tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post4097865389561023221..comments2024-03-10T04:38:50.057+11:00Comments on Ric-Rac: booth panicJodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02924653077212971448noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-75910518603780390782013-04-11T12:26:10.383+10:002013-04-11T12:26:10.383+10:00Dolt question: I just googled the event, and it sa...Dolt question: I just googled the event, and it says it is a trade show only and not open to the general public. Is this true? I had hoped to stop by and say hello and see your booth! Housefrauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07481020287828015170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-33212318423514860812013-03-30T22:03:31.838+11:002013-03-30T22:03:31.838+11:00There's something quite comforting about a ute...There's something quite comforting about a ute full of furniture and accessories! Just how much can you squeze into a cab?JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597652623447564987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-59303547376414375862013-03-30T11:51:47.736+11:002013-03-30T11:51:47.736+11:00My friend Meg went to Quilt Market for the first t...My friend Meg went to Quilt Market for the first time last year, and it was also a tiny little booth. She ended up winning first place for design in her category! Just keep it simple, with a coherent theme. Here is her booth, in case it helps:<br /><br />http://sewliberated.typepad.com/sew_liberated/2012/11/back-in-the-saddle.html<br /><br />Good luck!<br />CharlotteSeeTryFlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04782835355960085067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-33985724965920917642013-03-29T06:16:31.309+11:002013-03-29T06:16:31.309+11:00I have no idea if my last comment posted or not......I have no idea if my last comment posted or not... I'm just testing the waters with this one, but the general idea was: good luck! (And dress - yes)Misadventures in Neurodiversityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17807398263900770417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-10147767258982066172013-03-29T06:14:21.719+11:002013-03-29T06:14:21.719+11:00I've been stalking your blog for ages now but ...I've been stalking your blog for ages now but have had a bit of a break whilst raising my first baby. It's lovely to come back and see how much things have changed for you. It all seems to be going so well and this stranger all the way across the other side of the planet is really pleased for you. <br />Good luck with the booth!Misadventures in Neurodiversityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17807398263900770417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-47636104083399141692013-03-28T14:48:30.177+11:002013-03-28T14:48:30.177+11:00Yes, frock. And use your awesome illustration ski...Yes, frock. And use your awesome illustration skills. Can you make a giant black and white drawing backdrop? Or make a small one, and have kinko's supersize it?KerryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03452328386303373838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-35967358523678624752013-03-28T01:30:38.000+11:002013-03-28T01:30:38.000+11:00Definitely take that "frock"!!! If I cam...Definitely take that "frock"!!! If I came all the way to Portland from Texas and there was no frock I'd be very disappointed. MicheleMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07298955512618165796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-28283401521295905262013-03-25T20:17:47.213+11:002013-03-25T20:17:47.213+11:00Let me know if I can lend you anything booth-worth...Let me know if I can lend you anything booth-worthy on this end of the world, or if I can help in any way. And yes to the frock!Jo Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471113350447067709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-90683596227484503492013-03-24T16:46:54.107+11:002013-03-24T16:46:54.107+11:00how exciting! so many great idea but i was thinkin...how exciting! so many great idea but i was thinking maybe you could use some paper lanterns strung up to look like balloons and have some of the toys hanging from these as if they are floating off into the air. also stacks of vintage suitcases or milk crates covered with fabric might allow you to build up some different levels affordablyMiss Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985678031974854288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-45374306214189695212013-03-23T20:09:03.649+11:002013-03-23T20:09:03.649+11:00Frock on !!! I want a full blow by blow descriptio...Frock on !!! I want a full blow by blow description of wal-mart and american target sounds awesome too. Have a great time I'm sure all the worry will be worth it and your booth will be spectacular! Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03712903280765418441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-24164703058188064312013-03-23T12:33:05.525+11:002013-03-23T12:33:05.525+11:00So excited for your trip! It is the most amazing o...So excited for your trip! It is the most amazing opportunity. Maybe you could retire soon and this would be your fulltime job!!<br />Miss our chats!jenni_salhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11554689610637926432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-85512711528270045092013-03-23T06:15:02.909+11:002013-03-23T06:15:02.909+11:00It's so fun that you're excited about Wal-...It's so fun that you're excited about Wal-Mart of all things. Really, they're nothing special AT ALL, but I can understand the curiosity (just don't get your expectations too high). (you can get equally inexpensive and slightly better quality items at Target--and Target's color scheme is red and white so you should have no problem finding red/white there if you decide on that color scheme for your booth).<br /><br />GOOD LUCK!!! JLVerdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814082484881071454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-87993514712198198152013-03-23T02:49:34.556+11:002013-03-23T02:49:34.556+11:00I second (third, fourth?) Target over Walmart for ...I second (third, fourth?) Target over Walmart for eye catching booth needs. To make shopping easier there is one a block or so away from IKEA in Portland. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912436963199369357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-32889573146645097352013-03-22T17:56:31.055+11:002013-03-22T17:56:31.055+11:00Going against the grain by asking a curly question...Going against the grain by asking a curly question - didn't you feel a little as though for a long time the frock defined you (when you really wanted to be more than Jodie of the Frock Fame and move into softies and other cool crafty stuff?) You might want to think about whether taking the frock will open up all of that again? Love the idea of a red and white theme (especially if there are spots in there somewhere!) I am sure you will be able to put bits and pieces like cardboard boxes and such under your tablecloths to give the softies a few different levels.<br /><br />Just breathe and enjoy it woman! This is a wonderful opportunity!Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447109846776188729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-19867823028633199572013-03-22T14:47:23.753+11:002013-03-22T14:47:23.753+11:00I agree with CarolB about Walmart. Nothing special...I agree with CarolB about Walmart. Nothing special there. Plan your work and then work your plan. Ikea, yes. Target, yes. Thrift shops, yes. Ric rac, yes. And The Dress. I hope you have someone to help you when you are over here. When are you arriving? How many days have you given yourself to get all this done? Whatever you do will be truly you! What a once in a lifetime opportunity. And when you get home, that is when you will curl up in the fetal position and rock yourself to sleep!! Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15287198643872014374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-24723723204756931382013-03-22T11:47:25.590+11:002013-03-22T11:47:25.590+11:00However you decide to display your stuff it will b...However you decide to display your stuff it will be stupendous and wonderful and fantastic. Just make sure you send pics back to us poor souls stuck here. The frock is a must, but wear it. You can't be Mrs RicRac without buckets of the stuff. Wish I could be a fly on the wall when you unleash your fabulous personality at the general public in Portland - USA.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11639277171611783456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-81664916908581922582013-03-22T10:15:13.097+11:002013-03-22T10:15:13.097+11:00Do you have the giant ricrac cutter for your crapb...Do you have the giant ricrac cutter for your crapbook cutter? If not use Maria's and make a lot of it instead of bunting. <br /><br />Can you suspend the toys?<br /><br />Also of course take the frock it's truly unique.soozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14784397133575053048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-54165123592522282802013-03-22T06:42:32.667+11:002013-03-22T06:42:32.667+11:00Yes to the frock, no to the bunting (unless you ca...Yes to the frock, no to the bunting (unless you can come up with something new!) Giant ric-rac -- there's a theme!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760744006915967397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-77376939650464451332013-03-22T00:55:53.436+11:002013-03-22T00:55:53.436+11:00Wow -- what a ton of suggestions! I think you kno...Wow -- what a ton of suggestions! I think you know the answer to the dress (did anyone even say no LOL). I LOVE the idea that someone made to have a toy on a trapeze or something. We always have major comments on our chandeliers -- everyone loves them. Which brings up the subject of lighting. Our little lights (I think you guys call them fairy lights?) are always a hit too. I LOVE the suggestion for big ric rac too -- that would be perfect for you! (Also, not so fond of the open brolly idea -- some people consider an open umbrella indoors bad luck LOL!) You'll be stunning -- can't wait to see you!Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-61024195538466190432013-03-21T23:04:07.259+11:002013-03-21T23:04:07.259+11:00Jodie, I'll share the cuppa with you. I am sta...Jodie, I'll share the cuppa with you. I am starting to have the same thoughts about AQC in less than 4 weeks! Lenorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09950001749858706023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-15572751677338692942013-03-21T23:00:05.551+11:002013-03-21T23:00:05.551+11:00Pom poms made from real mohair wool if you can fin...Pom poms made from real mohair wool if you can find it. Wrap around 4 fingers about 20 times, tie across centre, snip ends & fluff. Added bonus of being very light to pack! Mini pom poms can be made wrapping wool around tines of a fork I read somewhere... Haven't tried it yet.<br />Other booth decoration ideas - put a bird in it of course, it is Portland after all! ( well someone had to say it!)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15144180266896805067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-65549045330789061132013-03-21T22:47:31.260+11:002013-03-21T22:47:31.260+11:00Can you make big story pages that go around your b...Can you make big story pages that go around your booth? Folks will stop to read the story, fall in love, then shop! Say YES to the dress! Skip Walmart--ew. IKEA plus a thrift/resale shop will be so much better! Wish I could go to Portland and see your booth in person! Can't wait for pictures!!!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352504838699306968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-15623487777407273372013-03-21T21:57:50.757+11:002013-03-21T21:57:50.757+11:00Oh, I am so jealous - I would love to go to Walmar...Oh, I am so jealous - I would love to go to Walmart etc etc - please send photosMerrilyn Simhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08169266094977824504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-16683409342748510152013-03-21T21:56:32.877+11:002013-03-21T21:56:32.877+11:00Take the dress - it is an eye catcher and will bri...Take the dress - it is an eye catcher and will bring people to you. Then work your very own brand of magic and all the big booths will be jealous as you will have thousands lining up - then they will have small booth envy.... I could go on but it could get repetitive...<br />Suffice to say - all will be well - you are a people person and you will have fun and lollies!!! Merrilyn Simhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08169266094977824504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-72794451179394947972013-03-21T21:46:27.675+11:002013-03-21T21:46:27.675+11:00Officeworks will print out A2 and A1 posters. Tak...Officeworks will print out A2 and A1 posters. Take your USB stick with the backgrounds for the stories on your blog and print them out as background. Use grass or similar for the floor. Decorate your booth as one of your stories. I am a huge fan of Baxter but that is just me. You could print out the stories to have at the booth for people to see. <br />The dress is a must if you can fit it and it is not too heavy. It is one of the reason I first came to your site - though not the reason I stayed!!! Mhairihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401605359488793236noreply@blogger.com