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How to price your items is a common source of confusion when handmade artists are starting to sell at craft shows. Not just business-wise (how much to charge to make a decent profit?) but also physically (what’s the best way to label my products?). Let’s look at the different aspects of pricing- from tagging to […]
Whether you’re heading to your first craft fair or are a seasoned veteran, you can always learn more. It seems that the second you get comfortable and think you know it all, something goes wrong – you forget a crucial item, inventory breaks or people just don’t show up. In Craft Fair Tips: Preparation […]
When you’re setting up the layout for your booth, you may feel overwhelmed by the endless advice that goes along with it. Trying to use someone else’s concept without understanding the reasons behind the design may often end in frustration—or worse, a design that resembles Frankenstein’s Monster and refuses to function properly. If you follow […]
The summer craft show season is rapidly approaching, so it’s time to start those applications! They can sometimes be daunting- but it doesn’t have to be that way if you follow a few easy suggestions. Here are my top tips for success at applying to art fairs and shows: 1. Watch for Application Dates There’s […]
Trunk shows are a fantastic way to reach new customers and increase sales while strengthening your business relationship with stores. They entail selling your handmade items for the day (or a few days) and interacting with shoppers directly. Sometimes they are held at venues like hotels or salons, but generally this kind of event takes […]
We all know how crazy busy craft fairs can be. One minute you’ve got your booth all laid out perfectly and you’re waiting for customers to come by, and the next you’re trying to help five customers at once and answer a dozen different questions about your products. It can be very stressful! That’s why […]
Good news crafters….spring is almost here! While the official first day of spring isn’t until March 20th, here at CreativeIncome it’s never too early to get a head start on spring. The spring craft fairs are just around the corner, and you want your inventory to be full of all the best and most festive […]
We’ve been keeping an eye out at all the recent craft fairs and trade shows that we’ve been to lately. And we’ve been starting to notice a growing trend. Have you noticed? Maybe you’re already on board with this trend, and you’ve beat the rest of us at the game. Maybe you’re still trying to […]
There’s nothing better than attending a craft fair during a holiday. Everyone will have special products and merchandise out to go along with the theme of the holiday. And everyone at the craft fair will be in an especially chipper mood as they prepare for the coming holiday. That is why this year, we are […]
Going to your first craft fair show can be so exciting! But it can also be very overwhelming. How can you prepare for such a huge event? Where do you even begin? Well, there’s good news. We’ve gathered up the Top 12 Tips for First-Time Craft Fair Sellers to share with you! So relax, take […]
