So Simply Stephanie

Five is the number of items I sold at the craft fair yesterday. To say that I am disappointed would be a huge understatement. However, from the other crafters I talked to it seems that many of us didn't sell much. That makes me feel a tad bit better. I gave out some business cards, so maybe that will drum up a few sales. My table... (not the best photo, but you get the idea)

Today is the big day! Come out and see all of the handcrafted items and be sure to stop by my so simply Stephanie indoor booth 2nd Annual Falcon Craft Fair and Eastern Plains Chili Cook-Off at the Patriot Learning Center ( 11990 Swingline Road) Saturday, October 24th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monetary gifts, nonperishable food items, unwrapped toys and winter clothing donations will be accepted at the door. Proceeds from the events will benefit the High Plains Helping Hands Food Pantry and Grace Community Church Benevolence

After preparing for a craft fair for about two months, my sewing area looked like a tornado hit it. I was so happy to get it all cleaned up yesterday. While going through my fabric, I found a bit of fleece perfect for a baby blanket. I turned up the edges and zig zagged around it. My last (I swear!) item for the craft fair. I have made a sign to hang from my table at the craft fair. It's totally homemade, but I think it's kind of cute. I had originally stamped various colored polka dots above and below the words. It looked terrible, so I did some doodles around the dots. It looked worse. I added Stickles (glitter glue) and I finally had to admit that it was beyond repair. This looks much better and I realized it's not that important anyway! Craft fair coutdown... less than 26 hours. Things left to do: Finalize some documents (price list, receipts, etc) Print the documents

2 days until the craft fair... and I'm done with all of the items to sell!!! I will now be working on finalizing and printing a price list and other documents. So here it is... the last item for the craft fair- Baby bumblebee doll (from a Bit of Whimsy pattern)

4 days until the craft fair. I started and completed the following items today: 2 lamb dolls ( Bit of Whimsy pattern) Infant bib and burp cloth 2 diapers and wipes holders

A mere 5 days left until the craft fair. I have been busy with life , so I haven't been sewing as much as I would like. Hopefully the next few days will be uneventful and I can get a few more items made. A few days ago I completed these dolls ( butterben pattern from Bit of Whimsy ) Today I completed this doll ( baby bumblebee pattern also from Bit of Whimsy ) More info on the craft fair: 2nd Annual Falcon Craft Fair and Eastern Plains Chili Cook-Off at the Patriot Learning Center ( 11990 Swingline Road) Saturday, October 24th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monetary gifts, nonperishable food items, unwrapped toys and winter clothing donations will be accepted at the door. Proceeds from the events will benefit the High Plains Helping Hands Food Pantry and Grace Community Church Benevolence

Only 8 days left until the craft fair, oh my! Finished on Tuesday - Infant bibs and receiving blankets Finished on Wednesday - crayon roll Finished today - 4 toddler bibs I am WAY behind on my to-do list... I was hoping to have a few dolls cut out and ready to sew by now. I have embroidered faces for two butterbean dolls. They are the quickest and easiest to make so I decided to start with those.

Tick... tock... tick... tock... time is flying by. Only 12 days left until the craft fair. New items from the last few days: 2 toddler bibs 3 aprons (two are reversible, other is one sided) and coordinating pot holders

16 days until the craft fair. I did have everything cut out and ready to sew, that is until I went to our local fabric store to pick up a few supplies. While there, I found some super cute fabrics that I just had to buy. I used those cute fabrics to make these items on Tuesday: 4 diapers and wipes holders. I especially love the deer print. (These fabrics will also be used to make toddler bibs.) And here are the items I finished yesterday: 4 wash cloths and 4 burp rags backed with chenille. I have the following things cut out and waiting to be sewn: 6 toddler bibs 4 receiving blankets 5 infant bibs 3 aprons and matching pot holders 2 crayon rolls Time permitting, I would also like to make atleast one each of: Lamb doll Puppy doll Bumblebee doll Mae doll Butterbean doll (Can you tell thatI love the great patterns from Bit of Whimsy ?) Also, finished these today: 2 toddler bibs Christmas themed apron and potholder

Only 19 days until the craft fair. Yesterday I finished 4 crumb catcher style toddler bibs ... and today I completed 4 diapers and wipes holders. I still have lots more sewing to do, but feel like I'm making good progress.

22 days until the craft fair. Today I cut out fabric for more crayon rolls and for 4 baby gift sets (receiving blanket, burp cloth, wash cloth and bib). I made this today for my cousin...or the craft fair if she would prefer a different print. It's a diapers and wipes case. It holds a travel size wipes container, travel size diaper rash cream and 2-4 diapers.

23 days until the craft fair. Newly completed items: 11 infant bibs (to match the burp cloths from last week)

34 days until the craft fair. Yesterday I finished up a dozen burp cloths. Today I'm working on the several coordinating infant bibs and a few toddler bibs. Lots left to do!

43 days until the craft fair. New items: 2 crayon rolls Reversible half apron And I made this today for my littlest sister's first birthday. Fleece print on front side, thermal-ish fabric on the back and ribbons all around. I hope she likes it! And... I almost forgot... I ordered some business cards to give out at the craft fair. They were free (except for shipping). Aren't they cute?!?!?!

46 days until the craft fair. New items completed: 2 crayon rolls

48 days until the Falcon Craft Fair. I haven't completed as much as I'd like, but progress is being made. I have completed: 3 bib/burp cloth sets 3 apron/hot pad sets 1 hot pad (will coordinate with a partially completed apron) 1 crayon roll

I will be participating in the 2nd Annual Falcon Craft Show on Saturday, October 24th. I am nervous and excited about it. I have lots of stuff in the works . So far I have completed 3 aprons and have started 2 bib/burp cloth sets. In addition to these items, I plan on making crayon rolls, baby gift sets (receiving blanket, bib, burp cloth), dolls and maybe even some oven mitts. I have most of my supplies and am ready to sew!