BUT...the chance came up this week to pick up a booth at a local holiday bazaar, and I said yes! I'll be sharing a booth with a gal from church- she'll have her Mary Kay wares set up next to my....?? What am I going to sell? This is where you guys come in. I have a list a mile long of what I could take with me, but what do people want to see at a holiday bazaar? Anything that doesn't sell that day will go into the Etsy shop.
The way I see it, I have a few different "lines."
- There's baby-- wraps, minky wash cloths, diaper envelopes, hair bows and headbands.
- Kids- pencil roll-ups, tutus, tiaras, wands, crayon muffins, aprons.
- Home- grocery sack catcher, laundry soap, dish powder, embroidered tea towels, etched Pyrex and glass.
- Then just nice things- cards, embossed velvet scarves and Christmas stockings, embroidered hankerchiefs, beaded necklaces and bracelets.
So, leave your comments and help a deluded Momma out! Has anyone done a craft fair before? Any pointers? Anything sell particularly well? It's being held in a green-minded, family friendly, upward-mobile, and semi-affluent community. And I have seven weeks to get ready. (And yes, I'll be poring over all your blogs for display ideas, etc. You've been warned.)
9 comments:
Definitely take the Christmas stuff...it'll be November!
I'd take the kids stuff, too...
And a few jars of your dish powder...
and maybe one or two of everything else. ;-) Remember, not everything has to be on the table!! Put sample of your wares out, and replenish the display as necessary!
I've never done a craft fair before but I think any and all those ideas would be great!
I bet you'll do great. I think anything small and stocking stuffer size would be good. :)
So, so excited to see what you come up with.
Speaking of which, um HUGE thank you Mama! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. I am planning a little photo shoot thank you post shortly.
A very non crafty Carrie
I vote for baby stuff! and agree on the Christmas stockings, perfect time of year for selling them.
Out of the given list here is what I would buy at a holiday bizaar
wraps, embroidered towels ,etched glass,embossed velvet scarves and Christmas stockings, embroidered hankerchiefs, beaded necklaces and bracelets.
I know people love jewelery and things that look like they weren't bought in a store. I'm sure what ever you make will sell like hot cakes. Good luck!!
Oh I have no idea actually...I know nothing about craft bazaars... but I do remember seeing a post on The Small Object (look under "Steno") on how to do the whole craft fair scene. It was really well written as I recall.
The baby pants wash up great -- the knit is a sort of stretchy knit (like a thick t-shirt) so they're really washable. Sorry I know I'm responding to a comment you left ages ago but I feel like time is just leaving me in the dust lately.
Good luck with your crafting!!
Just finished a street fair that was just, fair. My suggestion is to have a good mix of high end and cheaper items. Something to catch the attention of the kids ("Mommy, I just have to have this") for those on a limited budget who will splurge on the kids, and something for the grown-ups looking for nice gifts for their loved ones. Also, you could use either Flickr or Etsy for a preview of things you are selling. Send the link to anyone you think might attend the fair to entice them to come.
Hi, I am Max's husbands cousin... I check your blog for crafty ideas every so often... and have just finished making the tiara you made a while back for a gift... (I think). You should totally include those and the tutu's they are adorable.
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