Updates from the Wonderful World of AmamammaDesigns

                   

You have not known the meaning of the word tired until you are craft show tired. 

              

             

The month of April was a whirlwind of shows, custom orders, and family life.  

The month of May I am taking some time back from shows because y oldest child is graduating high school! My baby boy is a senior. May now involves extra activities as he concludes his high school career.

                   

But never fear! I am still working up a storm. My Etsy shop is being restocked with new items added weekly. 

        

I am in the process of a top secret project using these wonderful materials.  (More shall be revealed later)

     

And I am designing away. Currently I am working on a child's swimsuit coverup. Crochet peeps be on the lookout for a pattern testing call at the end of the month.

As always I am still taking a limited amount of custom orders.

Pshew!!!!! For someone taking a break I sound rather busy don't I? 

That's the crafter's life! And I'm loving it!

                       

Notes to Self - Craft Show Edition

The weather is warming up and that means it is time for outdoor craft shows. I just participated in my first show of the season yesterday. So today I thought I would share a few of the random thoughts that flew through my mind as I worked yesterday.

• Setup wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be, but did I bring enough product?
• Give the 4 year old some breakfast....a muffin and chocolate milk for a treat might bribe her to be good.
• Slow start, glad I brought a few small UFOs....maybe I can beef up the product offering on the tables
• 4 year olds get bored very quickly.....I wonder why she is so antsy this morning
• Yay!!!!! Customer!!!!!!
• 4 year olds invent potty emergencies just for a change of scenery
• Did I bring sunscreen? No.....I guess I need to stand facing the booth for awhile.
• Bright sunshine + late night + early morning start + sugar loaded breakfast = cranky 4 year old
• Halfway point! "Mommy, can we go home?"
•  "Mommy, they're buying without giving you money!" "No sweetheart, they're just looking to see what they want to buy!"
• Mommy, I'm super sweaty! Can't we go sit in the car?"

As you can see it was a very interesting day. Thank you to all my customers who thought Audrey was cute. It was a long day for her but you made it fun for her. And if you are local to us look for us at a craft show near you!