This morning, I flew out of bed when I suddenly remembered that I had been to the craft store last night.
The past few weeks, I’ve been “mid-project” in several things with no supplies to finish them…
Why?
Well, for me, a craft store is quite a commitment. 50 miles, that is.
Round trip for me to get to Hobby Lobby takes about an hour of driving. Sure, I could order supplies online, I suppose, but sometimes it’s just fun to walk the aisles of an actual store.
On top of the projects I need to finish, I also have that craft fair coming up in October. Honestly, I had zero ideas about what to make for it.
All these questions crossed my mind:
- Should I make the same things? I’ve done 3 local shows and it’s a small town.
- Should I change my colors? I love turquoise and pink.
- Should I find redo’s to make over or buy new stuff?
- Should I follow my heart? Or follow the market?
Here’s what I decided:
- I’m going to make the same sort of things, but with some added variations.
- I am going to add some colors in to my turquoise and pinks. Like, browns, greens, and oranges.
- Yes on redo’s. (I already have some and I’m bidding on a few others.) Yes on buying some art to make. I got lots of paper mache and some wood products last night.
- Heart or market? Hmm. Both. Super unique things may appeal to some people, but super unique things that fit in a trend may catch more eyes.
I’m super excited to start making stuff again. I want to show you what I got.
Fifty smifty! Completely worth the miles. Ha ha. I did end up ordering a couple of things online this morning that I didn’t see last night. When they get here, I’ll show you those, too.
Hope you have a great Saturday!
Jessica
Jeweled Again By Jessica 
Me too, or at least near-to-home. 🙂
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Oh, how fun. My sister and I were just talking this morning about heading to Hobby Lobby. It’s 45 miles for us to get there. We decided not to do it today. Have fun creating art!
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Wow, about the same distance. I put it off many times before I actually went. Haha. I like staying home… Thanks, I have been painting.
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The closest craft stores to where we live are approximately 150 miles round trip so I don’t pick up painting supplies often. When I do get there, it’s usually quite a haul such as yours. I’m looking forward to seeing what you create.
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Having to drive a ways certainly makes it a treat to get to go. Thank you. I started painting things last night. How’s it going with your palm fronds/leaves? Get any jewelry to try yet?
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I’ve completed four palm husk/frond paintings this summer, Jessica. I did find some jewelry at our recycle store that might work on one of them. I just haven’t decided yet.
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Nice!
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Wow! Fifty miles round trip is a real commitment. Love the items you chose and can’t wait to see what you come up with next! Good Luck!
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Hi! Isn’t that crazy?? There’s another Hobby Lobby in Arkansas, but it’s about 100 miles round trip. Ha. But, on the plus side, we live near a National Forest and clear water rivers.
Thank you- I think the first thing I’ll do is paint everything so when the decoupage paper arrives, I can start gluing it on. Then, will come the jewelry. I appreciate your comments. Thank you very much!
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That’s a great and fun haul…I’d jump out of bed to go craft shopping too! 💕
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Thank you!! And, ha ha- peas in a pod!! 🌻❤️
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💕💕☺️☺️🌻🌻
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I can’t wait to see what you make!
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Hi!! Thank you. I don’t know where to start, ha ha.
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Have fun, and good luck! Looking forward to seeing what you make and reading how the craft show goes.
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That’s very nice, thank you. Today I’m going to pick up a jewelry box I got on the online auction. It’s old fashioned. Can’t decide if I’ll keep it or make it over.
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Looks like you will be very busy!
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Ha! It sure does!! 4 weeks to get a lot done. It’ll be fun though.
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