My last craft show was a HUGE success! I'm definately doing that one again next year!!

However, i am hesitant and want to hear some feedback on this.
A woman approached me at this craft show, acting all interested in what i do. Then blatantly told me she was stealing my ideas for the same show next year!!!
Then she had the nerve to ask if she could take pictures!! I told her no obviously.
What do i do? It makes me not want to post things here, because i give out my card with the web address sometimes. ususally i give out my CTMH link. very rarely did i give out my blog, but i dont want people that are going to sell the things IN MY AREA to steal from me, and be so obvious about it that they would take pictures. i've never copied anything exactly off of someone, and i hope they wouldnt off of me. Yes, i save templates, but thats when people put them out there for that purpose. However i make alot of my own template (tic tac holders, chapstick holders, calendars, ect) and alot of work goes into it. this has put me off a bit, and i'm sure i will get over it sooner or later. i just dont want to post just yet. i did make about $225, after all my costs though! GO ME!

Fall Craft Show- Early November

Here are the photos from my Fall Craft Show at Elizabeth Twp. Central Fire Hall. It was small but i sold a decent amount of stuff to make a profit. Here are the pics and some info on the projects as well (since i can tell you now!)
* This is my table with the Close To My Heart Display: There are Level 1 and 2 Paper Packs, Sanding Possibilities, A mini Acrylic Album, and a sample of stamps, as well as spritz cleaner, bonding memories, and a double scrubber.

* This is the 2nd part of the display: it has the Imagine and Cherish books, as well as some awesome crafts!!

* A set of my most FAVE projects, a clipboard, a 3D wooden letter, and a post it note holder. (All with Perfect Day Paper and My Stickease.) The postit holder is made with chipboard coasters.

*Another FAVE and a great gift idea are these cute tear a way calendars. This is one is on a plate stand, so you can diplay it on a table or desk. I also have a few with magnets on the back, so you can put them on the fridge.

* A note pad holder made with Good Times paper, a star shaped Post it, chocolate grossgrain ribbon, and the Friendship Alphabet. (another great gift idea!)


* Spa Basket- Lotions, washcloth, and body spray. Silhouette Paper Pack, CTMH Rub Ons, and My Stickease.
* Made from a paper CD Sleeve, using Winter Craft Buttons, Olive Grossgrain Ribbon, And Evensong Creative Basics.
*Two projects here- a tin, made with Chocolate Organdy Ribbon, Another choco. patterned ribbon, and paper that i made with the Decorative Danties Stamp set.
*Also Paper Pinecone Ornament.


Hope you gals (and guys) enjoy!! I worked really hard on all these things. And i tortured D with having to look at them all once i had finished them too!
I will also post again after my next show (November 22 @ Linton Middle School in Penn Hills) Its going to be huge, and i have a TON of stuff made!! I will be updating here much more often, and trying to get you some templates for the things i have created on my own!!

I have exciting news!!! I can finally talk about what i love here!! That's right! I can talk about Close To My Heart. I can tell you that i am a consultant and have been since March of 08. I absolutely LOVE their products! I will be able to post the projects i make and have more of an internet presence. I can tell you about CTMH sales and promotions, and recipies for my projects! That is what has hindered alot of my blogging lately. So as soon as i copyright watermark my stuff it will be here.

While you are waiting you can check out my Store at http://karyn.myctmh.com
Novembers Constant Campaign is Dazzling Die Cuts. With every order of $50 you can purchase up to one of each of 6 different packages of our Dazzling Die Cuts for $6 each. (available in the following fabulous palettes: Spring Harmony, Summer Celebration, Autumn Harvest, Winter Cozy, Basic, and White Daisy) Each combo pack includes darling die-cuts in stars, hearts, flowers, alphabet letters, and more.
This is available until November 30th, 2008. The website accepts Credit and Debit cards, and if you want to go directly through me i accept checks (takes 5-7 days to clear the bank).

Also, if you would like to added to my mailing list email me and let me know!! I can keep you updated on some of my personal specials, and gatherings, as well as how you can earn FREE merch. (Even if you live far away!- I offer a "Party in a Bag") So i hope you all will love the new format that my blog will be taking!!