I have had a few weeks to percolate over my recent craft show experience, so here is a quick rundown of the whole experience. The show that I attended is called the Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival, and in addition to the art market, they also have a Trash Fashion Show on Friday Night. If…
It’s peak craft show season, and if you are preparing your booth for this year’s holiday events, I have a couple of inexpensive DIY jewelry display ideas that you can make in minutes. I am getting ready for a craft show in November, and I wanted a more professional way to display my jewelry pieces….
“You could make that so easily!” My mother would say. It was one of her mantras. And a staple comment whenever we were shopping for clothes. It’s quite possible that I was never allowed to purchase a skirt for back to school, as that is one of the easiest items to sew. As adults, my…
If you have ever dreamed of selling your handmade items at a craft show but were nervous about trying it, you are not alone. It can be scary to lay the things you have slaved over, loved creating, and shaped into being in front of others to judge. It’s easy to get discouraged to feel…
This is the final installment of my first craft show video series. I will share some closing thoughts as well as my sales total and the best and worst sellers. If you have ever thought about selling your handmade items at a craft fair check out my series for some insights into what it is…
My first craft show vendor experience is officially in the books. Right now it still feels like quite the whirlwind. There was so much to take in and to learn and a slurry of emotions to navigate. I am really glad that I did it and I will be sharing more of the experience in…
Hi there, and Welcome to the Lab. Today I am sharing my craft show booth set up. It was fun to put together and to finally see what all my effort looked like once I assembled all my projects in one place. Thanks to the hubby, I was able to use our dining room for…
Hi there and Welcome to the Lab. This is the 4th post in my first-time craft show seller series. The show is just weeks away and I am furiously working on finishing the items I am going to have to sell, setting up a mock booth, and doing some general freaking out it’s expected. Right?…
Well, I have officially gotten accepted into my first craft show, and my head is spinning. There is so much to do, and it all seems a little blurry right now. I am scared and excited, and completely overwhelmed. The show is the second week of November, so I still have some time to get…
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Well, I did it. I have officially sent off my craft show application. The paperwork part was easy but getting good photographs of my projects took a little more time. However, I think I was successful at getting some good photos that represent my work. They aren’t quite professional-looking, but they are a lot better…
