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What I learned: my first farmers market

At the beginning of May I set up shop at the Lowell Farm Market for their "I Heart Mom" event. And it was a blast! ( picture courtesy of The Farm Market's Facebook page ) This marked my first time ever selling handmade items at a market. Intimidating and terrifying, for sure. But also a very fun experience. My intention wasn't to sell a ton, but to learn as much as possible. Having one event under my belt, I feel more prepared and excited to sign up for more in the future. Back in the beginning of the year, I set three goals for my shop: 1) open an Etsy account and list at least ten items (done!) 2) sign up for at least one market/craft fair (done!) and 3) start blogging (done!). Only five months into the year and I've already checked everything off the list. Not too bad! So here's how it went. I registered for the event pretty late and only gave myself a few weeks to pull things together. Not the best idea, but I pulled through. It meant

Shop re-opening!

Hi Friends! We're back from our amazing family trip to Disney and the shop is now officially open! We had an incredible time enjoying our vacation, but I have to admit that I am so happy to be back here creating and making. I'm feeling re-charged and re-inspired to work as hard as ever with my shop. So in honor of it's mini re-opening today, we're having a quick sale! Go ahead and treat yourself to something sweet and enjoy 15% off all items currently listed. Just use code SHOPLOVE15 at checkout. PLUS all tote bags have been marked down to $15 plus shipping. Don't miss out on this great handmade deal. Just click on the 'Shop' link on the home page and you'll have everything right at your finger tips. Glad to be back! Keep your eyes peeled for a post-vacation breakdown very soon! Alyssa/Amaia Papaya Shop

Vendor Packing List

This month I had back-to-back markets, so I thought what better time than now to share my vendor packing list! I usually set up shop at local Farmers Markets or indie craft fairs that tend to be on the smaller size. Mostly because I find that my products tend to fit in better at these events & locations. These events may only last a few hours, but there is certainly a lot of prep-work that goes into them. Most markets require you to submit an online application several months in advance. Generally I write out a list of what events I want to attend and then start searching for application details. Once I have all the information, I'll set reminders on my calendar so I don't miss the deadlines. Be sure to have photos of your booth display and products on hand to submit with the applications. Once accepted, the entrance fees are generally around $25-35, depending on the event. The organizers will send you load-in time, vendor booth number, load-out details, and

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