Flea Market

So on Saturday July 11th I got up at 5 am and started packing up all my mug cozies and crocheting supplies, all my photographs, my fine art prints and my potpourri hearts, to head to the Celebrate Damascus Flea market. I was tired, but I was excited.
We arrived at the Flea market location at around 7:30 am and began to set up. My mom and I had gone to target a few days prior and purchased a canopy tent so that we did not have to sit out and roast in the sun and so that the photographs and fine art prints were also protected. We put up the canopy in under 5 minutes and then put the table underneath. My mom then went home to pick up some supplies I had forgotten to pack, and to the music cafe in downtown Damascus to pick up coffee and breakfast.
While she was gone, I was setting up my very first Flea market booth. I had a crate to put all the matted photographs in, and a smaller container for the TTV shots. I made signs, I organized and reorganized my merchandise, and sat eagerly anticipating my first costumer.

To make a long story short, I had a blast! And I actually managed to sell a good amount of stuff. I also managed to hand out over 100 business cards and a ton of candy. So all in all it was a success. I met such interesting people and I had the opportunity to share my art and inspiration with others.

My friend Francie Stopped by to visit me and so did my aunt Cathy. There was live music pretty much the entire time and there were a lot of booths selling a variety of different things.

Here is a picture of my mom sitting at my table:

I"ll admit, its not the best table display, but I think it was good start. The next time I do a flea market or craft show, I will make sure to type up my signs and probably find a better way to organize and lay everything out on the table.


So my next post will most likely have to do with going to see Harry Potter at midnight...I know you're all sitting on the edge of your seats in anticipation! (sike)