Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - HAD A BLAST!!

Super Sunday to you!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of participating in my very first "vendor event".  I honestly was not sure what to expect and I was really nervous about it.  It truly was fantastic! I'll get more into that in a minute!Making Strides - Springfield put on a wonderful event and I was just honored to be a part of it in a small way.

I've always declined vendor events as my #1 concern since I also work full time, have the kids & hubz and did NOT want to jeopardize any commitments related to my orders and/or Etsy store was having the time to do such an event, and actually have "inventory".  But, as God does, He put the beautiful & talented Melissa Jerome in my path to suggest it and she even offered to help me do everything - She truly was such a blessing as I am certain I would not have taken the step without a "support system".  God puts people in your path for a reason, the hard part is sometimes recognizing the gift.  Melissa is totally awesome and  she also owns Gypsy Sunless Tanning Co.  Locally Owned, personal service! and you know that tanning bed isn't good for your precious skin - so when you're needing a little bronze, check out  Melissa & Gypsy Sunless Tanning Co.

So, it was really chilly (see me there with my gloves & coffee) :)  we only had one minor (nearly major) OOOPPSS! when the lattice we had everything hanging on fell over due to the wind and knocked everything over.  Yes, I nearly had a breakdown! The photos shown here are "post OOPPS!" and we have now tied the lattice to this awesomely placed gazebo that was there with, what else, tulle!

The absolute best part about the day was seeing and meeting so so many beautiful, strong & courageous women.  I do not want to lecture you here, but you KNOW early detection is key! so GET YOUR MAMMOGRAMS!!!! I so enjoyed talking to folks, seeing past customers and learning about others!

What I would do differently... #1 Take Credit Cards.  I didn't really think that thru and with technology today, you can basically get an entire point of sales system right in your pocket with your cell phone.  I got that cared for and choose Square as my vendor, so as soon as the card reader gets here, I'll be all set with a credit card point of sales system.

#2 Get a new display set up -- Im still working on figuring out what that may look like and for indoor events wind is probably not an issue, but something a bit more portable would be awesome.

#3 For this specific event for next year, I will probably participate as a "full on" vendor in the Be Aware Women's Fair sponsored by Memorial.

While we did actually only "sell" about 20% of what we brought, it was so worth it to be out in the community supporting a wonderful cause! 10% of my sales will go back to Making Strides - Springfield in addition to our team donations.



Supporting local business supports the community and to each and every single one of you! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Peace, Love & Glitter!
-Tammy

Let's MERGE!

Well hhheeelllooo there!!!

It's been a while!  I've really been focusing a lot since summer came to an end on my little business, It's Scrapicated so haven't had much time to manage the blog.  If you're coming over from It's Scrapicated, I also have this little blog called "Livin the Midllife" and here is my plan to deal with losing my web hosting for It's Scrapicated......

Ssssooo as the story goes, I got a notification from the folks that host my  "It's Scrapicated" website that they were no longer going to be doing web hosting and I need to move my website to another host.  Well, isn't that just DANDY!  I thought ... I can barely figure out how to create a post let alone figure out a new "web host" so I decided to just combine all things here.  I like BLOGGER, it's easy and super-bonus... It's FREE!!!! Since It's Scrapicated is such a huge part of who I am, and well, it is definitely part of "Livin the MidLife" for me, and I must say having one big ole' WWW site vs. two makes things easier for me.

*****For those of you com in' over from "It's Scrapicated" I will only share posts related to Its Scrapicated specifically on the It's Scrapicated FB page as not to present you with content that you may not be interested in. ******

I also have a "Living the MidLife" Facebook page which you can find HERE if you'd like to have "un-Its Scrapicated" blog updates related to this crazy thing we call "MidLife" appear in your FB Newsfeed.  All other social media channels (Pinterest, Instagram & Twitter) will continue to be a mix of all things me and are in most cases named "Its Scrapicated". You can use the "Let's Connect" icons to get tuned to all my social media outlets related to It's Scrapicated  if ya fancy! (see em' over there to the right near the top?.... the little flower looking' things) It only took me about 6 hours to figure out how to do that... Please feel free to silently applaud - :)

This may just very well be a blessing in disguise and I'm looking forward to having just "one" website/bloggish thing.   I have my first vendor gig this weekend with It's Scrapicated.  I'm both nervous & excited.  It'll be interesting as I have no idea what to expect..... having said that, there are metal pumpkins (Hot Pink & white CHEVRON) that are in need of polka dots & ribbons and the clock is ticking so I better scoot!

Talk to you very soon!! & I hope you get out to enjoy this beautiful fall weather!!!

Peace, Love & Glitter!!!
-Tammy