IN DEPTH AND UNIQUE TIPS FOR CRAFT FAIRS!

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8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I hope this helped! If you have any tips for having a successful sale, please comment below. Happy crafting!
The details...
1.Be prepared
- Have your inventory ready
- Have extra supplies (Scissors, pens, tape, notebook, etc)
- Give yourself enough time and have tasks done in advance
- Have an inventory list and price items ahead of time
- Get a float (Change for cash sales)
- Pack a lunch
- Give yourself enough time to set up
2. Promote yourself and the event
- Invite friends and family to the Facebook events
- Promote sale on your social media platforms
- Make promotional images that you can post on social media (www.picmonkey.com)
3. Pricing and money stuff!
- Pricing formula I use: Materials X 3 + hourly wage = retail price
- Check average market price
- Tag your work
- Use tags and signs to promote sales or special offers
- Take credit card (squareup.com/ca?gclid=Cj0KEQi...)
4. Display
- Do the best with what you have available
- Have a clear consice design
- Have a display that enhances your work not distracts
- Get creative
- Traditional vs un traditional methods of display. Just do you!
- Include freebies
- Have business cards
5. Be welcoming
- Say Hi to everyone
- Give genuine compliments
- Offer information about an object they're looking at
- Don't over do it! Don't be desperate
- Be yourself
6. Packaging
- Essential for protection
- Make it easy for a customer to continue to shop
- Get creative with packaging
- Use packaging for a promotional tool (custom stamp, discount code, business card)
7. Connect with neighbours and coordinators
- Expands your community with like minded people
- Opens you up to new opportunities
- Its fun!
- Introduce yourself to the coordinator
- Offer to help
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Website: www.northwestjewellery.com
Instagram: @marleecheyannewatts
Etsy: www.marleecwatts.etsy.com

Пікірлер: 115

@altheamcnabb2829 5 жыл бұрын

Man, that cat was huge!

@marigoldStudio 7 жыл бұрын

Great tips... Very well organized and presented!!! TFS! The only things I'd add are doing a dry run setting up your table a couple days before the event and taking photos of your set up then and also at the event. Craft fair organizers sometimes ask for pics of your set up at previous fairs when deciding if you should be allocated a booth or not, and these pics will come in handy then! :)

@novamane4727 6 жыл бұрын

thats such a great idea! Thank you!

@vanessarheadart9708 3 жыл бұрын

They really help if you have a helpful friend helping.

@susanmaris729 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very useful refresher course for an old hand heading into her first jewellery show, in a long time. You are an excellent teacher.

@constantlylearning70 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Those were great tips, especially about making friends with your neighbors

@lilachesniak9687 7 жыл бұрын

Been doing craft shows for years but always learn something new at each. And learned some from you too. Thanks for sharing. Thank you for getting to the point of your video also. It was a joy to watch from beginning to the end.

@terpinator24 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Wow! Eight years of experience is great!

@ritaboghosian3687 8 жыл бұрын

GREAT ADVICE!!! Took me a couple fairs to learn all the tricks of the trade. Learning more every day!!! Thank you!

@colleenknudsen9590 6 жыл бұрын

Great information for someone just starting out. How very generous to share your ideas and experience. Thank you.

@artsandcrafts2503 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent and very well organized information. I agree about having your worked priced and the day before because trying to get set up and doing all that needs to get done, including tags ---well there is never enough time and then the customers come and they always like to ask the price of the item that is not tagged, even when the piece next to it is the same and is priced. Also customers can come an hour or more earlier than the show officially opens and being ready for this is to our advantage. You would be a good neighbor at the show. Thank you for your tips, tricks and hints..........

@manettle 5 жыл бұрын

This is quite possibly the best video I've seen all year. I'm getting ready for my first craft fair and I really don't know what I'm doing yet. This was the most invaluable research! Thank you.

@Lady_Susan_Wright 8 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Would like to see more. Most helpful tip for me was the formula for determining your price and the details for being prepared. Thank you.

@novamane4727 8 жыл бұрын

+Susan Wright Im so glad you found this helpful! Hopefully I can post another video soon :) Maybe i'll make one specifically about pricing. Thanks for watching!

@Vikas.008 5 жыл бұрын

In whole vedio I'm watching in your eyes ...these are beautiful

@dogbounty6399 7 жыл бұрын

like the random cattage ....good tips.

@captaincope4303 5 жыл бұрын

Good job. Succinct and love the 🐈

@tinacoon6199 5 жыл бұрын

Love the advice and the way you present it. I’ve watched your video many times getting ready for my first show in November 2019. I was hoping you’d do a tutorial on having a presence online.

@fun2funnies123 7 жыл бұрын

Loved your video, I think you are an awesome, kind and genuine person. Wish you the best in all you do.

@novamane4727 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much :)

@artedebijouxbyeleni132 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips thank you so much! My first craft fair this weekend 💕

@jeffreysuper4225 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. This is wonderfully helpful and you even summarized it! I see the video is a few years old. I trust you are very successful.

@roxyfur 7 жыл бұрын

great job! you covered all the bases and then some!!

@lindacharley3399 6 жыл бұрын

I like what you have to say . I'm an ambitious crafter and want to step into selling my crafts. My husband has been beading. Which is good medicine for him and really good at it. We had good luck at the Yakama Cultural center.

@pouquilouri 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video, it is a really good list of things to consider when doing any kind of fair, actually. The preparations list is great, I usually think I need way less time than I really do... so I learned the hard way that preparations make the difference between a relaxed or a nerve-wracking fair. Your comments on social skills are right on target as well. And it is what a lot of people forget when they are selling. You want to buy from a nice person. Since their energy is in the product you might want to buy. And it really isn't necessary to do much. Looking at the customer smiling and saying 'hi' can make the difference. Or: I really liked making that item (which is true, because I wouldn't have made it otherwise). Anyway, your list is great and I am going to copy it for future reference, so I don't have to think about whether I forgot anything. And you gave me a few new pointers to think about. As to how to adopt them :-D Thank you so much ! Karma must smile at you for this ;-)

@jamiewilson2550 5 жыл бұрын

Ty for making this!!!!!!!!

@valhadfield6563 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was excellent. I think everyone wanting to sell at a craft fair should watch your video. Blessings

@novamane4727 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@JamesAmos 7 жыл бұрын

This is awesome, thanks. And I love how your selling approach is so authentic, that you and your work are enough and to be authentic. Anyway, thanks.

@canadianchicky333 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Great ideas! I saved it so I can watch again. I will check out your work.

@novamane4727 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

@Mollywood54 8 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for posting this. Best tips for craft fairs I've found.

@novamane4727 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! What a compliment :) Glad it was helpful for you!

@lindarobertson7089 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing so much helpful information. It was greatly appreciated.

@samlangaas3696 6 жыл бұрын

I loved this video! I'm preparing for my very first craft show, and you've given me awesome tips that I will definitely be using!

@MochaShirl 7 жыл бұрын

These are some really valuable tips. Thanks so much!!

@elizabeth2654 5 жыл бұрын

Great information....THANKS!!!!

@creator2149 7 жыл бұрын

That's amazing. I should be up and running in about a year's time. I have work to do.

@keeravivian 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice! thank you!!

@kimberlyreid7324 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this. I found you easy to listen to and the tips were great!

@Nyctophora 5 жыл бұрын

Genuinely useful advice, thank you!

@amienobles6542 5 жыл бұрын

You are precious, thanks for the tips 😊

@YourBookofMemories 7 жыл бұрын

loved all the points you touched on AMazing job !!

@SweetPeaFarmNY 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank you for sharing

@lianeanderson2800 5 жыл бұрын

wonderful and well thought out advice!

@rhondaeaton4708 7 жыл бұрын

Super great tips. Thanks Nova!

@susandavis7800 Жыл бұрын

Well worth listening to. Thanks.

@Ereckdj 6 жыл бұрын

thank you. is good to know.. thank you for sharing your ideas.. for beginners like myself. thank you, thank you, thank you

@adventuretravelsmikebill2343 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you your ideas are very helpful have a show coming up first time doing this

@csufjeff 5 жыл бұрын

Great video...I say "Howdy"

@sherrydesmarais7032 7 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks!

@julianarevill6166 4 жыл бұрын

I found this so very helpful, I'm doing my first ever church table top sale this coming Saturday, wish me luck. Xx

@mankymcmank 7 жыл бұрын

I haven't done any fairs (the thought terrifies me!) but this was all really helpful and thorough. Thank you so much!

@novamane4727 7 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! You can do it! You should make it a goal to do atleast one holiday craft sale this year :)

@olivercummins3402 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, awesome video. , great tips👍🏽

@marlenejohnson9849 2 жыл бұрын

You gave great tips very informational wishing you greatsuccess

@roxanneb2246 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect!!!! Thank you!

@AisforAtheist 5 жыл бұрын

This was awesome and super informative. Thanks dude!

@megangreen2370 8 жыл бұрын

This was so wonderful. Thank you so much!!!

@novamane4727 8 жыл бұрын

+megan green You're so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

@ayeletkowalsman2152 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great!

@paulaknight1995 5 жыл бұрын

My Goodness, your awesome!!!!!

@ginacarrasco5047 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, very informative! :)

@AndiCat14 5 жыл бұрын

OMGosh, 16:37 . . . scared the crap out of me!!! LMAO

@YourBookofMemories 7 жыл бұрын

excellent excellent EXCELLENT video thanks so much for sharing you are so gracious

@novamane4727 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You're so sweet :)

@kimenfield195 11 ай бұрын

Great ideas and I love, love your cat! :)

@gratefullyjoyful2771 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! Awesome job!!👏

@brendamiranda1637 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks great tips

@ElleLizzyMay 7 жыл бұрын

Tfs! Great tips!

@kaersten3623 8 жыл бұрын

Hi, Please make more of these craft fair videos, they are so helpful and top out most of the other videos here that are on the same subject. You're insight is valuable. Thank you.

@novamane4727 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much! I really appreciate your comment :) I've been doing craft fairs for a long time so its fun to share some different ideas. I gotta come up with some new content. Let me know if there is anything else you'd like to know about specifically :)

@kaersten3623 8 жыл бұрын

I will, and thank you again. You made some really intelligent and helpful points.

@kaersten3623 8 жыл бұрын

Oh, sorry one more thing. I know that you are a jewelry artist. Have you ever brought any supplies, tools, and other equipment that you use to create your work to craft fairs to use as educational materials for your buyers? I am a bookbinder and I was thinking of bringing a couple of works in progress along with some small hand tools and equipment, just in case there were any people interested in how I crafted the books. I thought it would generate conversations with people. I might also demonstrate my skill, thus people might understand all of the hard work that goes into creating one of a kind pieces. What do you think of this idea?

@novamane4727 8 жыл бұрын

I do bring supplies! I find it helpful to have that stuff there so I can customize work for people. I will also work on stuff when I'm just hanging out and it absolutely does start some interesting conversations. Its a great way to educate people on what goes into your work! I'd say go for it!

@novamane4727 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope I can make more soon!

@TheNewTestament27 7 жыл бұрын

Kitty cat was awesome and entertaining

@novamane4727 6 жыл бұрын

He's such a ham!

@novamane4727 4 жыл бұрын

Been feeling inspired to maybe make another video. What kind of topics/questions would you guys want me to talk about :)

@grahamrobinson1292 8 жыл бұрын

A very informative video, thank you very much.

@aclark30121 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks--I learned a lot-- Thanks--I learned a lot

@karinejette7734 7 жыл бұрын

Wow I have my first craft fair in two days and I was hoping to find EXACTLY this video tonight. Your tips make me feel super prepared and confident and also prevented me from making a really big mistake (I don't have my "float" and the bank will be closed on Saturday!) so thank you so much. Plus you're so cute haha! (Hey you did say to give compliments lol!)

@novamane4727 7 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you!! Best of luck with your sale! I hope it goes great! seriously the float is the biggest thing I feel like everyone forgets!

@jobottomley1057 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the advice. I will be starting to sell at craft shows shortly and I really appreciate the advice. If you have any more tips it would be appreciated.

@mpayne1224 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Doing my first fair on Saturday and I'm going around the house grabbing things I'd forgotten and putting them with my rolling suitcase (great idea!!). And OMG, the awkward standing there looking at item with vendor not acknowledging is the WORST. I've been in the customer's shoes with that and those vendors didn't get my $$.

@novamane4727 7 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Good luck with your fair! Im also selling on Saturday :)

@jocelynmcquay5648 8 жыл бұрын

I loved this! Good work

@novamane4727 8 жыл бұрын

+Jocelyn McQuay Thanks Joce

@judymcdowe-webb9776 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🌺😊

@TASIAD427 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@carinasoriasobeautifulthan6738 2 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you so much I would like you to make a video of how to work on social media that’ll be great

@veronicajones9802 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! (& random but, omg you're so pretty)

@novamane4727 8 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you!!

@lindalopez5951 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you I’m thinking of ho one o display my artwork. Thank you

@novamane4727 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much everyone for the lovely comments! I haven't been very active on here lately but seeing your comments are so sweet and encouraging!

@bs2-n 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Marley! No videos, why? I hope you're OK this time :)

@Adamalive42 7 жыл бұрын

your so beautiful and nice bless you and your art :p

@obscurecult 6 жыл бұрын

totally random, but you should use more your higher vocal register, it's beeautiful

@vanessarheadart9708 3 жыл бұрын

Head ache tablets too. Nothing worst then trying to be on your A game with a thumping head.

@NonnaBethsCrafts2Be 6 жыл бұрын

kitty!!!!

@annking4401 7 жыл бұрын

Now that I have a Smartphone, I can take credit cards. But I still have the float. I sell Paper crafts, primarily handmade greeting cards and even though I have displays racks, I still have a problem with which to display where ( birthday, thank you, thinking of you,etc.). So, I display 3/4 of each and rotate them after a couple of hours. Do you have any other suggestions on how to do this more efficiently?

@novamane4727 7 жыл бұрын

I think display is probably my weakest point honestly... You could allocate specific display racks to certain cards and some how label the racks with what each section holds... if that makes any sense :P

@gloriat8427 Жыл бұрын

A roll of lunies?? 🤔

@Imhotep397 4 жыл бұрын

Dang, R U STILL ALIVE? I COULD USE SOME ADVICE FOR FAIRS/ETSY IN 2019.

@novamane4727 4 жыл бұрын

Imhotep397 I’m still alive!! What would you like me to talk about? I’ve definitely been thinking about making a new video but I pretty much still just follow all the rules I’ve talked about in this video 😝

@milkyway6812 5 жыл бұрын

12:19 EHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR ARM?!?

@novamane4727 5 жыл бұрын

Its a birthmark.

@TheNuyorker 6 жыл бұрын

What are loonies?

@novamane4727 6 жыл бұрын

Its a canadian coin

@bbdmaggot 5 жыл бұрын

You are a beautiful woman ;)

@Robocoppat 6 жыл бұрын

Great video.. Thank You. Consider me a subscriber

@buttermilkbaysoap9416 5 жыл бұрын

You are so pretty and you don’t need to pierce a beautiful face. Very distracting. I don’t hire or buy from anyone with a nose ring or tattoo. Not professional.

@novamane4727 5 жыл бұрын

The way that I choose to adorn by body has absolutely no impact on my talent, ability to run a business or level of professionalism. I am tattooed, pierced and successful. I would encourage buyers to support companies based on that companies values and quality of the products, not the physical attributes of the business owner. For example, I would be hesitant to support a business run by someone who is rude, close-minded or judgemental. I know many, many other successful small businesses where self expression is not only encouraged but celebrated. Telling people to not hire or buy from a person with body modifications is just offensive and straight up ignorant. If you don't like piercings or tattoos than feel free not to get any yourself.