klswift

Couple suggestions - #1 if making bags to heat in microwave use the rice! #2 it is a christmas bazaar, so make small stocking stuffer items. #3 - your display is so important - if you can't draw them over, you can't sell. For a newbie, I suggest you set up a practice table in your house. Put a couple empty containers under your tablecloth to create an elevated platform for some things. Gather small items in a basket or bowl. Things laid out flat on a table will not excite folks. #4 have a decorative container (a bowl with a festive piece of cloth in it) filled with peppermint candies - people will always stop by for candy and they feel 'guilty' if they don't look around! #5 Have of change - much more $1's and $5's than you think. It always amazes me how many folks come to those types of events only with $20 bills! Have a note pad handy in case someone wants to connect with you later about buying more of something. For pricing - obviously you want to make money, but it would be worth your time to visit a couple craft shows in november to see what prices folks are selling things for in your area. And, while you can have some bigger items, typically at these types of bazaars, the smaller less expensive things sell out faster. But, have fun, bring a helper, use a handcart or rolling cart (or several of your son's friends) and again, have fun! Even though I sell online and I am in a couple brick and mortar shops, I like to do a couple holiday craft shows and at least one spring show just to be able to talk to a variety of people and find out what they want, like and what pricing they think is good.