PREPARING FOR MY FIRST CRAFT SHOW! VIDEO
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- Hi Guys, I'm getting ready for my first craft show. I take you along for the entire journey from designing my table set up to how much I spent to do all this and how much I make at the show. It's a long one but it was a long 2 months of getting ready. Thank you so much for watching! Take care. I have an Amazon.ca associate link below for the backdrop stand.
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Txtxtx for sharing this, do not know how to show how grateful I am
Bets Steenkamp You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! First time seeing them in my feed! What I got out of it was how much hard work, heartache & sacrifice that goes into the whole process of doing a show for us shoppers. It gives me a better appreciation for all the crafters or any event we go to with booths/tables etc. Everyone, including us are always looking for “a deal” at China made mass produced prices...and that’s just not fair to you or anyone. I’m an original West Coast girl living on the East Coast & its your artistic creative ideas & homemade stuff I miss seeing from home. Not that ppl aren’t creative here...it’s just different. I loved all of what you made! All so stinkin’ CUTE and so many things I would have bought! I’m really bad at looking at older videos & asking questions...that were answered in newer ones. It warmed my heart to see your daughter helping you and how darn smart she was about the banner idea! May sound corny but I was literally RIVETED to the end. Appreciate it so much of you bringing us along on your journey. Can’t wait to get caught up on the others. TTFN!
Adrian Kap Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Thank you for understanding what goes into putting all this together and the time it takes to make our Crafts. You’re right about people thinking that they can have deals etc. A lot of time, creativity and love goes into all of this. It means so much that you see that. Thank you. Glad you found me. Hope you continue to enjoy my videos. Take care.
@@RedCardinalCrafts your table layout is beautiful, your products have everything one wants from a crafter and I’m rooting for you to get as many thankful buyers as possible! And also your daughter is a God’s gift, it’s heartwarming to see you guys work together at the fair 💝
Your table is sooo cute! My first setup was a disaster, LOL. I just now 2 years later, have a setup I love
I loved this! You were so honest about the process…good thing is, you will already have everything for your table for the next one and you will be in the black!!
I loved watching this video....you worked so hard, and your table setup and all your crafts were gorgeous!! I hope you do more craft shows now that you've got that first one "under your belt"! :)
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Stickers sell good because people use them in there planners and journals, yours are cute make more of those. Do you have nome stickers they would probably sell good.
I use to sell at craft shows, years ago, it’s a lot of work, but fun. You did a fabulous job of your table set up, very professional. You did good 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I absolutely appreciate you making this video. I love that you were nervous, but didn’t let that stop you. Your setup was beautiful.
Hello. Not sure if you will see this on a video you did 5 years ago, but I love your first booth setup. It’s given me so many great ideas. Thank you.
It's amazing how much, us, artists, beat up ourselves just bf big events. You make beautiful things that ppl who are not crafty will purchase. It's the self doubt though that makes us nervous. I often feel like that bf events. I mean some events I do very well and some not so well and some flop but make enough that I paid for the booth!!!! So just remember to take DEEP breaths through every process!!!! I was a single working mom for about 16 1/2 years so all monies invested into events....YES...I was a nervous wreck!!! God bless you!
Congrats, on 25K and a successful craftshow!
Love this! I love being apart of craft/vendor events. Being doing it for a year now. 🥰
I can't even tell you how much I appreciate this video! I'm hoping to do my first craft show next summer, and following you from beginning to end of the prepping-for-craft show- experience has been so very helpful. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video! ~ Deb from Vancouver (WA, not BC)
@Tina Sparks Yes, I typically clarify which Vancouver. Many people don't realize there is another Vancouver--unless they're familiar with SW Washington. And, yes, I believe she lives in Issaquah, a lovely town. 🙂
So many great ideas!!! Love the taupe white and black. Making a cardinal stamp genius! I’m about to take the leap with candles in luxury vessels/outdoor citronella in driftwood and bunches of stuff. I was feeling your pain at Hobby Lobby. OMGOSH!!! Congratulations to you! A true artist. I wish you the best!!!! 🎉
It was great seeing the whole process. Thank you for doing this video. So many useful tips like how much your backdrop & banner made you stand out from the others around you, as well as what sold. It’s interesting seeing what sells & what doesn’t - it varies from show to show & even different times of day. The psychology of shoppers is quite fascinating.
Great video, showing the whole process. Thanks for doing it. Now you have your supplies.
This is the first video I have watched in your channel, and I have to say that this is by far the best craft fair video I’ve ever watched! I love that you recorded the process in detail of the prep work, during the fair and after. Great job.
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.
What an amazing video. One suggestion for you as I have done several shows. Put your table at the back of your booth and sit in the front and paint. You will draw more people in 😊
Just wanted to congratulate You on your success (because it was a success!) at the craft show, on this video, on 25K subscribers and to wish You and your family a happy holiday season!
Thank you for your video. It gives me a lot to think about! Kind of scary thinking about doing my first fair.
I’ve watched a bunch of craft fair videos and this was such a great start to finish in depth video! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Your video is awesome! You seem like such a great down to earth person on top of being extremely helpful and instructional. Thankyou!!
Use felt by the yard for back drop sew the corners on your name banner in middle of back drop. Sew a fold over to make a rod pocket to hang the felt on your setup. Then just roll up and put in you bag with the setup. Felt holds up . I used it for my table cloths for my craft shows. I had 10 ft table. Doesn’t need ironing if u roll it, too. Lin
Oh my goodness!!!! This was OUTSTANDING and exactly what I needed and was looking for! Wow,I cannot thank you enough. I appreciate all the hard work you put in, not only in preparing yourself so thoroughly for the show but also in the undertaking it must have been to edit this bear of a video! I'm getting ready for my first craft show as well and this has set me off in the right direction. I am seriously all smiles now! :) And you're absolutely right, most of that you won't have to buy again. Thanks so much love!
Sherice Mitchell Thank you so much. Yes it was quite the video to put together. Thanks for appreciating that part. Wishing you all the very best with your show!! Let me know how you do! Would love to see a photo of your final set up too. Good luck!
I really loved watching this video and how transparent you were. Getting ready now for my first 4 day show in three weeks. I pray for your continued success.
A 4 day show?? Whoa. That’s exciting and overwhelming at the same time! Good for you! I did this video because I wanted people to see everything that goes into these shows. It’s a lot of time, work and can also be a lot of money. We’re still going to get the folks that walk buy saying they could make it themselves or that they could make it cheaper...they’re always fun. 🙄well good luck with your show. Would love to hear back from you about how it went.
Deb T Oops, it’s me btw. Red Cardinal Crafts...was signed into my other channel.
@@MyLittlePinkCottage Thank you. I am excited and stressed at the same time. 12 days to go. Will be in touch.
This was such an awesome video....loved watching the entire process, you did a great job explaining everything, and gave so many details. I am so happy you had a good turn out at the craft show. Was hoping to see some owl drawings 😉. Loved the gnome drawing/painting.
Thank you so much for sharing. It really helped. Little pink cottage is where I originally followed you.
You can tape the scan n cut mat n the back with packing tape, duck tape, etc and it'll be useable.
You did an amazing job with preparing and setting up your display table for your 1st craft fair. Your ideas for displays was so innovative. I recently sold my handmade soap. lotion bars & lip balms at a arts & craft fair in a local recreation park. Watching your video has helped me prepare for my future craft markets. You are a talented illustrator and crafter, thank you for creating this video...
...such a great video...thank you for sharing all the details and materials!
J. H. Thank you so much. You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting
Great, great video on the whole process of getting ready for a craft show. Well done.
Thank you so much!
OMG! I am new in craft shows! I got so good ideas from you. Your display was very nice!
Stumbled on this video. I will be doing my first craft show in mid May and have so many questions. You answered quite a few of them. Thank you
Oh good, glad my video helped. Wishing you all the best with your show.
Great Job! Everything looks wonderful!
You are sooo very talented!. I too would have anxiety and stress. Your creations are so unique and delightful. I hope when you watch back how emotionally invested in presenting your treasures as best you could, you will be proud of all of your achievements I was really concerned leading up to the show for you. Was very good to see your smiling faces at the end. Now you have gained greater knowledge and do’s and don’ts. Self confidence is growing! Congratulations on the success you achieved and the exposure for others to see how truly gifted you are. I hope this is the first show of many more in the future🥰 KAREN Gig Harbor Wa.
I just realized this video is nearly a year old. 🙂 But, very helpful regardless. And I've subscribed.
I love your humor, your personality, and your process.
Strangely enough, sometimes raising the prices of some items instead of lowering them can actually boost sales (not from personal experience, just what I’ve heard; I haven’t started selling products I’ve made yet)
Wow, I used to do craft shows in down town issaquah back in the mid 70's (class of 75)
Thank you so much for this video. I loved your transparency. I appreciate the details that you added here (not trying to look perfect). ❤
You are so welcome!
Really thorough video. You are right...not much out there about the PRE process. Thank you for your time and hints and tips. I love how so many of the videos I watch end up being someone close to me in Portland or Seattle area! A huge world and yet I find the locals somehow! I am in The Columbia River Gorge. Your booth was BEAUTIFUL and so well done for a first timer!
Girl!! You rocked that craft show. You're so talented. I love your work.
Thanks for this, it was very informative and you did great for your 1st show
You did an amazing job on this video. It was so nice to watch you go through each step along the way. I decided to do a show for the first time and I will be leaving in one hour to set up for it. I am taking advantage of setting up the day ahead of time, so in case something isn't quite right, I can possibly remedy it tonight and be all set by tomorrows opening. It is a two day show. I was excited this morning, but feeling very anxious right now. It was nice to see others go through the same things :)
Great video very specific TYFS!💯😁👏🏽👏🏽
I'm just gonna say your alarm went off at the perfect time for the banner reveal 😂 I loved watching this and all your ideas. My sister and I plan on doing craft shows eventually for our business, we currently in only sell on etsy and fb so I would love to see people in person looking over our products.
I love your video! Your humor, and the reality of what many of us are experiencing is a breath of fresh air to watch. I’m new to craft fairs, so it was nice to see your preparation.
Thank you for sharing! During your down moment all I wanted to do was give you a hug and say "You can do it!" I feel...you NEVER EVER have to justify wanting it to look perfect. Great job. Everything is about learning from experience no matter how much you try to prepare yourself (I've been watching countless videos, 20 some and counting trying to get tons of help). Loved how it looked and all the hard work you did taking us all through each stage. I am hoping to have my first Christmas Bazaar under my belt in December and I'm already preparing with a ton of hesitation. The fair hasn't been scheduled yet and at the moment I can't get the time off work. I'm hoping a miracle will happen and it will all work out. You really helped me as far as a color scheme. I was floundering on what to do (mine is a ton of pastel+trying to include Christmas colors) but you reminded me not to go crazy, have a theme and stick with it. Hope to see more of your videos soon. 😊👍
Em Schrader Hi Thank you so much. Good luck with your show. I can’t believe you have to work that day. I’m sure things will work out by then. I did my second show just this past November and it went well. Now that I have my set up figured out most of what I made was profit this year. One thing I’ve learned is to do what you’re doing. Start now! I always wait until the fall and then I feel rushed. I’m actually drawing today and working on some new products to sell. Wishing you all the best. Do not hesitate. Just make your products, be proud of your style and what your making. You’ll do great! Take care.
@@RedCardinalCrafts Thanks so much!! You take care too. 😊
Thanks so much for this video! I love how you found all your items! Great ideas love the egg carton and cooling racks!
Great job. I know it is stressful and appreciate your open and honest video.
Such a helpful video.. thanks for the effort & generous sharing.
Thanks for this! I love seeing your emotions through it all!
Watching your video for the 2nd time. My 1st show is nov 11 2023. I'm disabled, and i have no help. I am terrified! God, dont fail me now! And thanks for tanya's video!❤
You’ll do great!!! You got this!!
Such great tips thank you Tanya!
Been watching this video to help me prep for my first craft show which is this weekend!!! I’m super positive that I’ll do great!!! Thank you for the content!!!
You are amazing! So helpful. We are doing our 1st fair in July and you have helped with displaying our products.
That’s great!! Wishing all the best!
Getting ready for my first craft show and loved this video so much!! Just love you as a person and this was nice to watch while I was working on a new logo. Thanks for taking the time to document all of this!
Karissa Koger Hello! You’re so welcome. Wishing you all the best with your upcoming show. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Have a great weekend!
I LOVED IT! Everything was so detailed. I ran across this vid as I am preparing for my own pop-up shop, but I am a children's book author. Not many videos on pop-ups for book authors but I was trying to get ideas on how to do my tables.
I'm a polymer clay artist and I bring my daughter's self published historical fiction novel. You would be surprised on how many people show interest/buy her book. It helps that her cover matches my display. Good luck with your book and it's a great way to sell it and get reviews.
I absolutely loved this video! It is so helpful and spot on.
Thank you for your honesty and transparency. Your video was so informative and helpful. I enjoyed watching it. You are also so talented!Thanks for sharing.
Melinda Case Thank you so much!
This deserved more views
Aww thank you
This was amazing, I loved you shared everything. So inspiring!!! Alot of things I didn't think of, but you helped (inspired) me!!! Thanks for sharing your journey!!!
This was an awesome video! Thanks for sharing!
Great ideas !!!
This is great !! Thank you so much for sharing !!
Tanya, congratulations on 25K and so happy that after all that work and stress you feel good about the outcome. Great video
Oh my god, the noises you made in the shop🤣 we must be long lost relations.
Yay!! You did an AWESOME job. So proud of your table.
Thank you do much!
Congratulations. Not bad for a first show. Now you know what you need or not for the next one.
Good evening.... Just found watched this video. Thank you so much for letting us follow you through from "beginning to end"!.. Congrats on your show!:)
WHAT a awesome video i so enjoyed watching it, so took me back to when i did craft shows with my white and lace tablecloth things have really moved on now WELL DONE and also congrats on reaching 25k subs....now im off to watch your christmas vlog .........
I really enjoyed this video. I like showing the whole process. I’m about to do my second one and I definitely learned some things for my next show
This was really helpful, you did great, thank you!!
lmao your alarm went off perfect timing and the music that you have playing on your alarm sounded like it was like some sort of dramatic music that was purposely played sort of as a voiceover...like right went you were like omg it came out sooo nice and then as soon as you zoomed in on the robin, then bam there went the violin music lmao it seems like you didn't notice that effect but I did it was kinda funny lol
Thank you for sharing your work and experience. I was looking for a video like this. Loved your work.
Great video.... And you did so well!
This was great! I’ve done neighborhood craft shows for. A few years, but I’m just now looking at a”real live” craft fair this fall. I know you made this video a while ago, but want to let you know that it was great to learn along with you. Thanks.
What a cool video! Thank you so much! I've done a couple shows years ago. The fairs were more profitable than schools. The school craft shows I had a table at were meant mostly for kids doing Christmas shopping.
I'm back at it now hoping to use up craft supplies and sell for Mother's day at the local flea market during last couple weeks of April. Perhaps a couple of the larger fairs that happen in the Fall?
Your table looked perfect and your art work is so nice. You gave me wonderful ideas for displays. Husband is making various size and types of crates to sell and I'll most likely use a few in displays.
This was fun to watch! Thank you for sharing💛 I plan on doing a craft fair in May 2020. I have to be selected 1st. I am doing prep work now🤗
So very helpful..thank you!!
Great video!
WoW!! What an awesome video and walk through through the whole process. I learned so much and I’ve already done several craft shows. You are an awesome artist!!! Hope you’re finger is back to normal!! :)
Bev Cole Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Take care.
This was great! I am hoping to try my first craft fair soon! Definitely a scary thought. Haha. But I am excited to come up with a brand and style. Love what you did! I totally started to cry a bit when you talked about how excited you were that your daughter surprised you. I have a 3 year old son, and a 7 month old daughter, and it just made me cry to think about how they will grow up so fast!
My first craft show table was nowhere near of even posting a photo on my social media. I’m still in the process of figuring it out while taking it to another show. If mine were next to yours at a show, I’d quit in shame.
Thank you for making a great video. You are the only person I've seen make such a detailed video on craft fair prep. I really enjoyed learning as well as being entertained. The only thing I would say negatively is that you can't sell copyright products such as the Beauty and the Beast or the Wizard of Oz. That's illegal and as creators ourselves, it's important we don't do that to each other. Just watch for that. Otherwise, super products and great table set up. You really have a gift for making videos, both presenting and editing. This is the best video on TH-cam for craft fair prep. Your table is beautiful.
Love your setup and colors
Thank you so much
Exactly how I get...so anxious when I get myself all wound up after I sign myself up to do WAY TOO MUCH!! Trying to do this to get myself out of my comfort zone. I also do the buying way too much part!! Overthink myself into wanting to cancel things last minute at times.
This video was awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to do it. Lots of good tips & golden nuggets! You rock!
Ladysmash711 Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it and got some tips.
Omg you give me such motivation! Thank you for showing me all this is possible. I’m just starting out with my business so thank you for being so detailed and helpful! ☺️☺️☺️
TVS Designs Hello,
You’re so welcome. So glad I could help! All the best with your new adventure!
I think you are doing great! I have done many doll shows and I w how you feel. Setting up and packing up is very stressful. BUT I ALWAY LOOKED FOR IT. Good Luck, think up positive! Elsie Blakley
New subber here, really useful video! Thanks.
Brenda Shelonko Thank you for enjoying it and you’re welcome. Thanks for subscribing!
So helpful!! Thanks for showing the whole process. This really helps a newbie like me
You’re welcome! 😊
Wow. You are super organised! I like the way you started with a theme & worked everything into it. Your products are gorgeous! I totally feel your nerves as I have done a couple of market stalls with decorated cakes & cake toppers. The thing is that most of the items you’ve bought will be used for more than one market stall so it seems like a lot for one market, but if you do one a month then you’re spreading that cost out.
This was just the type of video I was looking for. I make leather crafts and I am thinking about doing some craft shows and this video has just the details to help.
Oh good! Glad I could help. Wishing you the best of luck!
Wow, I don’t usually watch an hour long TH-cam video but this was so engaging, I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next 😂. I love how you documented the whole process because it feels a lot like how I’d get ready for something like this. You did a great job making it look so good! My first craft fair is coming up this Saturday and I am nowhere near as prepared but I have a second one coming up beginning of December so I’ll have another month to get ready for that, and learn from the first one to find out what to do differently the next time.
I had signed up to do my first craft show and you have made me realize that I am NOT ready. I have been worrying about getting my products made and I haven't given any thought to 98% of the things you have in this video. No signs, no pouch for holding money, no backdrop nothing. I was panicking before but I am FREAKING OUT now!!! I'm thinking of dropping out now but I have spent over $200 on supplies and I really need to sell what I've made. Now I'm having an anxiety attack watching ALL you have done. Rethinking this idea of doing the show.
Lynn Aww Lynn I’m so sorry I freaked you out! You can do a show without all of that! I was one of the only ones there with a backdrop. You can make signs out of paper, keep your money in a shoe box... Please don’t drop out. There was anything and everything there yesterday and customers were at every booth. Go for it! Try it and learn as you go. I did all this preparing and there were things I did that worked and didn’t work. Things that sold well and things that didn’t sell at all. Just do it and see how you make out. You’ll be fine. Focus on your products. That’s what people are there to buy. You’ve already spent that money. Make your products and have fun with it.
Lynn As you can see I was freaking out this past week. It’s so hard to put yourself out there. It was fine though. I think to panic a little is completely normal. You’ll do great!
Lynn, I agree with Tanya, go for it. I have done several craft shows and you never know how people will be. I have seen everything from beautiful set up like Tanya's and people who basically just threw their products on the table and done just as well. It's very unpredictable. I would suggest you buy baskets (they are not expensive at thrift stores) a nice seasonal bow with prices well marked for the items (as a lot of people don't like to ask for prices) another thing that serves as is a little nudge is make a simple sign in a frame that says "Thank you for supporting your local crafters" a reminder to buy from you and not the big chains! Good luck and have fun.
1st shown stuff will be paid for over time.. 2nd, 3rd shows. So don't sweat if you only break even (or take a loss) on that stuff during 1st show: they're investments.
Hey! I just wanted to tell you that this video is so great and so detailed. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am 2and a half months away from my first big and real craft show. I have done 2 other pop ups, one beinga farmers market n just made enough to cover my table fee (not bad) and another being at a friends studio opening and she had me as a guess so I made about $20 but had lots of exposure. Now this is a $350 fee for 3 days event and I am so nervous. I havent made any content on my channel in a very long time since veing a momof two n running a handmade business is crazy lol, but I'm very inspired to document my experience. I been looking up craft fair how tos and tips and tricks and I realized there arent many videos...Im not sure how much people actually search for this but I'll be glad like you to help someone else going throught this nerve recking time of our first show...i know is been a long time since you post this lol and you might have done more videos. I would love to connect with you on a personal level! Hope all is well specially businessand if you havegain more experience I would love to hear about it. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video that I am certain took a tremendous amount of work on top of all your prep for the show.
I am doing my first Bazaar in a couple of weeks and this was a nice way to see all of the emotions that go into it. I have told my self numerous times...I have to stop buying stuff ha ha!!! Thank you again!
Jolene The Tool Woman Taylor Hi, glad you liked it. Hope it helped. I just had my second show last weekend and it was nice this time that everything I sold was pretty much profit because I had spent all the money last year for the set up. Wishing you all the best with your upcoming show!!
RedCardinalCrafts thank you so much!
Great video! Can you please list the product information on the items you bought from amazon in your notes?
Hi great work I do a lot of craft show but I alway forget to take pictures 😢 any way what I use fir tge bag drope is black curtains