On a personal note I love to visit and explore Craft Fairs. I love to stroll through the isles and visiting the vending tents to see what creative idea that person has made. Here in NC there are so many festivals and craft vending places to visit that its hard to squeeze in every placeContinue reading “Selling at Craft Fairs”
Author Archives: The-Dirty-Hoe
DIY Fun Shape Crayons
My days can be chaotic with three kids and balancing my Etsy shop,plus selling locally on the weekends. It can be difficult at times to find ways to keep them entertain. My kids love to paint, draw, and especially color, but the crayons or even the pencils could be boring to use. One day theContinue reading “DIY Fun Shape Crayons”
Growing Tomatoes
Summer has passed, but you don’t have to give up on your fresh tomatoes on the vine there is a way that you can keep them throughout the long winter days! The plants that harvest small, cherry- or grape-sized tomatoes in large quantities usually do better indoors than larger “slicing” selections. At my Etsy shop Continue reading “Growing Tomatoes”
Give yourself to the Dark Side
That’s right… Go to the Dark side! In the pantheon of movie villains, few figures are as daunting or unforgettable as Darth Vader. I remember as a child watching Star Wars with my dad and loving the plots and twists of each movie. Today, I still enjoy watching the movies with my hubby and kids. Continue reading “Give yourself to the Dark Side”
Planting with Alligators
Growing up I was fascinated with a wide array of animals and at one time thought about being a Zoologist, but, my creativity and ideas directed me into a different direction, towards my business. I love to design or recreate an item to sell in the shop that has a meaning behind it. Take forContinue reading “Planting with Alligators”