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<title>Handmade Faire RSS</title><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/index.html</link><description>Updates for the Handmade Faire</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2008 Abigail Galie</dc:rights><dc:date>2008-08-28T17:05:51-04:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:11:45 -0400</lastBuildDate><item><title>More Vendors Added</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-08-28T17:05:51-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/44de86deb339d6b55dae3a1df579606b-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/44de86deb339d6b55dae3a1df579606b-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a few left that we&rsquo;re deliberating over or who came in in the last week or so -  who should hear an answer within the next few days. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Vendor List</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-08-14T13:56:05-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/847ee8d85610248a0bdd240fff139854-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/847ee8d85610248a0bdd240fff139854-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have already applied and have not yet recieved a response, it is probably because the category of which you applied is a saturated category - such as jewelry. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>An Etsy Treasury for the HMF&#x21;</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-08-09T00:17:43-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/800e3ace11d2002228f3ede16de2ffdb-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/800e3ace11d2002228f3ede16de2ffdb-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[by AbbieRoad, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2745181645_9ebfab4757_m.jpg" width="238" height="240" alt="My Handmade Faire/EtsyNJ Treasury!" ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Application Open&#x21;</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-07-28T13:17:10-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/a21057a6691207ac97492a9614d13bae-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/a21057a6691207ac97492a9614d13bae-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This Season&rsquo;s event is going to be so much fun,  there will be Halloween music playing, vendors and shoppers are encouraged to wear a bit of &ldquo;Halloween Flair&rdquo; whether you want to come in costume, or just a simple pair of horns or kitty whiskers. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>We&#x27;re ON&#x21;</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-07-10T23:19:20-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/f54669ed0feea441fe7c0f312f2e9612-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/f54669ed0feea441fe7c0f312f2e9612-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you did not participate in the Spring 2008 Handmade Faire, and you have not filled out the "Get Notified" please do so, and I will send out an email announcing the application process. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Horizons &#x26; Possibilities </title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-07-02T15:51:33-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/650d14bdaebf268bda08283c494e2999-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/650d14bdaebf268bda08283c494e2999-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are looking primarily in the Burlington/Camden/Ocean  county area, but are open to other area's as well - we are in discussions with a few different venues, but if you know of a place that can hold at least 50+ vendors, drop me a line!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Success&#x21; Thank You&#x21;</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-04-21T15:44:34-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/1edf5a11ea4cb05a4113eeaca78e83a0-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/1edf5a11ea4cb05a4113eeaca78e83a0-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here's some feedback from 2008's First Annual Handmade Faire: - this is only the written feedback I've received through email, we got tons of praise the day of from lots of wonderful vendors, I am so glad you were all so happy!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Vendor Highlight #2</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-04-18T09:52:40-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/f4ce874607cd997f0b1f7ad9253105b0-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/f4ce874607cd997f0b1f7ad9253105b0-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js'></script><script type='text/javascript'>new EtsyNameSpace.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Art &#x26; Craft Show Tips of the Trade Volume 3: </title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-04-13T14:03:34-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/acb234ba7c6f0acfbc1fdb85d0f45f2f-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/acb234ba7c6f0acfbc1fdb85d0f45f2f-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[You smile, and say something like: &ldquo;Well, you&rsquo;re right, you could, Handmade products are not for everybody, I&rsquo;m not simply selling a ______ I&rsquo;m selling a one of a kind item, that I personally have put much care, thought and attention to detail into.&rdquo; - you could continue to say &ldquo;Not only that, but my buyers have the satisfaction of supporting the local economy, and not a global box store culture. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Art &#x26; Craft Show Tips of the Trade Volume 2: </title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-04-12T02:24:07-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/a9e2ac15c3c884f022972c90647b24c4-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/a9e2ac15c3c884f022972c90647b24c4-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[When people buy Handmade items, they are buying more than a knitted scarf, or a painted mirror, or a bar of soap or pair of earrings - they&rsquo;re buying a piece of creative ingenuity, something crafted by hand is a treasure - not being able to find a similar item in Wal Mart or Target gives your item exclusivity. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Art &#x26; Craft Show Tips of the Trade Volume 1:</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-04-10T19:15:53-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/872915212b5cdce8b39d61abfe5a4f76-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/872915212b5cdce8b39d61abfe5a4f76-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Promotional Items/Advertisement/GiveAway Items:I always bring tons of business cards,  a &ldquo;find me&rdquo; flyer - upcoming shows, etc, some pinback buttons customized to my brand name/url/etc, people like giveaways, it&rsquo;s up to you if you want to put them out and let people help themselves, or wear a button or sticker that says &ldquo;ask me for a freebie!&rdquo; ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Vendor Highlight</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-04-07T20:54:46-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/a8e857f05c7d83f122f3a47248c03281-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/a8e857f05c7d83f122f3a47248c03281-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyway,I made up a little "vendor highlight" that we're sending out to various places for advertising, etc. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Spread the Word&#x21;</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-04-03T21:31:09-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/641642f9e4eccfc34ca5dca00ebb47e1-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/641642f9e4eccfc34ca5dca00ebb47e1-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Even stapling them onto a telephone poll would work, but please if you do this be sure to take it down and recycle after you're done, we don't want to add any waste to the Jersey Shore!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Calling for Promo&#x27;s - </title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-03-26T21:46:55-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/ab0769200ea31219b7d185dc0ad70309-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/ab0769200ea31219b7d185dc0ad70309-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you don't want to send a bunch of little things, and would rather send a retail item of yours, that is fine too - we'll give it out as a door prize, obviously - include with that one piece some kind of promo that can link the winner back to you :)
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Flickr Group</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-03-26T13:05:57-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/aee3f25cc4300f32d4c6a27e03f68d81-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/aee3f25cc4300f32d4c6a27e03f68d81-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you don't have a Flickr account - you can sign up for one, it's free (for a limited account of 100mb's a month) - and it's a great form of advertising and exposure! ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Deadline</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-03-24T16:18:59-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/a1cdfb87ac543cde78828f442a5b3e28-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/a1cdfb87ac543cde78828f442a5b3e28-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have one heck of a vendor list making a show for our first annual Handmade Faire, I gotta say - if I were merely a customer/vendor, I'd be chomping at the bit to check this faire out, it's really shaping up to be amazing! 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Email issues - </title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-02-29T12:08:58-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/fe3cf19cc9077ce349252086f3f12909-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/fe3cf19cc9077ce349252086f3f12909-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I am pretty good about my emails and usually answer them within a few hours of receiving them - so if you have emailed me and haven't heard back - or if you have applied and haven't heard back - try this alternate email address HandmadeFaire@gmail.com or even comment here, and I will get back to you. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Updated Vendor List</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-02-26T17:12:44-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/cb2689db3eeed0258cab50a3abcfc72d-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/cb2689db3eeed0258cab50a3abcfc72d-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Don't forget - if you haven't applied already, the deadline is March 15th, and spots are filling up quickly - first come first serve! ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Vendors</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-02-24T14:16:14-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/d43cbca974aa77a1977c0ae37e96c20f-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/d43cbca974aa77a1977c0ae37e96c20f-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If for some reason you applied before the 23rd and you haven't gotten a reply - please contact me and let me know! ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>What we &#x22;look&#x22; like</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-02-15T15:54:40-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/0f5545e345b87f17bdc1b0e18245d48d-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/0f5545e345b87f17bdc1b0e18245d48d-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There is no television, so you might want to bring a book or a UFO (UnFinished Object) to work on.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Handmade Artists and Specialty Crafts Wanted</title><dc:creator>abbie@handmadefaire.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2008-01-10T23:02:35-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/7a27b24f5acecd4774497e0e87cc13ce-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.handmadefaire.com/files/7a27b24f5acecd4774497e0e87cc13ce-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[(null)]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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