I've been crocheting for fun, and gift giving, for several years. I recently signed up for my first craft fair (2 1/2 months out), and was definitely spinning my wheels and panicking about how to prepare. THANK YOU for breaking it down into such simple steps. I just determined that with inventory I already have, I'm already 3/4 of the way to my Inventory Goal based on my Good Goal. That has me feeling much better about being prepared. I watched a couple other of your videos today, and found them all helpful. You have a new Subscriber! 😁
Sometimes, a net 0 is the best we can get for a day... which on one hand is positive because we, at the very least, made our investment back. But, it also means the time and energy spent did not translate to profits for that day. Our goals should always far exceed breaking even! It is not a failure to break even, but our mindset must be geared toward something far beyond!
I literally searched this morning on how to prep/build up market stock. I don’t do markets (yet) but I do have a space in my sister’s coffee shop to set up a little station for my crochet makes. I found you Wednesday and have already binged all your videos! I love your style! You are a treasure trove of information and inspiration! Our shop is in a little tourist-y town. I currently have coffee sleeves/drink coozies, chapstick holder keychains, market bags, and mushroom holder necklaces. I LOVE using cotton but after seeing all your velvet, I think I want to expand some of my options! Thank you for your content 🤗
Mostly I Love This Cotton and Sugarwheel from Hobby Lobby. I like it because it’s so soft. I’m currently looking for some that is sturdier but not so rough on the hands (like peaches n cream/sugar n cream) that I can use for my market bags. I made myself work through my “rough cotton” and my hands were not happy with me 😅
I'm the first comment! I haven't done a craft show yet, but have one planned for tomorrow. I get to set up tonight, and I'm super nervous. I don't crochet, but find myself watching your videos and loving them and making me want pom beanies!
@@batullakdawala8931for registration, I just for the website. Sometimes they don’t have one, I’d just look for another market i your area if there’s no instructions on vendor sign ups. Again, good luck to you!
😂😂 I can see how that's disorienting! But, sales goals can definitely be affected by past performances! For me, because of my previous shows related to this event, I had a ballpark range of sales goals!
Hi! So glad you love the video! Those glasses are actually blue light ones I got from a local boutique here years ago:) but I’m sure there are similar ones online!
This was helpful, thank you. I love your pumpkins and plan to try and make some. Please share the chicken snugglers when you make some so we can see how cute they turn out!
So this was super helpful! Like the OP i just found you the other day and binged all your episodes,too (and fan-girled when you commented back! 😱). I don’t know if this is something you could do for a future video but maybe talk about a business plan or a good way to plan out a little crochet business. I’ve been knitting and crocheting and selling for years but just here and there-nothing serious. But I want to make it more serious. However, I tend to get really distracted or want to go from 1 to 100 as fast as possible but have no idea how to get there. I need help in planning and I’m not the best at it.
If you display a few items at a time, how much extra inventory do you bring with you? I think we have too much out at a time, so we will revise that, but it seems like we have waaaay more than what's sold.
Oh my gosh 😂 I never truly feel like I have enough inventory, but trust me, it will be ok! I am so excited for you to have your first multi-day market!!
For smaller items (like my keychains and scrunchies) I use signage, but for most everything else I put individual price tags on the items! I think there are many benefits to this, such as each tag also possibly acting as a business card, as well as being able to leave any care-instructions on the tags!
Do you mind if I ask how it went, next year during fall and winter, I plan on making a big batch of warm crotchet accessories to sell for my First market, so I'm just curious on how much I could make on a good day since I'd be putting a lot of money and time and I don't have much of either since I work full time and don't make much😭
Hi Camryn, I have my first craft show this coming weekend. I watch your videos faithfully. Such good information! I’ve tried twice to order your Craft Show Check list and am not receiving it. I put my email in twice and looked at all my folders. Not sure why it’s not working.
Hi there! I'm super excited for you to have your first craft show :) I'm terribly sorry the Checklist is giving you grief! If you send me an email directly, I'll send the file to you!
@@camryns_cute_creations will do can you do one telling us how much we keep and how much we send for taxes I know every state is different but it would give us an idea
I’m making crochet plushies for my market with some friends and I only have a couple months and every time I make a plushie I want to keep its Because they are so cute! Also I’m not sure what displays I should get could you help?
Hey there! In the description of this video, I have a list of some essential display items you should check out! :) Otherwise, I recommend anything that can help make your display more vertical!
It took me a while to find the right markets for me, and now I tend to have my core markets I do every year and then maybe 1 or 2 new ones! The important part is just to try some! There are some important factors when initially deciding, such as looking at who usually attends as customers and if they fit the type of person you intend to sell to!
I've been crocheting for fun, and gift giving, for several years. I recently signed up for my first craft fair (2 1/2 months out), and was definitely spinning my wheels and panicking about how to prepare. THANK YOU for breaking it down into such simple steps. I just determined that with inventory I already have, I'm already 3/4 of the way to my Inventory Goal based on my Good Goal. That has me feeling much better about being prepared. I watched a couple other of your videos today, and found them all helpful. You have a new Subscriber! 😁
I’ve seen lots of vendors (myself included) say, “it was ok…i made my table money back (fee to get in)”…. as their goal
Sometimes, a net 0 is the best we can get for a day... which on one hand is positive because we, at the very least, made our investment back. But, it also means the time and energy spent did not translate to profits for that day.
Our goals should always far exceed breaking even! It is not a failure to break even, but our mindset must be geared toward something far beyond!
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I literally searched this morning on how to prep/build up market stock. I don’t do markets (yet) but I do have a space in my sister’s coffee shop to set up a little station for my crochet makes. I found you Wednesday and have already binged all your videos! I love your style! You are a treasure trove of information and inspiration! Our shop is in a little tourist-y town. I currently have coffee sleeves/drink coozies, chapstick holder keychains, market bags, and mushroom holder necklaces. I LOVE using cotton but after seeing all your velvet, I think I want to expand some of my options! Thank you for your content 🤗
This is so great! So glad you've been loving the videos! :) The velvet is a lot of fun to work with and is super popular at my markets! :)
If you don't mind me asking... what kind of cotton yarn do you use?
Mostly I Love This Cotton and Sugarwheel from Hobby Lobby. I like it because it’s so soft. I’m currently looking for some that is sturdier but not so rough on the hands (like peaches n cream/sugar n cream) that I can use for my market bags. I made myself work through my “rough cotton” and my hands were not happy with me 😅
Really good tips!! 🙏🏽
I'm the first comment! I haven't done a craft show yet, but have one planned for tomorrow. I get to set up tonight, and I'm super nervous. I don't crochet, but find myself watching your videos and loving them and making me want pom beanies!
Ohhhh how did it go!?:)
@@camryns_cute_creations it went better than I expected. Thank you for asking
How to find craft shows ? And how to register
@@batullakdawala8931I just search ‘craft markets’ you can click ‘near me’ or add it to your search terms. Best of luck
@@batullakdawala8931for registration, I just for the website. Sometimes they don’t have one, I’d just look for another market i your area if there’s no instructions on vendor sign ups. Again, good luck to you!
I love your energy in this video 😊 I love that you breakdown the big goal into small steps 🎉
Thank you so much! I'm glad I'm able to help :)
I was all like ok like 100 for a good goal, and you are just ok so like TwO tHoUsAnD would be nice!
😂😂 I can see how that's disorienting! But, sales goals can definitely be affected by past performances! For me, because of my previous shows related to this event, I had a ballpark range of sales goals!
LOVE your glasses. Please tell me where you bought them ❤. Also, this video was awesome. Thank you so much for sharing!
Hi! So glad you love the video! Those glasses are actually blue light ones I got from a local boutique here years ago:) but I’m sure there are similar ones online!
This was helpful, thank you. I love your pumpkins and plan to try and make some. Please share the chicken snugglers when you make some so we can see how cute they turn out!
You are so welcome! I totally will! :)
The market I'm doing Sunday has Adopt a pet coming in so I have tons of animals made!!!
Oh my gosh that’s PERFECT 🤩
So this was super helpful! Like the OP i just found you the other day and binged all your episodes,too (and fan-girled when you commented back! 😱).
I don’t know if this is something you could do for a future video but maybe talk about a business plan or a good way to plan out a little crochet business. I’ve been knitting and crocheting and selling for years but just here and there-nothing serious. But I want to make it more serious. However, I tend to get really distracted or want to go from 1 to 100 as fast as possible but have no idea how to get there. I need help in planning and I’m not the best at it.
Yes I could definitely make some videos on this!!!:)
If you display a few items at a time, how much extra inventory do you bring with you? I think we have too much out at a time, so we will revise that, but it seems like we have waaaay more than what's sold.
Where is your sweater from? It’s sooooo cute! ❤
I have my first multi day market in less than 2 weeks and now I'm 100% sure I do not have enough inventory 😅💀
Oh my gosh 😂 I never truly feel like I have enough inventory, but trust me, it will be ok! I am so excited for you to have your first multi-day market!!
People need to make extra to keep their business going, also.
I don't crochet but I am thinking of starting crafting and hope to do some fairs in the future. Thank you for the great information!
I love that you want to do some fairs in the future! :) I'd love to answer any questions you might have!
Do you typically put separate price tags on your items or do you use signage?
For smaller items (like my keychains and scrunchies) I use signage, but for most everything else I put individual price tags on the items! I think there are many benefits to this, such as each tag also possibly acting as a business card, as well as being able to leave any care-instructions on the tags!
Enjoyed this video! I have a market coming up in 2 weeks and I'm pretty nervous. Thank you for your tips
Yay! I’m so glad the tips have been helpful! Don’t be nervous, you’ve got this!😍
Do you mind if I ask how it went, next year during fall and winter, I plan on making a big batch of warm crotchet accessories to sell for my First market, so I'm just curious on how much I could make on a good day since I'd be putting a lot of money and time and I don't have much of either since I work full time and don't make much😭
Hi Camryn,
I have my first craft show this coming weekend. I watch your videos faithfully. Such good information! I’ve tried twice to order your Craft Show Check list and am not receiving it. I put my email in twice and looked at all my folders. Not sure why it’s not working.
Hi there! I'm super excited for you to have your first craft show :) I'm terribly sorry the Checklist is giving you grief! If you send me an email directly, I'll send the file to you!
How do you know how much to charge for each item
Check out my pricing video! :)
@@camryns_cute_creations will do can you do one telling us how much we keep and how much we send for taxes I know every state is different but it would give us an idea
@@camryns_cute_creations ok
I had to stop the video to go buy your planner and pricing calculator! I JUST booked my first show for June. Thank you for this ❤
Oh my gosh, I'm so excited that you've booked your first show!! :) ❤️❤️ I can't wait to hear how it goes!
I love ur goals system! My calendar notations are: make hats, scarves, etc for upcoming fairs. Copy paste every day. Urs is way better, thank u!
I am so glad it's something that you feel can help you! :) All I ever want is to be as helpful as possible!
I’m making crochet plushies for my market with some friends and I only have a couple months and every time I make a plushie I want to keep its Because they are so cute! Also I’m not sure what displays I should get could you help?
Hey there! In the description of this video, I have a list of some essential display items you should check out! :) Otherwise, I recommend anything that can help make your display more vertical!
Thanks!
Your glasses are so cute! Where did you get them from? Also how did you decide if a studio space was worth it and do you recommend! Thanks!!
My glasses are actually blue light glasses from a local boutique!❤️ for the studio, I had a great opportunity come up! I can make a video on it!:)
Thanks so much for thisvl videos! So many great tips! I make knit accessories and I'm doing my first fair in November!
That is so exciting that you're doing your first market!!! 👏👏 What kinds of accessories do you knit? :)
Hi. Great video thank you!
Glad you liked it!:)
What is the best way to find a local craft fair and register for it?
I have a whole video talking about just his topic!! :) th-cam.com/video/RzgHPxZkeAA/w-d-xo.html
How do you choose which markets to do? This is where im stuck.
It took me a while to find the right markets for me, and now I tend to have my core markets I do every year and then maybe 1 or 2 new ones! The important part is just to try some! There are some important factors when initially deciding, such as looking at who usually attends as customers and if they fit the type of person you intend to sell to!
It’s like you made this video just for me lol😅 thank you ❤
Oh my gosh 😂 Thank you for hanging out! I’m glad I’m able to help ❤️☺️
New subscriber. ❤️
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Your glasses are so cute!! What brand are they?
These ones are blue light:) I actually just got them from a local boutique:) I bet you could find something similar online!
Do they have a name on them? Who makes them?
Yes Chicken Snugglers…love it❤
Right!? Too cute!!!
I’m here to hype myself up for a few big markets I have this fall/winter. Starting now so I don’t procrastinate!
New Sub! 🙂 I had a rough day and you made me smile, I could not be grumpy while looking at you 🤩Thanks for the tips!
I am so happy I could brighten your day :) I love that you're hanging out with me and everyone in these videos! ❤️❤️❤️