Well time is winding down for my first trunk show next Saturday. I still haven't figured out what I was wearing. The menu so far:
Swedish Meatballs
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Beef Empanadas (Debating on Chicken too)
Macaroni Salad
Potato Salad
Crudite Platter w/Dip
Cheese w/Bread and Crackers
Petit Fours
Mini Danishes
Italian Cookies (Love these)
I wanted to keep it simple but similar to tapas. Menu may still change.
I'm going to my mom's tonight to map out the layout of the furniture. Then final shopping is this Saturday. I still have misc things to do. My mom wanted me to create a paper catalog but printing is not cost efficient so I may do a simple product sheet with order form. I don't have time to redo my business cards but the site has been redesigned. (Yeah me!!) Just need to update my contact page and add a page about hosting a private trunk show.
Goodie bags are almost done. I did 25 but my mom said we may have over 40 guests so I have to redistribute things. I'm really excited about the goodies...key chains, cell phone charms, soap, bookmarks, hair barrettes and one designer was generous enough to give me $25 gift certificates to her shop. Lovely! I need to hit the dollar store for supplies to spiff them up a bit and decide if I'm going to do a raffle for a large goodie bag. I still haven't decided.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
We're in The Indie Fixx Holiday Gift Guide!
The Indie Fix Holiday Gift Guide went live today and we're glad to be a part of the it! Featuring over 50 independent designers, its a great way to start your holiday shopping!
Our Cherish Notecards by Danielle L. Green (that's me :) are a part of the Stocking Stuffers Category.
Our Cherish Notecards by Danielle L. Green (that's me :) are a part of the Stocking Stuffers Category.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Join us at the Bloomfield Harvestfest - September 16, 2006!
We invite you to visit our booth at the Bloomfield Harvestfest on
Saturday, September 16, 2006
In beautiful, Bloomfield, New Jersey!
All items are on a super sale to celebrate the occasion. We'd love for you to stop by and visit us. (And pick up a great freebie!!)
Hope to see you there!
Directions
From the North
Take the Garden State Parkway South to Exit 149 (right past the toll). At the stop sign make a left onto JFK Drive. Follow to the second light and make a right onto Montgomery Street. Go to the light by the Fire Department and make another right onto Franklin Street. After you make the right you will see a parking lot on your left. Take your first left and then an immediate left into the parking lot. Park your car and go have a wonderful day.
From the South
Take the Garden State Parkway North to Exit 148. After the toll continue to the second light and make a left under the bridge onto Franklin Street. Continue through two traffic lights. After you pass through the second light you will see a parking lot on your left. Take your first left past the light and then an immediate left into the parking lot. Park your car and go have a wonderful day.
Collective Elements
c/o Danielle L. Green
P.O. Box 32363
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Phone: 973-453-8469
Fax: 413-375-4961
Email: shop@collectiveelements.com
Web: http://www.collectiveelements.com
Collective Elements features the best in independent design. We don't follow trends but instead believe in following one's own individual style and encourage you to cultivate yours.
Can't make it to Harvestfest? You can still save! Take $5 off any order of $25 or more by entering the code word "BLOOM" during checkout!*
Shop and Save!
*Coupon is valid between September 16, 2006 and October 16, 2006.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
I'm seriously bummed...:(
I found this great gadget for making buttons in Valley Fair (a great local warehouse store) and of course its no longer made so I have to search for refills.
Picked up button/magnet refills from BuyButtonParts.com but they don't work. :( Well at least I got some buttons done for Saturday.
Picked up button/magnet refills from BuyButtonParts.com but they don't work. :( Well at least I got some buttons done for Saturday.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Lakewood BlueClaws Flea Market -- July 16, 2006 - Wrap Up
Preparing for my first market was exhausting mentally. I check listed over and over again but felt well prepared.
Favorite resources:
Crafts and Craft Shows by Phil Kadubec
Craft Show 101 by Brandy Agerbeck of Loosetooth
The only thing I waited too long to purchase were bags so of course the shopping bags didn't show on time so I had to make a trip to Rag Shop to purchase some brown gift bags to hold me for the day. Someone told me to check Home Depot but they only had extra large brown paper lawn bags.
We arrived at my brother's in Lakewood approximately 11 p.m. My brother always happy for company, wanted my mother, aunt, daughter, and me to stay up late watching movies. I begged off. I was already wired for the next day and wanted to be bright and chipper in the a.m. So off to bed the little girl and I went.
Now I should mention that my family (read: my mother and aunt) are notoriously late for everything. I told them set-up was 6:00am -8:00 am. I got up at 4:45 am. They were still sleeping. I laid down until 5:15 am, then proceeded to get my daughter and myself ready for the day. At 5:45, neither my mother or aunt had hit the shower. Somehow they had forgotten my brother has three bathrooms and two showers in his house. **sigh** So neither one of them had used the bathroom thinking it was unavailable. **rolleyes**
I guess the talk I had with God the previous day worked out because I didn't flip. I just asked them to hurry up so we could get going. My main concern was getting the tent up because we never had a chance to test it. At 6:45, we're on the road. (Thank God we didn't unpack the van.) At 7:00, we were at the market. It was close to my brother's house so that was a lifesaver. Out came the tent and at the first sign of trouble I asked one of our neighbors to help us and he gladly helped along with another gentleman (Thank you fellas *muah* ) My mom and aunt got the tables set up and I went to work laying out the displays.
Click for larger images!!
Everything is not shown in the pictures because I had customers before I finished laying out everything. **yippee**
The day went very well. There was constant traffic in and out of the tent. I handed out plenty of flyers and coupons. Alot of compliments on the inventory and set-up. I even had a nail salon owner ask me about setting up stock in her shop. So all in all a good day for a first market.
My mother said she was very proud of me. She loved how I set everything up, my ease with customers, she said she thinks its the beginning of something special. I took my employees (mom, aunt, and daughter) to lunch and we made the trek home. I would be lying if I said I wasn't tired.
But now its time to plan the next one...
Favorite resources:
Crafts and Craft Shows by Phil Kadubec
Craft Show 101 by Brandy Agerbeck of Loosetooth
The only thing I waited too long to purchase were bags so of course the shopping bags didn't show on time so I had to make a trip to Rag Shop to purchase some brown gift bags to hold me for the day. Someone told me to check Home Depot but they only had extra large brown paper lawn bags.
We arrived at my brother's in Lakewood approximately 11 p.m. My brother always happy for company, wanted my mother, aunt, daughter, and me to stay up late watching movies. I begged off. I was already wired for the next day and wanted to be bright and chipper in the a.m. So off to bed the little girl and I went.
Now I should mention that my family (read: my mother and aunt) are notoriously late for everything. I told them set-up was 6:00am -8:00 am. I got up at 4:45 am. They were still sleeping. I laid down until 5:15 am, then proceeded to get my daughter and myself ready for the day. At 5:45, neither my mother or aunt had hit the shower. Somehow they had forgotten my brother has three bathrooms and two showers in his house. **sigh** So neither one of them had used the bathroom thinking it was unavailable. **rolleyes**
I guess the talk I had with God the previous day worked out because I didn't flip. I just asked them to hurry up so we could get going. My main concern was getting the tent up because we never had a chance to test it. At 6:45, we're on the road. (Thank God we didn't unpack the van.) At 7:00, we were at the market. It was close to my brother's house so that was a lifesaver. Out came the tent and at the first sign of trouble I asked one of our neighbors to help us and he gladly helped along with another gentleman (Thank you fellas *muah* ) My mom and aunt got the tables set up and I went to work laying out the displays.
Click for larger images!!
Everything is not shown in the pictures because I had customers before I finished laying out everything. **yippee**
The day went very well. There was constant traffic in and out of the tent. I handed out plenty of flyers and coupons. Alot of compliments on the inventory and set-up. I even had a nail salon owner ask me about setting up stock in her shop. So all in all a good day for a first market.
My mother said she was very proud of me. She loved how I set everything up, my ease with customers, she said she thinks its the beginning of something special. I took my employees (mom, aunt, and daughter) to lunch and we made the trek home. I would be lying if I said I wasn't tired.
But now its time to plan the next one...
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