Rachael's Handmade Designs

Hi All, A lot has been going on in my studio over the past week. I’ve been invited to participate in “Village Night Out”, in which a collection of shops open their doors and there is live music and sales and food, etc. It’s a nice atmosphere and I’ve done VNO before. It’s something I enjoy, so I’ve been preparing my stock for this event over the past week, mostly focusing on holiday cards and going through my items to make sure packaging and pricing is set. Since I didn't want to bore you with these details I didn't take any pictures for today's post. Heartbreaking, I know. ;) I’m planning on making several sets of tags (of which I will be sure to take pictures of) as well and putting on a store-wide sale. So that’s what’s going on! Don’t forget to subscribe to this blog and follow me on FB for special savings and coupons. FB Twitter: Tweet Till next time! Xo

Hi All, Ok, overall this show was a challenge. On the plus side, it was relatively inexpensive, it was close and in my area, there was a relatively alright turn out, and there was live music. On the negative side, it was poorly organized, it was poorly organized and it was poorly organized!! It took place on Friday/Saturday instead of either all Friday/Saturday/Sunday or just Saturday/Sunday; it had little to no turn-out on Friday (everyone was working); it was cool, overcast weather; I only had one sale on Friday; we were placed next to the irritating child's performers (one guy with a million whistles - joy!), and the kids - of course - were running amuck. Saturday, however, was somewhat better as far as sales went. I made 6-7 sales and made back my booth fee, however no profit. And it was raining. All. Day. Long. Magnolia SummerFest was O.K., but I have strong reservations about doing that particular fair again because of the lack of organization. I guess it's just th...

Hi All, I am proud to announce that Rachael's Handmade Designs will be hosting a booth at this year's Magnolia SummerFest in Seattle, Washington! I invite you to join us at the fair for hotdogs, a sno cone, music and of course, great shopping. Rachael's Handmade Designs will be debuting fab new designs just in time for the "Back to School" rush, as well as sharing some *awesome* deals on other great products! Don't forget! When you follow Rachael's Handmade Designs on facebook, you can collect your 10% off ! Follow  here !! The Magnolia Summerfest and Art Show has been a part of our community, in one form or another, for over 55 years. The parade has had a run of over 30 consecutive years. It's basically a community get together attended by many of the 20,000 + Magnolia residents, an many more from the surrounding communities. The festival includes: Juried Art Show Children's Art Show Affordable Art Fine Art Vendors Craft Vendors An Outdo...

Hi All, I just wanted to let you know about my new upcoming show. I will be debuting new designs and enjoying ice cream while I do it! :P If you're in Seattle, stop by Cocoa and Cream in Magnolia on June 17 at 6pm. The show lasts through 9pm. You can view their web page here: http://www.cocoaandcream.net/ ~Rach

Hi All, Well, the street fair was fun! I was situated right next to a kettle corn guy who gave me free popcorn all weekend. :D I was right in front of a pakistani food joint, which would have been fine, but they insisted on blaring their (fucking) irritating music inconsiderately right in my booth. On the first day I had to ask them to turn it down 4 times because I couldn't hear my customers (or think)!!! And don't get me wrong, that music is fine for like, one or two songs, but playing it ALL day at high volume, the same cd over and over and over again...I wanted to take my wire cutters and snip the wires to their speakers. No I'm not joking. The weather was GREAT for the street fair, and I made my booth fee, plus extra to boot, which is more than a lot of vendors there could say, I'm sure. Financially speaking, I don't think it was worth my time. But if we're talking strictly about reaching possible future customers, my work being seen AND making some sal...