Craft Fair Recap: What Sold and Didn’t?

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DREAMCRAFT Journals & Crafts

Жыл бұрын

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@missdeeva2266 Жыл бұрын

Craft fairs this year have been tough going....people just don't have extra $ for these types of items....

@laurag5168 Жыл бұрын

Taking a sample of a completed journal is a great idea. I think lots of people at my fair weren’t familiar either. TFS ❤

@bellarosepapergarden 8 ай бұрын

Everything is so cute and beautiful! Journals never sold well at craft shows for me, but sell better in my Esty shop. The items that were paper crafts that sold were all under $15. When I made sewn items such as Santas, snowman, angels, etc. the next year, they sold very well. I think most people are looking for decorations or giftable items. I don't do craft fairs anymore. Its too much work and too tired just running my shop. TFS. Again, beautiful items!

@DreamCraftJournals 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, BellaRose. Although I sold some journals at my craft fair last year, I agree. Folks want smaller and less expensive items. If I was still doing a bunch of different crafts rather than journals, I would still do craft fairs. But I agree with you that it is so much work, the prices for spaces down in Miami is anywhere from 250 and up. Toooo much money!

@lorrainedurgee1761 8 ай бұрын

Wow , thanks $175 for setup fee - I don’t no how crafters make any money --there’s a ton of work making journals & wondered how much their sold for - it’s hard for me to sell journals cause of the increase price of products & the time so I make them for enjoyment & gifts..it’s so much fun to make them . Your right about people not knowing about a journal …thanks again for sharing..

@DreamCraftJournals 8 ай бұрын

Lorraine, thx for watching! Sometimes I rationalize that selling a journal that I’ve had for sale awhile for less money at least allows me to retrieve a little more than my materials cost. Sometimes I sell a lot of 8-10 journals to a woman in California that I believe sells them overseas. It is less than what I would price them at but I least it clears my stock a bit. I’m going to try to have a virtual craft fair on my KZfaq channel in about a week. Will see what happens. Oh, that 175 price went up to 250 this year…Yikes!

@naticristellavi8236 7 ай бұрын

@@DreamCraftJournalswhere did you buy those pink paper kits from, the one you sold the mini journal? I think was very pretty.

@DreamCraftJournals 7 ай бұрын

@@naticristellavi8236 thx for watching! MyPorchPrints created the paper for both the pink Gnome Journal and the All About Me pink mini journal.

@naticristellavi8236 7 ай бұрын

@@DreamCraftJournals thank you.

@kimberlyquinlan6898 9 ай бұрын

Holy moly! $175 Table fee is crazy! But you still did great!

@DreamCraftJournals 9 ай бұрын

And that is after I was given the corner which is usually $250. Craft fairs here in Miami are usually run by large companies and run anywhere from 250-450. Crazy! We have a few homeowners association that are about $75.

@ElegantCreationsbyEdwina Жыл бұрын

Beautiful crafts you put a lot of work in them. Love the mini journals. Your booth is set up very nice.

@DreamCraftJournals Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It was fun and always more work than expected.

@kimberlyt4361 7 ай бұрын

Your work is extremely beautiful. Great work.

@DreamCraftJournals 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kimberly💕

@mrmwallace730 8 ай бұрын

I was interested in what appeals to buyers so thank you for sharing. As to the comments about pricing too high, I have to disagree. (I wonder if those commenters are journal makers or simply buyers.) I think when buyers cruise craft fairs, they want many inexpensive treasures to take home, they don’t want to spend all their cash on one expensive item. It’s psychologically easier to order the expensive item online ~ I bet you sold them easier in your Etsy shop. That said, it’s obvious you put time & materials into your creations and they are fabulous! 💜

@DreamCraftJournals 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. I agree with you on all of your points. I do sell more on Etsy. The best sellers at other Craft Fairs that I’ve done were a variety of items priced at 15 and below. Most were teacher gifts and stocking stuffers. I don’t sell those items anymore but they did quite well. Have a wonderful week.

@cindywatson3083 Жыл бұрын

That branch journal is exquisite!!

@DreamCraftJournals Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Cindy. I love it too. So fun to make.

@mixedupmargie 7 ай бұрын

I would definitely have bought the tea journal pack, so cute! Well lots of cute stuff❤❤❤❤❤❤

@lindanizamoff7981 Жыл бұрын

Time's are tough this year people can't afford to spend allot of money on one item

@laurapereiramalone5257 7 ай бұрын

Yes journals are hard, plus dark colors are hard too! Great art work!

@LaurasPlansAndCrafts 7 ай бұрын

You made some really amazing things :) I agree, lots of people don’t know what journals are or what to make of them. You never really know what people want too. I think you did a beautiful job. TFS ❤

@DreamCraftJournals 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@chriswitt2596 Жыл бұрын

You do beautiful work. I think that the price even though it's fair for the amount of work that you put into your journals people are just hesitant to pay that price. I've noticed that with craft fairs that I've gone to in the Massachusetts area this Christmas.

@phyllismarony8948 Жыл бұрын

Really surprised. Great items and amazing prices.🤗

@DreamCraftJournals Жыл бұрын

Thx for your kind words. Have a wonderful holiday season🎄

@normaedlemon92 Жыл бұрын

Your work is fabulous. I feel like I’m in an art gallery, I love your work.

@DreamCraftJournals Жыл бұрын

Norma, thank you so much. You made my day. To receive such a beautiful compliment when doing something that I love is awesome 🥰

@DreamCraftJournals Жыл бұрын

And thank you so much for subscribing 💖

@normaedlemon92 Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@onedayatthyme Жыл бұрын

Wow love the set up everything is beautiful all the journals

@DreamCraftJournals Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was fun!

@lindasteenhuis2639 7 ай бұрын

That seems a huge percentage in stall costs. Is this normal in America?

@DreamCraftJournals 7 ай бұрын

This is typical where I live in Miami. Actually this annual fair went up to 250 this year. It depends on the type of fair. We have some smaller fairs that are 50-100. Our larger fairs are run by marketing corporations and run from 250 for a 2 day fair to 650 for a 3 day fair. The larger fairs have many more attendees.

@Glitzystitcheshome 9 ай бұрын

I Love your work, With that said , Your prices are way to high, Junk Journals unless really special run $25 to $30 at craft fairs/shows. Maybe cut down on your Hourly wage, You leave yourself no room for error with pricing this high, Perfection would be expected for sure.

@DreamCraftJournals 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. What is interesting is that the journals that sold (and some were not shown in the video) are the highest priced ones. My journals priced at 45-75 were the ones that actually sold. The ones that did not sell were my seasonal ones (except 2). I live down in Miami and actually my prices were consistent with Miami’s market. Some were actually priced lower. You just never know.

@Glitzystitcheshome 9 ай бұрын

I find that Unusual and popular sell best, and you are absolutely right @@DreamCraftJournals You never know, and your larger journals are fantastic. Have a super blessed week

@Michelef4 7 ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s your projects at all as the reason they didn’t sell. At holiday time craft fairs, people are not looking for themselves, but for gifts, and they just can’t spend $25 to $50 for gifts. I think Etsy is a great option. Love your designs! 💕💕🌻🌻

@DreamCraftJournals 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, Michele, for your insight and kind words.💖

@lisebedard7247 Жыл бұрын

Love envelope pouch with journal….would love one

@laurapereiramalone5257 7 ай бұрын

Great setup! Tables look awesome I

@DreamCraftJournals 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@kittymervine6115 7 ай бұрын

oh your work is so so beautiful. Very well done and my only thought was if people were looking for Christmas gifts, they might not want a Christmas planner? Not a clue as your work is very high quality indeed.

@DreamCraftJournals 7 ай бұрын

I think you are correct about planners. Thank you so much for your kind words 💖

@janasher4940 Жыл бұрын

Shows really are a crap shoot. It depends on the location, how urban the area is, the general income of the area, conservative vs liberal to some extent on the journals, and the season. Closer to X-mas, than half my booth is x-mas. But spring and fall themed things do not sell well for me unless I sell little stuff. I love your journals and am surprised to see what did not sell. But it amazes me that younger people now know about junk journals or altered books and snatch them up. Older women want prayer or church service journals, etc. Just depends on which way the coin falls on the toss. For this reason I really try to bring a mix of stuff and I walk around the booths to see what else is out then go back and make sure I unpack stuff that others have not brought, or my prices are lower for the same items.

@DreamCraftJournals Жыл бұрын

Everything that you said is so true. After craft sales, I sell in bulk to a woman out in California. I believe she sells them in China!

@stacylinn3102 9 ай бұрын

Wow these are some beautiful items you were selling! Great prices too!

@DreamCraftJournals 9 ай бұрын

Thx Stacy! It was a lot of work but fun!

@lisebedard7247 Жыл бұрын

Have a you tube sale……cute stuff.

@DreamCraftJournals Жыл бұрын

I am having a sale on KZfaq…here’s the link if you’re interested. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qM9mfZdey9LRhZs.html

@mixedupmargie 7 ай бұрын

I don't see your Etsy link

@DreamCraftJournals 7 ай бұрын

Hi MixedupMargie! Thank you for watching! Here’s my Etsy link: www.Etsy.com/shop/DreamcraftJournals

@mixedupmargie 7 ай бұрын

@@DreamCraftJournals thank you for the link 💜

@pegeen7996 Жыл бұрын

Your work is lovely but priced too high.

@DreamCraftJournals Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. As I said to a previous commenter, the journals that were priced the highest were the ones that sold the best (I did not show them in the video). if the folks shopping know about journals and journaling, they were willing to pay a higher price. My 'real'journals were prices between 40-60...I only brought five of them, thinking that they wouldn't sell, and sold them all. You just never know. Thanks for watching.