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Pricing Your Handmade Goods for Craft Shows

October 10, 2018 by CreativeIncome 1 Comment

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 […]

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Craft Fairs: Find Success, Make the Sale

March 10, 2018 by CreativeIncome 4 Comments

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 […]

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Pricing Your Handmade Goods for Craft Shows

October 13, 2017 by Rebecca George 7 Comments

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 […]

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How to Start Your Own Local Craft Show

June 5, 2017 by Rebecca George 4 Comments

Every independent craft show started with a great idea by a creative person (or persons). If you’re lacking for options in your city or are wanting an event on a particular date, why not start your own? If you’re good at organization and event planning that’s great, or you can team up with a crafter […]

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Five Things You Should Never Do When Selling at a Craft Show

April 27, 2017 by Rebecca George 4 Comments

There are lots of resources for advice about doing craft shows. I’ve written many blog posts about what to bring, how to entice shoppers, and the best ideas for displays. But there are a few things sellers might do that can put off shoppers and buyers- all of which are easy to fix or prevent! […]

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7 Craft Fair Trends for 2017

March 28, 2017 by Rebecca George 5 Comments

Every year the handmade craft world has popular item themes and trends. Sometimes they are inspired by the past, while other times they are totally unique to the current market. Here are the seven coolest craft fair trends I noticed for 2017… 1. Copper Jewelry (Copper bracelets by Debbie’s Designs) Metal jewelry is always in […]

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The Lazy Craft Fair Exhibitor Guide to a Perfect Booth Layout

February 23, 2017 by Josh Astor Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Maximizing Profits at Craft Shows (Part 2): Displays that Increase Sales

September 19, 2016 by Rebecca George 1 Comment

The next part of this series is focused on creating displays that attracts shoppers- and hopefully turns them into buyers. The more appealing, professional, and organized your booth, the better. You can encourage buyers to purchase your products with the following suggestions: Do a Practice Setup It’s a good idea to do a trial run […]

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Maximizing Profits at Craft Shows (Part 1): Picking the Right Event for Your Business

September 15, 2016 by Rebecca George Leave a Comment

Craft fairs are a fun, personal way to get your products into the hands of shoppers while building brand awareness. I’ve sold my handmade jewelry at many shows over the years, so I’ve put together the following series to help you increase sales at in-person events. To start off, let’s look at a few ways […]

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The Top 3 Tips for Running a Booth

April 12, 2016 by CreativeIncome Leave a Comment

The Top 3 Tips for Running a Booth

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 […]

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