Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Sharing the Homemade Cozy in Colorado

By Nate Weaver

Just the way mama made it, cozy, warm, one-of-a-kind, hard to replicate: these are just some of the thoughts that come about at the word "homemade". Hand-knitted sweaters, cookies and pastries from home recipes, hand-whittled wooden sculptures there are so many crafts that have their roots in the home and spread that homemade warmth. And what better way to spread the homemade warmth in a time when people everywhere are busy than through crafts and trade fairs and festivals?

But how do you to begin without any knowledge of what to do first? You would have to know what crafts and trade fairs are going on in and around Colorado. You would need to know how far it is from where you are or how much time you have to prepare for it.

People are definitely one source of that information. Networking efficiently with many people who know their way through participating in events such as those would definitely be a must-do to get the information you need. But that requires legwork and much hassle. What if you can't afford to take pains to do that?

There are databases of all crafts and trade fairs and festivals for every state that you could use. A handy calendar for events in Colorado is also available for your convenience.

You would be able to share the homemade comfort from the things you make for yourself with others when you finally do get to participate in such fairs and festivals. And by doing that simple act of sharing with those too busy to make their own, you would be able to earn a little extra. Wouldn't that be a wonderful way of taking your hobby to the next level? You could even be known around Colorado for what you do.

Joining a service that gives updates on all these fairs and festivals happening in Colorado would give you an easier time getting ready for any new fairs and festivals you plan to share your works in. You could plan out your time so as you have an idea how much you could produce and you wouldn't have to rush much if you plan well enough. The service would surely help you with that. Taking that hobby of yours a step further by sharing it with others would be all well and good, and it would be a little bonus to make it a bit of a business in the process.

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