I wanted to do a test run of my craft show set up before the Ladyfest craft sale.  This way, during the morning set up, I’m not stressed out because I know exactly where everything is supposed to go.

I’ve grouped the mini accordion books on the top shelf, then a display of Gocco cards, and the remaining photo cards are lying flat on the table.

Beside my skirted mannequin, I’ve squeezed in the full size accordion books.  Wow, I didn’t realize until today how low I was on these books.  Time to get busy.

Finally, my bulletin board / business sign should hang nicely off the front of the table.

Everything does look a bit crowded on my table - it’s much smaller than the show table.  I think everything just needs a bit more breathing room - right now, it looks like a paper fortress.

I’ll press the table cloth and finish covering my cardboard box risers with some nice paper and I think I should be set.  Check.

One of this weekend’s projects included new business signage.  Something I was lacking at the last craft show was a good sign and something quirky to ensure my booth was memorable.  On Saturday, I was lucky to find this little metal dressform at an antique shop (I know, it’s only antique looking.. that’s ok).

Since my business name is Paper Skirt, I thought I should make a little paper skirt for the mannequin.  After a couple of test patterns, I broke out the scissors and staples and dressed my mannequin.  I’m pretty pleased with the results… and I kind of wish I could sew myself a skirt to match.