Christmas craft fair
03-13-2014, 10:02 PM
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Christmas craft fair
I'm kinda in charge of setting up our church Christmas craft fair starting this year. I have helped the former 'in charge' person from the beginning of the event, about 8 years total. She is no longer involved and the majority of participants want to continue having it but with some changes. One major change is making it more kid friendly. We have had vendors from the community and probably would keep that aspect, but want to reach out more to our congregation and make Christmas present purchasing more affordable, especially for the children. All that to say-anyone have any suggestions? Any experiences in this-good or bad? Thanks in advance.
03-13-2014, 10:28 PM
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Is the primary purpose of this fund-raising for the church?
Regarding affordable kid-friendly presents, I will say that one of my treasured possessions is a microfiber scarf made for me by my daughter. All it involved was cutting a rectangle, and then having her cut "fringe" about an inch wide and two inches deep on each end. Although you could sell these already made to children, it might be nice to have a kids' craft area where the children could cut the fringe themselves after selecting a colored rectangle.
Regarding affordable kid-friendly presents, I will say that one of my treasured possessions is a microfiber scarf made for me by my daughter. All it involved was cutting a rectangle, and then having her cut "fringe" about an inch wide and two inches deep on each end. Although you could sell these already made to children, it might be nice to have a kids' craft area where the children could cut the fringe themselves after selecting a colored rectangle.
03-13-2014, 11:11 PM
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Just today I was talking about this subject with a friend (of church craft fairs). She was telling me how her church back east made the entrance to the kids area just their size. In other words the made the doorway not very tall to let in just the kids to shop. Of course they had adults to help them and their gifts were wrapped for them before they left the room. I thought this was a great idea.
03-14-2014, 04:44 AM
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If you are making things for the children, fabric tic tack toe boards with huge buttons are fun (or checkerboards). Baby bibs, burp cloths, receiving blankets, quilts, etc. diaper bags, winter hats made of fleece or knitted or crocheted. If you are looking to make things for the kids to purchase for others, placemats, mug rugs, bookmarks, little bags, small purses, dog and cat toys or bandannas, small inexpensive items that older kids would enjoy.
03-14-2014, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Is the primary purpose of this fund-raising for the church?
Regarding affordable kid-friendly presents, I will say that one of my treasured possessions is a microfiber scarf made for me by my daughter. All it involved was cutting a rectangle, and then having her cut "fringe" about an inch wide and two inches deep on each end. Although you could sell these already made to children, it might be nice to have a kids' craft area where the children could cut the fringe themselves after selecting a colored rectangle.
Regarding affordable kid-friendly presents, I will say that one of my treasured possessions is a microfiber scarf made for me by my daughter. All it involved was cutting a rectangle, and then having her cut "fringe" about an inch wide and two inches deep on each end. Although you could sell these already made to children, it might be nice to have a kids' craft area where the children could cut the fringe themselves after selecting a colored rectangle.
I like your scarf suggestion. Could you post a photo so I could present it to the others involved in the planning? Thanks for your time to respond and post the photo!!
03-14-2014, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by shawnan
Just today I was talking about this subject with a friend (of church craft fairs). She was telling me how her church back east made the entrance to the kids area just their size. In other words the made the doorway not very tall to let in just the kids to shop. Of course they had adults to help them and their gifts were wrapped for them before they left the room. I thought this was a great idea.
03-14-2014, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lclang
If you are making things for the children, fabric tic tack toe boards with huge buttons are fun (or checkerboards). Baby bibs, burp cloths, receiving blankets, quilts, etc. diaper bags, winter hats made of fleece or knitted or crocheted. If you are looking to make things for the kids to purchase for others, placemats, mug rugs, bookmarks, little bags, small purses, dog and cat toys or bandannas, small inexpensive items that older kids would enjoy.
I like all your ideas! I will use these as suggestions when I meet with the others involved in the planning. Thanks so much for your input!
03-15-2014, 06:27 AM
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if you have anyone to make jewelry . . kids like to buy mum a necklace. could be simple. or they could have kits made up with the "chain" and beads so the kids could make it up there at a craft table or take it home. bookmarks could be cut out of scrapbook paper (heavy type) ahead of time, a hole punched in 1 end and a ribbon put thru or made of heavy construction paper and they could draw on them for presents. doggie bows and barrettes. we all love dressing up the pups. salt dough ornaments can be made ahead of time so the kids can decorate them at home WITH mom or they can be done for folks to buy. handmade ornaments can be charming. and there are many suggestions online. many with patterns
03-15-2014, 02:33 PM
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I couldn't find a website that shows how my dd made my scarf. However, it's very simple if you use microfiber (fleece), as it does not fray. Cut a rectangle the width and length you want for the scarf (mine is about 12" wide and 36" long). On each short end, use a scissors to cut into the scarf about 1" apart and 2" deep. That's it.
Here is a website that shows how to make easy no-sew blankets out of fleece:
http://www.instructables.com/id/No-S...ece-Blanket-1/
These can be made smaller for pet blankets. Larger sizes are nice for watching football games, etc.
Here is a website that shows how to make easy no-sew blankets out of fleece:
http://www.instructables.com/id/No-S...ece-Blanket-1/
These can be made smaller for pet blankets. Larger sizes are nice for watching football games, etc.
03-15-2014, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cherrio
if you have anyone to make jewelry . . kids like to buy mum a necklace. could be simple. or they could have kits made up with the "chain" and beads so the kids could make it up there at a craft table or take it home. bookmarks could be cut out of scrapbook paper (heavy type) ahead of time, a hole punched in 1 end and a ribbon put thru or made of heavy construction paper and they could draw on them for presents. doggie bows and barrettes. we all love dressing up the pups. salt dough ornaments can be made ahead of time so the kids can decorate them at home WITH mom or they can be done for folks to buy. handmade ornaments can be charming. and there are many suggestions online. many with patterns
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