I created a lot of jewelry pieces for the Nate's Swap & Shop event. I enjoyed coming up with all these different ideas and I was so excited to get them sold. Honestly, I sold zero pieces! It was really disappointing, but do not misunderstand, it was a learning experience that I had to experience. Several things that upset me about this event including: the unprofessional reservation service online, the environment, the layout of the place, and the people.
I reserved my spot online, simple right? But then when I arrived they had nothing that specified I had reserved a spot. The time they had on their site to show up was wrong because when I arrived everyone was there. The people that were observing the booths all had an objective, they knew what they wanted. Some people stopped and looked but most just walked by. I tried to be friendly and engage in conversation but some people were just rude. I did not let that phase me and just continued to be positive. Oh my god it was so hard to set up my booth which was not much at all but a table. The landscape was not flat and the gravel did not help much at all.
I reserved my spot online, simple right? But then when I arrived they had nothing that specified I had reserved a spot. The time they had on their site to show up was wrong because when I arrived everyone was there. The people that were observing the booths all had an objective, they knew what they wanted. Some people stopped and looked but most just walked by. I tried to be friendly and engage in conversation but some people were just rude. I did not let that phase me and just continued to be positive. Oh my god it was so hard to set up my booth which was not much at all but a table. The landscape was not flat and the gravel did not help much at all.
These are some of the pieces of jewelry I made for the event. It is very hard to sit down and prepare for an event like this or even one that is greater than this. Next time I will have to give myself much more than a week to prepare. Overall I enjoyed being out and experiencing this! I really would like to go to an art fair or convention. If you happen to read this and know of any coming up in the Kansas City, MO or Kansas area please comment below.
Pink & Gray Sea Life Set $9.00
http://www.store.paradoxicalsins.com/collections/639319-combination-sets/products/7940958-pink-gray-sea-life-set
Ruby Red Glass Bead Set $21.00
http://www.store.paradoxicalsins.com/collections/746064-mens-jewelry-accessories/products/7938501-ruby-red-glass-bead-set
Black & Gray Set $17.75
http://www.store.paradoxicalsins.com/collections/639319-combination-sets/products/7940850-black-gray-set
Pink & Black Love Set $14.00
http://www.store.paradoxicalsins.com/collections/639319-combination-sets/products/7941123-pink-black-love-set
Triple Layer Beaded Chain Necklace $18.00
http://www.store.paradoxicalsins.com/collections/698306-necklaces/products/7940316-triple-layer-beaded-chain-necklace
Blue & Purple Metallic Tree Set $10.00
http://www.store.paradoxicalsins.com/collections/639319-combination-sets/products/7938786-blue-purple-metallic-tree-set
Orange & Brown Metallic Necklace $10.00
http://www.store.paradoxicalsins.com/collections/698306-necklaces/products/7940124-orange-brown-metallic-necklace
