Nov 5, 2017

ME AND THE CRAFT SALE? MAYBE...NOT SO MUCH

So here I am at my little table at the craft show, and I'm wondering if I can just crawl under it for the duration.  I'm out of  my element, in a full blown panic, and wishing that I would have had enough brains to know that this was just not the right thing for me to be doing today.

I also wish I knew what has caused this crisis of faith that has me so undervaluing and underestimating myself right and left.  I am feeling like an unworthy fraud and getting down on myself for the dumbest things.  If anybody else thought such terrible things about one of youse, I'd pounce and say "How dare you, Sir!"  

So why can't I give myself the same benefit of the doubt?

Is it guilt?  Am I feeling bad about the fact that I am a happy girl with a happy life and I have a happy "thing/hobby" that brings me joy and should be, therefore, free?

Or...maybe...just maybe...this thing of ours is priceless and should be better valued by Yours Truly.  Insted of apologizing for putting a price tag on something and feeling like a fool because "nobody would want to pay for that", why don't I think about the love and heart and soul that I poured into it and just be pleased that somebody else wants to enjoy it?

Oey...my poor tiny brain is ready to come out of my head already.  I'm the only person I know of who can turn a simple crft show into a major melodrama.

Enough.

I'm here and I have shoes and socks and lipstick on and soon it will be over.

Thanks, as always, Dearies, for letting me come to therapy unannounced.  Let's keep the happy thought that I survive this!




18 comments:

  1. People who don't stitch have no idea of the value of what we do. It is their loss, and in my humble opinion, give us good reason to feel quite superior!

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  2. To bolster yourself, trying searching "stitching for sale" on etsy. Some pieces are truly horrific, some beautiful, some exceptional...and I'm glad every one of them are for sale. Beauty is a subjective thing and that's wonderful! Good for you for putting yourself out there...all of us, and I'm sure many at the craft sale, will appreciate your talent. Many hugs!

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  3. Is that scrupulosity I hear? Did you get the wrong Nun?
    Don't sadden His Heart, Coni....He wanted you here....
    you are so loved and valued...so special....pour out your special love on the people at the show...share your wit
    ....show your beautiful work...step outside of yourself and join the crowd...No more "mea culpas"..
    Think CRABCAKES.......

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  4. Deep breath, big smile.... you'll be fine!⚘🌷🌼🌻🌺🥀🌹
    Luv
    MaryO1230

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  5. Smile and your work is beautiful.

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  6. If I lived in your neck of the woods I would head over there and check it out. I am now in need of a nap or some cosmopolitans. I bought a tall tower cabinet at bed bath & beyond-advertised as no tools and 15 minutes to put together. It took me an hour but it looks great in the bathroom. Hope you have some fun at the craft fair and enjoy those crab cakes!

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  7. Your work is beautiful and anyone who ends up with something you've done is in possession of a work of art. I love your work, Coni --- wish mine looked as gorgeous as yours, so sit back and enjoy --- you are giving great happiness to anyone who is lucky enough to buy one of your creations!

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  8. You are loved and admired for the beautiful, talented, loving person you are... remember that. Love, hugs & prayers, Cathryn ♥♥♥

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  9. Oh my I have been where you are I did one craft show, never again, some of the customers can be such poops.

    Blessings
    Catherine

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  10. It takes courage for all of us to market our skills and/or the things we create. Good for you for summoning your courage and giving it a try.

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  11. I hope your day went well Coni dear...If they didn`t want your lovely work, they weren`t worthy anyway! ;)

    xo Mj

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  12. Craft sales are a really funny thing, you just can't tell if people will be out, with money in their pockets, and a willingness to spend it, and the final kicker: whether they are going to want to buy one of your items. It's not you Coni, anyone who does a Craft Show goes through the same thing, I often think that I have become invisible. Then you have the people who love what you've made, but don't have anyone suitable to get it for, or the worst: that they themselves could make it! It's not any easy marketplace, but it can be great fun and, on occasion, quite profitable (by which I mean it might cover the cost of your table, gas, lunch, and a few of your materials). Sounds like you had a blast once the ladies turned up, so I'm really glad it wasn't a total losss.

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  13. I know you are incredibly talented and so very very brave. I admire your willingness to try. You see, I tend to let my insecurities hold me back.I started this pattern at a tender age when I wouldn't/couldn't jump off the high dive at swimming lessons. Now you can say you did it! I want to be like you when I(finally, one day, someday) grow up ;)

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  14. Hi Coni...I've been reading for a while but haven't introduced myself yet or told you how much I admire you. If in-person sales seem hard right now, maybe you should try an online shop. I'd love to buy something of yours, but living in Minnesota makes that kind of hard! I think your work is beautiful...and a piece of yours would remind me of your courage and honesty and all the good things that happen when one chooses to live by those values!

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  15. Sounds like you had a blast once the ladies turned up, so I'm really glad it wasn't a total losss.


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  16. Sorry you aren't having fun. I hope things turned around after this post and you had the most fun ever :)

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  17. Took great courage so hang in there; you are loved.

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