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daniellexo
Published on May 16, 2009 in Spotlight |
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Looking for innovative display ideas for an upcoming craft show? Etsy Vintage is a good place to start! I love adding a few shabby chic elements to a display. My top tips include using multiple levels, keeping displays simple, and adding something special like fresh flowers. Read on to see my favorite vintage display accessories...
Display your logo in this sweet, shabby chic post card holder. From IdaOhio, $25.
Always look for creative ways to add height to your displays. Tray tables are perfect! From vintagejane, $28.
Spice Rack with 12 vintage glass bottles
This spice rack would be a perfect display for postcards or miniatures. From extravirginhome, $28.
Vintage Linen Tablecloth With Appliqued Window Box and Flowers
Make sure your tablecloth isn't too distracting. Little handmade details are perfect! From violetsandgrace, $22.
Forest of Vintage Coffee Mug Stands Your Choice
These displays would be ideal for handmade mugs, necklaces and ornaments! By NiftyVintage, $10.50.
Vintage Blue and White Mele Earring Box
A great way to travel and display your earring collection. By bluebell, $15.
Curious Kitten On Ladder Earring Holder
Another earring display must-have. From ButlerandMaid, $12.
Vintage step ladders are another way to add levels to your display. You want to make sure some (or most) of your work is at eye level. From atomic, $45.
People love a good deal! Pile your misprints in a "sale" basket and watch them sell! From HelloVictory, $38.
Androck Wire and Metal Locker Basket No. 507
Here's another great basket to pile your irregulars in. From lisabretrostyle2, $28.
GOLDEN. vintage metal MAIL / LETTER holder
I love this letter holder to display greeting cards or post cards. From RedEyeVintage, $16.
Vintage details that tie in with your overall image can help you brand your booth. Search for your style on Etsy. From vintagejane, $39.
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moonovermaize
Great ideas!! My mom sells at her local market and some of these will be spot on for her display. Thanks!
lovelygifts
bobnstitch
Morado
Thanks Daniellexo! This is a very unique idea for craft shows. Will surly make a statement :o)
diffractionfiber
Perfect! I've been planning on using vintage suitcases to display my items, this is perfect.
JulieMeyer
Great article Danielle! That little red chair would be so cute sitting on a table. I used to work in a little gift shop - people loved it when we put chairs on top of tables and used them as displays - Always got the look-sees and comments.
auntsuesoldnewlovely
truLuxe
Stockton
great article! I use vintage spice racks for my cards, they are perfect for this!
Ephemeralogie
Wonderful ideas! I just had my first craft show and used a tall, revolving postcard holder to put business cards in. (Setting up can be as much fun as selling!)
aimeesarmoire
After 5 brick-and-mortar shops and untold thousands of craft shows & antiques shows, it has always cracked me up that people try to buy my BOOTH from me! Here are more great ideas to make the customers STOP and SHOP :-)
SusanKJewelry
zeropumpkin
jenniferladd
These are such great ideas! Makes me want to set up a booth right now!
freshandclean
LabyrinthLeather
Wonderful - I love thinking outside the box for displays =:)
vintageitville
Lovely Ideas.
I like to use little old suitcases as displays.
HelloVictory
AnniesWearableArt
beadingjunkee
Great Idea! All the suggestions look so adorable. I love anything vintage!
tenthousandspoons
somethingshidinghere
thanks for including a photo of our booth danielle! we want to buy all of the vintage goodies that you selected - they're so good!
adoreneko
Great vintage spice rack and bottles.
Thank you for the beautiful finds!
pengpengs
madebyjackie
jenniferlynnstudio
Enjoyed the article. Alot of great ideas! That multi-shelf unit really got me thinking..Thanks!
DalkullanJewelry
Terrific article! Great finds, the vintage linen table cloth is so pretty.
SugarPlumFerret
mbb616
I LOVE your ideas! I decorate my shop this way and will put your displays to work asap. I aso like to use vintage ice trays and poached egg dishes for tiny items, paper towel stands for spools of ribbon and old mixing bowls for loose items. Thanks for sharing!
anniepoo
I'm heading over to etsy vintage right now....I've got lots of shows coming up!
RubyStudios
Absolutely love the "candy shop" display by Somethings Hiding in Here!!! So simple and clever!!
IcingOnTheCupcake
MetroGypsy
Very great ideas! I actually just renovated my display as well, love the fresh cut flowers thought too! Always brightens a display!
aBreathofFrenchair
Great ideas! I use antique boxes for my displays and I also use the clip postcard/picture holder for signs!
Archivia
elementclaystudio
blueberryshoes
beckybrocato
great ideas, danielle! i love the display in the photo by somethings hiding in here. it makes the items so easy to see and probably translates to higher sales!
AnvilArtshop
VintageCreate
Wow! I love your choices. I've found some new favorites here.
HippyKlippyKlopShop
Thanks so much for showing my Enamelware Refrigerator Pans !!! I just love etsy :D hugs, ~hippy
cottonbirddesigns
magpiefelts
JessicaPoundstone
TheCottageCheese
Fantastic ideas! I love the wire crate and the refrigerator pans, the child's table, and the lockers!
foxtrailgeneralstore
Great article! What a great way to make a welcoming display!
tamaragarvey
These are great tips -- thanks! I feel so inspired to shop vintage for the upcoming craft show season now.
LollyBopBaby
Great write up!
I was looking for beanie and bow display ideas.
CositasSeriasVintage
Liyana
PAINTINGSBYSAM
Radness
HerenciaVintage
Toxicguineapigs
pautluck
belovedbaglady
I love the creativity of using vintage items in display. Composition is key! I love bags and baskets!!!
twogoodeyes
ScottieinaCanoe
That70sShoppe
GemmaBeads
I'm always haunting yard sales for great things to display on. My favorites are cake plates and other serving dishes. Just picked up some great finds on my rounds this morning!
Love the little tiny jelly jars. I use those for tiny button collections. Great stuff!
Dongedyframe
baconsquarefarm
sugarcookie
Those are all fab display ideas. I like to use a vintage potato chip clip/rack I like to use on my table!
Ozknits
The display by ButlerandMaid is devine!!
Clever idea Danielle! Really helpful article!!
clothpaperstitches
seedknits
I was just looking for a way to better organize all my yarn... those locker boxes would be perfect!
sage12888
mojospastyle
love all the cool display items. I am always looking for unusual ways to display my handbags and beauty products at my store and this was very helpful. Thanks Danielle
piratesb00ty
Nishale
voleurdebijoux
shavingkitsuppplies
How cute is Something's Hiding in Here's display?? Sigh.
bijougirldesigns
I adore that display photo! How creative...just like walking into a little boutique.
LippincottSoapCo
StellaAmore
Brilliant, I am trying to break into some craft markets here in the UK.
LOVE the spice rack!!! The jars would be great to hold all my little buttons!
lsagar
Crafters need to know that most people who go to craft shows, intend to shop and buy something. However, shoppers at Craft shows are easily overwhelmned. Here at Etsy we often refer to this as the "Paradox of Choice". Consequently, creating a professional visual display of your product is very important. To do this and maintain authenticity, many of the selects shown here by Danielle are great for that balance between display and easy set-
up..Lets not forget logistics rule at Craft Shows.
ehmio
in love with the spice racks & the minty locker baskets! oohh & the craft rack of something's hinding in here is killer!
dbabcock
I've found some vintage baskets for displaying small dishes and tiles. And, interesting boxes make great stands for displaying things at different heights. Great article.
CutieDynamite
Cute ideas! I have a big show coming up in a few weeks and I really need to streamline my setup!
turtlemountaingifts
Coolest ideas ever....I love using unique things to display other unique things...Renew, reuse and REPURPOSE!!! ;-)
AikoArt
Super Dooper ideas! Looking forward to incorporating some of them into my upcoming show at the Ennis Polka Festival Memorial Day weekend!
breadandroses
Isagar is on point re: the balance of visual appeal & balancing show logistrics. Easy does it on all counts. Having done numerous show through the years, I'm sold on having a few key vintage display elements. If they set up & fold down flat in a jiffy, they're in. Vintage wooden drying racks are terrific for textiles & more + take minimal space in vehicle.
RabbitHoleArt
pointb
FlanneryCrane
pollyannacowgirlbags
So helpful! I'm getting ready for some big shows and this inspired me to go out and get the cutest little blue kids' chair. Perfect!
zebracakes
All great ideas! I'm going to probably use baking tools and supplies (cupcake holders, tins) for my next outing.
RolledOats
monkeyandsquirrel
as a former visual merchandiser... you're speaking my language! great picks!
fineartstoneware
myredboots
great ideas -
i really love the mixing of vintage with handmade!
thanks.
MintyFreshFusions
Playing with my new EZ Up in the backyard the other day made me realize I would always find an excuse to display something on my stepladder!
Great picks!
TianaCHE
ArtfulVintage
Great ideas! A little vintage always add character to a display.
copperlilly
recycledwares
Mimiandlola
Thanks for the great tips! Always needing ideas on how to display at craft shows!
daintilydesigns
GardenAngels
jujubehijabpins
Great ideas, I love that display photo. Thank you Danielle :)
CheekyVintageCloset
PipocaHandmade
klacustomcreations
really fab display ideas, love anything that is out of the ordinary! I use a old frame that hubby put peg board in to display jewelry, easy and fun!
younghairlove
vintagejane
Such a great article! Thank you Danielle, for including Vintage Jane in the vintage fun!!!
ninaandtom
opendoorstudio
love seeing the vintage features. I can't wait until they come out each saturday
lorijaclynsjewels
THIS IS SO uncanny, I was totally just thinking of new ideas for my showcase at the next Farmer's Market! Crazy!! Thanks for the awesome ideas :D
artobject
sirenedelmare
JeweledAmbrosia
great ideas! I use a vintage cage and shutters as jewelry displays as well.
DogwoodVintageBooks
AliBaliJewellery
wonderful ideas, I'm determined to give my craft fair look a major makeover for summer!
artwithallie
That top photo of the display is just perfectly inspirational!
Rokemet
BlueTerracotta
Great article! Yes , even at a neighborhood flea market I tend to buy from the people who have organized tables. This is very helpful!
SnuggleHerd
great ideas here. love that letter holder from Red Eye Vintage! too bad it already sold!
CrystalynnGlass
Nice . . . love the red chair. I also mini-chairs to display jeweley and add lifts for glassware and small items.
soundimages
nosideup
BrazanDesign
Great ideas here, thanks! I am currently on the hunt for old windows and screen doors for sun catcher displays.
ModernMetalJewelry
What a great article showing fun and different displays!
littlepinkpebble
littlemoandfriends
danielle i love all of your articles! I think you write really useful articles!
I had a great craft show recently and am looking for more ideas to display my stationery products and this article was such a good read! Thanks for this!
babook
Lunatiger
shopgoodgrace
michon
love the spice rack, those jars would be beautiful for holding beads and other small objects in someone's studio.
lilipadcreations
oooh, I so love using vintage items for displays. I am always on the lookout for toast racks for my various clutch styles! Great article!!
Mymothersgarden
Love these tips! They add a little charm to displays. I like to use old garden gates and plant stands throughout my tent for the garden and craft shows that I attend.
vintagetakeout
angelene
sandali
laceandlinks
GooseyGirlDesigns
Love these ideas! Sometimes it's hard to stand out when crammed together with so many booths! Will definitely be trying some of these tips!!
pinpinn
EJPcreations
rosycloudfairyland
threepeats
RockOnbyAudi
Wonderful ideas.. very creative and well written post. Thank you so much! Audi
TipsyTimeMachine
Great article!
Old picture frames are great for displaying jewellery, and I've got some vintage metal filing sorters that I use for organizing sheets of glass, so much better than the plastic ones you can buy these days.
I just added a couple of the Lacey 3 tiered trays in my shop, they do make great displays for food, or soaps, or whatever you can think of.
riricreations
Thanks for the great ideas! My hubby built me matching shelves on easels from old wired pantry shelves. I also snagged a fireplace screen at Good will for 12.00 that is sturdy and a great backdrop for hanging cards...Now I'm going to go rummage in the attic for my old 80's suitcases that are the same color as my shop-yippeeee!
DalenaVintage
i love those vintage lockboxes! i think it's the subtle touches like this that really bring a display together.
ginmar
Beautiful details! Thank you for some inspiration I can add to my own workspace.
MyWisteriaCottage
I love to find new ways to use old things. I have flea marketed for 35 years and I still saw new ideas that I can use in this article. Thanx a bunch, Sue
AndreaWagnerDesigns
Excellent ideas. It looks so beautiful and the display allow customers to see all the product in stock.
Thanks,
Andrea Wagner.
fadaseprincesas
All picks are great ideas! I specially love the letter holder.
designsboutique
Thanks for the great ideas! I especially like the multi-level display....and the fresh flowers;) So simple, but what a difference it will make!
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