The importance of maintaining stall aesthetics at market - our top tips for creating a fabulous looking market stall that draws customers in.
A weekend for everyone to enjoy as woodcraft professionals and enthusiasts come together to demonstrate and sell their crafts. This is a rare opportunity to buy quality wood from the Ickworth Estate. Wood includes native and exotic species, milled and in the round. Also featuring live bands, live entertainment, story tellers, locally brewed ales, pottery tent with raku firing, as well as plenty of local foods and produce, children's activities and craft stalls.
Bananas really surprised me.
Here’s how I used to treat craft shows. I’d go into crazy-woman sewing mode in the weeks leading up to a craft show. All other marketing and updating of sales channels would stop so I could give my full attention to production. I’d stay up late the last couple of nights before the...
in a mad rush toward this weekend's school festival craft stall we made gnomes ~ gnomes galore! loads of teeny tiny gnomes in matchboxes and in pendant pouches some simple standing gnomes and even some knitted gnomes Here is the little pattern I made up for the knitted gnomes ~ Use size 4 -5 knitting needles – 8 ply wool scraps Head – Cast on 18 stiches in your choice of skin colour Row 1: knit, row 2: purl. Repeat for a total of 10 rows Body – Change wool to main suit colour and knit 16 rows (26row total) Legs – Knit across first 9 stitches; place other 9 stitches on a small stitch holder Knit a further 9 rows, cast off leaving a tail of about 6 inches. For the second leg pick up the other 9 stitches and knit 10 rows. Cast off leaving a tail of about 6 inches. Gather up both feet and stitch up the legs/body to the head section. Arms – Cast on 8 stitches in skin colour Row 1: knit, row 2: purl Change to main body colour and knit a further 6 rows, cast off leaving a tail of a few inches (8 rows in total). Repeat for second arm. Gather hand end and stitch up arm seam leaving top open for stuffing – stuff. Hat – Cast on 24 stitches in your choice of hat colour Rows 1 and 2: knit Row 3: purl Row 4: knit two together at each end Row 5: purl Repeat rows 4 and 5 until 16 stitches remain Then only decrease every second knit row until only 10 stitches remain Then knit two together every knit row until only one stitch remains – cast off leaving a 6 inch tail and sew up the seam. To make up – Gather head and stitch up head seam – leave a 1 inch opening for stuffing – stuff legs, body and head. Close the seam. Use body colour to weave in and out around neck. Pull fairly tightly to form neck and wrap around twice, tie a knot and bury it inside to finish the neck. Stitch arms to body and attach hat to top of head. My 100 post giveaway is still open til Sunday night. If you would like to put your name in the hat you can do it here
These are the top 5 mistakes handmade vendors commonly make at craft shows. If you're wondering why sales aren't higher, take a look through the list.
Learn how to make flower pounding art with this beginner's guide. Get tips for making your own art, custom cards, bookmarks, and more.
Thinking about selling your handmade products at a craft fair soon? What are the essentials you need to remember when selling at craft fairs? We have compiled a list of 10 useful steps, with plenty of tips for the new trader, on how to prepare for craft market success.
Wow, what a weekend! We vended at Renegade Craft Fair in Fort Mason on Saturday and Sunday, and it was quite the whirlwind! A lot of people were really complimentary about the booth and the stuff i…
Craft shows are a unique way to shop and vendors can get creative with their setup. But there are certain things craft show shoppers shouldn't see.
Ich erinnere mich, dass ich als Kind Adventskalender geliebt habe. Wir hatten immer die Pappe aus dem Supermarkt, sie hatten minderwertige Schokolade hinter kleinen Türen versteckt, und wir kauften...
Here is a mega list of craft ideas to make money from home. Some great ideas and information to help you get started quickly.
Discover 44 hot craft ideas to sell in 2023 that'll have your creativity soaring! Unleash your inner artist with these trendy and profitable crafts to make and sell, perfect for adults looking to cash in on their talents.
If you want to skip the growing pains associated with being a new business owner, avoid making these 5 mistakes. These are 5 things amateur or inexperienced business owners do: 1 – Jump in without research When you get a business idea, it’s so exciting and you want to strike while the iron’s hot. ...
Most handmade businesses are going to see sales slow down as the world deals with this health pandemic. Many people have either lost their main source of income or it’s been significantly reduced, which obviously has an impact on their spending. Everyone is also concerned about what’s coming into their homes. I,...
10 Ways to Boost Craft Show Sales
Discover the handcrafted ceramics from Paxxy & Flora. All handmade and hand painted, these are ceramics with heart and soul.
One of my most popular articles details the types of products that sell best at craft shows; you can read that here: What Sells Best at a Craft Show? This article explores the other side: Types of products that don’t tend to sell well, or that can actually harm the sales of best-selling products. I’ve created...
Following a basic formula that uses the same markup no matter what you sell can easily overprice your work. Here's the right way to price handmade products.
These Milo balls are perfectly bite-sized making them great for an afternoon treat or a party favour!
Pay attention ! Each box has an additional engraving of the JTNlab brand. If you do not want the brand to be on the box just add this comment to the order (WITHOUT branding JTNlab ) Wooden Large Modular pill box with Natural type of wood Honeycombs ornament will help you to keep track of your medications. A caring gift for those, who are always busy or like to keep things in order. Stay healthy! Features & specifications: • Lid design: with edges, with magnets • Cell shape: rounded corners, with slate on the front • Cell count: 7, with weekday marks starting from Sunday • Cell width: 3.5cm / 1.37in • Cell height: 3.5cm / 1.37in • Cell depth: 2cm / 0.78in Overall Dimensions: • Height: 5cm / 1.97in • Length: 38cm / 15in • Width: 17cm / 6.7in • Weight: 1kg / 2lb The size of the box for 1 day : • Height: 3.5cm / 1.38in • Length:7.5cm / 2.95in • Width: 7cm / 2.75in • Weight: 70g / 0.14 lb The size of the base : • Height: 2.3cm / 0.9in • Length: 38cm / 15in • Width: 17cm / 6.7in • Weight: 500g / 1lb Package contents: • Pill Box Modular The modular box also has special hinges on the back so you can hang it on the wall. Our team makes your life more eco-friendly by replacing plastic housings of everyday gadgets for wooden ones. We only use solid wood and oil/wax (odorless, colorless or without traces on your hands) to protect matrial for prolonged use. Please note : Dried ash wood ( black wood )has its own specific natural smell that not everyone may like Also note, that each product is handmade, and may slightly vary in color, finish, and size. WARNING !!! Do not keep the box in a humid place (such as a bathroom) as the wood will absorb moisture and the box will not work or open well. Keep in mind that natural wood can expand and contract due to sudden changes in temperature, and this will affect the operation of the box. I recommend keeping the box in both warm and dry places that have no moisture. Also note, each product is coated with natural oil to emphasize the richness of the wood texture and protect it, so sometimes the wood villi can rise from the oil coating, and it will seem that the wood is not sanded, but I assure you that the wood is very well sanded. And also on some types of wood there can be hardly appreciable smell from natural oil which in due course will disappear completely.Also, each product has a carved brand inscription JTNlab.
Discover the best crafts to teach. Whatever your skill, some craft projects will be a better fit for a classroom than others. Here's how to think through your own craft skills and discover the best type of project to teach to a class.
27 Christmas Hacks - tips and tricks that will make your life easier during the holidays! Christmas time is one of my most favorite times of the year! I love the magic involved and the
How to teach crafts. You have your crafting skills, now you need to develop your teaching skills if you want to be a crafts instructor. He's what you need to know to become an effective crafts teacher.
DIY Lemon Swirl Bath Bombs Recipe I don't know about you, but I love soaking in the tub more than I'm willing to admit. I have added essential oils to the bath water way longer
Looking for easy craft ideas that you can make and sell for profit? Here's a list of 20 crafts that make money this year!
Do you want to make money selling handmade items? Check out this list of the best sellers at craft fairs so you don't waste time or effort!
Haunted House of Projects' booth at the Los Angeles Craft Experience for the Lunar New Year celebration: Feb. 16-17th, Chinatown. Note the confetti on the ground :) We loved this event! The Dragon Parade, vegan chili fries... and meeting so many cool people! www.hauntedhouseofprojects.com
When you hand your business card out at a craft fair, 80% of them end up in the trash. Here's how to make your business cards more effective.
Chatuchak market (JJ Market to locals) is a hidden gem and one of the world's best markets. In our comprehensive photo guide to Thai souvenirs, we show you the best things to buy-- cute dresses, artisan crafts, exotic soaps, piles of beads and jewelry-- we cover it all.
International traveler? Instead of the malls, do yourself a favor and visit the Johannesburg markets for unique foods, drinks, handmade craft
Can a craft business really be profitable and can you actually make a living from it? Find out in this article and what's required for it to be successful.
