Doing a craft fair!
03-18-2010, 03:11 PM
#52
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Good idea Favorite Fabrics and to carry that theme a little further, how about sunshades (you know the ones with the elastic back that fit on your head) and don't forget cute and inexpensive tote bags so people can haul all their loot home.
03-18-2010, 04:35 PM
#55
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This type of thing was discussed at our last guild meeting. Some people with experience said it's better to have not more than ten of any one type of item. People will be more willing to buy on the spot if they think they might miss out if they wait to buy.
They also mentioned that items under $20 sold the best.
Hope this helps.
They also mentioned that items under $20 sold the best.
Hope this helps.
03-18-2010, 06:05 PM
#56
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I think someone mentioned having a tent.
If you're buying a tent... get a white top. If you get a colored top, everything under it will look that color. I once got an inexpensive dining tarp at a discount store, and the tarp was blue. I replaced it the next year!
'Nother thing. Is it likely to rain, and is your space going to be on grass? If so, you might want to scavenge a rug to use as a "floor" to keep your customers from standing in mud, and to give your items a relatively clean are to land on, should they drop or be blown off by the wind.
Can you get an inexpensive wooden drying rack to display your runners on? You might be able to set it on top of, or in front of your table. Maximize your available display space by going vertical.
If you're buying a tent... get a white top. If you get a colored top, everything under it will look that color. I once got an inexpensive dining tarp at a discount store, and the tarp was blue. I replaced it the next year!
'Nother thing. Is it likely to rain, and is your space going to be on grass? If so, you might want to scavenge a rug to use as a "floor" to keep your customers from standing in mud, and to give your items a relatively clean are to land on, should they drop or be blown off by the wind.
Can you get an inexpensive wooden drying rack to display your runners on? You might be able to set it on top of, or in front of your table. Maximize your available display space by going vertical.
03-18-2010, 06:07 PM
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Make lots of little things you can price inexpensively and still make a profit,then include some larger ticket items. You can also allow people to order things in different colors,styles,etc (with 1/2 down payment) if you want to mess with it. Make sure you charge shipping or offer to deliver at another show, or have them pick it up. Inexpensive signs with cute/wise sayings sell well.
03-18-2010, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Happy Tails
I hope I don't sound stupid, but what's a grandmother's paddle?
03-18-2010, 07:43 PM
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You should have plenty of change, an apron or money belt for your money is best, lots of items that have a variety of prices. You will find that cheap items draw the people in and if you are a friendly person, get them to looking at all your crafts and you will find they will buy the more expensive items if they look. Put the less expensive items in the front to draw them in. Have fun! Hope you do well!
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