Color, and how you use it, is the most important element of your craft show display. Color can instantly catch a shopper’s attention, tell your target market your products are right for them, and help tell a story. There are many ways to incorporate color. This article’s quick fix focuses on color in product groupings. ...
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.
Although you may be working with a small space at a craft show, it should still have a strategic layout, with 3 key areas that transition shoppers to buyers
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.
You’ll never attract every shopper at a craft show. And attempting to can do more harm than good. As Marie Forleo says: If you’re talking to everybody, you’re talking to nobody. You need to define your target market and focus on building a business and products for them. However, a few mistakes can repel even your...
You’ll never attract every shopper at a craft show. And attempting to can do more harm than good. As Marie Forleo says: If you’re talking to everybody, you’re talking to nobody. You need to define your target market and focus on building a business and products for them. However, a few mistakes can repel even your...
Although you may be working with a small space at a craft show, it should still have a strategic layout, with 3 key areas that transition shoppers to buyers
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...
If you've wondered why people say "I love your work" but never buy, this article uncovers the answers and solutions to help you sell more handmade products.
Photos of portable soap display ideas you can use for ideas and inspiration to design your own craft booth.
The original article on Craft Show etiquette continues to be a popular article so I thought I’d expand on it and break it down a bit more to give you a really good look at what each category of craft show participant might look for from you. Here are the other etiquette articles:...
For a blog that’s all about selling at craft shows, this article may seem out of place. But too many people sign up for craft shows, full of hope, and walk away with their dreams crushed, vowing never to sell at another craft show. I don’t want you to lose money at craft shows, or...
If you follow us on Periscope, you know we’ve got a new pantry section & organic bath line coming to the store. We’ve been getting in lines a little along the way since our trip to market. I took the time last week to snap a few quick photos for you; it’s been awhile since […]
There are many details to think about and prepare for once you've been accepted to a craft show. Check out the detailed list and download the free checklist
10 places to find local craft shows and markets to apply for and what to do to ensure you're applying to the right events & actually making money at them.
Soap display photos provide inspiration to design your own craft show booth.
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.
I went down a bit of a rabbit hole the other day, researching a local craft show. That led me to read its reviews on Yelp. Then I started reading reviews for other craft shows in my city. And then I moved on to big craft shows outside of my city. I ended up scanning...
I went down a bit of a rabbit hole the other day, researching a local craft show. That led me to read its reviews on Yelp. Then I started reading reviews for other craft shows in my city. And then I moved on to big craft shows outside of my city. I ended up scanning...
Whether you’re creating a craft show display or photographing your products, product composition is important. Composition helps: Create organization and structure Create a focal point (that tells shoppers to “look here!”) Lead the eye throughout your space so shoppers don’t miss important details Without proper composition, a space can feel cluttered, disorganized, and uninspiring. This...
7 art booth display photos show you how to display paintings, prints, and photographs in your craft show booth.
When submitting a craft show application, there are a few mistakes event organizers see often but aren't that obvious to crafters. Find out what they are.
Get Ready for Summer and Fall Craft Shows with this handy checklist! This is my go to list when prepping for shows. I love to make lists, and I wanted to share this one with all my crafty buddies out … Continued
Craft Fairs are challenging. Customer relations, product display, and more must be done. Here are 7 tips to help you avoid common selling mistakes at shows.
When I started my handmade business, I thought more was more. The more options of handbags I offered, the more sales I could make because I’d be appealing to a wider variety of customers. I had: No clear customer I was targeting. No clear style I was known for. No product...
This is a list of ideas for products you can make and sell for Mother’s Day. The list IS based on research (and the Mother’s Day gifts that are popular now), however, that doesn’t mean an item is guaranteed to sell if you make it. Use these ideas for inspiration, but always consider your target...
This a list of 57 ideas to start a popular craft business. There are many several choices of popular crafts that sell very well. If you are looking for inspiring ideas to start an art and craft business of your own, then read on.
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
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...
The majority of craft businesses will fail. If your business is struggling, consider these 3 ways to shake things up.
A tabloid-sized (11x17) PDF file for printing and display in your classroom, showing kids the relative heights and shapes of all kinds of clouds. Please note this product is licensed for personal use, classrooms, for small craft businesses where you are hand making items or hand finishing printed items for sale in craft markets, craft sites like Etsy and similar. None of these images can be used for resale as a part of a collection, in banners, avatars, branding, logos or websites without further licensing. Images may not be used in layered templates made for resale, digital scrapbooking kits, printables, banners, avatars, website design made for others, printed and redistributed as is, or sold at third party print outlets such as Zazzle and Cafe Press. Please inquire about extended licensing for use in branding and logo design, mass produced products, reproduction to fabric, business website banners. Images are Copyright dogfoose.com. All rights reserved.
Learn the best crafts that make money, like printables, photos, jewelry, and candles. You could start a side hustle and make thousands this month!
There are many details to think about and prepare for once you've been accepted to a craft show. Check out the detailed list and download the free checklist
When it comes to selling handmade, you need multiple ways to get your name out there and sell your goods. Craft shows are one piece of that puzzle. They allow you to test your products, meet local customers and make a lot of sales in a short period or time. There are so many...
How to create a home-based handmade crafts business
6 steps to help you master your next craft show. These steps will improve your sales and your attitude for your next show and the one after that, as well.
Create a unique and eye-catching display for your small houseplants and cuttings with our Twine Hanging Propagation Jars! Hang them in front of a window and show off your newly rooting cuttings in style. The set includes 3 strings, each with 8, 9, and 10 glass bottles. With different lengths of strings, you can create beautiful displays that suit your space perfectly. Watching your cuttings develop new roots is now easier than ever. Simply take your cuttings, fill up the glass bottles with water, and let nature do its magic! Product Details: Includes: 3 strings (8, 9, and 10 bottles per string) String Lengths: 115cm, 130cm, and 140cm (45.3in, 51.2in, 55.2in) Bottle Size: 4x2cm (1.6x0.8in) Plants or cuttings not included
Resources and teaching ideas for teaching about astronomy for middle school students
Looking for inexpensive popsicle stick craft ideas? Inside you’ll find ten fun crafts to make. Stop by and download yours for free.
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.
Craft Fairs are challenging. Customer relations, product display, and more must be done. Here are 7 tips to help you avoid common selling mistakes at shows.
A tabloid-sized (11x17) PDF file for printing and display in your classroom, showing kids the relative heights and shapes of all kinds of clouds. Please note this product is licensed for personal use, classrooms, for small craft businesses where you are hand making items or hand finishing printed items for sale in craft markets, craft sites like Etsy and similar. None of these images can be used for resale as a part of a collection, in banners, avatars, branding, logos or websites without further licensing. Images may not be used in layered templates made for resale, digital scrapbooking kits, printables, banners, avatars, website design made for others, printed and redistributed as is, or sold at third party print outlets such as Zazzle and Cafe Press. Please inquire about extended licensing for use in branding and logo design, mass produced products, reproduction to fabric, business website banners. Images are Copyright dogfoose.com. All rights reserved.
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...
Each year I create a list of crafts you can make and sell that are seeing an increase in consumer demand (you can check that out here). I also look over the previous year’s trend list and see if those trends are still growing, are plateauing or declining in popularity. To create these lists, I...
Everyone wants to sell more at craft fairs and this is one simple strategy that can really boost sales. And it doesn't involve sneaky sales tricks.
Craft Fair Season is upon us! Our local Carbondale, IL Farmer's Market will have it's second event of the season tomorrow. In honor of this lovely weather and new creations, I created this document below. If you click on it, you should be able to view it in 8.5" x 11" and just print as many as you need! How To Use: After printing the page(s), punch holes and insert into a 3-ring binder. The prettier the binder, the better, since your customers will also see this binder at times. You may also want to keep some looseleaf notebook paper or similar in the binder to record custom orders and customer/vendor info. Keep lots of business cards at hand too. As you sell various items, write a quick description and price on the page provided below. This makes the sale process WAY easier and more organized! Happy Crafting...
