My first Convention!

2014 Salt City Steamfest has come and gone.

And it was AWESOME!

There was so much to take in that it was almost overwhelming, but months of planning finally paid off.

We didn't have much room to set up, but with a little genius (slanting the table), I fit everything on it!

I borrowed some crates to finish the look and they were perfect! 

                          

As my first actual convention, I didn't know what to expect. 

I had read almost every blog about what to bring and how to prepare myself, but there is no way that you could really know what was coming. 

My neighbor booths on either side were interesting.

On one side, a couple who traveled all over the western U.S. selling at shows like this one. They had a little bit of everything, even Vampire killing stakes. Haha

They were so crazy! Every time there was a lull in selling, they would come over to my booth and chat us up about anything and everything. They were definitely characters who just enjoyed the experiences of life.

On the other side, three girls who were a hoot to listen to as they rattled off to entertain each other.

Actually selling was quite an experience in itself. 

Day 1, there were a lot of lookers and no buyers. That was kind of discouraging, but I did make a few sales.

                          

There was a lot to look at on my table. I had a little bit of everything myself. 

When I go to a show, I like to be drawn to the booth. 

Every blog I read said that presentation is everything. 

It was really fun to hear what people thought about the things I had made.

There were all manner of people. 

I even sold a few hats to stuffed animals.

 

The costumes were so cool. This lady made her own wings and had to walk sideways down the aisles of the marketplace. 

This woman had two pet foxes!

She brought one out with a harness and everything, walking him around the convention.

                             

                              

I was blown away by the creativity of some people at this show.

It was definitely worth the stress and preparation.

I think it would have been fun to go to participate in the actual cosplay games that were going on.

Apparently, we were on a airship and there was an outbreak of a disease that turned players into zombies.

There were a lot of aspect of the show that I wasn't able to check out, as a vendor, but the marketplace was a world in itself.

Now that I'm done and I reflect, I definitely will be making some changes for next year.

Live and Learn.

And now...I'm left with everything that I didn't sell...

If you're interested in checking them out, I've been posting things on my Etsy page every day.

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