It was a wonderfully sunny day out, and the filtered light that comes through the skylights on the second floor of the Village Gate in Rochester fills the room with a nice light that make the room cheery. The installation art in the room just lets you know you are in the right place. 
I went with a traditional table arrangement. Straight line of tables, try to vary some heights, and spread my items around. A craft table is eye candy after all, so I try to keep it orderly. I try to spread around the color since much of my set up is dull in color. I worked on a new sign made of wood. I plan to dress it up in the future, but it did the job at this show.I often struggle with how to let the customer know what they are looking at. It is very common for me to get a customer proclaim after looking at my table for several minutes, "Oh, you make rubber stamps!" The way I have things packaged, it isn't obvious. Something I need to work on.
The customers came out, and I had a steady stream by my table. I had some great friends stop by to say "Hi," many who know be from the craft world, others from curling (thanks Dorothy, Stacy, and Cait). I always love when previous customers come back and tell me about the other stamps they bought from me before.
Sales were brisk for a spring show. Not my strongest Mayday show, but no complaints here. Success at a show isn't always based on sales. I made some great new contacts, and I usually get some interest in custom sales following. Can't wait for the next Mayday this November.
A special thanks to Amanda and Casey and their team of volunteers who do an incredible job setting up, advertising, prepping, and planning this show. Best organized show that I do.
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Sorry we had to miss the show!
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