So, the craft fair was not a success. I didn't do very well, people were looking but just not buying. I feel like so many people are anti-glycerin soap, but I don't know WHY...It's giving me a complex. I *did* sell 2 pairs of earrings (Nemo & the gold leaves)...the earrings were something people really looked at, and everyone seemed to love the button rings, but none of those sold either. The scrubbies I got from Lanee's Crochet were a hit, I ended up selling some to a lady for her daughters even though she didn't buy soap...but I didn't make any profit from it...I know that the exposure and experience is always good, I know it never hurts to have a dozen new people see your items...but it still costs money to do these things, and I busted my butt for weeks getting lots of fresh, fun new stuff to sell...and I didn't reap the rewards. I am disappointed. This was my...(I'm counting, hold on)...5th craft fair? Yes, fifth...and I've never, ever done well at any of them...what gives?
Oh I am sorry you did not do well. You know if I was going to spend money I did not have, I would bet on the jewelry before the soap. That is just me.....jewelry is always fun. :)
ReplyDeleteI am sure all your soaps are adorable, but... now you asked me what gives...for me personally...I like soaps that really smell good. Are there scents in your glycerine ones, because I have never noticed aromas in any of mine that I have gotten usually as gifts. :)
readingsully2, thanks for the input! I started out with jewelry and drifted away from it, because I don't really enjoy making anything other than earrings; plus, my best friend does jewelry & I don't want us to be competing lol (we do a lot of shows together).
ReplyDeleteAs for my soap, yes, it is highly scented. I use--almost exclusively--pure essential oils to scent them. So they are not overwhelming, but you don't have to search for the scent--does that make sense? :)