Download or read book How to Have a Successful Craft Show in Your Home written by Anne Patterson Dee and published by . This book was released on 1983-06-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Make Money at Craft Shows written by Mallory Whitfield and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-02-22 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Download or read book How to Start a Home based Craft Business written by Kenn Oberrecht and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know to run a profitable and satisfying craft business from your home From business and financial planning to marketing your business both online and through traditional outlets, this comprehensive guide provides practical solutions and solid advice on how to tap your creative skills to earn a living. Learn all about business plans, finding supplies on the Internet, publicity, zoning ordinances, and much more. Whatever your goals are, join the thousands of successful crafters, artists, and entrepreneurs, and experience the satisfaction of establishing and building your own home-based craft business. Look for useful charts and worksheets throughout the book, including: Market Survey Form Estimated Start-Up Costs Profit and Loss Projection/Report Balance Sheet Sample Invoice
Download or read book Bartholomew and the Oobleck written by Dr. Seuss and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1949-10-12 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Bartholomew Cubbins in Dr. Seuss’s Caldecott Honor–winning picture book about a king’s magical mishap! Bored with rain, sunshine, fog, and snow, King Derwin of Didd summons his royal magicians to create something new and exciting to fall from the sky. What he gets is a storm of sticky green goo called Oobleck—which soon wreaks havock all over his kingdom! But with the assistance of the wise page boy Bartholomew, the king (along with young readers) learns that the simplest words can sometimes solve the stickiest problems.
Download or read book Writing FAST written by Jeff Bollow and published by Embryo Films. This book was released on 2004 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple step-by-step process for breaking any writing project large or small into bite-sized chunks and then turning them into the desired finished format at lightning speed. A must-read book for all levels.
Download or read book The Craft Fair Vendor Guidebook written by BRENDA. DEHAAN and published by Brenda DeHaan. This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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. The author's specialty is wire-wrapped jewelry, but the book is not limited to one field. The display ideas may be applied to many crafts, as well as to various commercial products. This guidebook starts with business basics and expands to cover a wide range of topics from set-up to sales, including selling beyond the typical craft fair venue. Offering hands-on techniques, learn how a child's art kit 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. A quick read highlighted with colorful photographs illustrating the information, this book should spark ideas and motivate vendors to create their best booths ever!
Download or read book A Guide to Craft Show Success written by Sandra M Belz and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-02-19 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This craft show guide is intended to give artists, artisans and crafters a great start to their craft fair business. I have been selling at markets and shows for years, and have learned so much from the dozens of events that I've attended. I've learned from my own successes and mistakes, as well as observing other vendors and exchanging ideas with artisans who have also been in the craft show business for years. This guide offers a start to finish approach to selling success. The book begins with the basics of how to determine a profitable price for your products, and how to get started with a tight budget. There is a brief chapter with tips on how to organize your finances and begin keeping records for taxes. Finding events to sell at and some ideas on using social media to promote your business and the shows you attend are also included. There is a chapter with tips for any handmade business to create a lovely display and how to begin creating a brand or a "look" for your business. This chapter also offers detailed considerations for planning your display and how travel worthy it might be. A craft show checklist is included and is a great starting tool for any new seller who might be feeling overwhelmed with all of the supplies, paperwork and details involved in having a successful show. There are several suggestions on how to best "sell" your items to potential customers, no matter how introverted or extroverted you may be. Basic event etiquette tips and other considerations that vary from show to show are also covered. To wrap things up, the final chapter of this guide offers some suggestions on how to finish up the details of one show and begin planning for the next successful event. I feel like this is a great book for anyone who is creative and wants to begin selling their creations. If you've never participated in a craft show, this guide will give you all of the basics you need to begin. If you have been doing shows for a while, or maybe dabbled in a few but feel a bit stuck in a rut, I hope that you will find this book helpful as well, and full of some new ideas.
Download or read book 90 Days of Promoting Your Book Online written by Angela J. Hoy and published by Booklocker.Com Incorporated. This book was released on 2012 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than a decade of successful online book selling experience under their belts, the authors explain how to promote a book effectively onlineNthrough techniques that primarily are free.
Download or read book Craft Show Sell written by Torie Jayne and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to take crafting to a new, entrepreneurial dimension? Let 'Craft Show & Sell' be your guide. Through highly visual, step-by-step tutorials and inspiring profiles on some of the world's most successful crafters, this book delivers all the advice and vision that today's crafters need to take their brand or business forward into a new realm.
Download or read book How to Show Sell Your Crafts written by Torie Jayne and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Using the workspaces, shops, salons, and 'through-the-keyhole' profiles of some of the world's most successful crafters, readers will learn the best ways to merchandise and sell their items online, at craft fairs, markets, pop-up events, exhibitions, and in shops. Plus, you'll learn how to build a personality-driven brand, create a ... blog or website, improve your photography skills, and analyze your results to help move your business forward into the future"--
Download or read book Crafter s Guide to Taking Great Photos written by Heidi Adnum and published by Search. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sell more of your handmade items with better photographs Amidst the sea of handmade jewelry, apparel, housewares, art, and other crafts that populate blogs, websites, and online marketplaces, how do you make your items stand out? The key is great photography. Beautiful handmade items can be undermined by poor or uninspired images that fail to represent the detail and craftsmanship. With "The Crafter's Guide to Taking Great Photos" you'll learn that you don't need expensive, professional equipment to get quality results. Get simple, practical advice presented with the crafter in mind. Learn to make a lightbox, how to use natural lighting, and how to capture the detail in your work. Broken down into specific craft areas, you'll find tips on how to best generate eye-catching images that will help sell your items. Boost your online crafting business with "The Crafter's Guide to Taking Great Photos."
Download or read book Turn Your Talents Into Profits written by Darcie Sanders and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There seems to be no dearth of suggestions for making money at home, as the growing number of books devoted to the topic proves. But how many of these ideas are practical and creative at the same time? The experienced team of Sanders and Bullen not only describes more than 100 of the more unusual business vocations, but also interviews quite a few practitioners and lists specific resources to consult. Each entry includes a lengthy explanation of the job, and its duties and responsibilities, along with a top tip (e.g., for aspiring dog or cat breeders, it's suggested as an adjunct to other pet-related businesses, not as a solo venture), getting started, and the going rate. Sure to provoke chuckles are some of the recommendations, albeit all bona fide, such as a garden goosewear designer (yes, for concrete birds) and a beekeeper (no stings in this thought). Good information, well presented.
Download or read book Crafting Your Dream Craft Fair written by Jeanelle K Douglas and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafting Your Dream Craft Fair Dreaming of turning your handmade passion into a profitable business? Are you tired of dreaming about having your own booth at a bustling craft fair? Do you yearn to share your unique creations with the world and, at the same time, make a decent living? If so, then Crafting Your Dream Craft Fair is the guide you've been waiting for. This book is your roadmap to transforming your crafting hobby into a thriving business. Inside, you'll discover: Unleash Your Creative Potential: Discover how to identify your target market, create a compelling brand story, and design products that resonate with your customers. Master the Art of Booth Design: Learn how to create a visually stunning and inviting booth that attracts attention and drives sales. Price Your Products for Profit: Gain the confidence to price your handmade items competitively while still making a healthy profit. Build a Loyal Customer Base: Discover effective marketing strategies to attract and retain customers, both at your craft fair and online. Navigate the Business Side: Learn about essential business practices, including bookkeeping, inventory management, and legal considerations. You might be thinking, "I'm a creative soul, not a businessperson." But the truth is, running a successful craft fair business requires a blend of creativity and business acumen. Crafting Your Dream Craft Fair will teach you how to balance both. We understand that starting a craft business can be daunting. That's why this book is packed with practical advice, real-world examples, and actionable steps to help you overcome challenges and achieve your goals. Don't let another craft fair season pass you by without taking control of your creative destiny. Crafting Your Dream Craft Fair is your ticket to turning your passion into a profitable venture. Click the Buy Button to Get Your Copy Now and start crafting your success story! CLICK THE BUY BUTTON TO GET YOURS NOW
Download or read book How to Produce a Successful Crafts Show written by Kathryn Caputo and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1996-12 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Schools, churches, community organizations, and individuals can all raise funds by holding crafts shows. But this guidebook--written by an expert, provides everything you need to know about controlling the variables that will make your own crafts show a complete success.
Download or read book Bazaars and Fair Ladies written by Beverly Gordon and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing their development from the early 1800s to the present day, Gordon shows how women's fairs have reflected and influenced American culture, including styles of display and presentation, forms of public entertainment, attitudes about consumption and commodities, and perceptions of other cultures and of the past.
Download or read book Handmade for Profit written by Barbara Brabec and published by M. Evans. This book was released on 2002-10-10 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through her books, articles, and periodicals, Barbara Brabec has been showing people how to profit from their creative talents and know-how for over twenty-five years.
