Bazaar Set Up...The Night Before

Here is the slide show of our bazaar set up. Enjoy looking through them. We open for business tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m.

I KNOW IT'S NOT EVEN HALLOWEEN YET...BUT

I have to get my Christmas items made for the bazaar in just over 3 weeks. Each day I try (translated to mean attempt) to get at least 6 items finished. Let's just say that is my goal for each day but it doesn't always happen. Here are a few of the finished things to add to the inventory. I have approximately 85 items done with at least another 60-70 to go. Wish me luck.

New Inventory...The Work Continues

I found this cute plate, (actually 4 of them) at Ross and thought they might look nice with some vinyl lettering. These are some of the words from one of my favorite songs.
I found 13 of these chargers at a garage sale last summer for $2. I knew I could find a purpose for them. One down and 12 to go. Uh oh, sorryabout the blurry picture, I am a terrible photographer.
I have been collecting old wood windows so that I could put some meaningful saying on. I just love the little cottage in this one. Sorry the photography is so bad, I tried to take pictures indoors and without good lighting. I kept getting a glare, that is why these photos are not taken straight on.

For this one I glued on some stars at the bottom and then nailed some horseshoe nails in the center.

Now I am off to make more items for my bazaar that is bearing down on me like a runaway freight train.

Keeping My Crafting Fix Going

I lay awake at night thinking of what to do next. I have really been loving the look that scrapbook paper gives to things, it is limitless. Soooooo many options, soooooo many ribbons, soooooo many different fonts to use for the lettering. I have WAY more ideas than I have time to make.

Wooden letters are awesome to work with. I bought these at JoAnn's, on sale of course. By just mod podging scrapbook paper and adding some ribbon and embelishments you have a really unique one of a kind item.Buying one of a kind items is one of the most inviting reasons to shop at bazaars and craft shows. You can't buy such unique items at WalMart.

And yes, Christmas is fast aproaching. Do you know that there are just over 70 days until Christmas, I know, scarry isn't it.

Anyhoo, that is what I've been up to.

Have a great day and go get some crafting done.

I'M ADDING MORE ITEMS...

Here are a few more items I have added to the bazaar inventory.

The picture on the bottom left is the "before" picture of the frames I used for two of these projects. I removed all of the backing from the frame, spray painted the frames (one black and the other brown), then I added the vinyl lettering to the glass. I then glued the glass back into the frame with E-6000 glue. Note: I purchased the original frames from Goodwill.

Building Inventory, One Item At A Time

I know you have all seen these $1 frames at Michaels before. I am trying to build up my inventory and have taken a liking to these simple wood frames.

I've been busy, hopefully I will stay that way so I can get my inventory built up for the bazaar next month. I have also been playing around with the Picasa program trying to get some variety on my blog. I have enjoyed other creative bloggers layouts and have wondered how they get these wonderful collages on their blogs. Now hopefully I can bring a little more personality to my blog too.

I have linked up with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Take a minute to go check out some really creative ideas from fellow bloggers, I promise you will be inspired.