If you want a craft show display that stands out, you must strategically use color. Color is what catches the eye, evokes an emotion within seconds, can help tell a story, and much more. Using color effectively so your craft show display catches shoppers’ eyes is fairly easy, but it does take some thought. Here are…
These craft fair display tips are based on some of the most common mistakes vendors make. No matter how much time you have before your next craft show, there are small changes you can make that will have a big impact. If you’re getting ready for your first event, don’t stress yourself trying…
Festivals are great places to sell products or services and make money. They’re a unique shopping environment and each festival will attract a different type of shopper, so you need to put some thought into which products will sell best for each event. This article will share product ideas, as well as general product…
Some crafts are more profitable to make and sell due to their lower production costs. A bar of soap can be made for pennies, if materials are purchased in bulk and at wholesale prices and soap is made in bulk. Which will give each bar of soap higher profit margins. How profitable a craft is…
When it comes to craft shows, there aren’t a lot of sales stats to work with. Each craft show also attracts different vendors and shoppers, which can have a big impact on what sells best. I have a lot of experience selling at craft shows. I also love to watch people and analyze their shopping…
Once you learn about craft show bestsellers and determine what you’re going to sell, then you much figure out how much of it you need. Selling at craft shows and determining how much inventory to bring is always a bit of a guessing game. You don’t know if you’ve picked a great event that will…
If you’re starting to sell your handmade crafts on the craft show circuit, you may have heard the term “juried craft show” and are wondering; what’s the difference between a juried craft show and a non-juried craft show and which is better? This article is going to cover the topic of juried craft shows,…
Craft shows displays require a lot of work to set up. Not to mention, trunk space is often limited. So display selves, props, and fixtures can’t be too bulky. However, it is important that products are displayed in a professional manner and in a way that makes it easy for people to shop…
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. Please read the full disclosure here. Although craft show table covers shouldn’t be the star of a standout display, they shouldn’t be an afterthought. When I started selling at craft shows, my…
Many craft fairs moved online during the pandemic, which offers a unique opportunity for handmade businesses to make sales through a new channel. Virtual craft fairs require a different type of prep, presentation, and purchasing. Here’s how your business can take advantage of this new virtual way of selling crafts and prepare for an online…