Tuesday, May 1, 2012
It is May Again...
It is hard to believe it is May again... the grass is getting green, the flowers are popping, the trees are blooming and Prince Edward Island is coming alive again after a long winter.
With that the Northumberland Ferry starts its many trips across the Strait, the fisherman start lobster fishing and the Craft shops open. We are a big tourist, seasonal area and we have to be ready for the busiest few months of the retail industry.
I sell my crafts in alot of consignment shops. The first one just opened which is early but from here to the 12th of June I will be putting products in 5 shops.
My biggest seller is anything made with nautical fabric especially lobster.... I work on those all winter and get my inventory up... I should say usually - this year I am behind but when the crunch comes I will have enough for everyone.
Island Artifacts Eclectic Gift Shop & Bent Island Creations Jewelry Studio is a new shop for me but Jeannie is a wonderful lady and artist...we meet at a Craft show and she asked me to put my crafts in her shop... I wish her all the best. We all have dreams and this is Jeannies!
Another that will be opening soon is the Wood Islands Lighthouse and Museum which has a gift shop in its main room. It has been a great venue for me for a number of years.
So if you are heading to Prince Edward Island this year be sure to check out some of these wonderful locations.
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Wow Mona, 5 shops! That is wonderful! Wishing you much success this season!
I love that you have nautical items. I love them. I hope you do well in the shops. I don't think you'll have a problem ;)
Very interesting. Good luck for the season. Your items are great and I'm sure you'll do well.
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This post was so helpful! I haven't worked with consignment shops but it sounds like it's been a great experience for you. Who knew you can meet owners at craft shows :) Good luck with your inventory this year!
That is wonderful that the new month has started and that you sell in 5 shops. I wish you the best in all that you do, and may many new people discover your beautiful work. Stopping by from the Promotional Frenzy Team x
WOW! 5 shops! That's fantastic. Good luck dear and I sincerely hope that your items will sell, sell, sell, and keep you busy, busy, busy.
I love nautical prints and anything boat/water related, so I can see why they would sell well...especially in your location! Beautiful!
fantastic Mona...much success to you and to all the shop owners! very cool! i should send a few some photos of my "feeling crabby" Mini-Mocs! ;)
Wow, 5 shops - I am sure you will have a very busy season! Love your nautical themes.
Mona, that's exciting. You'll do great.
That is wonderful that you've got 5 shops to spotlight your items for you. I love the lobster potholders, I can definitely see why they sell :)
Hi Mona, my first visit to your blog!
I'm sure those pot holders with claws will be a great hit!
All the best,Laura
Good luck! I love your lobster one.
What a wonderful person and artist! Please see a shop review I wrote on my blog monashandcraftedgiftsquilts.blogspot.ca/2012/05/it-is-may-again.html
Wow, a lot of shops! I wish you a load of success! Keep us posted!
Hope you sell lots in all 5 shops Mona! I wish I was one of the tourists going to Prince Edward Island this summer!
wow Mona you sure are busy! Have a great season, I hope you sell plenty of lobsters!:)
Oh man, spring in PEI - I bet it's so gorgeous! I just reread Anne of Green Gables last week, and my friends have talked about going there for a trip next year. I'll definitely have to track down your crafts, and hopefully buy something in person!!! :)
How exciting! Wishing you lots of sales and success this season!
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