"The Craft Fair Vendor Guidebook: Ideas to Inspire" is the go-to guide for people interested in personalized selling, from newbies to veteran vendors. Chock-full of photographs from actual craft fairs and other vendor events, this book offers unique ways to display merchandise, simple solutions to save time and make money, and practical advice on a myriad of subjects. This guidebook starts with business basics and expands to cover a wide range of topics from set-up to sales, including sales beyond the typical craft fair venue. Offering hands-on techniques, learn how a child's art set can be transformed into a lovely jewelry display case or how PVC pipe can uplift your displays. Throughout the book, the author shares her experiences to encourage and inspire others. The author's specialty is wire-wrapped jewelry, but the book is not limited to one field. The ideas may be applied to many crafts, as well as to various commercial products. A quick read highlighted by photographs illustrating the information, this book should spark ideas and motivate vendors to create their best booths yet!

The perfect handy log book for those that make and sell handmade crafts and jewelry at Crafts Shows and events. Whether it is a local event or one you have to travel to, this 8.5" x 11" book can help you keep organized and log your important information all in one place. Features Include: Event Information, Date, and Address Travel Expenses A Supplies Checklist Space To Draw Out Your Booth Display or Table Design Inventory Custom Order Requests Any Extra Notes This softcover book makes a great gift idea for friends and family members that make and sell crafts at Craft Shows, Church Boutiques, Consignment Sales, Festivals, Flea Markets and more....

Get the inside scoop on what it's like being a craft fair vendor. Every job has its advantages and disadvantages, but being a craft fair vendor is a little different. It is one job that you choose to start at a certain time in your life, and you control your work schedule. For many, this creative endeavor provides a supplemental income. Is being a vendor the right side-hustle for you? This book may help you decide or may reinforce your decision and spark ideas if you are already selling your handicrafts. Like all entrepreneurs, you want to consistently improve your business. Craft Fair Life discusses various aspects of being a vendor, such as pros, cons, table layouts (with 1-3 tables, including the Z formation), DIY display props, and more. The real-life photos from various craft fairs illustrate the points. This book is divided into four main sections: People, Places, Things and Ideas, and Craft Fair Overview. Whether you are considering becoming a vendor or upping your craft fair game, may this book help you determine your best strategy.

The perfect handy log book for those that make and sell handmade crafts and jewelry at Crafts Shows and events. Whether it is a local event or one you have to travel to, this 8.5" x 11" book can help you keep organized and log your important information all in one place. Features Include: Event Information, Date, and Address Travel Expenses A Supplies Checklist Space To Draw Out Your Booth Display or Table Design Inventory Custom Order Requests Any Extra Notes This softcover book makes a great gift idea for friends and family members that make and sell crafts at Craft Shows, Church Boutiques, Consignment Sales, Festivals, Flea Markets and more....

The perfect handy log book for those that make and sell handmade crafts and jewelry at Crafts Shows and events. Whether it is a local event or one you have to travel to, this 8.5" x 11" book can help you keep organized and log your important information all in one place. Features Include: Event Information, Date, and Address Travel Expenses A Supplies Checklist Space To Draw Out Your Booth Display or Table Design Inventory Custom Order Requests Any Extra Notes This softcover book makes a great gift idea for friends and family members that make and sell crafts at Craft Shows, Church Boutiques, Consignment Sales, Festivals, Flea Markets and more....

Have you ever wanted to sell your handmade crafts or artwork at local craft fairs, but have no idea where to start? Or maybe you've taken the first step and have tried selling your art at a craft show or two, but now you're looking for ideas on how to sell more, how to make your booth more appealing to customers and where to find more venues to sell your handmade goods? You've come to the right place! I've been selling my own handmade creations, as well as the work of other artists, at a variety of craft shows and other events since 2004. I've learned a lot of lessons the hard way, and now I'm sharing them here with you so that you can learn from my experiences! In this book, I'll cover the basics of getting started selling at craft fairs, as well as how to design a great looking booth, how to give outstanding customer service & sell more and even how to find and create additional events at which to sell your handmade work. WHAT IT INCLUDES: - how to define your target market - where to find good shows - how much should I spend on a booth fee at a show? - how to make your booth look great - promoting your show & getting your customers there - my craft show tips & tricks - dealing with crazy weather & unexpected events - theft prevention - craft show supply checklist - how to give great customer service - how to use craft shows to create after-the-show sales - alternative venues to sell your work, beyond traditional craft shows - how to create your own events to sell at - tracking your inventory - how to create a personal & business spending plan - big hunkin' list of craft show resources WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR: This book will be most useful for someone new to selling at craft shows. I do cover more advanced topics as well though, including how to define your target market, visual merchandising, inventory tracking, and creating a business spending plan. The book includes worksheets along the way to help you. The information in this book is based on my experiences, selling in the United States, mostly in Louisiana. However, most of the information contained here is useful to anyone around the world who is interested in setting up a booth at craft shows, festivals or conventions. WHY I KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT: I did my first craft show in 2004. It was the Alternative Media Expo, put on by Antigravity Magazine here in New Orleans. I sold a few things, and learned a LOT of things. And I haven't looked back! I've done all sorts of events since then. I have sold regularly at the Frenchmen Art Market, and have done festivals around the New Orleans area including Bayou Boogaloo, Gretna Heritage Festival, Freret Market, New Orleans Earth Day Festival, and many, many more. As one of the founding members of the New Orleans Craft Mafia, I've even organized a variety of events, both with the group and on my own. As a group, we've created a monthly art market and the annual Last Stop Shop holiday market. On my own, I've also hosted home shopping parties, trunk shows and pop-up shops. In 2007, as one of the winners of Etsy's Upcycling contest, I even traveled cross-country to San Francisco to participate in Bazaar Bizarre at Maker Faire!

It is always handy to have a list of tips on what works well as a craft fair vendor. If you are new to craft fairs, this information will be extra helpful. Being comfortable with multiple ways to prepare and arrange your displays is an advantage for all vendors. In addition to covering the principles of setting up a craft fair booth, colorful photos from actual events illustrate the points. Even better, they may trigger a different approach for your own booth. You never know what could inspire a fresh idea for your handcrafted displays. Crafters are creators, and ideas are our business!