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14 Craft Fair Tips and Tricks

March 13, 2013 by Maggie 9 Comments

Even if you make a majority of your craft sales in an online shop, craft shows are still big money makers for most crafters. They can be a big commitment and require a lot of time and energy, but they are also the best way to show off your work with in your own community and open new doors for your business in your local crafting circles! After all, a successful business is most successful at networking and promoting.

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We at Creative Income want you to create the best business you can for yourself. That’s why we put together this little collection of some of the most helpful tips and tricks for craft fairs and shows. With these articles you can go have your best craft show season to date whether you’ve been attending craft shows for years or if your just starting to build your reputation at craft fairs.

Before a Craft Show

Before you even get to the venue you have to make sure you have everything that you need. These articles will help you make sure you’re at craft fairs that are beneficial to your business, bring items that customers are looking for, and check and double check that you have all the necessary items to keep up with the crowds.

Craft Show Checklist

Need To Know: Craft Show Best Sellers

What Craft Show is Best For Me to Sell My Crafts?

Tips for Selling at Craft Fairs

12 Craft Show Tips

Successful Craft Fair Tips

Craft Fair Tips: Preparation is Key to a Successful Show

Pricing, Signage, and Selling

Alright, now you’ve checked and double checked your lists and have everything you need to set up a the show. Have you thought about signs? Do you know what prices you’re going to set for your items? Another important thing to consider is your booth display. It has to be something that pulls customers in to your craft fair display. If you’re not sure, no worries. These articles will help you make sure your making the most sales at your next craft show!

Tips to Maximize Your Sales at a Craft Show!

Tips for Selling at Craft Fairs or Markets

Creative Craft Show Booth Ideas

10 Craft Show Conversation Starters

8 DIY Gift Tags to Try for Your Next Craft Fair

Signage That Sells Your Stuff

Price Tags or Signs? How to Price Your Items for a Craft Show

Now you should be prepared to tackle that busy craft show season and make it your most profitable yet!

 

If you have any tips or trick to share make sure to leave them in the comments section below!

 

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Comments

  1. Jean says

    March 25, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Can you make these articles available in a download?

    Reply
    • Susan W says

      March 31, 2013 at 5:11 pm

      I agree…a download to be able to keep and refer to easily would be great!!

      Reply
  2. Onda G says

    March 31, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    click the “list” or wrench symbol in the upper right hand corner of your browner, then click “save page as” to save as pdf file. Do this for every web page you want to save, putting it in a craft business file or other folder you will remember. Good luck.
    Onda

    Reply
  3. Mary says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:34 am

    I will be selling handmade cards in a Craft Fair next month. Any ideas about how to display them in an unique way?

    Reply
    • Anji says

      June 28, 2016 at 6:34 am

      I display my cards in an old desk drawer. It’s narrow and you can easily flip through the cards.

      Reply
  4. Taunna says

    July 5, 2013 at 12:25 am

    My question is what is the best way to take payment and keep track of sales when you have a shared booth with multiple vendors at same booth? Is there a work sheet for set up and then a point-of-sale receipt template? Suggestions?

    Reply
  5. Tracy Williams says

    December 22, 2013 at 11:12 am

    I’m thinking at having a booth at our local Christmas craft fair held at the Junior High. Roughly 200 boothes. I’ve noticed the last few years there are only one or two booths with kids stuff other than hair bows, tutus and baby items. This year one had doll clothes and one made pretend bows and arrows. Is there no market for children’s items? I’d like to do lap desk, fabric art sets, craft kits, small games, etc. seems like people, especially grandparents, would think these nice ideas for Christmas gifts.

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    • Deanna says

      April 22, 2014 at 4:24 am

      I used to try to do similar child items But similar stuff can be bought in the £1 shops in the UK.

      Reply
  6. Bmermaid says

    April 27, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    Wow, great list! I’ve been posting a lot of craft show tips as well on my blog: http://bohemianmermaid.blogspot.com/2016/04/craft-fair-tips-post-list.html

    Reply

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