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Excellent tip

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:10:37 -0000

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Comment by: Sneddonia

Excellent tips pawandclawdesigns! I'll have to keep these in mind when I do my next show in a couple of weeks :)

thank kellybo

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:24:57 -0000

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Comment by: pawandclawdesigns

thank kellybot, another great bog :)

here's anothe

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:23:06 -0000

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Comment by: pawandclawdesigns

here's another great blog post with WONDERFUL tips. http://woodmouse.typepad.com/woodmouse_loves_crafts/2007/11/craft-vendor-bo/comments/page/2/

Thanks so muc

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:46:44 -0000

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Comment by: clockgirlkelly

Thanks so much! I'll be doing a show in April. At work, when we unpack our retail, I've been collecting as much packing material (bubble wrap, foam, boxes, bags)so that I can slim down my overhead and avoid having to buy those things for shipping or the show! It can get expensive! If you have a local retailer who will save some of those things for you, take advantage of it!

Thank you so

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:03:04 -0000

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Comment by: ravenscraving

Thank you so much for this!!! I'm dong my first art fair in April and the OCD person in me needs all the input she can get!! :D

Great re-prim

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:45:30 -0000

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Comment by: imakestuff

Great re-primer for a seasoned craft-show person like me! I cancelled two shows last year, distance + fuel prices! I am cancelling another show soon for the same reasons (plus I can't afford the $230. booth fee). We try to camp out at shows...another great way to save $$. It's getting to be where I won't do a show unless I can earn $2k or more. Otherwise it's just too hard with booth fees, and overhead/supplies. Don't discount your local farmer's market, and walk-on selling. Get there early and take a number. I've sold stuff like hotcakes. Although, it is hit and miss. Always ask other artists what shows are "good".

Thanks for al

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:28:21 -0000

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Comment by: AnnMadeArt

Thanks for all the good tips. I just started doing shows and this article is very helpful. I've learned very quickly that knowing all the facts about a show is very important. Knowing how many vendors, past attendance, etc. helps the selection process so I can be assured of a good show. I'm sure I'll learn even more as I go along.

Nice article!

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:28:05 -0000

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Comment by: kellybot

Nice article! Last year I put together a craft show checklist and loaded it to my blog for anyone interested. It's an excel spreadsheet that you can customize for your own type of craft. http://kellybot.blogspot.com/

Great info an

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:52:22 -0000

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Comment by: janicej

Great info and very inspiring. Thanks!

Everyone has

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:41:26 -0000

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Comment by: pawandclawdesigns

Everyone has such great ideas to add. My focus is jewelry, so it's wonderful to read others ideas for other products :) I just started to get my registration forms in the mail; I'm so excited to this season :D Don't forget about these threads ( which have grown even more since last i looked at them) http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5459438 http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5454118 and this great flickr photo poll to check out and visit. http://www.flickr.com/groups/craft_fairs/ Many sales to everyone!

Wow some real

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:09:05 -0000

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Comment by: bellabijoujewellery

Wow some really great advice! Ive only ever done one craft show, and it was a flop. I made back my money, but it was poorly organized and terribly advertized. I would sugggest if you know when you shows are in advance, hand out flyers and try to promote in that area. post flyers advertising the show at the local grocery stores and such-most have bulliten boards you can post things on!

Thanks for fe

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:23:24 -0000

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Comment by: chocolateandsteel

Thanks for featuring a picture of my craft show booth. I just wanted to let everyone know that I shared my booth with the super talented http://heatherscholl.etsy.com All of that artwork is Heather's. Go to her shop and check it out. She's amazing!

Very nice art

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:52:56 -0000

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Comment by: glasshousejewelry

Very nice article! Shows can be a lot of work...but lots of fun too! I definately recommend doing a trial run of your displays beforehand. So, that way you won't be scrambling the day of the show.

great article

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:52:48 -0000

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Comment by: PortButtonsViNtAgE

great article....I was starting to think about getting back into it for my jewelry....anyone hear on any on Long Island this spring? Would love to share a booth! convo me :)

Thanks for th

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:59:10 -0000

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Comment by: blondechicken

Thanks for the great article!

Cheap, sturdy

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:31:35 -0000

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Comment by: ClickityClack

Cheap, sturdy craft table. Go to your local Home Depot, Menards or the like and pick up some table legs usually under $10.00 on sale. Pair this up with a hollow core door purchased at Habitat for Humanity Resale store or other thrift store. These doors will be about 6 feet plus a few inches and around 30 inches wide. Your door can be a bit beat up because you are going to put a nice fitted table cover over it that reaches to the ground on at least three sides. These tables are just the right size for those 10 x 10 foot booths! And best of all, they are light weight!! Save your back, you'll need it later.

thanks for th

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:15:25 -0000

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Comment by: thelindentree

thanks for the tips. i had no idea what to do about craft shows. now i do. :)

Good tips. An

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:43:22 -0000

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Comment by: thepairabirds

Good tips. And, I would like to go on record (whoa, sorry for that bad pun) and say the vinyl record necklace stand is pretty sweet!

Thanks for sh

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:03:53 -0000

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Comment by: heavensearth

Thanks for sharing your tips! I guess the key is to figure out what you need well in advance.

Some great id

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:41:35 -0000

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Comment by: MoonMystic

Some great ideas! I think I'll try one of those this year. ;)