Ghettogloss: Silverlake -- Part Dos!

My second time at Ghettogloss's Silverlake Art Craft & Vintage Show!

This time was even better than the last! The vendors were even more talented and the atmosphere even more exciting! I met some really awesome people... other vendors, aspiring artists, and even a gracious woman who was interested in selling my items in her eco store! And to top it off? It had to be my most successful craft show yet! Here's to hoping it only goes up!

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Holding down the fort.

Once everything was set up & in its place!


This was also the first time I decided to add an additional table to my booth set-up. I believe it helped for me... definitely gave that "boutique shop" feel I was going for, and people seemed to enjoy looking at all the artwork displayed on the table!

My new display showcasing (most of) my original artwork!

Looks like babies are poppin' out of bellies everywhere, because I was lucky enough to sell a lot of my original artwork to adorable couples looking to decorate their baby nurseries! What an honor that was! I can't wait to see photos!

Why, hello little whale (and ninja creeping up in the distance)!


There's never "too much" art, unless you run out of space to display them! It's OK though... seemed like people enjoyed flipping through my collection.
My partner-in-crime watching over my check-out station.
Isn't he adorable?

Purple & teal, you never fail me.

Fun art prints!

"Bunny Love" & "Tropical Sunset."

Printed greeting cards!

Lollipop anyone?

Mr. Penguin Holiday Card Packs!
Grab them while you can!

Buttons never get old.

Panda Face Plushies!

Now, a walk around the flea market...



Helping out a customer. (:


Kayyyy! You were truly a lifesaver for me that day:
Waking up super early, helping me set up, and catching up over McDonald's breakfast? Perfect start to a perfect day!


Mabel, Corey, Me, & Kay:
Thanks for stopping by & even making some purchases!

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Looks like fun, doesn't it?
You can find me at the Ghettogloss/Silverlake show again on the two weekends before Christmas! Yes, you heard me! On Saturday AND Sunday! So, if you're not quite done with your Christmas shopping, want to find unique presents, or just want to browse & maybe window shop for yourself... I highly recommend for you to come out!

And for all your fellow Etsians around the area, it's completely worthwhile to come out as well. Ghettogloss will be making this flea market a permanent thing starting mid-January. So, maybe I'll see some of you there as well! Even on last Sunday, Etsy was totally representing out there in Silverlake! Lots of vendors from Etsy along with a lot of Etsians looking to purchase and stroll around the flea market. It was a treat to meet all of them. :)

Good times, good people, and good shopping.

Now, back to preparing for my appearance at the Handmade Brigade tomorrow... wish me luck!

xoxo,
Steppie
http://steppie.etsy.com

recap: ghettogloss/silverlake art show!

The long awaited photos...

I will warn you now: this is a pretty F-A-T-T-Y post.
But a good, juicy one at that!

These are a collection of photos from my debut at the Ghettogloss: Silverlake Art Craft & Vintage Show on November 23rd. It was my first outdoor show, so there were a few more things on my list to have to worry about. But I'm quite proud of how it all turned out, while also realizing the major changes I need to make before the next one!

These are some of the photos I wanted to share, but for the exclusive collection, hop on over to my this album on my Flickr account!

View of my booth from afar!


For a closer view of my table...


Who was man-ing the booth?Yours truly, of course.


And the lovely 'ole boyfriend! <3


Original art displayed on a wooden display!
While I love the organic look, I will be opting to find a new solution since the wood is just too heavy. I didn't realize nailing in push pins could be so difficult!


Display of my printed greeting cards! These bad boys were a big seller!


Holiday card packs on my awesome hand-painted, refurbished wood pieces that I found at Goodwill! Holla to improvising & finding new uses for simple finds.


Basket full of art prints, all of my original paintings.
This basket was a lot roomier by the end of the day!


"Tropical Sunset," a piece not yet in my Etsy shop.
Painting on wood pieces = Awesome.


First edition of "Tree Carvings" officially sold!
The girls who purchased this piece for a present were a delight to talk to!


Rack full of adorable, hand-painted tote bags!
These were a good crowd stopper to get people inside my booth.


Ultrapunch x Steppie Collaboration:
(Want a collabo package of your own? Contact me!)


Ultrapunch x Steppie Collaboration:
"Panda Face" plushies!
Design by me; product by Ultrapunch.


"Panda Face" scrabble tile necklaces!


You can never have enough buttons!


My little work station!
Ready to make a purchase? Cash? Credit card? Free bookmark with a $20+ purchase? And a free dumdum for anyone and everyone?
Don't worry - I got youuuu.


Handmade bookmarks!
My new promos that I decided to give away for free with bigger purchases. :) Aren't they cute?
And yes, that's a little fishbowl full of dum-dum lollipops!
One sweet little girl asked me how much these cost for her to buy one... and the look on her face when I told her it was free? Priceless.


Big ups to the boyfriend for sticking out the full 11 hour day (well, aside from the little 10 minute nap in his chair). I love you!


And I had to include our photos from our sushi dinner post-Ghettogloss... we deserved to spoil ourselves after a long, hardworking day... and boy, did those DELISH sushi rolls really finish the day off!


YUMMMMMMMMMM.


Can't eat sushi without a big bottle of ice cold Asahi beer. If you couldn't tell, we don't like to play games... and won't waste a drop.

Ah - long post! But definitely a good, eventful day to document! If you would like to view all of the photos, visit my Flickr album here.

I'm always looking to improve the look of my booth, and am thinking of playing around with the set-up...

And, this is where YOU come in. I need your advice! Please comment, and let me know what you think I should do:

I keep going back and forth with the whole idea of moving the table back into the tent and using the whole space. Why? Because while it makes more sense to utilize all the space I can get, I also realize that a lot of shoppers find it more intimidating to step inside booth (as if it means you're making a commitment to make a purchase - while this shouldn't be the case, many may feel this way). BUT I do think my space would look a lot better as a walk-in shop... I can use two tables instead of one, and really make it feel like my own little "Designs by Steppie Boutique"!

What do you think? Please comment & let me know!

Thanks, loves!

xoxo,
Steppie