Spring Forward!

This past weekend we "sprung forward". This year is going by so fast already. Summer is right around the corner, and in my neck of the woods Summer means the county fair. It's called the San Diego County Fair nowadays but when I was a kid we called it the Del Mar Fair. And actually it's real name was the Southern California Exposition but nobody ever called it that. I think for most people it will always be the Del Mar Fair.

I am super excited about the fair because it is a wonderful opportunity for amateur crafters and artists to showcase their talents. The contest categories are quite diverse. You could enter your handmade quilt, your home made jam or your extensive matchbook collection in hopes of winning a coveted blue ribbon. The home arts showcase has always been one of my favorite exhibits at the fair (along with the poultry show), but it's even more meaningful to me since I took the leap last year and finally entered one of my projects.

My 2013 Entry to the San Diego County Fair

I didn't win anything but it was still a rush to see my bracelet on display at the fair for everyone to see. This year I am planning to enter two contests. I have a pretty nice travel bar collection I'm hoping will win a prize in the "collections" division. And I am teaching myself a new beading technique and making a beaded snake necklace. The beaded jewelry group attracts some talented competitors and I'm not sure I am at their level yet, but just completing the project and entering will be quite an accomplishment.