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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 […]
Today we have a guest post from Vicki O’Dell, who blogs over at The Creative Goddess! She’ll be telling us about some of the hottest trends for summer and fall and showing you how to find even more trends for your crafting business. Be sure to check out her blog for more great posts and […]
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, […]
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 […]
We attended the 2015 Winter Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago, and as always, were blown away at the wonderful gathering of creations and creative minds. Being fans of anything craft fair related and obsessed with craft booth displays, we couldn’t help, but pick up what trends were dominating the event. These five trends below left […]
Trends are important to a creative business owner. Staying on top of trends helps us know what shoppers might be looking for and it helps us to hone in on who our core customer is. The problem is that trends come and go. And in this day and age, they come and go rather quickly. […]
Are you aware of the latest trends to be found at craft fairs this fall? Some of these trends you might recognize as old favorites that keep on going, while others are new to the scene. Whether you’re a craft fair browser or vendor, you’ll definitely want to be on the lookout for these trendy […]
Have you ever heard of Lidewij Edelkoort? No? It’s time you changed that. She’s one of the world’s most prominent trend forecasters, and as a handmade designer, trends are something you can’t afford to ignore, especially as the outdoor fair and market season gears up. According to Edelkoort, this year’s most popular designs will be […]
My mother walked up to a vendor and expressed how beautiful she thought everything was at Renegade. “I spent my entire paycheck before the fair opened.” she replied. I believe it! Renegade Chicago was an absolutely fantastic experience. With so many beautiful minds, ideas, and handmade goods in one room – it was hard to […]
I loved going to the South Haven Art Fair this past weekend in Michigan. Here are some trends I picked up on! Using vintage suitcases or hatboxes to display small items in large quantities. I think this selling tactic really works. The bright colors and the urge to search through the suitcases to find something […]
