Wednesday, January 21, 2009
A New President
Well, I am pretty excited that old George is out of the white house and that we have a new president. I am excited to see what he can do to un-frick the mess that George made and get us back on the right track. Which to me is a thriving, prosperous, economy. Where people make money and spend money. Also to spend our tax dollars on education, health care and creating jobs, instead of the war, and bailing out banks. Don't the banks make enough money on us as it is ? So, I am looking to the future, with hope that we can change. Yes we can !
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The beginning of a GREAT year 2009
Hello everyone !!
Happy New Year !!!!!
Well we are gearing up for a great year of profitable shows. Remember that the early bird gets the worm. You need to get your applications, checks and photos into the shows you want to do this year NOW. Don't wait til just before the deadline as that will be to late. Especially if you do jewelry. That is the biggest category in most shows and they usually jury that category first.
If you would like to find out about shows in the SE area, please join my "Fellow Artist" email list.
Just email me at diane@dkdesigns.biz and let me know that you need the 411 on shows.
Well I am off to my studio, time to make the beads as I will be at the Atlanta Gem Expo: Jewelry & Bead Show this coming weekend - The 1st bead show of 2009 !! for more info on the show and directions go to : http://www.americangemexpo.com/beadshows-list.htm
Happy Beading !!
Diane
Happy New Year !!!!!
Well we are gearing up for a great year of profitable shows. Remember that the early bird gets the worm. You need to get your applications, checks and photos into the shows you want to do this year NOW. Don't wait til just before the deadline as that will be to late. Especially if you do jewelry. That is the biggest category in most shows and they usually jury that category first.
If you would like to find out about shows in the SE area, please join my "Fellow Artist" email list.
Just email me at diane@dkdesigns.biz and let me know that you need the 411 on shows.
Well I am off to my studio, time to make the beads as I will be at the Atlanta Gem Expo: Jewelry & Bead Show this coming weekend - The 1st bead show of 2009 !! for more info on the show and directions go to : http://www.americangemexpo.com/beadshows-list.htm
Happy Beading !!
Diane
Holiday Fair in Greenville, SC
Well, I am a little late in writing this post, but it took me a little bit to get out of that long 2 week holiday. My sister and I did the Holiday Fair show in Greenville, SC , December 3, 4 and 5th.
This show has been held for over 30 years, so one would think that it is a good show. Well don't think anymore. I am learning that it does not matter how many years a show has been held, what matters is that it is ADVERTISED well. This show should be changed to a big Flea Market.
We applied to be in the handmade section and just on our aisle there were many "made in china" items, not to mention the other half of the convention center full of stuff like "WOW SHAMMYS", steering wheel covers, jewelry from the mart, junk and crap.
Needless to say, this was the 2nd worst show we have ever done. With the booth fee of $300.00 and the electrical of $65.00 and then the sales tax license fee of $20.00, and out travel expenses. We would have done better staying in Atlanta and doing the Sugarloaf festival.
Live and Learn ! This year 2009 WILL be a better year.
This show has been held for over 30 years, so one would think that it is a good show. Well don't think anymore. I am learning that it does not matter how many years a show has been held, what matters is that it is ADVERTISED well. This show should be changed to a big Flea Market.
We applied to be in the handmade section and just on our aisle there were many "made in china" items, not to mention the other half of the convention center full of stuff like "WOW SHAMMYS", steering wheel covers, jewelry from the mart, junk and crap.
Needless to say, this was the 2nd worst show we have ever done. With the booth fee of $300.00 and the electrical of $65.00 and then the sales tax license fee of $20.00, and out travel expenses. We would have done better staying in Atlanta and doing the Sugarloaf festival.
Live and Learn ! This year 2009 WILL be a better year.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
ICE Holiday Spectacular
Well the show was Saturday and I have decided that I really don't create and "Indie" type craft. My friend Sharon did very well at the show and she does produce and "Indie" craft. I did have a great time at the show, met new artists and saw a couple of my friends. As far as reviewing the show, the lighting was horrible. I am guessing that the show promoters must have seen the building on a very sunny day, which with the tall windows does let in a lot of light, but yesterday was mostly gloomy out.
All in all I am glad I did the show, Sharon and I have a lot of fun together.
All in all I am glad I did the show, Sharon and I have a lot of fun together.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Marist and The Down The Street Bead show
Well, it has been a long 2 weeks. Marist was last Saturday, November the 1st. It was a very good show, considering the Georgia/Florida game started at 3:00pm. Much improved sales from last year.
Just finished the Down the Street Bead show this weekend, 5 days after we have elected a new president, and a very historical moment in history. The news is speaking about a recession. What recession ? The bead show was great. Thank you for your support. We are very blessed.
We have 3 more shows for the Fall season and then we can rest and enjoy a very blessed Holiday season.
I need to relax, rest and sleep for about 10 hours.
Just finished the Down the Street Bead show this weekend, 5 days after we have elected a new president, and a very historical moment in history. The news is speaking about a recession. What recession ? The bead show was great. Thank you for your support. We are very blessed.
We have 3 more shows for the Fall season and then we can rest and enjoy a very blessed Holiday season.
I need to relax, rest and sleep for about 10 hours.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Diane's Fall Fesitval Review
That's right I am going to give you my honest, and maybe not so fair Fall Festival review.
We have just finished show number 7 of 13, and it was a terrible show. We were at Avondale Autumn Festival this past weekend and I have to say that it was not advertised enough and there were NO signs leading into the neighborhood where the festival was held. Some of the people, the few that came, had mentioned to me in talking that they really had a hard time finding the festival. What could have been a good festival had the promoters done their job, which is to MARKET THE SHOW, we might have had a good weekend and entertained the thought of returning next year. Ladies, you really need to do a better job. Diane's FF Review gives this show a 5 thumbs DOWN !!!
Last weekend we were in Lookout Mountain Tenn, at the Ketner's mill show. Not bad for a country festival, but not really good enough since we had to travel. Good crowds, well advertised. Great mountain views, CLEAN air, cool temperatures, and a great meal on Sunday at the festival of Beans, Greens and a piece of cornbread !!! Diane's FF Review gives this show 4 thumbs UP !!!!
The weekend of October 11 & 12, we were at the Brookhaven Arts Festival. We have done this show since it's inception, 5 years ago. It started out as a one day show, all art, all handmade, NO buy/sell, Thank you Gretchen ! Last year our sales were down from the year before, in fact it was our best show, sales wise for 2 years in a row, but last years sales started to decline, and this year even more. My thoughts are more advertising is needed, promotion of the artists, not just the festival as a whole. Gretchen Roberts, you do a great job and I will wait until after November to apply, as I know that the fees will go up an additional $25.00 to help cover the cost of more advertising. Diane's FF Review gives this show 4 thumbs UP !!
October 4&5, had us at the WORLD FAMOUS Norcross Art Festival. This is the BEST show in the metro area, hands down ! Frances Schube puts on a fabulous festival. She has the entire communities volunteers help with everything from checking in to unloading your vehicle, to passing out FREE bottle water, to manning a air-conditioned hospitality center with a REAL bathroom. Our sale have been THE BEST 2 years running at this show. This was our 5th year at Norcross, and we'll be these again on 09. Thank you Frances for all of your hard work and marketing of this show. Did you know that Frances had CNN at the festival interviewing artists and have 2 TV commercial 2 days before the show. Great Job Frances !!! Diane's FF Review gives this show 5 thumbs UP !!!!
Well I hope that my thoughts are helpful to my fellow artists and that you can use this to help in getting your 2009 show schedule planned.
Please follow my blog for more festival information !!
We have just finished show number 7 of 13, and it was a terrible show. We were at Avondale Autumn Festival this past weekend and I have to say that it was not advertised enough and there were NO signs leading into the neighborhood where the festival was held. Some of the people, the few that came, had mentioned to me in talking that they really had a hard time finding the festival. What could have been a good festival had the promoters done their job, which is to MARKET THE SHOW, we might have had a good weekend and entertained the thought of returning next year. Ladies, you really need to do a better job. Diane's FF Review gives this show a 5 thumbs DOWN !!!
Last weekend we were in Lookout Mountain Tenn, at the Ketner's mill show. Not bad for a country festival, but not really good enough since we had to travel. Good crowds, well advertised. Great mountain views, CLEAN air, cool temperatures, and a great meal on Sunday at the festival of Beans, Greens and a piece of cornbread !!! Diane's FF Review gives this show 4 thumbs UP !!!!
The weekend of October 11 & 12, we were at the Brookhaven Arts Festival. We have done this show since it's inception, 5 years ago. It started out as a one day show, all art, all handmade, NO buy/sell, Thank you Gretchen ! Last year our sales were down from the year before, in fact it was our best show, sales wise for 2 years in a row, but last years sales started to decline, and this year even more. My thoughts are more advertising is needed, promotion of the artists, not just the festival as a whole. Gretchen Roberts, you do a great job and I will wait until after November to apply, as I know that the fees will go up an additional $25.00 to help cover the cost of more advertising. Diane's FF Review gives this show 4 thumbs UP !!
October 4&5, had us at the WORLD FAMOUS Norcross Art Festival. This is the BEST show in the metro area, hands down ! Frances Schube puts on a fabulous festival. She has the entire communities volunteers help with everything from checking in to unloading your vehicle, to passing out FREE bottle water, to manning a air-conditioned hospitality center with a REAL bathroom. Our sale have been THE BEST 2 years running at this show. This was our 5th year at Norcross, and we'll be these again on 09. Thank you Frances for all of your hard work and marketing of this show. Did you know that Frances had CNN at the festival interviewing artists and have 2 TV commercial 2 days before the show. Great Job Frances !!! Diane's FF Review gives this show 5 thumbs UP !!!!
Well I hope that my thoughts are helpful to my fellow artists and that you can use this to help in getting your 2009 show schedule planned.
Please follow my blog for more festival information !!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Pass the Gas
Well, what I mean is, that the pipelines need to get the gas running back up to Atlanta. We have several fall shows on our schedule and out customer need to have the gas to get to them. So, please hear us TEXAS !!! PASS THE GAS !!!
The bead show was pretty good even though a lot of our beaders could not get to the show, but they will come up and see us in November at the Galleria.
A friend of ours is opening her new shop and I would like to direct you to her web site and new store front.
The The Pink Ribbon Link is a source for breast cancer awareness items, products for walkers & runners to make fundraising easier and inspirational gifts for those who have unfortunately been touched by this disease or who just need to know you care.
This is the new address and phone number.
The Pink Ribbon Link, Inc.
Winter Village Shopping Center
5025 Winters Chapel Rd., Ste J
Winters Chapel and Peeler Roads
Atlanta, GA 30360
770-352-9330
http://www.thepinkribbonlink.com/
Please make it a point to check out Missy web site and stop by her store if you are local.
Well, I will be back on the torch, finishing orders and starting on my Christmas beads. Please watch my web site for my new beads designs and the Holiday beads.
http://www.dkdesigns.biz/
Happy Fall Ya'll !
Diane
The bead show was pretty good even though a lot of our beaders could not get to the show, but they will come up and see us in November at the Galleria.
A friend of ours is opening her new shop and I would like to direct you to her web site and new store front.
The The Pink Ribbon Link is a source for breast cancer awareness items, products for walkers & runners to make fundraising easier and inspirational gifts for those who have unfortunately been touched by this disease or who just need to know you care.
This is the new address and phone number.
The Pink Ribbon Link, Inc.
Winter Village Shopping Center
5025 Winters Chapel Rd., Ste J
Winters Chapel and Peeler Roads
Atlanta, GA 30360
770-352-9330
http://www.thepinkribbonlink.com/
Please make it a point to check out Missy web site and stop by her store if you are local.
Well, I will be back on the torch, finishing orders and starting on my Christmas beads. Please watch my web site for my new beads designs and the Holiday beads.
http://www.dkdesigns.biz/
Happy Fall Ya'll !
Diane
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