Karen Pugh's Page

Karen Pugh commented on Oscar Matos Linares's blog post When is time to drop a show.

"I totally understand your dilemma, I have many times stuck with a show that I only make minimal $$ after show fee, expenses because I have fallen in love with the show. I have gotten to know the customers, I have repeats, and the environment…"

Apr 30

Karen Pugh and Dara Tarolli are now friends

Dec 6, 2010

Karen Pugh commented on richard Rothbard's blog post No Money For Booth Fees but...

"I have not done any of your shows, nor have I met you, but I really admire your outlook on the dire situation that we all are in. By all, I too know it is a team effort to make an event successful. Without a good "promoter" and without…"

Jul 23, 2010

Karen Pugh commented on Dara Tarolli's blog post Anyone ever show at a State Fair?

"It is very important that you dress in period dress. I made this mistake last year and the other crafters were very unforgiving for this error. This show is off the beaten path, so you do not get the influx of people that you would in the commercial…"

Jun 27, 2010

Karen Pugh posted photos

May 11, 2010

Karen Pugh commented on Michelle Sholund's blog post 40 Question Blog Series - Question 17 Should I accept credit cards and Who should I choose for a credit card merchant?

"I recently was forced to shop for a new provider due to my bank no longer handling CC sales processing. I shopped several and landed on Merchant Services. I find their prices to be quite high, both for %'s and for my service charge. I process…"

May 9, 2010

Karen Pugh replied to Jackie Russo's discussion Easy way to clean my tent!

"I set my tent up on a sunny day and with a garden hose, hose it down to remove the loose dirt and then I use a cleaner I get at the Dollar Tree, "Awesome" Yes, the dollar tree and it is a dollar for about 1 quart of this liquid cleaner. A…"

Apr 13, 2010

Karen Pugh commented on sandhi schimmel gold's blog post My observations - the art festival attendance equation

"This is very negative. And I wonder how you came up with your "statistical numbers". Perhaps you are having a bad year as many of us are, but if your outlook is as this report sounds, that could be the reason. People receive your vibes and…"

Mar 25, 2010

Karen Pugh replied to Jill Beninato's discussion Where do you sit at a show?

"I too am struggling with this. I have had several suggestions, but haven't worked it out either. I agree, one shouldn't sit continually at a show, but some have such long hours, there has to be a break in continuous standing. I have a bad…"

Mar 8, 2010

Karen Pugh replied to Sara Youngman's discussion Container to carry the 160 necessary items.

"I purchased one of those canvas tool totes and find it is very helpful. Many pockets and it carries all my show supplies, hooks, tape, tools and such. I also carry a breifcase to carry my personals such as camera, asperins, and even eliminate my…"

Mar 3, 2010

Eleanor Parr-DiLeo and Karen Pugh are now friends