This week in the workshop, Rex discovered something we'd almost forgotten – the joy of sleeping in our own bed while still sharing our craft with an incredible community of art lovers. After a year that has tested us in ways we never expected, we're beyond excited to...
Behind the Grain Blog
How Artisan Vendors Sell Out Fast at Craft Fairs and Markets
People sometimes watch us pack up an empty booth at the end of a festival day and assume we got lucky. "Wow, you sold everything!" they'll say, like it was a happy accident. The truth? Selling out isn't luck. It's love combined with logistics, and a lot of lessons...
How Artisan Vendors Sell Out Fast at Craft Fairs and Markets
People sometimes watch us pack up our booth at the end of a festival weekend and assume we got lucky. "Wow, you did you sell everything!" they'll say, like it was a happy accident. The truth? Selling out isn't luck. It's love combined with logistics, and a lot of...
The Joy of Saying “Yes, I Made That”
…and then watching their jaw drop There's this moment—if you're lucky enough to catch it—when someone's eyes go wide and their mouth falls open just a little. It's the moment of realization. And if you're Rex, that moment usually comes right after he casually says,...
“Bad Doggie, No Biscuit”: When Festival Magic Meets Umbrella Justice
Festival Memories That Still Make Us Smile Some stories stick with you like sawdust on your work clothes — the kind that make you grin unexpectedly while carving a new piece. This one comes from our Kansas City Renaissance Festival days, complete with haunted houses,...


