HOW TO SET UP FOR A CRAFT FAIR: Tips on how to set up for a successful craft show or handmade market
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- How I set up my booth/tables for Bella's Custom Crochets (now Fiber & Fox) (featuring a cricket in my yard. Sorry, ya'll!) for craft shows, craft fairs and handmade markets during my market season! Tips about display items (and hacks!), my best selling crochet items at winter craft shows, and setting up your booth for a successful handmade market!
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This was the best craft fair set up video I’ve found. Thank you so much. I love that you included the prices you use. I didn’t know how to price anything. ❤️
Thank you so much for saying that!! That means so very much to me! 💞 Pricing is tough! The crochetpreneur blog and knititude blog both have some amazing pricing posts to help!
Thank you so much for doing this? I have my first event next month and I'm really nervous (actually thinking about pulling out because I dont have a lot of finished items) but this helped me a little
Awesome! Good luck! You definitely learn a lot as you dive in!
Great job! Even with all the background noises lol. I'd be interested in more videos from you for sure.
Yayyy!! Thank you so much! Normally the videos will be inside so hopefully*less* nature noise!!
I had to laugh, no offense, to your fast talking. The reason is, the previous video I was watching, the two people were talking sooo slow, that I sped it up to 150% to get thru it. Then I started watching your video and thought 'Hmm I must have the speed still set fast' Anyways.. LOVE this video, your products and love your booth setup!
I am notorious for this 😂 I watch so many channels of people who talk slow and methodically and it's so relaxing but...there just isn't even a speckle of that in me 🤷
What an informative and insightful video! Love how you creatively used so many things you had. Your booth looks welcoming, organized and creative!
Wish I had help when I did markets!
Love your expressions and that cricket providing background music. A bit surprised that there were no squirrels!
Thanks for sharing, loved it! (And by the way, this became a 30 minute homeschooling adventure...as we were all glued to your new channel!) You have a growing fan base here at our house!
Subscribed ❤
You're such a character 😂 love your introvert energy ❤️
Ha ha thank you.. definitely an introvert!
Thank you for the ideas. I have my first craft show soon, so this video is really helpful. Your setup is beautiful!
Thank you so much! (& Sorry I missed this comment until just now!) Hope your show goes super well for you!
REAL and helpful. Beautiful creations. Love the Cricket☺Thank you👌 Best~
Thank you!
I am loving you video. I am learning A LOT on working a show. I love your keeping it real. Thanks so much.
Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you for this info and laughs - love how natural and cute you are - I plan on doing my first craft fair this coming spring - I am working on my inventory now besides filling orders and making some for Christmas - one thing that drives me cra-cra is figuring out my prices....if you can help me in how to add it up or whatever you do to make your prices I would be so Grateful 🌼💖🌼
This was super helpful--great setup! I'm going to be doing some shows at a local vendor's market this summer and it's my first time so I'm real excited.
Congrats! I continue to learn and adjust my set up! Hopefully I'll be doing a yearly video with what I tweak! Good luck! Summer can't get here quick enough!!!
Thank you for your ideas.
I have my first craft sale in November.
Hope you do more videos maybe a tutorial on the beautiful shawl your wearing.
Thank you!! Good luck! I hope it goes wonderful for you! & I don't have a video tutorial yet but I do have a blog post with the full pattern for free and lots of photos if you want to make one! They are a great market item & the one I have on is made with all scraps!
Link would probably be helpful lol www.bellascustomcrochets.com/Blog/free-beginner-crochet-granny-triangle-scarf-pattern
It's nice you have a supportive husband!
He's marvelous 💞
You did awesome this was such a helpful video.
Aw thank you! This was my first ever, but I've since added other market resources to the Handmade Markets 101 playlist! If you liked this one, you'll love those! Happy market season ❤️
Great video. I think it's really helpful for new or experienced craft fair makers. You provide a lot of detail which is really nice. Also, you're very entertaining and funny! Thanks for making a terrific video.
REALLY loved this video! Super informative. Great for beginners!!
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm constantly updating my set up and learning as I go! Hoping to do a new video in the fall!
I love this! I'm going to do the same thing to prepare for my first festival in 2 weeks. You are doing a great job!
Your very natural and funny; which makes it real and informative. You talk conversationally, and not rehearsed, so as a viewer it makes it more interesting to watch. Great ideas; and wow you doooo have an incredible inventory ! Thank you for putting this together. It also gives me an idea of what people want to see......
Thank you so much! It was a lot of fun to do! I'm looking forward to making more videos! Who knows, maybe even a podcast eventually
Liliane Castillo could u put pattern of your shawl I would love to try one thks so much
Great first video, new subbie here from the U.K. hope you continue to do more xx
Thank you so much! Definitely doing more! We ran into some computer trouble this week but hopefully the next video will be up in a few days!! Going to aim for at least once a month, but hopefully more! 💗
Thank youuuuu🫶🏾❤️thi so helped a lot,I’m setting up my first pop up market and I didn’t know what to do !thank youuuu
Good luck!
HEY! This was REALLY Helpful My first show is this coming Saturday. You made me laugh so hard I seen myself in you. HOWEVER, at least you didn't do what I did and just randomly start talking about things that had nothing to do with the subject lol I'm trying my first TH-cam video this week wish me luck! Oh, and how did you do the time thing! THANK YOU! VERY HELPFUL!
Making videos talking all by yourself is such an adjustment! If you watch any of my newer stuff though you DO get better at it! Stick with it! And congrats on the show, hope it goes wonderfully!
Thank you for sharing and being so entertaining! @YarnPhilosopher and @IdentityGreetings on Instagram.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is perfect! Great job! Love your items!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!!
your so cute! and this is soooo helpful...LOVE your set up! I am doing indoor markets and how shawls to sell... how would you suggest displaying shawls (no tent)? I have one dressform i will bring in but can display one. thanks.
Hi! Thank you! I struggle with that one too, especially since I don't usually have a lot of table space indoors! A dressform is a great start. I've brought an antique ladder with me in the past and draped them over that along side my table. Some events let me bring my garment rack to hang them. Or maybe drape them around your hat stands (like a neck) if you have any? I love to know what you come up with!!
Currently for the events I only have one 6ft table at later in the season I plan on putting just a few on the table and storing the rest underneath and just mentioning to people I have other colors available if they are interested!
@@fiberandfox Ooo the antique ladder is a great idea! I just googled it find a picture. looks like amazon has some possibilities. This is my second year doing craft fairs. I made a poncho to sell in my very first craft fair... and had it on my one and only dressform and it sold within 20 minutes of the start of the fair I was so happy. wish I can bring in about 6 or 7 dres forms LOL. Hubby would flip haha. Thanks again for your ideas!!
@@toastymornings best of luck! Making a big/quick sale is so satisfying!
You are so adorably creative 😃! I love how you share the things that takes us so much time to figure out . Bless your heart for doing that . I keep thinking I don't have enough inventory to go do a Craft fair ...and gosh still don't want to stay with all of it doesn't sell ...(may stick to customer made) but you are so encouraging 🤗. Thank you
So glad you found it helpful! Knowing how much to bring is SO HARD as every event is different. I pretty much always had too much,but I'd rather that than run out!
Absolutely!! I finally had my first Craft show last weekend ...and gosh ! It went so much better than expected. I had wine boxes for hight, multiple items , a few of each....sold much more than expected ...thank you again !
Are the hanging crochet items
On the right mini shawls thanks for the video
You are too cute. I enjoy the way you speak with both the speed and articulation! Is that a word? Anyway, don’t worry about speaking too fast. If you didn’t pronounce every sound and syllable, then maybe it would be a problem, but you did great. Also, thank you for showing off your goods! I wanna do the farmer’s market this year and I don’t know exactly what to sell or when. Lol Thank you for all the info! Hope all is well!
Haha thank you! This was my first video and I've come quite a ways since then! 💕 Hope you get to rock some markets! I have a whole playlist/blog series on handmade markets 101 you may wanna check out. Good luck!
I absolutely loved the video LOL! No need to excused so much you did Great!!! This is my second video I watch from you and you video on guidance for craft fair had been awesome . Any tips on rain!?? Freaking out bc this Sunday will rain and is only my second time doing this 😳
Sorry I didn't respond before today, I hope all went well for you despite the rain! A change of shoes, towels and tents with sides would be my recommendations. Some shows I did had a refund policy if your products were eerily damaged by rain/moisture (like paper greeting cards and the like?), but usually you can't back out 😑
Good, but camera motion shake/dizzyness🏴🤗
Sorry! Was my first ever video! I've definitely learned a lot since last year!
My mom and dad ran their local church craft fair since before I was born, my aunt and mom were vendors at different craft events since they were in their 20s so I would consider myself extremely comfortable around the environment. When it comes to doing a show on my own at the age of 28, I freeze 😂. I have suddenly forgotten how anything is supposed to look or work and the thought of doing one scares me. Thanks for showing me better than my mom’s unhelpful advice of “Just make some stuff-not a lot but I guess whatever you think you need” 🥴
That's awesome that you have some experience! I'm sure you'll learn so much as you dive in too. Good luck! I do have a couple other videos and a blog series on the topic of markets as well!
your comments about your voice had me rolling. i can speed my videos up to 2x and my voice sounds normal. im a slow talker. 🤣🤣🤣
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Love that you hang up your scarfs! They are gorgeous! Going to check your vlog. Thanks for sharing! Good luck!
Gotta get the vertical visual interest and catch some eyes!
This just popped up in my suggested videos (three years after you made it, ha!). I’m 8 minutes in and am really enjoying it. I just finished my first full craft fair season, and I completely agree. I had the best successes at markets that did not allow direct sales products. The only time I tried a market that allowed direct sales products (I did not know that in advance), I paid $40 for my booth fee and only sold $50 worth of stuff. Yeah. Like you, my target market is people who enjoy quality handmade items. I’m upscaling my booth set-up for this coming season, so this video is super helpful! Going to watch the rest of it now.
Okay I just finished the video. This was great. So much of it was relatable. Well, ALL of it was relatable! Thank you!!!
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for dropping in to say hi! I do have a whole playlist about markets if you're interested! Happy selling.
Hi, great helpful video! Thank you so much for sharing everything with us! I'm sure there are many people who want to know how to set up and run their businesses.
Please take care and stay safe and healthy 💕💗
Glad you liked it! Actually just filmed an updated one for this year so I'll be putting that up hopefully this week!! Good luck!
Thank you so much, you were very helpful. Attending my first craft fair very soon and getting nervous. Your video with demonstration most helpful of so many that don't really demonstrate a setup.
So glad you found it helpful! Be sure to check out my handmade markets 101 playlist for more helps!
Beautiful set up…very helpful video. Thank you so much!! I’m going to try out craft markets this year.
Good luck to you!
Hello! I am doing a craft show at the end of this month. Do you remember what size you got from Vista print for your advertising? It looks like the perfect size
Oh my goodness just saw this, sorry! Mines a 36"!
Beautiful items and set up. Look forward to more videos. Tutorials would be appreciated.
Thank you!!! I'm hoping to get some tutorials made to go along with my pattern designs but I do need some additional camera gear! Hopefully soon!!
Bella's Custom Crochets You have the perfect personality for a TH-cam channel. I wish you well!
Well thank you so very much!! It feels super awkward but I had a lot of fun with it!!
LOVE the cricket!!! Thank you for sharing your tips.🙏💕
Glad you liked it!
Thanks so much for this. Doing our first markets this year and your video is helping us organise and know what to expect.
Good luck!
Best craft fair tips video EVER! I love your booth and your brand!
Thanks so much!
Thanks Bella☺️❤well done. Best of luck and your video is great.
Glad you enjoyed!
That cricket is the best hype man!
Thabk you for sharing and going into detail about what and why you set up!!
The best!
Looks great! Thank you so much for all the ideas. How big is your banner?
I believe it's the 32"(34"?) Version?!
I loved your setup video. It was very informative even with the cricket. Lol Setting up prior to going to the show is a great idea.
Glad you enjoyed!! I have a bunch more market videos in my handmade markets 101 playlist!
Good job, I found it very knowledgeable!! Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your tutorial, you’ve given me some great idea’s ❤️
Happy to help!
thank you for this! very helpful :) can't wait to do my first show!
Congrats on the first show!! Best of luck!
Thank you. This is helpful. Im just getting started
Glad it helped! I have a whole playlist on handmade market prep & tips and a blog series as well (linked below the videos!)
Fantastic Bella. Thank you very much for the video. Love love love your Granny Stitch scarf! Looked on your blog but couldn't find it. :( Keep on crocheting and God bless you and yours! Naomi
fiberandfox.com/blog/free-beginner-crochet-granny-triangle-scarf-pattern
It's in a solid color here but the one I have on in the video is just super random scraps!
@@fiberandfox Thank you so much for this Bella! It's just gorgeous 😍 ❤ I can't wait to start!
Did I read that right on your chalk board the price of your beanies that's about £40 in the UK.Expensive!!!
They were "expensive!" But making beanies by hand with a quality yarn from a pattern I designed myself, applying hand crafted laser cut custom tags and self-made pom poms to each one and then lugging them to markets is also very expensive. #knowyourworth
I completely understand the hours you put in being a crocheted myself,people don't appreciate the work that goes into a piece,I just don't think they would sell over here for that amount.
Thanks so much, I loved all your work and your sense of humor too, best of luck for your efforts 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! 💓
Love your scarf. Can you please share the pattern and yarn used.
Thank you.
It was all scrap yarn bits, but the pattern is my own. The Granny Isosceles Triangle Scarf. Super great stash buster and easy to adapt to any yarn you want to use!
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-isosceles-triangle-scarf
I think the cricket added great ambience to your booth and video. Nicely done!
Haha he wanted some time in the spotlight! Check out the Handmade Markets 101 playlist for my other- less crickety- set up videos!
Amazing very nice great job😍😍😍😍👍🏻💕
Glad you found it helpful!
WoW beautiful set up ! Thank you for this video.
Glad you found it helpful! Check out my Handmade Markets 101 playlist for more set up ideas!
very informative and presented in a fun way. thanks.
So glad you found it helpful! I have several other set up videos in my Handmade Markets 101 playlist if you're looking for more ideas!
You are adorable! Your video was so helpful and informative! Thank you for sharing!
Aww thanks!! I feel so awkward talking to "no one"/myself but still had so much fun and can't wait to get more content out soon!
@@fiberandfox I totally understand! Looking forward to seeing more videos. Best of luck with your upcoming markets!
I got to say you have a great personality. You are very cute. Love the setups. It’s great.
Thanks!
Im love crochet too... 😀🙏
Thank you! Do you have a tutorial for your beautiful scarf?
You betcha! The one I am wearing is multiple colors and made of scraps but this is the pattern for it!
fiberandfox.com/blog/free-beginner-crochet-granny-triangle-scarf-pattern
I love your free spirit. So cute! I think people who crochet are just happy for the most part. Seems to be the contentment crocheting brings to a life. I love crocheting. You've got some great ideas.
The shirt/ tunic you are wearing is super cute do you have a pattern or video for it?
Thank you! I think it's linked below the video but it's the summertime tee by tlyarncrafts- free on her blog!
Thank you for so many great ideas, you set up is awesome. I love your triangle scarf you wear, what yarn did you use? Thank you
Thank you! The pattern is my Granny Isosceles Triangle Scarf, but the one I have on was entirely scrappy acrylic bits. A lot of it was lion brand heartland and jeans I think, but a bunch of everything in there! It's a great scrap busting pattern!
@@fiberandfox Thank you. I love the color combination.
Love video...helpful
Awesome display and booth setup!!
Thanks!
You are just too sweet and cute. Love your energy and your work!!
Thank you!
Your set up is so awesome! Thanks for showing us!
Thanks for watching!!
Can you please talk about prices?🙏😊
I am not actually selling finished items any more as my business has shifted more towards TH-cam content and crochet pattern design, but my mentor Pam Grice has some great pricing resources on her blog crochetprenuer.com !
Great ideas, I need some more signs, to display my prices etc.
Make it easy for people! People get weird about asking prices!
Great tips. I really like the candle sticks used for hat stands. Very creative. I’ve been selling for a little while and have had lots of fun doing so. I’m doing my first inside show in a few weeks and you’ve given me some awesome ideas. Thnks for sharing. Good Luck for all your future shows 😉👍🏻👍🏻
I hope it goes super well for you! I learn a little every show I do! Always adapting and growing as I learn new tips and tricks!!
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Very nice job
OMG. I appreciate you sharing this. You did a great job in my opinion. I have a flea market booth I share with my church and I have been looking for ideas. I have many take always from your video. I love the candle stick holder idea and the full length mirror. I also see that I need more inventory similar inventory. I mostly have a lot of one item inventory. Multiple colors of the same item will definitely help improve my sales. Again thank you for sharing!😍
So glad you found it helpful! I have a whole series of market videos in my Handmade Markets 101 playlist, as well as a blog series with the same title!
Thank you so much. I have always wanted to see how to set up crochet products. It is lovely.
You talked and repeat yourself too much
I actually loved it! It was authentic and I get nervous and over talk so this was very reassuring for me to see a real person with everyday imperfections! If it was perfect I imagine a lot of people would get discouraged and think they might not be able to do this because they aren't as polished. This lets us imperfect people know we can do it too!!! THANK YOU!!! It inspired me and by the other comments it also helped many many others as well! I hope others will see this and realize no matter what we do there are always negative remarks and not to let them discourage us from finding the hidden treasures in our own social circles! You are definitely a JEM of rare & high quality!
Do you have a tutorial for the scarf/shawl you are wearing in the video? Loving it!
It's my granny isosceles triangle scarf pattern, which is available in my shops and on my blog (all linked below the video!)
@@fiberandfox I purchased this pattern and LOVE it!!! I’ve been crocheting nonstop!
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Ten by ten tent
This is a great tutorial. Thank you so much
Thanks!
Awesome video! Thanks so much.
Glad you found it helpful!
Ive really been thinking about doing craft fairs. Not sure where to start or how to find out where events are or who to contact. Thanks for this video!
You're welcome! I actually have a whole handmade markets 101 series running on my blog! Here's a couple posts that might help you in finding some good events near you!
www.bellascustomcrochets.com/blog/how-to-find-the-perfect-market-or-craft-fair-to-sell-at#blog-anchor
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www.bellascustomcrochets.com/Blog/10-things-to-consider-when-applying-to-handmade-markets-and-craft-fairs
Let me know if you have any other questions, I'd love to help! Selling in person is so fun!
Go Bella! Go Bella! Love the music. Fantastic setup! You should turn your backyard into your boutique. Gorgeous! I’m jamming to the music while I watch you rock it.
Haha thank you! My husband does all the editing so the music was his choice!
Very good first video. This is a good setup for fairs, etc. It's so smart to pre-plan your presentation at a fair or market. I'm looking forward to more of your videos.
It's definitely helpful to have a plan going into things!!! & Thank you!!
thank you for so many great ideas. now i need to go find your patterns. hope to see more videos from you. i've not been to a craft fair yet but i'm hoping to start working up some stock so i can this spring. thank you!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!! All the links to everything I talked about specifically are in the notes below the video but here's a Ravelry link! Good luck!!
www.ravelry.com/designers/bellas-custom-crochets
Hi Bella, I really enjoyed your video ;) Your set up looks fabulous! Donna
Thank you so much Donna!
You are so adorable 😍 and this was very helpful 💞 THANK YOU ❤️
Ha ha thank you! Glad you found it helpful!!
Hi Bella. This is very useful information. I'm sure if I was to set up something like this I would constantly be moving things about. You really do bring it all together. Thank you and Nice to meet you!!
I'm always adjusting at every event a little bit! It's never perfect! And thank you!!
I feel like you were very helpful with ideas on how to display and set up. I’m getting ready for my second craft fair. First one was a very sad day. Outdoors, extremely windy and nothing sold. This one is indoors and I won’t have my toddlers running around everywhere. So I’m hopeful that it goes better.
Toddlers do add a very interesting twist 😂 hope it goes wonderful!
Thank you, very well done.
Glad you enjoyed! Be sure to check the handmade markets 101 playlist and the resources listed below the videos for more help and ideas!
Wishing you all the best on your market seasons. Thank you for sharing your talents and insight through a cheerful, warm, informative, and active platform. You did a fabulous job. I look forward to what you have to share in the future. I truly appreciate the creative, marketing and organizational support you shared here.
Thank you so much!!! I appreciate the encouragement! I'm really looking forward to doing my video soon!
Wow!!!😍 you are amazing!!!!!!
Thank you haha. Glad you found it helpful!
This was so so helpful! I’m thinking about selling next season and this was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Glad you found it helpful! I have a whole handmade markets playlist with lots of resources linked with the videos. Good luck!
Beautiful! You go girl!!! 🥰
Thanks!
I haven't done craft show for 12 years. Your video was awesome. As a set up review for me. You are so cute! And so much admire your talent for beautiful hand yarn wares!
Thank you so much! Have fun!
Excellent video!!!
Thank you so much!
Great work love your items to sell
Thank you! I miss selling in person!
Can I just say that this was so great. So authentic and much needed because I am thinking of being in my first art show as well. So this was super helpful because I am very much like you when it comes to things like this.
So glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for showing this. It's been extremely helpful to me. I'd love to see more videos from you.
Glad you enjoyed it! I don't have too many other fair videos planned right now cause all mine have been cancelled!! But I do have a couple others on the channel already (handmade markets 101 playlist!) and if you go to my blog (in down bar) I have a whole series on handmade markets 101 there too!
For a 1st timer.. you did a GREAT JOB!!!
I am so digging that shawl!!!
Yeaauuuhhhh baby!! 💕🤗
Can't wait for #2
Thank you!!! I loved this one but someone bought it off me at an event! I love the one of a kind scrappy projects! It's a great pattern for left over bits!
@@fiberandfox Scrappy makes me HAPPY! 😁💕
Yessss!!!