by Maria Lisa Polegatto
I just finished another craft show weekend, and wow—what an experience. It’s always more than simply crafting items and setting them on a table. Every show brings something new: meeting new customers, chatting with fellow crafters, exchanging ideas, learning new display tricks, and building friendships. There is a wonderful energy that comes from being surrounded by people who share creativity and passion.
One of my favorite parts is seeing what people are drawn to. It always surprises me, and I love having a variety of options on my table to spark conversations and connect with others. A room full of makers and shoppers holds so much knowledge, and when people come together with an open heart, everyone learns something.
I also debuted my Forest Therapy sessions at this show, and it was met with appreciation and openness. Sharing this part of my work and seeing interest in connecting with nature added a meaningful layer to the weekend.
At the end of the day, it feels good to head home a little lighter—both in spirit and in the number of containers I carry back. Selling items means fewer bins to haul the next morning, and it warms my heart to know my creations have found new homes. Quality takes time, and as a tinkerer, I’m always touching up pieces, fixing small nicks from moving items around, and making sure everything is just right.
A fellow crafter gave me a great idea for displaying my larger items, and it worked perfectly. That’s something I love about the crafting community—everyone helps each other. I was also able to share a few ideas of my own after noticing things that could help others.
I debuted my Forest Therapy sessions at the show, and it was met with appreciation and openness. Sharing this part of my work and seeing interest in connecting with nature was inspiring and added a meaningful element to this weekend.
Craft shows are wonderfully social and also wonderfully tiring. The rain on the way home was cold and soaking, but even that couldn’t dull the glow of a weekend well spent.
Thank you to everyone—shoppers, crafters, organizers—who helped make this weekend a success!
#Craftshow #ForestTherapy #ForestBathing #creativity #handmade #collaborating #art #journal #junkjournals #crafting #novascotialife
I just finished another craft show weekend, and wow—what an experience. It’s always more than simply crafting items and setting them on a table. Every show brings something new: meeting new customers, chatting with fellow crafters, exchanging ideas, learning new display tricks, and building friendships. There is a wonderful energy that comes from being surrounded by people who share creativity and passion.
One of my favorite parts is seeing what people are drawn to. It always surprises me, and I love having a variety of options on my table to spark conversations and connect with others. A room full of makers and shoppers holds so much knowledge, and when people come together with an open heart, everyone learns something.
I also debuted my Forest Therapy sessions at this show, and it was met with appreciation and openness. Sharing this part of my work and seeing interest in connecting with nature added a meaningful layer to the weekend.
At the end of the day, it feels good to head home a little lighter—both in spirit and in the number of containers I carry back. Selling items means fewer bins to haul the next morning, and it warms my heart to know my creations have found new homes. Quality takes time, and as a tinkerer, I’m always touching up pieces, fixing small nicks from moving items around, and making sure everything is just right.
A fellow crafter gave me a great idea for displaying my larger items, and it worked perfectly. That’s something I love about the crafting community—everyone helps each other. I was also able to share a few ideas of my own after noticing things that could help others.
I debuted my Forest Therapy sessions at the show, and it was met with appreciation and openness. Sharing this part of my work and seeing interest in connecting with nature was inspiring and added a meaningful element to this weekend.
Craft shows are wonderfully social and also wonderfully tiring. The rain on the way home was cold and soaking, but even that couldn’t dull the glow of a weekend well spent.
Thank you to everyone—shoppers, crafters, organizers—who helped make this weekend a success!
#Craftshow #ForestTherapy #ForestBathing #creativity #handmade #collaborating #art #journal #junkjournals #crafting #novascotialife