Look! My craft stall!

Well the craft market at the Midsummer Festival this weekend didn't go brilliantly for me thanks to the rain, but lots of people did take business cards so hopefully they will go home and order online from the cosiness of their houses. But look how pretty my stall looked! And all made on a budget of about 50p, proving that you don't need to spend a fortune on display things:

Of course, the highlight for me was lovely Thomas, the Clydesdale horse who had his shoes remade (they were huge!) and gave small children rides up and down Churchgate. He was adorable.

Comments

ATELIER said…

Those boxes covered in paper to display pendants are inspired! What a great looking display, shame about the flippin' weather as it does keep the punters away. Like your nautical necklace - no reason why you can't send a few pics out to style editors!!

23 June 2009 at 08:37

Christals Creations said…

Hi. It looks gorgeous. Shame about the rain. :o(
How is your board held up? I am planning the layout for my stall and not done one this big before so am trying for the all the ideas I can get.
LOL.

23 June 2009 at 15:32

Lauren Denney said…

great stall. looks wonderful with the different levels and good colour scheme too. hopefully then rain will hold off for a while now.

24 June 2009 at 10:01

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