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Getting All My Ducks In Order

Happy Hump, Hump Day!

So far my morning has been pretty calm.  It is the calm before the storm.  
I am currently getting ready for my first Art Market this Saturday...EEEEEeeee!!!

Yesterday I finished up making some torch fired enamel earrings.  First you must frost zee cake.
Then you must torch zee cake.
Now...listen closely...next you MUST play a bit!
hahaha!!!  I kill myself sometimes!
Okay now lets get serious...NO NEVER!
I also worked on my booth display.

I decided to bring in the tables (after freaking out the night before) and play with my display.  Monday night I was trying to visualize my booth and how I would display everything and it just did not flow!  Maybe it was because I was trying to force things and that does not often work for me.  So I dragged the two tables out into the studio and went to work.
You must imagine it with a chocolate cloth draping over the tables with a cream colored runner down the middle.  I do not have that yet but I am working on it!  Plan for flexibility.  I will keep that in mind when I am out an about looking for a cloth.  There is no time to make one.  Besides, I do not know how to sew!  HA!

I also played around with my TinSkull display.
There be my TinSkulls in Tin Cans!  Hehehe!!!

More earring displays are needed so I am working on making three more today using these fabulous wood that mi Papi cut for me.
Okay all!  I best get back to the bench.  I will be out at Freret Market this Saturday, March 2nd with my friend who has graciously decided to hang with me.
Tysheena (Booth Assistant)
Come on out and say, "Bonjour" and get you some of those french fries sprinkled with parmesan...yuuuuummmm...they are so delicious!  

Here is to a great Wednesday and see you on Saturday!
♥
Namaste
Kalaya
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  1. Libellula Jewelry™February 27, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Best wishes and vibes for a successful market day! I'm so excited for you. Please let me know how the day goes. libellulajewelry (at) dot (com)

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    1. Kalaya SteedeFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:19 AM

      Gracias Susan! Do a drive by and visit us! Talk to you soon. xo

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