New Goodie!!! ANNABELLE BUCKET BAG

My shop is having a new goodie today, my new made Annabelle bucket bag. It just like I got lighting stroke on my head, suddenly I jumped up making this bag which not really my character. This bag is so feminin, girly..you name it, only thing that match with me, is the retro style which I like A LOT!The part I like most of this bag is the venice lace on the top edge...gosh...it's so SWEET, don't you think so? And best of all...I can turn it around and still use it for the other side, like this

I was thinking to use the magnetic snaps as closure, then think again, this bag/bucket/whatever it called, should be feminin...then I go ahead with double-sided satin ribbon...I think it's really giving a good finishing..

Weekend Scavenger Hunt!

Come Play and Win!!
Play this weekend's scavenger hunt and enter to win $10 in FAM Bucks!


Click on the image or here, to play.
FAM Bucks can be used in these participating FAM shops...
Store Name
http://AbleMabel.etsy.com
http://AndreaBaker.etsy.com
http://AnnieHowes.etsy.com
http://Antoinettes.etsy.com
http://ASugarAffair.etsy.com
http://BamDesigns.etsy.com
http://Beanhank.etsy.com
http://catscradle.etsy.com
http://catscradlebags.etsy.com
http://ChamberryCherry.etsy.com
http://CraftMom.etsy.com
http://CraftyBagsEtc.etsy.com
http://Daydreamartstudios.etsy.com
http://ElegantSnobbery.etsy.com
http://Gardencris27.etsy.com
http://Giggleberry.etsy.com
http://kellydnlvy.etsy.com
http://KrystalMoon74.etsy.com
http://LJDesignPhoto.etsy.com
http://Luv4Sams.etsy.com
http://MacaroniAndGlue.etsy.com
http://MerkabaJewelry.etsy.com
http://NewEnglandQuilter.etsy.com
http://NikkisNacs.etsy.com
http://Novitajulien.etsy.com
http://PrettyBowtique.etsy.com
http://PrettyLittleShop.etsy.com
http://SewingGranny.etsy.com
http://StudioDuSoleil.etsy.com
http://TadaDesigns.etsy.com
http://TraciSase.etsy.com
http://ValeriesGallery.etsy.com
http://Winklepots.etsy.com
http://Wysiwigs.etsy.com

COMING SOON and a Sneak Peek

I have decided to add some new lines for both boys and girls to my shop with the big unveiling being on Monday July 14th. There will be a lot of new items listed throughout the day and not just for babies and toddlers but also for older children as well. I will also be having a giveaway that day- check my blog and store for more details on Monday.

Right now you can check my blog for a sneak peek
http://bam-bam-bamdesigns.blogspot.com/

A Craft Fair to Remember

My very first craft fair was on July 3-4 and it's definitely been entered into my book of Events to Remember. I'm not going to gripe...much, instead I mainly would like to share photos of my amazing booth. Well, it's amazing to me simply because I pulled it all together. I learned a few lessons along the way (like glue dots only stick when you want to remove them, and don't when you want them to stick), and that it always, and I mean always rains in Central Kentucky on the 4th of July.

Please enjoy a few snapshots of my booth while I share all my secrets. I have these photos and more uploaded on my Flickr site.


Here's a basic checklist
- E-Z Up canopy from Walmart
- Tablecloths - $3 twin sheets from Walmart
- Cheap Bunting made with ribbon, glue dots, and sheet scraps (not durable!)
- Peg boards to display pendants with hooks (home improvement store)
- Carousel displays and necklace displays purchased from jewelry store closing.
- Curtain panels from Ikea
- Banner from Wilson Graphics (LOVE it!!!)
- Mirror mounted on pegboards (excellent decision!)
- Guestbook with cheap pens because the pens kept "walking off"


I also brought a roll of ball chain for the pendants and made them on the fly for those customers who wanted a different length, and I had scissors, a money box, snacks, water, and even band-aids.

What would I do next time? I plan to "get around to painting" the peg boards. We didn't finalize that part of the project until the night before the event. I have 2 cans of paint that coordinate with my banner.

I also would like to get something colorful and informational that I can put in front of my booth to attract customers who are at a distance. The only 2 aspects of the fair I will complain about are 1) the location of handmade goods is too far from the entertainment, and 2) all the vendors who disbanded when the rain poured. The end of the street where handmade goods was located looked deserted with the exception of a handful of booths and many potential customers didn't think it was worth the long walk to get to us. There was virtually nothing between us and the entertainment but a long hot and wet walk.

I did have a fabulous time and brought home enough to make me feel the entire experience was worth it. I plan on participating in 3 more fairs this year, one of which is Cow Days in Greensburg and the other is Ham Days in Lebanon. It was a fun and memorable experience!

XOXO!
Annie

Etsy Buy Handmade AnnieHowes

I Had the Privilage of Meetting a Fellow FAM!

I just wanted to let everyone know that I had the opportunity to meet Wysiwigs! She found one of my secrets in May during our Take 10 Tuesday and I held it hostage since we live in the same town. I told her that we lived too close for me to mail it; I wanted to bring it to her so that I could meet her. We both stay so busy and hadn't met yet, so I figured this was a great excuse.

Wysiwigs has horses, so she told me to bring my 2 year old so that he could see them and sit on one. Her whole family was super sweet! I really had a great time! She is such a sweet person! Thanks Wysi and it was so nice to finally meet you. Be sure to go check out her shop, she has two of them.

Wysiwigs
Epic Farms

Weekend Scavenger Hunt! Come Play! 7/5

Win $10 in FAM Bucks!!

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Take 10 Tuesday! Great Team Sale Event on Etsy!

AnnieHowes
http://anniehowes.etsy.com
10% off all orders over $10.00!
Please add "T10T" in notes to seller.

cindyjoy - Bundles of Joy
http://cindyjoy.etsy.com
10% off all orders over $10.00!
Please add "T10T" in notes to seller and wait for a revised invoice.

Handmade by Andrea Baker
http://andreabaker.etsy.com
10% off all orders! Please add "T10T" in notes to seller.

Novitajulien - Pyong Bricole
http://novitajulien.etsy.com
10% off all orders and free shipping for order over $20
Please add "T10T" in notes to seller.

5littlemonkeys
http://kellydnlvy.etsy.com
20% all orders
Please write "T10T in notes to seller and wait for an invoice before paying

Pandys of Lake Sunapee
http://pandys.etsy.com
10% off all purchases
free shipping on purchases of $50 or more (may be combined with purchases from GriffinGear for free shipping)
please put T10T in notes to seller and wait for revised invoice

GriffinGear
http://GriffinGear.etsy.com
10% off all purchases
free shipping on purchases of $50 or more (may be combined with purchases from pandys for free shipping)
please put T10T in notes to seller and wait for revised invoic

Michon
http://michon.etsy.com
10% off all orders, and free shipping on any order of 2 or more items. T10T in notes to seller

thePrettyPeacock
http://thePrettyPeacock.etsy.com
10% off entire order (even customized pieces) and free shipping for orders over $50.

DoubleDippedSweets
http://doubledippedsweets.etsy.com
Take 10% off in my store! Look for new flavors coming this week!

Macaroni and Glue
http://macaroniandglue.etsy.com
10% off your entire order! Please add "T10T" in notes to seller.

LJDesignPhoto
http://ljdesignphoto.etsy.com
10% off all orders over $10.00! And free shipping for all orders over $30 before discount. Please add "T10T" in notes to seller and wait for a revised invoice to pay.

Cute & Sweet
http://cuteandsweet.etsy.com
15% off all Patriotic Pretties!! Free shipping on all orders over $20!! Please add "T10T" in message to seller and wait for a revised invoice before making payment.

gmjj4
http://gmjj4.etsy.com
10% off all orders over $10.00! Please add "T10T" in notes to sell

Giggleberry Creations
http://giggleberry.etsy.com
10% off all pre-made sets in store (not on custom orders)
Please contact me with "T10T" before completing checkout and I'll revise the price.

http://wysiwigs.etsy.com
10% off all orders over $10.00!
BOGO on 5x7 prints
Please add "T10T" in notes to seller

Sierra ArtGlass
http://SierraArtGlass.etsy.com

10% off all orders, and free shipping on any order of 2 or more items.
Please put "T10T" in notes to seller :)

gardencris27
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5277839
10% off of any purchase!
Please add "T10T" in notes to seller and wait for a revised invoice.

Mari
http://WhimsybyMari.Etsy.com
SALE! Take-10-Tuesday! 20% off all orders over $20 on July 1, 2008 between 5:00PM EST and Midnight EST. Please put “T10T” in notes to seller :o) Free shipping on orders over $30
SECRET: I have a secret hidden in one of my images! Half price + shipping on that item! Must put "T10T Secret" in notes to seller! :o) Please wait for a revised invoice.

Sewinggranny
http://sewinggranny.etsy.com
10% off all orders over $10.00!
Please add "T10T" in notes to seller!~

sweet pickles pottery
http://sweetpicklespottery.etsy.com
15% off all orders excluding custom
Please put T10T in notes to seller

JeMSJewels
www.jemsjewels.etsy.com
10% off everything in the store.
I will have a T10T secret item where you can receive 50% off.
Please add T10T in the notes to seller.

NewEngladQuilter
Take 10% off all list prices. Please mention "T10T" in notes to seller when checking out and wait for a revised invoice.
See if you can find the "T10T SECRET" in my shop. If you find it, take 50% off of the list price. Mention "T10T SECRET" when checking out and wait for a revised invoice.
http://newenglandquilter.etsy.com

http://TheTaffyBox.etsy.com and http://MothersPreciousGems.etsy.com
take 10% off anytime during Tuesday July 1st sale "T10T"! Convo me first and I will revise the price for FAM members.

TinyStorm - Stringing Stones & Style
http://tinystorm.etsy.com
10% off your entire order.
I have a hidden secret! My secret item is free (Wow!) if purchased with another item. If you'd like to buy my secret on it's own, take 50% off.
Make sure to add "T10T" in the notes to seller.

http://earthexpressions.etsy.com
Take 10% OFF if you buy one item, but if you buy two or more items I will refund to you 40% of your entire purchase (excluding shipping and items on SALE section). Please add "T10T" in notes to seller. Thank you!!!

chamberrycherrydesigns
http://chamberrycherry.etsy.com
10% off all orders, custom included, free shipping if your order is over $50
Please put "T10T" in notes to seller to receive the special

mybestfriend
http://www.mybestfriend.etsy.com
10% off all orders over $15.00! Please add "T10T" in notes to seller and wait for a revised invoice.
I also accept RME!

Winklepots
http://winklepots.etsy.com
10% off all orders over $10
Please add "T10T" in notes to seller then wait for revised invoice before paying.

http://soapcupboard.etsy.com
http://jewelrybylori.etsy.com
http://penpusher.etsy.com
10% off all orders over $10, free shipping on orders over $50
Please put "T10T" in notes to seller to receive the special

Tracisase Designs
30% OFF all in-stock items with a "IN" code and available size in the title (example "IN-sz.10"). See shop annoucement for details.
www.tracisase.etsy.com
SECRET: I have a secret hidden in one of my listings! Half price + shipping on an in-stock item! Must put "T10T Secret" in notes to seller! :o)

Sugarbug Girls
http://sugarbuggirls.etsy.com
Any 2 items in my shop for $10!
Please wait for a revised invoice before paying

BareBottomsBoutique
http://www.barebottomsboutique.etsy.com
SALE! Take 10% off all orders over $10.00 on July 1, 2008 between 5:00pm EST and Midnight EST. Must put 'T10T' in notes to seller.
SECRET ITEM: I have a secret hidden in one of my listings. Find my secret item and receive 50% off that item. Must put 'T10T secret' in notes to seller.

http://emcisaac.etsy.com
10% OFF all in-stock items, except for the one secret item that has 50% off. See shop announcement for details. www.thesistersstudio.etsy.com
SECRET: I have a secret hidden in one of my listings! Half price + shipping on an in-stock item! Must put "T10T Secret" in notes to seller!

Cat's Cradle Creations
http://catscradle.etsy.com
10% off all items in "Summer of Funk" category
Please add "T10T" in notes to seller.

Cat's Cradle Bags
http://catscradlebags.etsy.com
10% off all items in the "Dish Rag Sets" category
Please add T10T in notes to seller.

Holy Craft
http://holycraft.etsy.com
10% off everything and a secret too. Find it and the item is free--just pay shipping.

Elegant Snobbery
http://elegantsnobbery.etsy.com
Take 10% off total order. FREE shipping on orders over $25
Please put T10T in notes to seller at checkout and wait for a revised invoice before paying.

Tootsie and Grace
http://tootsieandgrace.etsy.com
Take 10% off total order. Free shipping on orders over $25