Our first chance to sell all of our beautiful creations was on Saturday. We diligently arrived early to set up our display to show everyone what we had worked on with such passion, hoping that they would love the pieces as much as we did and decide to take something home with them. Our hopes became dim as the morning waned on. We got many positive comments and lots of compliments, but not a single sale. People loved what we made but cringed at the price, as if we were to be giving them away for free. As the day came to a close we found not a single thing had sold. Our display remained as we placed it that morning-untouched and full of potential.
We were not sure whether to be angry or sad or dismayed or indifferent. Did we do something wrong? Who is to blame for our inability to sell these pieces that we so lovingly created to share with others? Were the prices to high? No, we need to be compensated for all the hard work we put into the pieces! Was the display unattractive? We thought it looked pretty good (with the exception of a few things that could be improved). It must have been the weather-the skies were a bit overcast. And it must have been the customers-we just didn't have the right audience, for these folks were looking for a bargain and not a piece of handmade art.
We came to the determination that it was out of our control. We were simply artists, creators, crafters doing what we love and trying to share these amazing pieces with others. Next time we will try an actual craft show and see if that brings more success. We will hold our heads up high, keep on crafting, and give it another try. Next craft show, here we come!
This is Emily for Keyluxe.
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