Hi, my name is Marielle and I like to start 100 projects at once till I get so overwhelmed that I quit. There, I admit it. I have a problem. Which I’m working diligently on correcting…I tell myself is it “multitasking” but I’m only fooling myself.
For the past two weeks I’ve been doing so much running around; Sorting out the orders from my Scentsy business, Pinterest(ing), crafting, diy(ing), lots and lots of YouTube(ing) and getting prepared for my two day craft fair event. It was my first “non-church basement” event so I was a little bit nervous.
Today was the last day of the even and I was feeling a bit down. That was until one of my friend came by the craft fair to “show his support” which means, he gets to choose the restaurant we go to next time. After chatting a little bit, he decided to give me some feedback about my table presentation. A little bit of background on this friend of mine, he can be very blunt to the point of almost sounding hurtful. But he tells it to you like it is. No sugar coating it. If he does put sugar on top, he sprinkles just the right amount of salt to make you think “wait, was that a good thing?” We started walking around from table to table and he would ask me questions like “which table stands out the most in your opinion and why?” One of those tables was the soap/bath salt table. It was the first table that popped out to me when I got in the gym yesterday. It was the pastel colored soaps and body salts in silver containers. The next table that stood out to me was the one with the items made out of felt material. The main reason it stood out so much was because of the light that was being pointed direct at the hearings and rings sort of like “hey look at me, look at me”.
After looking at the other tables, it was time to look over mine. I already knew what was coming, so I pointed it out right away. To be honest, my table looked a bit confusing, to the point of being “distracting”. Too many things happening on my little 3X3 table. It’s funny because my sister pointed out to me that people DON’T like too many choices. She told me that the more choices people have the less likely they are to buy from you. Which is a concept that I have to understand, if I want to succeed in my business.
Surprisingly enough, after going over what was wrong with my table, I didn’t feel like kicking him (which is rare because I ALWAYS want to kick him). At the end of the craft fair, I ended up feeling a bit disappointed but NOT discourage. There is room for improvements and I’m not going let a bad sales day bring down my spirit. My friend and I are talking about a future project which I believe could turn out to be a huge success (fingers crossed). So I’m excited and very hopeful and most of all, I’m determined!
Below I will post a few pictures from the craft fair and some of the things I’ve been working on during the past two weeks.
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| little bow and some clothes pins that I have “bling” up |
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| 1. My “pouch” party ready to go to my lovely hostess! 2. Just a few basket filled with Layers products 3. Cute buddies |
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| I might have a new “thing” for pincushions…Tristan wanted to know if he could eat the cake. Kids! |
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| I don’t know what drove me into getting that box filled with party/vintage jewelries but the little teacup are soo cute! |
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| My 3×3 table set up |
As always, I love hearing from you guys, so be sure so check out the pictures and let me know what you guys think, any suggestions on how to do better on my next event?
Questions you may have. Check the links to view where and how to get some of the items pictured above.
1. Where I picked up my vintage pieces of jewelry and teacups from.
2. Where I got the idea for the cute little two layer cake pincushion with magnet.
3. If you would like to host a Scentsy party to earn free AND half price items.
4. To purchase Scentsy buddies and layer products.
I always enjoy reading every bit of your posts. You have so much talent as a writer. You come across so vivid and emotional… you are one of my favorite bloggers!
Thank you so much Greg, and thank you for following!
I love how reading your blogposts, you take us into your world. You are an awesome writer. I can so relate with the 100 projects at one time. I have so many ideas that sometimes I really have to pin it down to the one-three that I will focus on so that I can move forward. I also loved how you said there is always room for improvement.
I used to be a multitasker… not so much any longer. Not sure if it is age or what buy I do better doing it one at a time now.
I think this is quite a lot of people. I used to be that way but now I’ve gotten older and maybe lazier so I don’t do too much. Love your projects.
I could have written this myself! Whoa!
Anywho, your table does have a lot going on. I would agree with your sister; too many choices and options would have me moving on too. I love everything but not together. Maybe present groupings of things at each party?
With three busy boys, I kind of have to be a multi-tasker in the things I do with them. It’s not always easy, but I get more done that way!
I also take on more then I can chew-almost–and every once in a while have to step back and assess the order of importance! your friend was probably right–a little less stuff on a small table would appear more like one of a piece articles and draw more customers! You can do it!!
I am a multitasker with way to many projects going on at once too! I think your friend might have been right about the table. Maybe group like items together and leave a little more space between objects? It looks like you are very talented though.
I love the pincushions!! I have a friend that makes these as well and enjoys the calmness it brings her as she is creating one. Congrats on all your goodies!!
Everything has a learning curve and displaying your items is a big thing to learn. I am like you and take on everything, I have just started using dry erase calendars to schedule things, having them on the wall constantly available to see helps me not over plan.
These are some great projects. I also start a lot of projects at the same time. I think we are just busy people who are at our best when we are doing things.
My house is multitask central. We all sometimes over extend ourselves to the point of giving up. Good for you for learning from your mistakes and keeping your optimistic spirit.
I am a multitask-er as well. I sometimes feel like I need to take a step back and prioritize my to-do’s…that is when I make a list and begin tackling them one by one.
I think being a multitasker comes with the jkb of being a female in the modern world. There are just so much to do!
I just love reading your posts because they have such heart in them….I can tell your personality from each one. I think presentation is key when it comes to doing these craft shows. People love pretty packaging and items well displayed. I think you should look at joining some bloggy parties for DIY-ers and crafters. I have a list of some that I plan to join week after week if you’d like me to share it with you. it’s alot of work but I can tell you’re down for that 🙂 Best wishes
I love your honesty – and I can totally relate to the 100 projects at once! Gorgeous projects too!
I like to have choices, but too many choices can definitely confuse anyone…
There is a saying about that Marielle… Jack of all trades, master of none! It might be a better idea for you to define what it is that interests you the most, will provide you with the most of what you want and concentrate on that area. When it’s mastered, you can always move on. Congratulations on seeing this. It’s the first step to correcting it!
I’m like you. I have more then a few projects I’m working on. LOL. But being creative can be so much fun. As shown by your crafts. I like the blinged out pins
I think all moms are multi taskers! haha 🙂 I love your set up, there’s a little bit of everything! Great job!
It’s my first times around here and I love your writing style and I appreciate your honest glimpse into your world and head
We are twins! Seriously! I always have about 100 tasks going on, otherwise I would get bored!
Wow love your ideas!.. Everyday I am trying to multitask on my to-do list.. sometimes I feel like there is not even hours in a day.. 🙂 Keeping busy is the best way too!
You are so lucky to have a friend giving you thoughts for improvements. In my case it is usually nothing I have to figure out everything myself.
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I think it’s my nature to multi task and I enjoy it, but do agree that most people have a hard time with several choices.
You are not alone. I do like how you knew what you were doing wrong and how you wrote it…very amusing.
Okay…see I thought I published and it’s not there, so did I? I don’t know because I too have 100 things going on at once. What a great well written post!
Craft fairs can be a lot of fun, but very overwhelming. Your sister is right about having too many choices! I wont buy from someone if the chooses are too hard to narrow down what I actually want!
I liked your table set up from what I saw in the pictures:) I felt like I was right there with you while you were sharing your story. I am a multitasker too but I stress myself out to finish everything..I admire you for being able to set things aside. I wish I could do that 🙂
It’s great how open you are about your work.
You do your work with love and it shows
I as well pick up 100 projects at once because it just seems like there is so much to do. I get a lot of them done but not all. So I am sure if I just bit off what I could chew they would all get done.
I am always doing a million things at the same time!
I have lots on the go, and all the crafts reminded me of my sister-in-law.