiere cover, one thats more a jacket that a cover be lovely in that fabric

angel wrote:Your stalls look amazing. I've never sold a single item. I don't think most people know what I do. I send my cards through to charity shops, I have never dared actually give one to anyone because I think everyone I know wouldn't get the homemade thing. Ther'd probably think I was being cheap!

Then you have the wrong friends! I think in this day and age most folk love getting a card made by hand, it is very personal.

I make sparkycards becasue it amuses and entertains me - sod what anyone else thinks.. I invest my time and effort in designing and making them.. If they would rather have one from a box of "50 for £7.99" they can do without, I don't mind saving on stamps!

And dont do yourself down, I sent a friend a card for her birthday, and she asked me to do her wedding sationery! (NO! it wasnt sparkydog themed!) I got a lot of people at the wedding ask me about the cards, and say how nice they thought the design was..

can't agree more ...have faith in your designs Angel

not everybody has a talent to make things and the cards that sell well in shops are always ones that have a homemade touch to them , so people do want something unique and extra special

and stop saying home made! LOL it's "hand crafted"!!

Remember, folks spend years resenting home made school sweaters.. and as soon as they earn decent money, go lash it all out on hand crafted knitwear!!