There was a craft fair in the neighborhood a few weeks ago called the Patchwork Show Long Beach Makers Festival at which my artist friend, MaryBeth Leonard, was hosting a booth. I generally try to avoid craft fairs. Mostly because there are too many interesting things that I want to buy. A secondary problem is that I see all sorts of things that I think I could make myself or that trigger a new project idea and then I get overwhelmed with craftprehension.
*Craftprehension – noun; apprehension brought on by too many craft project ideas; also, a word that I just made up
Since MaryBeth was going to be there, I wanted to make a point of showing up so I asked my golf partner if she would be up for a different kind of Sunday walk. Fortunately, M is generally up for most adventures and away we went!
When we got there, we somehow managed to decide to start at the exact opposite end from where MaryBeth’s booth was. As we went up and down all the rows looking for her, we found all sorts of other fun treasures.
I was drawn to the Botanical Bright booth because of the graphic illustrations and t-shirts. My t-shirt drawer is full and really I only ever wear the same few over and over so I’m trying to not buy any more until I can convince myself to get rid of some. I’ve bookmarked this seller’s website for when I do. She also had these beautiful succulent arrangements in geodes that the kittens would be so excited to tear apart, so I abstained from those as well. I did wind up picking up some crystals because you know how I feel about having a little bit of magic in your life. I think she said the silver one gives you superpowers.
Finally, when we were practically at the end of our adventure, we found MaryBeth!
She had a big selection of matted prints from her “A Drawing a Day for a Year” project. But she also had original drawings and paintings. I found just the perfect thing for someone’s Christmas gift and M found something for her beach-themed room.
I fortunately managed to not bring home a bunch of new craft ideas, just a reminder about the succulent projects that I haven’t gotten around to and a sweet little handful of magical rocks.
Success!
Here’s another good word for you.
Crafthole – n; the place you go when you are hyper focused on a craft project and lose track of the world around you.
Hi Cynthia,
We just got back from Iowa so I’m just seeing this- thank you SO MUCH for the lovely write-up of my booth! I’m so flattered. 🙂
Thank you, thank you!
MaryBeth
Great word – Craftprehension. I think I got that too!