After driving around to watch the hummingbirds at their shared feeders around Rockport-Fulton Texas last Saturday, I then went to the street fair that was being held over the weekend. I checked out ALL the booths and really found nothing of interest or anything I could live without....
Except one booth. A lady had all kinds of handmade soft sculptured teddy bears. They were cute! Then, I spotted the wagon sitting just below the display and saw what I "had to have"! I'm sure you guessed from my last post sans hints. Yes, it's seasonal. In the wagon were four dolls. One with a wicked green face that caught my eye. I asked her the price she had for them, and quickly put it back on the wagon. Way too much! Ridiculously priced if you would've asked me....but, I continued drooling at the bit. I said, "I'll give you $25 for the green faced one". She said that's too low...So, I started walking away. As slow as I could so she could maybe change her mind. "I'll sell it to you, but don't let anyone else know I am practically giving it away!" Huh...So, I handed her the $25. And walked along. Bud would just laugh at me, like I need another witch!! She was just too adorable. And I know I got a 'steal'....'cause the labor involved and the price of materials to make them wouldn't give her that much profit....but, I don't feel guilty [well, maybe a little]. She didn't have to sell it to me! Right? Okay, now I DO feel MORE guilty!!!
The green faced one, she came home with me. The saleslady named her 'Tilda.
Once back to the car at the parking lot, and 'Tilda snuggled on the passenger seat, we drove around the harbor/yacht club area of the Rockport Park just to check out some sights before heading home.
I knew it was going to be a witch. It's a cute one. You got quite a bargain. I'm guessing that maybe sales weren't so good that day and that's why she gave in to your offer.
ReplyDeleteWith your history in crafting/sales, I did good by me, but cheated her? Probably.
DeleteHello, the street fairs are fun. You found a nice looking witch to add to your collection.
ReplyDeleteI love the dolphin sculpture. Wishing you a happy day!
She makes my collection of four added new ones this season. Thanks Eileen.
DeleteYou got a deal, for sure. And of course I knew it was a witch, since you have a soft spot for them. She's pretty adorable, for sure. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou know me too well.
DeleteI don't look at your bargain buy as cheating her, the cost of the material was next to nothing since she probably used scraps, yes it is hard work and time consuming, but she went home with 25 cash she would not have had... I knew it would be a witch just not what kind. there is a photographer here that sells is photos and theya re spectacular. he is a bird photographer, his photos sell for 600 to 900 each. for me I will take my own. I can't even imagine paying 900 for a photograph, not matter it is on a canvas.
ReplyDeleteI'd be like you...take my OWN photo & frame it. Which I've done.
DeleteI'm always happy to give our artisans what I can. It's a tough slog, doing this work. I have mixed feelings around this!
ReplyDeleteShe said she can make 5 a week, so it can't be too difficult. The fact it's handmade is what appeals to me.
DeleteThe statues are impressive. The witch's green face and multicolored dress is very different. I can see why you had to have her.
ReplyDeleteHalloween print on the dress too. Her bloomers are cute also. Lol
DeleteSounds like you got a good deal on that one.
ReplyDeleteI think so, but I still can't help but wonder what her initial cost was. The supplies, etc.
DeleteI like that witch. Halloween is a favorite of mine. Also love those statues.
ReplyDeleteYou & me both.
DeleteLove your green faced witch and your kept your promise. You only told your 700 readers:))
ReplyDeleteI figured most would guess
DeleteShe is really cute...a "sweet witch". And made very well, does not even look home crafty. I like her pretty clothes, they are not just witch black. I had guessed your purchase was a witch!
ReplyDeleteYou guessed correctly. No surprise?
DeleteTilda is cute! And I'm glad you got a deal. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the statues.
Too cute!
DeleteLove the sculptures! Cute witch....I like her name, too.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like my newest witch & sculptures.
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