Posted by Mandy Stos on September 19, 2010 18 Comments
iamthemandy landed the motherload of fabric scraps, laces and buttons 2 weeks ago via a giveaway from folk {on Etsy}.
in order to pay it forward, we are having a giveaway for an original one of a kind upcycled cuff created entirely of the above jackpot.
that's right. it is now YOUR chance to score big. in order to register for this giveaway, you simply need to comment below on the blog.
winner will be randomly chosen and announced 1 week from today, which is September 26th, 2010.
be sure to comment with your name and email so I can contact the winner.
good luck!
Materials via folk {on Etsy}
Sewing process
Jackpot
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Posted by Mandy Stos on September 14, 2010 2 Comments
Well, it is that time of the year where festivals are happening around every corner.
iamthemandy attended their first festival at the Perry Pride Fall Festival.
Setting up, greeting festival goers, writing receipts etc., all sounds like a simple task, however there were many things that we needed to improve on our end as a new festival vendor. In order to remind ourselves with our now short term memories and to help you out, we have complied a list of must haves and tips for your vendor booth in the future.
1. Set-up : Get there early, weather permitting. Pop-up tents, tablecloths and overall booth design is important to attract festival goers.
2. Display: Multiple heights, add some dimension. Don't display your goodies all flat on a table, prop them up. Shoe boxes are great to stuff under your table cloth for an added dimension. Have multiple tables? If so, adjust them so one is slightly higher than the other, not all interested parties are the same height.
3. Materials: Wind, rain and even the sun can strike havoc to your set-up. Travel with a small tote bag that has, stakes, tape, rope, scissors, pens and even paperclips. Rubber bands are great for many solutions as well.
4. Signage: People know what they want. Get a large banner that can be hung or consider a sidewalk chalkboard sign that you can nestle out front of your booth listing your products.
5. Literature: People don't always buy the first time around. Have literature with your contact information for festival goers to take with them. It is a constant reminder throughout the day and even in days to follow.
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Posted by Posterous on August 25, 2010 1 Comment
iamthemandy is celebrating her birthday, and in order
to honor her, we are turning prices back to 1982 by offering 25% off
all product! Prices are already reflected on the website.
Sale lasts from August 25th - August 30th 2010.
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Posted by Mandy Stos on August 25, 2010 1 Comment
We all know that everyone has a huge stack of newspapers in their home or apartment. And why, I must ask? We think maybe
some day we will go back to clip an article? Highly doubtful. In
today's modern lives, we are too busy for many things. If you were
saving that periodical for your dream scrapbook, well, I am sorry dear,
it is probably strayed a long time ago. However, we don't have to sit
and stare at the never ending mass of news reminiscence anymore. I am
going to share 10 ways to shorten your stack and keep more out of
landfills.
1. Line a birdcage- Layer your bird/animal cage for easy cleanup.
2. Dry Shoes- Stuff paper in your shoes overnight. This helps to absorb the water and prevent smells.
3. Keep fruits and Veggies Fresh-
Line the bottom of your fruit and veggie drawers in the fridge with a
few sheets of newspaper to absorb excess moisture and any odors.
4. Gift Wrap- The comics section makes a fun. Or use the black and white and add a touch of color with markers!
5. Traction for your Tires-
No four-wheel drive? No problem, keep a small stack of newspapers in
the trunk of your car in case you get stuck. Simply place a small stack
of newspapers under each rear wheel, and you can get all the traction
you need to get your car out of the snow or mud.
6.Prep your garden-
Designate a patch of lawn to use for your next year's garden of fruits
and veggies. Cover it with a few layers of newspaper, then a four-inch
layer of shredded leaves or bark mulch and hose it down till it’s
saturated. In the spring, your compost blanket will have killed the
grass, roots and all, and the bed will be ready for planting.
7.Wall Paper -You
can use newspaper as wall paper. Simply get starch, soak the newspaper
in the starch (dip the paper in the starch get it good and wet) then
stick it on the wall, make sure there are no bubbles.
8. Ripen tomatoes. Wrap them
individually and leave them out at room temperature. Check every few
days. They will soon be fully ripened and ready for eating.
9.Paper Mache Beads- Rip your
newspapers into tiny pieces and dump them into a large pot. Pour in just
enough boiling water to cover the paper. Cover and let it sit for 1
hour. You can then add some glue and mold away.
10. Kitty Toy -
Stuff enough newspaper into an homeless sock for an instant crinkle toy.
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Posted by Mandy Stos on July 29, 2010 1 Comment
Perry Kansas is hosting it's annual fall festival September 11th, 2010. The festival will include games, a sand volleyball tournament,
displays, booths, contests and a street dance and with local vendors. Among these vendors will be iamthemandy from Lawrence, Kansas and Rositas Ruff Cakes of Topeka, Kansas.
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