Pip's Place

I don’t really need an excuse to avoid the hoovering but being at a craft fair all day means I just can’t do it, and by the time I’m home again there are always many other more important things to sort out … like the dinner!!

I always think of craft fair days as days for me.  Whether I have a successful day or not, it’s good to chat with other crafters and the public and sit down for a while with a bit of stitching and a cup of tea in pleasant surroundings.

The weather was kind to us in Rustington today and my stall looked inviting I think – there are some photos below to show you my set up.  As my items are quite small, I like having a smaller table so they make more of an impact.  I am particularly pleased with the little easels and canvasses I found in The Works recently at the bargain price of two for £3.00.  They show off my large petal brooches really well.  I may invest in some more or the even smaller ones they had for 99p each!  You can’t go wrong for that price!!

My other half, Mark, paid us a visit during the morning and ventured into the village armed with leaflets to hand out to unsuspecting shoppers – this seemed to bring a few more customers in so he has volunteered on another occasion to walk about wearing a sandwich board!  He’s been offered a silly costume to go with it but I reckon he’ll look silly enough without dressing up as well!!  If this happens, I will be sure to post a photo!!

I spent my time working on something new today …small felt purses.  I was fairly pleased with the results and when I have made a few, I will post some pictures.

What a grim, windy, rainy evening its turned into.  It’s hailing here at the moment.  Doing a ‘fun’ run at Portslade tomorrow morning and hope the weather improves or I’m going to be very miserable running five miles in this…