We crafted,we loaded the car, we unloaded, we set up and sold. Or so we thought we would. The cost of a 12 x 12 foot space was $25.00. We sold to 2 people and made $22.00, putting us $3.00 in the hole. We were not happy people. By 3:30pm we were so hot and sweaty we tore everything down and went home. My daughter made over 30 bracelets, 2 necklaces, keychains and earrings, all made by hand with hemp cord and beads. The items were beautiful, so this was upsetting for all of us. The money raised would have paid for her cost of a class trip next school year. A very expensive, all class trip.
Now, the question is, should we try another place at another time? Or do we say we're done? It's too hot to decide today. I guess with the recession, it's even harder to sell handmade items because people have cut back on spending.
And here we were more concerned that we would get rained out and it still hasn't rained.
I think I will head to the porch and read a good book to relax. That is, if the rain and predicted storms don't force me off the porch.
