Posts from — April 2008

I’ve been selling rad bags the last two Sundays at New York’s newest flea market with other sellers from Supermarket, the online independent design marketplace. The weather hasn’t been too cooperative, but it is still super fun.

Wow! I haven’t had too many opportunities to sell direct to the public my self but it’s great! It is fun to interact with folks and get feedback about the stuff I’ve been making direct from the people who want them. I’ve learned so much, and have so much more to learn about selling and retail. I’m looking forward to using all this new found info at the Renegade Craft Fair this June in Williamsburg Brooklyn.

The Flea itself is awesome. The people are really friendly and interesting/interested. The sellers are all over the place, there is really something for everyone. I saw people holding frames and mirrors, records, waffles, odd metal bits (a cross, a bug), clothes & jewels from $1 to $300, and odds and ends of every description; hand made, made in Bali, vintage, & junk. If you haven’t been yet, it is worth the trip!! Everyone selling there is an independent business person, people who would love and can really use your support.

I’ll be there this coming Sunday from 10-5 at the Esty booth, selling my bags and promoting Church of Craft meetings at the Etsy Labs, just a few blocks away. Come visit! We will be right next to the food tents at the back of the market.

I’ll be selling some Rad Bags 4/13 & 4/20 at the Supermarket booth at the Fort Greene Brooklyn Flea! This thing has gotten a lot of buzz and my fellow Supermarketers had a great time on opening day. I’ll also be there 4/27 at the Etsy booth selling my stuff and talking to folks about the Church of Craft meetings we have there once a month. I’ll be debuting my newest bag design! Photos soon, promise. Would love to see you and I think it will be really fun.

I’m off to Craft Con 2008!! You can expect a full report after I return (and recover). I’m looking forward to lots of feisty discussion and giant burritos.