Check out this brand NEW video about craft show display ideas, with the organizer of Dear Handmade Life’s Patchwork Show - a series of craft shows throughout California: th-cam.com/video/orjfPXR9d7Y/w-d-xo.html
I suggest additional electrical outlet cords, if the sockets are not close to your booth; duck tape to place over cords to secure them to the floor, and keep your space tidy; change$$ for cash transactions and an electrical multi use source. So you can charge your phone and POS device.
Definitely agree! Thanks for commenting! Extension cords for power + ways to secure things around your booth (like duct tape, bungee cords, zipties, etc) are must haves! I've got a brief checklist including these things on my blog post: www.badasscreatives.com/blog/craft-show-must-haves I also like to keep a packing checklist on the Notes app on my phone, to make sure I don't miss anything while packing up my car to leave. (Works for both craft show packing AND travel packing! Keep a different checklist template for different occasions!)
Another essential for me is a little table for behind my table. It’s just big enough for my money box, inventory sheets and a drink. I’ve done some where there wasn’t enough room to set it up and they are so stressful when people paid
YES, great suggestion! I used to do this too - I had a small folding table that I'd keep behind my main display tables that I'd use similarly. It definitely made things easier when checking out a customer!
Must Have: banner or tablecloth w/visible logo Must Have: business cards Must Have: items already priced and/or posted Must Have: online point of sales Must Have: extra electrical source/backup battery
Great video for beginners. I go to our local outdoor swap meets, aka flea markets here in California. The summers are crazy hot, so I always bring a coleman cooler with plenty of water and food for the day. I use lightweight assembly materials for easy set up and breakdown of booth. I will be binging on your videos to get more tips and hacks on craft market success ✌️🤟🤙
Thank you! Sounds like you've already discovered a few of the things I found were SOOOO useful to have on hand at craft shows and outdoor events! Staying hydrated and keeping your setup materials as lightweight as possible is so important! Wishing you all the best in your crafty endeavors!
The cart idea is perfect!!! Ive been searching for how to transport my products and you solved it!!! I just hope I can find one big enough to hold my 6ft tables. Thank you so much!!!!!!!
Awesome, I'm so glad you found it helpful Aimee! 💖 The Magliner convertible hand truck that I used could hold a LOT and it was very strong. They are kinda pricey, but if you're doing a lot of events and have a lot of large and/or heavy stuff to load, it's really worth it! Here's the Amazon affiliate product link to the exact Magliner hand truck I used (if you purchase via the link it helps to support this channel at no additional cost to you): amzn.to/3oXaUw2
Great tips... I am finding though, that these shows are hard to get into...I've made many calls & outreaches, but to no avail. I think more ppl are selling and doing their own side hustle these days. The bandwagon is interesting but it's starting to get saturated. Good luck to all creative people!
Thanks Rachel! Yes, it certainly does seem like more people have creative side hustles these days. I know some folks who run very large craft shows - it's on my to-do list to make a video with them soon about tips for getting into those larger, juried craft shows. I agree, it can feel hard when a market is very saturated or popular, but there are ways to make your craft show application stand out from the rest. Stay tuned!
Alison, yes, that's a great way to display small products! When I was doing craft shows regularly, I loved re-purposing things like small shelves, window shutters (to hang earrings from) and old suitcases. It's still on my to-do list to create a video about craft show displays, but I have a blog post about it here: www.badasscreatives.com/blog/craft-show-display-tips-tricks
The director's chair was a game-changer for me at craft shows! It's so nice to sit at eye-level with customers who are browsing your booth. Thanks for watching!
You talk a lot about packaging and signs and all these cost things, this takes away from the profit margin. if you're a real business person you need to add all of that up and calculate it into your pricing and also consider at some point, are you making a profit. I know people that do shows like this and they spend so much money on tents and bags and accessories that in the end after doing four or five craft shows a year they really don't make much money. So whatever you can do to get the displays and accessories that you need to make your product look good and not have to overprice it, that's the best way or some people need to consider that the products that they make are not conducive to making a profit especially if it's something that customers can get in a store for less.
Absolutely, Paula. You're right that ALL of the costs of running your business need to be factored in when pricing your products and figuring out your profit margins. And it's also true that many people who do craft shows or sell handmade products treat it as more of a hobby than looking at all of the factors necessary to run a successful business. Having a "hobby business" may be right for some folks, but if someone's trying to truly make a living out of it, they need to consider all factors. Thanks for watching!
Check out this brand NEW video about craft show display ideas, with the organizer of Dear Handmade Life’s Patchwork Show - a series of craft shows throughout California: th-cam.com/video/orjfPXR9d7Y/w-d-xo.html
I suggest additional electrical outlet cords, if the sockets are not close to your booth; duck tape to place over cords to secure them to the floor, and keep your space tidy; change$$ for cash transactions and an electrical multi use source. So you can charge your phone and POS device.
Definitely agree! Thanks for commenting!
Extension cords for power + ways to secure things around your booth (like duct tape, bungee cords, zipties, etc) are must haves! I've got a brief checklist including these things on my blog post: www.badasscreatives.com/blog/craft-show-must-haves
I also like to keep a packing checklist on the Notes app on my phone, to make sure I don't miss anything while packing up my car to leave. (Works for both craft show packing AND travel packing! Keep a different checklist template for different occasions!)
Another essential for me is a little table for behind my table. It’s just big enough for my money box, inventory sheets and a drink. I’ve done some where there wasn’t enough room to set it up and they are so stressful when people paid
YES, great suggestion! I used to do this too - I had a small folding table that I'd keep behind my main display tables that I'd use similarly. It definitely made things easier when checking out a customer!
🤯🤯🤯 the folding director chair!
Thanks a bunch, great & helpful video.
Thanks!! When I discovered the folding outdoor director chairs, it was a GAME-CHANGER! So glad you found this video helpful!
Must Have: banner or tablecloth w/visible logo
Must Have: business cards
Must Have: items already priced and/or posted
Must Have: online point of sales
Must Have: extra electrical source/backup battery
Yes! Great list, thanks so much for commenting!
Great video for beginners. I go to our local outdoor swap meets, aka flea markets here in California. The summers are crazy hot, so I always bring a coleman cooler with plenty of water and food for the day. I use lightweight assembly materials for easy set up and breakdown of booth. I will be binging on your videos to get more tips and hacks on craft market success ✌️🤟🤙
Thank you! Sounds like you've already discovered a few of the things I found were SOOOO useful to have on hand at craft shows and outdoor events! Staying hydrated and keeping your setup materials as lightweight as possible is so important! Wishing you all the best in your crafty endeavors!
Love the video. Like the part about the chair and cart. Thanks so much
Thanks, I’m so glad you found it helpful!! 💖
My best investment was the handcart.
Agreed, a good handcart is such a worthwhile investment!
Thanks for watching! 💖
I purchased your book and I love it! Thank you, Mallory! ❤
Thanks so much Wendy! I'm so glad you like the book!
Merci beaucoup. Very helpfull for a bigginer like me. Johanne
💖 I’m so happy to hear that! Glad it was helpful.
The cart idea is perfect!!! Ive been searching for how to transport my products and you solved it!!! I just hope I can find one big enough to hold my 6ft tables. Thank you so much!!!!!!!
Awesome, I'm so glad you found it helpful Aimee! 💖 The Magliner convertible hand truck that I used could hold a LOT and it was very strong. They are kinda pricey, but if you're doing a lot of events and have a lot of large and/or heavy stuff to load, it's really worth it!
Here's the Amazon affiliate product link to the exact Magliner hand truck I used (if you purchase via the link it helps to support this channel at no additional cost to you): amzn.to/3oXaUw2
Great tips... I am finding though, that these shows are hard to get into...I've made many calls & outreaches, but to no avail. I think more ppl are selling and doing their own side hustle these days. The bandwagon is interesting but it's starting to get saturated. Good luck to all creative people!
Thanks Rachel! Yes, it certainly does seem like more people have creative side hustles these days. I know some folks who run very large craft shows - it's on my to-do list to make a video with them soon about tips for getting into those larger, juried craft shows. I agree, it can feel hard when a market is very saturated or popular, but there are ways to make your craft show application stand out from the rest. Stay tuned!
Thank you so much!! Super helpful!! The director chair is so on point, had not thought of it.
Thanks Alejandra, I'm so glad it helped! And YES -- took me so long to discover the director's chair idea, and it was a game changer for me!
Thank you!😊
You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful! 💖
I heard people use cheap spice racks to display small multiple items.
Alison, yes, that's a great way to display small products! When I was doing craft shows regularly, I loved re-purposing things like small shelves, window shutters (to hang earrings from) and old suitcases. It's still on my to-do list to create a video about craft show displays, but I have a blog post about it here: www.badasscreatives.com/blog/craft-show-display-tips-tricks
Great video!!
Thank you!!
Your amazing 🤩 thank you
Thank you!!!
Find even more bonus ideas + a full CRAFT SHOW CHECKLIST on my blog post: www.badasscreatives.com/blog/craft-show-must-haves?TH-cam&
Director Chair
The director's chair was a game-changer for me at craft shows! It's so nice to sit at eye-level with customers who are browsing your booth. Thanks for watching!
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💖 thank you!
You talk a lot about packaging and signs and all these cost things, this takes away from the profit margin. if you're a real business person you need to add all of that up and calculate it into your pricing and also consider at some point, are you making a profit. I know people that do shows like this and they spend so much money on tents and bags and accessories that in the end after doing four or five craft shows a year they really don't make much money. So whatever you can do to get the displays and accessories that you need to make your product look good and not have to overprice it, that's the best way or some people need to consider that the products that they make are not conducive to making a profit especially if it's something that customers can get in a store for less.
Absolutely, Paula. You're right that ALL of the costs of running your business need to be factored in when pricing your products and figuring out your profit margins. And it's also true that many people who do craft shows or sell handmade products treat it as more of a hobby than looking at all of the factors necessary to run a successful business. Having a "hobby business" may be right for some folks, but if someone's trying to truly make a living out of it, they need to consider all factors.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you!!
Thanks Bridget! Glad it helped!