Drumroll Please! Time for the Final Reveal!

I've completed the museum! Talk about a major build. But it was fun. Took so long because of life events getting in the way. Don't you just hate those? Those real life moments that bust in when you just want to be creative and play with your toys? Yeah.. me too. But here we are! Time for the final reveal, everyone. 

So much of this build was just random fun finds that I loved piecing together to make all this magical. A lot of fun donations from other people in my life as well that helped me get it to this point.  

Tell me something, what part of a museum is your favorite? Is there something about science or history that really gets you hooked? What is the best exhibit you have seen?  

One exhibit I have been to was the Body Exhibit. My husband took me back when we were dating. The human body fascinates me! So incredibly complex and capable.  

History is my favorite part in a museum though. I love seeing where the past has brought us. And where it continues to take us.  

Now that I have teased you with the still photos, how about a video tour?  

Pride as a Mom

We had the vendors day! It was a long day. We were not able to stay the last two hours. Even in the shade, both girls were getting too much heat. But for all the hours we did spend there, we had fun! And we did make enough money to make it worth the spot fee. Already planning ahead to the fall one. 

Together, we navigated learning what to do and what not to do. For instance, keep the table in the shade. Things in the sun got very hot! Made things less appealing to customers. 

Another lesson? Make signs to advertise what some products are. My youngest made melted bead art. Meant to be sun catchers. No one knew what to make of those. One person thought they were coasters. They didn't sell very well. We are looking at ways to make them more appealing to customers next time. 

My older daughter was a little down because she wasn't the only crochet vendor. However, we quickly saw that her items were the kawaii versions. The other vendor specialized in characters. Especially the horror variety. So her little creatures were ooohed and awed over all day. Did not sell as many as she hoped, but enough that she was able to buy more materials to make others. 

This event made me proud as their mother. I got to see their joy when making a sale. I got to talk them through the disappoint when they didn't sell. I had the chance to walk through the recap moments and discuss what to do differently. And just be there for them through the whole thing. This was what meant the most to me! 

Introducing My Daughters to Entrepreneurship

One of our favorite shops in town has been planning to have a Vendors Day event. I was truly excited as I looked forward to it. My little hobby, Suzette's Sweets would get to participate. 

But then came a surprise. My oldest daughter decided to learn to crochet and follow new patterns. She even created her own patterns! Suddenly she was making as many things as she could and asking to share my vendor tent. Of course I said yes! I've been trying to encourage her to learn and practice more. To make beautiful things. And maybe make some money on the side. 

Then came the next surprise. My youngest wouldn't have had anything to do that Saturday. At first, she seemed fine with that. Then a lady at church asked her what she could, or would want to, make? What little things would she be able to sell? Hmm... tough question. Originally, the lady thought beaded projects. But my little one doesn't like making jewelry. So to Pinterest I went. I found a board I had made a long time ago of gift ideas. (Back when we were struggling for money.) I revisited this board for this year - that hasn't been our best. And that is where I found bath bombs and melted bead art.

My mother had sent me these glow-in-the-dark beads for just such a project. I went thrifting for some metal cookie molds. I bought some supplies. The lady from church donated some more supplies. And suddenly, this house became a house of creativity! I loved watching them design and show off what they came up with. I am so proud of them! 

So, after the vendor day ends, we will look back and see what worked well and what didn't. Because at the end of this, I want them to think hard on what it means to be an entrepreneur! I want them to be proud of their own accomplishments as well. To have a little more confidence in what they can do. 

The Mini Museum Must Continue!

Part 4 of the updates here, I think. I have finally gotten the gift shop cleaned up and in order. Maybe 2 more projects left until I call this one completed. Or as finished as I am until I find something else to add...

 I like where this is going. Let's see what's next! How about creating my own statue?? 

The final update comes next! Then follows the question... Do I keep or sell?