Thursday, September 24, 2009

Craft Show

I've been invited to put some of my pieces in a craft show this Saturday. I wish I had known about it sooner because I would have tried to whip up some more 'crafty' type things that I know would sell better than my artwork! Like.........snowmen, santas and halloween themed items!

Oh well, for now it is what it is. I'm going to put my Etsy store on vacation mode tomorrow and I'm going to think long and hard about what goes back in there. I'm ready to revamp things :)

I've painted up a few 5 x 7 watercolor pieces to sell (hopefully) this weekend. I'll include the matting and a protective sleeve. I sure hope somebody will like them♥

Here are just a couple.......

'Twinkle, Twinkle'
A little glitter on the stars




This one is called 'Nothing to fear' Awwwwww, Patches is out walking at night, yet he still smiles and trudges on totally unafraid!

G'night,
Darla

17 comments:

Nicola said...

Wow how exciting!!! I'm sure these will sell!!! Wish I could pop along and see the craft show myself!!! :o) I just love Patches he's so lovely what a wonderful character!!!!

Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. B said...

I just love Patches!!! And you bet these will sell..or the people you are dealing with are ...idiots :-)

Anonymous said...

These are wonderful and I hope you do really well at the show this weekend!

I know what you mean about revamping, I just overhauled my shop the other night. It's time consuming but worth it. ;-)
♥Sharon

June Alexandra said...

all the best with your sells, both works are wonderful, specially the first, love that girl!

Unknown said...

They are SUPER CUTE, Darla! Good luck tomorrow at the show!
Lots of love, Sanda xx

Micki Wilde said...

Good luck with the fair, i have one next weekend, so have been busy preparing all week ;)

Micki x

Lori Allberry said...

Oh Darla, I just ♥LOVE♥ them! Just like everyone else, I ♥ Patches, and your girls, oh gosh, they are soooo beautiful! I sure wish we could see the glitter on those stars!!!! They are just BEAUTIFUL!! I need to have you paint something up for my girls, for Christmas - let's think about this, k?!
GOOD LUCK with the show this weekend - that is sooo EXCITING!
♥ L

Quilt Works said...

Beautiful! So this is in person craft show, not on-line right?

So what is that experience like? I've never done it. I am wondering what it is like to spend the whole day there? Have you done it before? It would be great if you can post a show report when you are done! I am curious if it was an okay experience, if you made sales, if it was worth it.

Sascalia said...

Best of luck Darla! Hope you have a really good weekend!

Art by Darla Kay said...

Thanks for all the good luck wishes for this sale and the compliments!
I really don't expect much in sales, but I hope to be pleasantly surprised. I could use the cash-o-la!

I'm bringing a few ACEOs but I'm pretty sure nobody will know what they are. LOL Therefore, I've printed out a 'WHAT IS AN ACEO' sheet so people can read about them.

I'll report in hopefully tomorrow but if not, first thing Sunday.

Darla♥

Anna Rosa Designs said...

Hi Darla,
How wonderful-Good luck with selling some pieces at the Craft show.
Oh, that young Patches reminds me of my youngest son. He fears nothing.
Hugs,
Anna

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

I hope you have a great show! Let us know how it went!

Heather said...

best of luck with the craft show! Im sure it will be such fun :D hope you sell a ton!~

Jennifer Williams said...

How fun! I look forward to hearing how it goes. I have no doubt these will sell. No one can resist the face on that little boy!

Art Full of Art said...

I am sure you will do well in your craft show. All your work is very captivating.People will love it.

Quilt Works said...

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Renee said...

Darla I absolutely love these. You do so many pictures that I am truly crazy about.

Darla the funeral was good but it was hard.

Since Jacquie is paralyzed all on the left side it was harder because she had to go in a different transit vehicle and then the big production of getting out of it when all you want to do is go somewhere to be super close to your dead child.

Love Renee xoxo