Another Craft Fair

So I participated in a craft fair this past weekend. This was not the first time that I've done something like this - as my sister so nicely reminded me. My first craft fair was at National Public Radio in the summer of 2005 when I was working there w/a group of interns. That was nice and fun - both the craft fair and the interns.

I had my cards and some altered mailboxes. There was a low turnout, but I met some wonderful folks. I have another craft fair in two weeks.

Holiday Cards (to match the mailbox)

Here are a pair of holiday cards that compliment the Holiday Mailbox that my mom made.

patterned paper: Moxie

cardstock: Bazzill

circle punches: EK Success

die cut letters: Quickutz

ribbon: Michaels

stamp: Hero Arts

Holiday Mailbox

Remember the Valentine's mailbox craze? Well, they're back. I still have about 30 or so and lots of them are red. I plan to use some to make Ohio State mailboxes.

Here is a mailbox that my mom made. We plan to offer a class at a local scrapbook store in December. So much fun. The paper is Moxie.

The Mailbox Craze! UPDATE-more pix!

Altering mailboxes is so fun! Once I get done measuring the paper for the mailbox flag and cutting out the end pieces. I like the embellishing the most. As you can tell, I use a lot.

The boy's box was a bit tricky because I did not want it to be too girly. I thought the black gave it more of a boy feeling even though I still used some ribbon.

I used KI Memories and Paper Salon patterned paper on the mailboxes pictured here.

$1 Target Mailbox-Decorated

This project was so fun! I saw on SplitCoastStampers.com that some crafters were altering these cuties. So when I saw them at Target, I scooped up about 10! I have an order for three already. I'll get to work on those in the next few days.

For this one, I used lots and lots of embellishments - I think that's what gives it character. The paper is Paper Salon. Enjoy!