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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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you excited for all of the upcoming spring craft fair shows? I know we are! We’ve been checking everywhere to see where all of our favorite crafters will be and to see what the hottest trends are this season. And the biggest trend that we’ve discovered for this upcoming spring season is… Tie-Dye! Now, […]
Selling your handmade products at a wholesale show is a great way to get your goods into boutiques and shops! Exhibiting at this kind of event for the first time can be overwhelming, but as long as you are well prepared you’ll be all ready to write orders. Let’s look at a few tips to […]
