How to sell more at craft fairs, trade shows and pop-up shops.
I'm participating in two markets this spring and have been working hard to improve the look of my display and to make my handmade items look more cohesive. I setup a mock display in my living room and it is starting to come together nicely!I got a lot of inspiration and ideas from taylor-lynn.com and camrynscutecreations.com.My tablecloths, signage, crates, etc. are neutral so that my products stand out. I've slowly accumulated market supplies over the years, including tables, tablecloths, woode
Market season is upon us! Stumped or overwhelmed on how to set up your business for craft show selling success? Let me walk you through my method (with video!!)
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I saw someone post how many days it is until Christmas a few days ago. I’ll spare you. My first reaction was “No…stop that.” But if you’ve ever given a handmade gift, you know that you can’t wait until after Thanksgiving to start thinking about the holidays. I
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Many craft fairs moved online during the pandemic, which offers a unique opportunity for handmade businesses to make sales through a new channel. Virtual craft fairs require a different type of prep, presentation, and purchasing. Here’s how your business can take advantage of this new virtual way of selling crafts and prepare for an online...
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of those links I may receive a small commission. It's an easy to way to support this blog and helps me to keep creating amazing content. Earlier this week I posted all about how to create inventory for a craft show . We touche
A step by step crochet tutorial showing how to crochet a funky pair of rainbow earrings that are perfect for gifting or selling at craft fairs!
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
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By now I think we have covered almost everything on the topic of craft shows. Today I'm going to share some of the essentials that you need to bring with you in order to feel prepared and be on top of your game.
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No matter if you’ve never sold at a fair before, you’ve got a few fairs under your belt, or you’re a seasoned seller, it can be a stressful time leading up to the event. Here are 10 of my best craft fair prep tips I’d like to share to help you de-stress, get ready and adequately prepare for your next event!
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After my first year doing the craft show circuit, I share five lessons I learned from the experience.
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When your item is Hand crafted with love and care you should help them STAND OUT from the crowd. Adding the simple touch of a fabric care instructional card to your handmade craft products can lead to higher sales & profits! Perfect for handmade crafts such as - sewing, knitting, felting, crochet, and more. Use these high quality printable tags over and over again on all your handmade goods at craft shows (you wont be disappointed), for online sales or just for your handmade gifts. These washing labels/cards are perfect for branding and getting a professional look inexpensively. Instant download includes: 1 letter-size high quality printable PDF file (300 dpi - rendered in Adobe Illustrator, Indesign & Photoshop) Page contains 16 3x1 inch cards outlined for easy cutting. Use an ink jet printer with standard settings on card stock paper (or sticker paper for labels). Print on any color or patterned paper to personalize the look. Trim out with scissors, punch a hole (where indicated) , and add string (or ribbon) to hang. Fill in fiber content and circle or mark the care instructions that apply adding any special notes necessary THESE PDF PRINTABLES ARE FULL BLEED *RIGHT TO THE EDGE* PLEASE ALLOW FOR PRINTING TO THE EDGE AKA "FULL BLEED". TERMS OF USE: For personal use as tags and labels on your own items for sale or as gifts. Files are not to be shared or resold in digital or printed form. *NOTE: This is not a physical product. No shipping required. Download instantly & print again and again from home at your own convenience.
Everyone wants to sell more of their handmade products. This one trick major retailers to turn more shoppers into buyers can be used in your small business.
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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 7 essential items you need for every craft show or farmers market to set you up for success! Add this list to your craft show prep checklist!
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Printable download wraps and tags bundle for handmade dish scrubbies. With options for machine wash and hand wash! ******************************************** PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASE! ******************************************** * This listing is for 3 high resolution DIGITAL PDF FILES. * PATTERN and physical items NOT INCLUDED * 8 wraps per sheet * 7 tags per sheet * Look best when printed with the black and white selection (not full color) ****************************** DESCRIPTION: ****************************** Make your handmade products stand out and with professional looking packaging! Perfect for craft shows and markets! Save money by purchasing once, printing them yourself, and make as many as you need! Easy to use. Just print and cut on the gray lines with scissors or a rotary cutter. Tape closed on the back or use a glue stick or adhesive dots or roll the wraps, fold over and use thread to tie tags to scrubbies. Upgrade to a paper cutter for a quicker and more precise cutting line. Print them on white, craft, or any color paper or card-stock that matches your branding. I recommend a recycled cover stock that matches your branding similar to the blue color that I have shown and that I use for my branding. Back side includes care instructions. I can also customize the template for you and add your own logo, (see info below). You can contact me to have other customizations made including care instructions, name, description, etc. I'm always happy to help and I love designing branding for other makers! ****************************** DETAILS: ****************************** File Type: PDF Page Size: 8.5” x 11” PDF format only. PDF files are not customized. * By purchasing this item you agree to all the terms of this listing. * Once purchase is complete you will receive a download link (must be on laptop or desktop to download). * NO RETURNS or REFUNDS. * Designs are for personal use only, and rights to the PDF/s are not to be transferred. Design of printable assets may not be copied, reproduced, altered, shared or resold, in printed or digital form. ****************************** CUSTOMIZATION: ****************************** * Get your logo added to the template! Purchase the ADD-ON listing. * PLEASE READ ADD-ON LISTING INFO IN FULL BEFORE PURCHASING https://www.etsy.com/listing/794353552/logo-add-on-customization-add-your-logo?ref=listings_manager_grid To get other customizations, changes, or to get a logo design, contact me with your request! Visit the "HANDMADE PRINTABLES" section of my Etsy for coordinating tags, cards and other printable resources. I would love to use images of your finished product to share on my etsy and social media pages! + All design and photos are copyright of Robin's Nest Market © 2020. ****************************** DOWNLOADING INFO: ****************************** https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013328108-Downloading-a-Digital-Item?segment=shopping ****************************** EXTRA INFORMATION: ****************************** I like using this mini hole punch for the tags: Toysdone 1/16 Inch Small Mini Tiny Shaped Circle Metal Single Handheld Hole Paper Punch Punchers with Soft-Handled for Tags Clothing Ticket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J5Q8BX9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_42J1X6QB5Y08H0RYRQ6Z?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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