tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15494088280363944872024-03-13T18:23:03.795-04:00Loopy 4 EweLoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-67378112769018872412013-05-09T15:09:00.001-04:002013-05-09T15:09:25.979-04:00RetiredI have officially laid my crochet hooks to rest for now and am retiring Loopy 4 Ewe for the time being. Life is full and busy and I wouldn't want it any other way. Thank you for your continued support through the years!<br />
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Who knows what may become of this space in the future... Life is pretty fun right now and I kept thinking I should blog about my experiences. Maybe 1 day.<br />
<br />LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-53168508324825061452011-04-16T09:30:00.005-04:002011-04-16T09:44:10.706-04:00Weekend to End Women's Cancers Auction<div>I have been very fortunate to meet some pretty amazing people in my life.</div><br /><div>This is my third year walking in the <a href="http://www.endcancer.ca/">60km Weekend to END Women's Cancers</a>. This means it's my third year committing to raise a minimum of $2000 in order to walk. Since I live and walk in Ottawa, all of the funding goes to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.</div><br /><div>Sometimes it can be difficult to raise the money. I won't lie. But over the years I've discovered that people are incredibly generous! You just have to put it out there (and work for it) and you can do it!</div><br /><div>This year one of my awesome retailers <a href="http://www.spoiledsugar.ca/">Spoiled Sugar</a> offered to donate $2 from the sale of each of my <a href="http://www.spoiledsugar.ca/category/Crochet_Beanie/c89p1">beanies</a> that she sells to my walk. Then she thought that she would put together a little auction of some of her demo items! How great is that!!!</div><br /><div>Well, she put it out there and now local, amazing Mom's (and Guys!) have stepped up to the plate with over $2000 worth of donations that you can bid on right now! </div><br /><div>A custom beanie is up for grabs from me. Right now it's sitting at $20 for a $25 value hat. ALL the proceeds are being donated. 100%!!! My mom just donated this cutie sock monkey! It hasn't been added yet, but it will be and it likely is already up by the time you see this post!</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596176182393602162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TJefTWXyK_fpgDTF_8MN0UUfGV2ColhXLWRjld9zqRvdIRGRNkmpAP5dNTy2ghX2_koQi4c5PxRPrwvF-wpuJMiKwDs8rp9cHPqabkpWsCyl1_DdDYKHoK6kp2pZBazkZTBsgAPNPJY1/s200/021.JPG" /> <br /><div>Check out the Weekend to End Women's Cancers Auction. Biddind ends at 8:30pm Easter on Sunday, April 17. Spoiled Sugar will send you a paypal invoice and your winning auction items must be paid for within 48 hours. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Here are the auction details you will need:</div><br /><div>Auction Link: <a href="http://bit.ly/hgzYTy">http://bit.ly/hgzYTy</a> </div><br /><div>Auction ID: weekendtoendcancer</div><br /><div>Auction Password: spoiledsugar</div><br /><div>Now get over there an bid!</div><br /><div>A special thank you to Spoiled Sugar and all the businesses who have donated to this amazing cause! Thank YOU!!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-41628341746179549342011-03-14T19:35:00.002-04:002011-03-14T19:36:59.453-04:00OOAK TorontoHello!<br />I know - I haven't been around for EVER! And it likely won't get any better any time soon.<br /><br />If you are going to the OOAK show in TO at the end of March. My hats will be making a guest appearance with some cute dresses. They won't be under my tags...but they will be mine! Meep. So excited.<br /><br />Now all I have to do is finish up a bunch of orders so I can rock as many hats as possible to go to the show!LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-72016073043077244102010-11-30T07:09:00.002-05:002010-11-30T07:11:28.510-05:00Last chance to shop in person this year!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKw9KDaPpZQ4b8VfUgPxmZMw9e9rko3CC2kYMUOaqSzXPJSRqdvZtjsF5mKgo_sjS-oSBDZNaB3hng59FsXaKaN9G0P6vG7eqbQC77WMkqRYHRJ2Thz1iV425W2aymyO__xebTai1MiCte/s1600/A_O+flyer+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545314142494187394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKw9KDaPpZQ4b8VfUgPxmZMw9e9rko3CC2kYMUOaqSzXPJSRqdvZtjsF5mKgo_sjS-oSBDZNaB3hng59FsXaKaN9G0P6vG7eqbQC77WMkqRYHRJ2Thz1iV425W2aymyO__xebTai1MiCte/s400/A_O+flyer+copy.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-76993187497057871732010-11-15T19:16:00.002-05:002010-11-15T19:20:32.872-05:00Next Chance to Shop in Person!Yes - I am very sorry I have been neglecting my blog:)<br /><br />No time for pictures or posts these days. I do update <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span> regularly though:<br /><br />Holiday Open House<br />Saturday, November 20<br />11am - 2pm<br />11 Hearthstone Place (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Barrhaven</span>)<br /><br />(From the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Queensway</span>, head south on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Woodroffe</span>, past <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Strandherd</span>, turn left on Whitewater, right onto <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grovemont</span> (first stop sign), Hearthstone is the first left.<br /><br />Vendors include: Me! Loopy 4 Ewe as well as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Norwex</span>, Pampered Chef, Fantasia (in a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">separate</span> room;)), Epicure Selections, Discovery Toys and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Isogenix</span>.<br /><br />There will be prizes, cash and carry tables and snacks!<br /><br />Please come out and join us!LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-32791523080710071102010-09-14T07:38:00.002-04:002010-09-14T07:43:38.844-04:00Shop in Person<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhal_fhLeI2g_BSWOMED9MPalXFFkl9ndfRNapTaXh7WME_lqaDI3blK2A3Ks1JPa7Oii7LTlHTXkObp4ekElhIXiiEQQn0TDPsSSFcuiU41gKZmRpH6801CunRCYVuVjWdM_Tsz-gpC9U5/s1600/Ladies%2520Night%2520Out%2520Invitation%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 343px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516733327280418178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhal_fhLeI2g_BSWOMED9MPalXFFkl9ndfRNapTaXh7WME_lqaDI3blK2A3Ks1JPa7Oii7LTlHTXkObp4ekElhIXiiEQQn0TDPsSSFcuiU41gKZmRpH6801CunRCYVuVjWdM_Tsz-gpC9U5/s400/Ladies%2520Night%2520Out%2520Invitation%5B1%5D.JPG" /></a><br /><div>I'll be at the Ladies Night Out on Tuesday, September 28 from 7pm to 9:30pm</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Come out for a fun night out! I will have limited inventory so if there is something you're interested in you may want to consider placing a custom order and I'll do my best to have it ready. You can email me at loopy4ewe(at)rogers(dot)com</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It's at the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stonebridge</span> Golf Club in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stonebridge</span> (South on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Greenbank</span> - past <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Strandherd</span>). Admission is free. There will be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">hor</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">d'oeuvres</span>, amazing door prizes from the vendors (each valued at approx $50+) and a cash bar.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I hope to see you there!</div>LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-57622321991857944482010-08-12T08:29:00.005-04:002010-08-12T08:40:46.378-04:00Show PreparationOn Sunday, August 15 I'll be at the Ottawa West <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mompreneur</span> Show from 11am - 4pm at the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kanata</span> Holiday Inn Select and Suites on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kanata</span> Avenue. <div><div><div><br /><div>A lot of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mompreneurs</span> will be there so be sure to come and check it out.<br /></div><div>Of course I have been frantically making hats and as always I feel like I'm lacking in certain styles and certain sizes! But this is where I'm at right now. This is what just over 70 hats looks like. I'm hoping to add more but we'll see what happens as I'm also trying to get wholesale orders completed!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Vxer0yFuweCnY6XZpAzpg0Y_nNiS7cmsBd76IBgDlMxpWoj4TVTBSciQz7c9eeQsh1TYlnMUP0mvngVWegY9CoBY85NYsC-3E205N5edrHggNRhhZ_XML-HDfMaFI4jXdO9ni2J41VIK/s1600/IMG_6551.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504500902802831298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Vxer0yFuweCnY6XZpAzpg0Y_nNiS7cmsBd76IBgDlMxpWoj4TVTBSciQz7c9eeQsh1TYlnMUP0mvngVWegY9CoBY85NYsC-3E205N5edrHggNRhhZ_XML-HDfMaFI4jXdO9ni2J41VIK/s200/IMG_6551.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUirCiAQ-roADOh5m6masLlOgJmUkFTBhyphenhyphenXh73COerKCRNUiANuzZ6PkqwZsJZwlM6uVxseTzIoXiYUSqR5spzHH7i1KFPgopAhG-lD3FPwh7gX8w54MkYmx0RBHrmMS0ywpMl-YCfclMK/s1600/IMG_6556.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504500907852758850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUirCiAQ-roADOh5m6masLlOgJmUkFTBhyphenhyphenXh73COerKCRNUiANuzZ6PkqwZsJZwlM6uVxseTzIoXiYUSqR5spzHH7i1KFPgopAhG-lD3FPwh7gX8w54MkYmx0RBHrmMS0ywpMl-YCfclMK/s200/IMG_6556.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RkLW8X7_6b6xpz06uQAAexYwosCyhVeH0P_rZqRi8YsMuGfdCsO0lOCqSyUz8E_4UAVtvbaGF3dKen6O2jTM9CgX7xtj732y1sbZLnMI2sp7xY7BOnqNas7qLp7uK_3VeOINMVOTsfl3/s1600/IMG_6562.JPG"></a> </div><div>I'm also excited to announce that Spoiled Sugar will soon be launching their website and they'll be stocking Loopy 4 Ewe hats! I'm working on getting hats to them as quickly as I can - right now I have a few that will be picked up today and hopefully shown on A-Channel (in Ottawa) tomorrow at 9am! So be sure to watch the segment for a peak at Spoiled Sugar and hopefully some Loopy 4 Ewe hats!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RkLW8X7_6b6xpz06uQAAexYwosCyhVeH0P_rZqRi8YsMuGfdCsO0lOCqSyUz8E_4UAVtvbaGF3dKen6O2jTM9CgX7xtj732y1sbZLnMI2sp7xY7BOnqNas7qLp7uK_3VeOINMVOTsfl3/s1600/IMG_6562.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504500917505808642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RkLW8X7_6b6xpz06uQAAexYwosCyhVeH0P_rZqRi8YsMuGfdCsO0lOCqSyUz8E_4UAVtvbaGF3dKen6O2jTM9CgX7xtj732y1sbZLnMI2sp7xY7BOnqNas7qLp7uK_3VeOINMVOTsfl3/s200/IMG_6562.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnrFO2IkpqPW_cWkqAUilgVscqYbYnEFOURohTOZkEC1PnKm6EZBS-Dp-ffntgCloxIHecqtFKmj3DJf-cTWyyDS2HAIHSGI_-_QUBYVYZQ0bgyZm6Ye2i5r4cXw-fBKI-oYZZ1M60643/s1600/IMG_6559.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504500913244568642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOnrFO2IkpqPW_cWkqAUilgVscqYbYnEFOURohTOZkEC1PnKm6EZBS-Dp-ffntgCloxIHecqtFKmj3DJf-cTWyyDS2HAIHSGI_-_QUBYVYZQ0bgyZm6Ye2i5r4cXw-fBKI-oYZZ1M60643/s200/IMG_6559.JPG" /></a> Here's a sneak peak of some of the Spoiled Sugar hats! </div></div></div></div>LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-87098519942670319052010-07-22T12:46:00.002-04:002010-07-22T12:51:04.808-04:00This Always Happens!Every year I think I'll take advantage of the summer and make tons of inventory for the fall and experiment with new hats. But summer is always so busy. I do make hats...but... <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span> not as many as I dream of. The weather is hot and sticky, the activities are plentiful and this year I have fallen prey to an incredible author and her series of books that haven been around for many many years but I've only recently discovered and fallen in love with.<br /><br />Tomorrow is exciting. We're having a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">photo shoot</span> with the talented Jennifer Bailey (<a href="http://www.jenniferbaileyphotography.com/">http://www.jenniferbaileyphotography.com</a>) assuming it doesn't rain! Please don't rain.<br /><br />We have some great joint promotions planned which are in the works and will hopefully be revealed soon. Check back soon for some sneak peaks of the photos from tomorrows session and be sure to check out her website too and book her! You will never regret having these moments captured forever!LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-29600444415824373732010-06-24T08:33:00.003-04:002010-06-24T08:38:06.808-04:00Photography PropsI have a lot of photographers who've purchased my hats for their prop trunk. I love love love seeing pictures of kids wearing my Loopy 4 Ewe hats so if you have some please post them to my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span> page or you can even email them to me at loopy4ewe(at)rogers(dot)com To see them come in truly makes my day!<br /><br />I was recently checking out Kim's blog. She's a local photographer who's purchased a few of my hats and I was thrilled to see a couple of posts with some sweet newborns wearing Loopy 4 Ewe hats.<br /><br />Check them out:<br /><a href="http://violetphotographyblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/10-day-old-cutie-ottawa-newborn.html">Newborn Baby Boy Beanie</a><br /><br /><a href="http://violetphotographyblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/baby-h-ottawa-newborn-photographer.html">Newborn Baby Girl Beanie</a>LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-64258424594581320882010-06-01T07:58:00.002-04:002010-06-01T08:02:30.635-04:00Join Our Mailing ListI'm starting a mailing list and you can sign up here at <a href="http://eepurl.com/z9w1">Loopy 4 Ewe's Mailing List</a> :<br /><br />Why should you sign up?<br /><br />I know not everyone checks Blogs and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span> all the time. This mailing list will be used to provide you with details for upcoming shows, the launch of a new website, specials and promotions that you won't want to miss out on!<br /><br />And don't worry - I won't be filling your mailing box on a daily or even weekly basis! The majority of the emails will likely come in the Fall when I have the most shows. Even then I'll try to keep them concise!<br /><br />Thanks so much!<br />JayLoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-26067547572967081662010-05-20T08:55:00.003-04:002010-05-20T09:00:39.382-04:00Latest PicturesI do love opening my email inbox to find new pictures!<br /><br /><div><div>These ones were taken by the super talented <a href="http://www.shiprapanosian.com/">Shipra Panosian</a>. If you're in Orlando you should contact her. Gorgeous!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9vo0NG0fStQnU6_Xqy3oUpJcoA7ouVIT0uw3PLF52zYJxNzu82vgw81-65C3mWzbfoUGUi0AcRvBvU_IBdXfadTSDLqz5x_mLDTS63c3UbG7LeH52nrL12Z10ogPGKv-KUwHoAQ7qSmh/s1600/IMG_8846.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 138px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473336094717656178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9vo0NG0fStQnU6_Xqy3oUpJcoA7ouVIT0uw3PLF52zYJxNzu82vgw81-65C3mWzbfoUGUi0AcRvBvU_IBdXfadTSDLqz5x_mLDTS63c3UbG7LeH52nrL12Z10ogPGKv-KUwHoAQ7qSmh/s200/IMG_8846.jpg" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN9QGJMfLeUjHHI3k1oH_Qf3V6q1m0oNui7ae9XTVtBaoi7bvLyqIBHAQPvHS-f8O3PPDKXgMHVGzm65VMMfXSY3v9DdoS0s-amj0XP0xi4A2ijctykxI-zPmHy5YHF6gHHWSMGrNyE90x/s1600/IMG_8660.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 138px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473336098147536946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN9QGJMfLeUjHHI3k1oH_Qf3V6q1m0oNui7ae9XTVtBaoi7bvLyqIBHAQPvHS-f8O3PPDKXgMHVGzm65VMMfXSY3v9DdoS0s-amj0XP0xi4A2ijctykxI-zPmHy5YHF6gHHWSMGrNyE90x/s200/IMG_8660.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-3943978622359709332010-05-20T08:40:00.002-04:002010-05-20T08:46:42.564-04:00Open House! Time to Shop in Person.Spring Open House with Loopy 4 Ewe and Apples 'n' Oranges!<br /><br />Sunday, May 30<br />9:00am - 1:00pm<br />1635 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Canemore</span>, Orleans, ON<br /><br />I'll have a variety of hats and sock monkeys on hand. If you'd like to place an order before hand to pick up at the open house (and save on shipping!) send me an email to loopy4ewe(at)rogers(dot)com and I'll have it ready for you. I'll also have a clearance bin with items up to 80% off! Sock monkeys will also be available which are only available in person.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apples-n-oranges.com/">Apples 'n' Oranges</a> is offer 20% off their Spring 2010 Peekaboo Beans - one day only! As well as up to 80% off items to clear out old inventory!<br /><br />We always love to meet our customers in person, so come on by!LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-34440207513821428292010-05-06T08:34:00.003-04:002010-05-06T08:42:01.987-04:00New Pictures Have Arrived!This computer shuffle I'm doing is a bit of a pain but I'm slowly getting into the swing of things.<br /><div><br /><div>Check out some of the new pictures I just received. The Abbey Rose is one of my new favorite colours. I LOVE it! This picture makes me giggle too.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwmguo-Od2t5N4PX11TgNIx1hntJD2WiNneJnLfD3Ry1P9ytDSBIJQq7RlQAEVgquhrQQ3IsVK86mIppDkrXVxiFy0lz_-JLTA8MzkHBLMfLv62mB7ujr3yJu7Ijmzt96HaDL5X7Ogo_S/s1600/lr+abbey+rose+flapper+1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468135147965891730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 142px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwmguo-Od2t5N4PX11TgNIx1hntJD2WiNneJnLfD3Ry1P9ytDSBIJQq7RlQAEVgquhrQQ3IsVK86mIppDkrXVxiFy0lz_-JLTA8MzkHBLMfLv62mB7ujr3yJu7Ijmzt96HaDL5X7Ogo_S/s200/lr+abbey+rose+flapper+1.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>I love this combination for the fall. Gold, brown and burnt orange.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGxKb2l8a_wRGbBpjn20uycVQN0H7XufwzTX0XvVsmkwvIJpCSZf49tsnTYNwOj3utokd-5TnealJO0YYut4m5_klSpav2K8prhiZsvNNYsPPXMINJyhGj0nG_D8v7B5pBiaeWWuU4VWgW/s1600/lr+gold+lacy+beanie+brown+orange+1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468135153210022258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGxKb2l8a_wRGbBpjn20uycVQN0H7XufwzTX0XvVsmkwvIJpCSZf49tsnTYNwOj3utokd-5TnealJO0YYut4m5_klSpav2K8prhiZsvNNYsPPXMINJyhGj0nG_D8v7B5pBiaeWWuU4VWgW/s200/lr+gold+lacy+beanie+brown+orange+1.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>Thanks to Erin Dietrich for providing these shots!</div><div> </div><div>I'm hoping to be getting some more pictures in the next few weeks too! Love it when they arrive in my mailbox:)</div></div>LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-39956346301870961412010-05-04T14:02:00.002-04:002010-05-04T14:03:44.860-04:00New Pictures Coming Soon!I just received a cd in the mail today with some shots of my hats. They are huge though so I have to reinstall my software to make them smaller. Plus I'm waiting to hear about some others that I should receive soon.<br /><br />Stay tuned!LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-26541284318435337082010-04-28T12:37:00.003-04:002010-04-28T12:41:35.858-04:00Spring Sale!I'm offering 25% off all items in my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">iCraft</span> shop this week, until May 1st. This includes any custom orders as well!<br /><br />All prices have already been reduced. Just head over to <a href="http://www.icraft.ca/loopy4ewe">http://www.icraft.ca/loopy4ewe</a> to check it out. If you've seen a hat on this blog or on my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> site at <a href="http://www.loopy4ewe.com/">http://www.loopy4ewe.com</a> , that you'd like I can make a custom listing for you! You'd just need to let me know.<br /><br />Check it out! Good time to stock up on hats for the fall and/or baby shower gifts!<br /><br /><strong>General Update:</strong><br />I'm finished shows for the season. I'm not sure when/where my next show will be but it likely won't be until the fall! I'm working on building inventory for those shows as well as working on some large wholesale orders for a fall delivery date. If you're a retailer I do offer wholesale pricing! I can be reached via email at loopy4ewe(at)rogers(dot)com<br /><br />Thanks!LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-16916977453697043492010-04-07T08:45:00.003-04:002010-04-07T08:48:07.957-04:00Saturday, April 10 Shop in PersonDon't forget I'll be at the<br />Walter Baker Sports Centre on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Malvern</span> Dr in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Barrhaven</span><br />on Saturday, April 10<br />between 9am and 2pm<br />along with about 50 other vendors!<br /><br />I've been doing my best to beef up my inventory but as usual it's lower then I'd like. If you have a specific request let me know and I'll try to have it in stock for you!<br /><br />I'm always available via email at loopy4ewe (at) rogers (dot) comLoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-9120302698653492922010-03-30T10:43:00.003-04:002010-03-30T10:47:16.359-04:00New Hats!Check it out - I'm going to be offering new hats soon. Well I actually already do if you shop in person!<br /><div></div><br /><div>These are the new visor beanies I'm making. I sell them without flowers. $24 for kids, $32 for adult. However these prices will be going up in the fall. I also sell flowers <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">separately</span> that are on clips. They can be purchased to change the look of the hat or to be worn in hair. They are $5 each.</div><div></div><br /><div>But here's a picture of the new hat:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0BcZHsKZL_VFE9wEFxVwwtNlw_3dMFJxAMgk905ML2NH6ZamrsunN4z6TG62OiJ24lnwfab4S3AKIAFviThsE7Pg5pbhq0QC2A32PRdvqKBGW0DDvccwZsLTDhVB8g3-nRLRNlKeXcVx/s1600/036.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454438066050866018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0BcZHsKZL_VFE9wEFxVwwtNlw_3dMFJxAMgk905ML2NH6ZamrsunN4z6TG62OiJ24lnwfab4S3AKIAFviThsE7Pg5pbhq0QC2A32PRdvqKBGW0DDvccwZsLTDhVB8g3-nRLRNlKeXcVx/s200/036.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div> Actually if you've been around for awhile you know they're not that new. I've made them for the little ones before on a special request. But now they will be offered on a more regular basis and in more sizes. They are not listed yet in any of my shops so if you want one - contact me and leave your email address or send me a message through <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">facebook</span> - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/loopy4ewe">www.facebook.com/loopy4ewe</a></div>LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-80773199817075173502010-03-30T10:38:00.003-04:002010-03-30T10:41:42.823-04:00How to Post A Fan Photo on Facebook<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>- Lots of people are arriving here by doing a search on how to post a fan photo on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span>. So I'll tell you! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Because</span> it wasn't obvious to me at first either:)<br /><br />On the page that you want to post a photo - just under the comment box there is a grey box that says "Attach" and it has icons for a link, photo, an event or a video. Click the 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> icon to attach a photo and it'll take you through the process to post it.<br /><br />And while you're at it - become of Loopy 4 Ewe Fan at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/loopy4ewe">http://www.facebook.com/loopy4ewe</a> and I always love to see those fan photos!<br /><br />If this helped you - leave a comment to let me know and say hey.LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-20856852240435585562010-03-25T17:14:00.002-04:002010-03-25T17:18:48.878-04:00Want to Shop In Person?I've been busy whipping up some hats for a Spring Show! Yay for Spring Shows! It is my first Spring show, which is crazy considering these hats are perfect for Spring!<br /><br />It is also my first time East of the city! yay!<br /><br />When: Saturday, March 27 from 10am - 2pm<br />Where: Divine Infant Catholic School, 8100 Jeanne d'Arc Blvd in Orleans<br /><br />It's a fundraising show for a competitive cheerleading team and they are expecting a lot of crafty vendors and vendors selling products (like epicure spices)<br /><br />I have another show in Barrhaven coming up on Saturday, April 10. I'll post more details about that one soon!LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-76253667337058709372010-03-08T08:14:00.004-05:002010-03-08T08:18:49.889-05:00Hat Production - Spring is here!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5w8K3WlFMjo6NXnxr8m1LQ5a9-Y5FVPofbSWYTlud8VlvDfseEl4-M9NS9RctAiP7cbj6X89FLfvUq826eW77YX2gOhdrpWhiYSkgxrmD14GInevUN38sIE58XRfAHbTi4pUw69SlzxL/s1600-h/132.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446251216243221570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5w8K3WlFMjo6NXnxr8m1LQ5a9-Y5FVPofbSWYTlud8VlvDfseEl4-M9NS9RctAiP7cbj6X89FLfvUq826eW77YX2gOhdrpWhiYSkgxrmD14GInevUN38sIE58XRfAHbTi4pUw69SlzxL/s200/132.JPG" /></a>Loopy 4 Ewe hats make the perfect spring accessory! I've been making a lot of Easter coloured inspired hats lately as well as these which have all been custom orders. <div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVM9W2eBViBj8jRPlD6QX8ENspHPnNKxV6wG1b6j1cdVb1dC3PSeR9_8daz4uIX3EGFlf5njQvHFDcs5R-QbV1fD9y-Cg7Yy5z9iLw4-S4XZw6YzPhDolsaH4WvAzlTi8uj6-i57-YLjT/s1600-h/136.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446251213168280818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguVM9W2eBViBj8jRPlD6QX8ENspHPnNKxV6wG1b6j1cdVb1dC3PSeR9_8daz4uIX3EGFlf5njQvHFDcs5R-QbV1fD9y-Cg7Yy5z9iLw4-S4XZw6YzPhDolsaH4WvAzlTi8uj6-i57-YLjT/s200/136.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK00YPIq9BGNnPhdCvBicjY-VwCtypUpYHu_5keUOS7NUybBcYG5MP_Kxq7vQJA7hpYHYzELs8idzkgsCiVx9cNfh8FAbL2d5s8EpnmP-qs_wHMotmDNHb_0_Oi0CuXbKZ7qi8sopUyN2L/s1600-h/130.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446251219815937234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK00YPIq9BGNnPhdCvBicjY-VwCtypUpYHu_5keUOS7NUybBcYG5MP_Kxq7vQJA7hpYHYzELs8idzkgsCiVx9cNfh8FAbL2d5s8EpnmP-qs_wHMotmDNHb_0_Oi0CuXbKZ7qi8sopUyN2L/s200/130.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkNLl6RZDLDh0ujyNlM7209mQsmEt-y9My2lrr0hrwbULBEiQ-MZVHDp8AmCSNxUpCNh7nVB63CLyWmQ4TSnLikDbYgIHwR9w-CV-8FnaaTiTTz7ETfSGPNspdGIJM7vEXLY2h021JI7gh/s1600-h/122.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446251230088063074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkNLl6RZDLDh0ujyNlM7209mQsmEt-y9My2lrr0hrwbULBEiQ-MZVHDp8AmCSNxUpCNh7nVB63CLyWmQ4TSnLikDbYgIHwR9w-CV-8FnaaTiTTz7ETfSGPNspdGIJM7vEXLY2h021JI7gh/s200/122.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuLM5E279PsIJydggJBSkQCNfOAX2TkHls4dLu2DRUebbkk-eALdV6JM43ezhb6bvFd59G67cgT14TjM-vV2LFmStrS-j4MwjlQnXR-ihsjSatoDsTTVbawmTn_lGgFOA34QrHfEj40u6/s1600-h/129.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446251226713096786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuLM5E279PsIJydggJBSkQCNfOAX2TkHls4dLu2DRUebbkk-eALdV6JM43ezhb6bvFd59G67cgT14TjM-vV2LFmStrS-j4MwjlQnXR-ihsjSatoDsTTVbawmTn_lGgFOA34QrHfEj40u6/s200/129.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I'll have to take a picture of some of the sock creations that have been born lately! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Truly</span> they are just too cute. Including a super soft bunny and a cowboy. For now if you want to get your mitts on some of them you'll have to come and visit one of our shows. </div></div></div></div></div>LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-57370807039564111442010-02-17T12:03:00.003-05:002010-02-17T12:18:05.172-05:00Why People Stop By!It's interesting to see what people are searching for when they land on my blog. Lately a lot of people coming have been searching for information on The Weekend To End Women's Cancers (Formerly the Weekend to End Breast Cancer) <a href="http://www.endcancer.ca/">http://www.endcancer.ca/</a><br /><br />If this is something you are considering signing up for - DO IT! You will not regret your decision. If you're worried about fundraising - just get creative! When I signed up for my first walk (only last year) that was my big worry too. How will I raise the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">minimum</span> required $2000 to be able to walk. It took some work, but it was great and you know - I raised more then just the $2000!<br /><br />What did I do? I sent personalized emails to people asking for donations and explained why I was walking. Cancer effects so many people. Chances are if your asking someone they've either been effected by cancer or knows someone who has been. Which sucks.<br /><br />I also got my community involved. I found a local organizer of a huge used clothing sale and my team set up a bake sale table. I had a friend having a street sale and she invited our team to set up a table and sell stuff - all proceeds going to the walk. We signed it well and told everyone - this way we had very few people haggling over prices! Some people even brought us stuff to sell or just handed us over a donation and we did bottle drives.<br /><br />I also made stuff and sold it. Which inspired others to make stuff! Within the past 2 years I've made hats and lip balm cozies which I've sold and donated the proceeds to the walk which here benefits the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. Then it grew - I had an amazing glass bead maker make handmade <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">lampwork</span> buttons that I used on my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">lipbalm</span> cozies, an incredible seamstress made beautiful wallets made out of pink ribbon material that were sold, a bath and body maker made custom lip balm with our team name and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">url</span> to go with my lip balm cozies! It's a snowball effect. If you start it and get the word out it grows. People want to help! Bookbinders, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">jewlery</span> makers, card makers and more have all helped me by making handmade items that they've sold and donated the proceeds.<br /><br />What can you do? Do you bake? Cook? Have a girls night in party with a min donation required. Does your local grocery store allow charities to hold <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">bbqs</span>? A garage sale and ask everyone you know for stuff to sell. Ask a store manager if you can set up a table and ask for donations from their customers (hand out ribbons, or our kids made pink and white zipper pulls/<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">keychains</span>!). The biggest thing that you may have to overcome is asking people for money. It's a good idea to remember that you're not askign for a handout. You're asking for money to help make a difference it the lives of millions. Don't you want to be a part of that?!?!<br /><br />Yes, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">committing</span> to this walk is a bit of a commitment. Yes, the idea of raising $2000 can seem scary. But you know what?!?! Anyone can do it - including YOU! You just need to put that thinking cap on and get to work. Ask your friends for ideas! It's not hard. And the memories you make from the walk will be worth it. So much so that you may find it a bit addictive:)LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-23001447140282728552010-01-24T08:47:00.004-05:002010-01-24T08:50:33.505-05:00A few new hats<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5g_Ko1t0bgOUhe9fz1GNVQ2KUMP7WHv0aZ9d8WfnC71s6CFI4gBOiNEhd-w92IOT3LtomSMy9ytlKJBTKCXgRUlWPA4kDyXJR-FCH4HvMF65mz77UVLmQYZE9UzzfjbccfwJvvYInLTOM/s1600-h/198.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430302897344113874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5g_Ko1t0bgOUhe9fz1GNVQ2KUMP7WHv0aZ9d8WfnC71s6CFI4gBOiNEhd-w92IOT3LtomSMy9ytlKJBTKCXgRUlWPA4kDyXJR-FCH4HvMF65mz77UVLmQYZE9UzzfjbccfwJvvYInLTOM/s200/198.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cIiATC22eSijN_7RAkUYfGhdMGmmVuMA2nEfgNjsM7Xd1kxDTLrx0fi_-8YXIYuv-TbeArahIctOnn-mKWe7RhHiVNbJbfmdr1LIwo17BdxAuMdpZARf83oFhqyYmPYmB8uHQi7EZfLD/s1600-h/196.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430302889146746914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cIiATC22eSijN_7RAkUYfGhdMGmmVuMA2nEfgNjsM7Xd1kxDTLrx0fi_-8YXIYuv-TbeArahIctOnn-mKWe7RhHiVNbJbfmdr1LIwo17BdxAuMdpZARf83oFhqyYmPYmB8uHQi7EZfLD/s200/196.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxka6d4vDTrm1xZz9IL7efXoscQDSrpmbobxN3KbkQEx4H94G1_wdzH76QKZ0_AnqjPRHLy7y3H97y934EIoXw0NyQEaHGeBmQMO3keMcI9NBFDWZOYIZkMPmt519fKNP5NmMYG_5spbj/s1600-h/197.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430302892261257282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxka6d4vDTrm1xZz9IL7efXoscQDSrpmbobxN3KbkQEx4H94G1_wdzH76QKZ0_AnqjPRHLy7y3H97y934EIoXw0NyQEaHGeBmQMO3keMcI9NBFDWZOYIZkMPmt519fKNP5NmMYG_5spbj/s200/197.JPG" /></a>I'm hoping this will post. I've been having issues lately connecting to some sites and posting pictures. Which is why I haven't been around much! <div><div></div><div>Here are 4 of the latest flappers I've done. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZQ69GdcH-ugc2hb-gKx3NCPdLL9SJaRvLzi9aIExgWuRkeD6CYAtXUHrU6H_pNT3pVp_2LtEnFy7GhppeTbN2Ex6h4FlhimNaYwXa9T3AXsXoyoQQOZBAN9V0svI9G1Xi7nSbMzwuNgX/s1600-h/201.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430302901624863426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZQ69GdcH-ugc2hb-gKx3NCPdLL9SJaRvLzi9aIExgWuRkeD6CYAtXUHrU6H_pNT3pVp_2LtEnFy7GhppeTbN2Ex6h4FlhimNaYwXa9T3AXsXoyoQQOZBAN9V0svI9G1Xi7nSbMzwuNgX/s200/201.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-29557030744394477772010-01-21T11:55:00.002-05:002010-01-21T11:58:37.929-05:00Post a Fan Photo on Facebook!No, I haven't dropped off the face of the earth. I got a new computer just before the holidays and have been having issues with various sites since I've received it. For some reason I have a hard time loading sites like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> and even this blog!<br /><br />To keep the momentum going I'm asking for past customers to post their fan photos on the Loopy 4 Ewe <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">facebook</span> page. Do that and in February I will award one lucky fan who's posted a picture with a free Loopy 4 Ewe hat!<br /><br />Fun eh? You get to show off your cuties and you may get a free hat out of the deal.<br /><br />Here's the direct link:<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Loopy-4-Ewe/137037377982?ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Loopy-4-Ewe/137037377982?ref=ts</a>LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-6884700534752206692009-12-21T15:59:00.001-05:002009-12-21T16:01:41.523-05:00Down TimeThe shows are done. Woo <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hoo</span><br /><br />All of my orders are completed. Woo <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hoo</span><br /><br />Now I'm just crossing my fingers and toes that the last few packages arrive <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">intime</span>! They were all sent with plenty of time to arrive so please postal workers - get those few remaining packages delivered.<br /><br />I finished a pair of socks I've been working on since the spring. Woo <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hoo</span>!<br /><br />Taking a wee break from hooking. But I have 5 more hats I need to get made up soon. I will return to the hook after the holidays.LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549408828036394487.post-91858324588413461612009-12-08T07:45:00.000-05:002009-12-08T08:28:55.231-05:00Tips for a Craft Show OrganizerWhat makes me the expert? Nothing. But I have been to a more then a few as a vendor. There are shows that are well organized and well attended and others that aren't. I don't have all the answers - but I here is a list of items that I have found make for a better craft show.<br /><br /><strong>1.Getting vendors is easy! Make sure you get the traffic too.</strong><br /><br />Vendors are eager to to go to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">successful</span> craft shows. We hunt them down. Word of mouth, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">internet</span> even publications. The key to a successful craft show is to get traffic with people who come prepared to spend money. Of course if your vendor products don't match your traffic target audience then there will be an issue there too.<br /><br />If you are organizing a fundraiser make sure your community is willing to support you. At a recent (not so great) show another vendor came up to me and said he can tell if it will be good based on the bake sale table. If the parents and volunteer community within the organization are willing to support the bake sale with great baked goods, chances are it will be a good show. But don't rely on your immediate community of family and friends. Spread the word!<br /><br /><strong>A.</strong> <strong>Signage</strong> within the neighbourhood. And good signs. <strong>BIG BOLD</strong> lettering that people can read while they're driving by. I've seen so many signs that I've been looking for and I can't even read them! Place, Date, Time maybe even directional arrows. If you need more space - use 2 signs spaced one behind the others so people can catch Craft Show, Date, Time then a few meters behind the place. This way if they're driving they don't have to strain to see it. I've been told I have amazing eyesight as a passenger and if I'm straining - there's an issue with the signs! Loads of signs - surrounding the neighbourhood.<br /><br /><strong>B.</strong> <strong>Community Papers</strong> - use them! I know that most organizations don't have the advertising budget to place an ad. But ALL community papers have a "what's going on" section. Send them the information a few weeks in advance including the date, where, when, what, and even why if it's a fundraiser for something. Community papers love to support their communities! Even send out a press release and get them their for the event for some after event media coverage. The more you build the reputation of a show the more successful it will be year after year.<br /><br /><strong>C.</strong> <strong>Web Sites</strong> - There are tons of websites that allow you to list events for free. Use them. Many people I know search <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kijiji</span>. Does your local community have a website about what's going on? Contact them and put a listing in. It's usually free for community organizations who are putting on a fundraising activity.<br /><br /><strong>D.</strong> <strong>Drop <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Flyers</span></strong> - this is something that is so easy and can be so effective. Especially if you're a school. Make up a little 1/2 page <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">flyer</span>. It can be an simple black and white <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">flyer</span> with a little clip art. Get <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">volunteers</span> to help and simply put them into the mailboxes of the homes surrounding your organization. This can serve two purposes. The first is to invite them to the invent. If they're not part of your organization they may not be aware of it. And secondly it can at least alert them to (hopefully) increased traffic in the area as a common <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">courteousy</span>. I'm not talking thousands either - it doesn't take long to drop 200 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">flyers</span> and it's great exercise. Of course avoid the houses that ask for no junk mail or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">flyers</span>. The last thing you want to do is anger your neighbours.<br /><br /><strong>2. Communicate!</strong><br /><br />This is huge. Communicate not only to your community and to the public but to your vendors! I know you're busy, but a few days before the show send out a reminder email (or call) to all the vendors. Build excitement with them! And give them, or remind them, the information they need. Where is the show. General directions. Do they check in (where) once they arrive. When can they start setting up? Will you have helpers there for vendors? If <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">you're</span> asking for a donation to a silent auction or raffle will someone go around to collect them? Will you have a canteen or a place where vendors can purchase food during the day. Specify that vendors are not allowed to pack up before the closing time!<br /><br />Once at the show and vendors are set up - I've often found it's a nice touch when the organizers go around to each vendor if possible to thank them for joining them and to wish them success during the day. It's something so small, but it makes a big difference.<br /><br />Feedback forms are great too!<br /><br /><strong>3. If it's a Craft Show - make it a CRAFT Show.</strong><br />I've been to craft shows that should have been called an open house or a shopping party or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">something</span> else. As a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">crafter</span> when I attend a craft show I expect it to be crafts! Not resellers! How are Ty Beanie Babies considered a craft? You know - I'm even fine with a few reps from something like Creative Memories, Epicure Spices even though it's a bit of a stretch but there is still some creativity involved in the end product, but selling china dolls from china? Or silk scarves from India? Don't get me wrong - I think there is a place for everything, but again if you are calling it a Craft Show - keep it to crafts. I know many artisans who are not as willing to stretch their imagination of crafts as I am.<br /><br />Also - think about the layout of where you're putting your vendors. Do you have 2 card makers beside each other?<br /><br /><strong>4. ATM Machine!</strong><br />I know this one costs money - but if you're at all able to, bring in an ATM machine! Your patrons and vendors will love you for it:)<br /><br /><strong>5. Seeking Vendors</strong><br />As I mentioned before in my opinion it's very easy to get vendors. But make sure the vendors you get are right for your target audience and community. There are some wonderful crafters who are hobiests and price their pieces accordingly. There are some wonderful crafters who are artisans who actually pay themselves for their work and price their pieces accordingly. Are you looking to have more of a bazaar type sale with hobbiests? Or a slightly upper scale sale with artisans? Not that you need to choose one or the other. I think a great show has a good variety of items and a variety of price points. But something to think about.<br /><br />I love doing craft shows! I love setting up and showing my Loopy wears. I love talking to potential buyers about my hats and the sock monkeys. I love talking to other vendors and checking out their talents. It's amazing what people can do!<br /><br />I've always found it easy to tell when a show is successful. If vendors are buying it's been a good day:)<br /><br />I don't think if you fall all of these tips that you'll have a guaranteed hit, but I do think that these tips will certianly help get you there. Organizing any type of event is no small task! It's a lot of hard work, organization, communication, blood, sweat and tears I get that! These are just tips of things I've noticed in the shows I've attended as to what makes for a better show then others.<br /><br />I'm sure other crafters have other tips they'd like to share! Feel free to leave them in the comment section:)<br /><br />Good luck!LoopyJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02913412893098470994noreply@blogger.com5