National Stationery Show

On the other side of the booth..
I've attended the National Stationery Show in the past, but being an exhibitor was a different experience. I launched my line of paper and gift products there and had a great time! You can see the collection at my website, kianicole.com.
Here are my show highlights:

• set up was a lot harder than I thought. Forgot several things, but necessity spawns creativity ..we discovered you can work wonders with safety pins (thanks Jonetta for keeping a cool head!)


• Product exhibited in the Best New Products showcase!
  


• I had a great time meeting the exhibitors around me. We all became great friends and hope to stay in touch!


• Very great feedback from visitors. I am working on line extensions, expanding my multi-cultural offerings. I will also be translating my cards into Spanish and following up with several overseas contacts.


• Met several wonderful people from our yahoo group including Micetea from Whimsicolor, Liz from Fast Snail, Road Trip Greetings and the Ripe Cards' girls -- all super nice and wonderful to meet in person.


• Got to spend some time with my two of my favorite friends, Sune and Jonetta! Highlight of my trip.
  
• Finally, happy to return to my beautiful boys and husband.


• Thanks to all my friends, family, co-workers and peers who helped to make this dream a reality!

See y'all next year!