Work Sock Long Johns

This is a fun way to keep your friends and family warm.

Just making these now for Christmas.

Wool socks fashioned into a tiny pair of long johns.

Attach this poem to your project!

Here are some long johns 

They may be too small 

In fact I don't think 

They will fit you at all. 

So remove all the buttons 

And snip off the threads 

And you will have two pairs

Of work socks instead! 

Christmas Elf Project

I made just a few of these cute little guys last year for Christmas.

The elves are made using felt and wooden alphabet blocks.

I found that they were hard to display - so I came up with an inexpensive idea that seems to do the trick.

The display stand was made using styrofoam packaging pieces that were layered then glued together.

The house was created from cutting card stock.

I then glued to a piece of corrugated cardboard from a wine box divider.

I used 2 felting needles to secure the cardboard to the styrofoam - 

When the needles are removed the backing can lay flat and this makes it easy to transport.

Tips on Hosting a Craft Fair

Host a Craft Fair in your Neighbourhood

• Location Ideas: Neighbourhood Park, School or Church Parking Lots

• Always do your homework and check first with who owns the property to find out what permissions would be required.  For instance, if considering the use of city property, check with your local City Hall to find out if a permit is needed for your event ie. Hawker & Peddler License.  

• If considering the use of a school or church, meet with the person in charge to make inquiries

• You can provide a canopy, table and chairs for vendors or ask them to provide their own.  Remember to plan for the weather!

• You can ask for each vendor for an attendance donation ie $10 -$15 or consider having a silent auction to raise money for a local charity and request an item be donated by each vendor.   

• Advertise the event with sign-age around the neighbourhood.  Again always check first if any permissions are required..even check with homeowners before you plan to place a sign on the boulevard!  Make sure any signs are well secured or weighted down so that they will not blow over. 

• Well in advance of your event, connect with potential vendors at craft fairs, farmers markets or local clubs ie. Quilter's Guild.    

• Create a business card to promote your event that includes the craft fair event date, cost, sign up information ie. email, contact information.  This is convenient to carry with you and easy to hand out to anyone you may meet. 

•  A great way to get the word out to vendors and the public who may wish to attend is by contacting your local Newspapers, TV or Radio stations with your event information.

•  Be prepared for cancellations - in the event a vendor does not attend, you may decide they will have to forfeit their registration fee

• Recruit volunteers to help with set up and tear down of the event.