Craft Fair Set Up

I'm now done with all the craft fairs I'm doing this season - well the Letchworth Arts Centre one is on going but I'm done with the setting up - so I thought I would talk about how I arrange my stalls.

 

This is how my table looked this year.

At this particular craft fair I was fortunate to have the space to have two notice boards as part of my display, but usually it's just one.

The cork boards I use were purchased at a local car boot for £1 each! One was still in the packaging. Such a bargain, especially since I couldn't find one the size I wanted in the shops, let alone for such a cheap price.

My Dad made this stand for the board which is two planks of wood held together by three long screws which can be tightened around the board to make it stand up.

My displays this year have been all about baskets. In fact a lot of displays I saw this year used them.

Mine came from around my house and from charity shops. That round one in the middle was only 50p.

I always make sure everything is clearly labelled with its price because as a customer I hate having to ask how much something is.

This year I started using clothes pegs to display the price of everything within a basket.

It helps to group together things that have the same price.

To display the crochet hats my Mum made I bought this polystyrene head on Ebay.

I call her Creepy Maureen.

As well as the cork board stand I also have this rail stand, also made by my Dad.

I use this one to display my hand painted baubles and other hanging ornaments.

This is how my displays have looked in the past.

Before the cork boards I used a piece of trellis in the wooden stand. I also used bright blue cloths on the table to be eye-catching, but I prefer the simpler white tablecloths I use now.

Another thing I do at craft fairs is have a list of all the items with the prices and every time I sell something I mark it off. This helps me keep track of what's popular and how much I sell at different fairs.

Have any of you done craft fairs? Have any display tips?

This Week I...

I started the week with a trip to the Scrap Store.

Man, I love that place.

I picked up a lot of fabric and zips, and also some wooden bag handles which I'm hoping to use soon.

On Saturday I did my first craft fair of the season. It went really well.

The venue had three rooms full of stalls and although I wasn't in the main room, I was in the warmest room!

And on Saturday evening I went to see some fireworks with my friends.

There was lots of 'ohhh'ing and 'awww'ing.

How was your week?

Christmas Craft Fair

The Arts Centre is having their Christmas Craft Fair at the moment, which is up for a month.

This is my table.

My Dad made me this stand for my hand painted baubles.

What a nice Dad.

I've displayed some of my small paintings on these mini easels.

Mini easels! I love them.

Then we've got my miniature fireplaces which are getting a lot of interest.

None sold yet, but there's still time.

I've also put up a few of my paintings.

I don't know if anyone will buy them, but it makes my table very eye catching.

Before I got a chance to take these photos the little old lady got sold.

I hope she's gone to a good home.

Craft fair

Yesterday I had a table at a little, very little, craft fair at my local mill.

You know the one; where I held those craft sessions. 

And because of those sessions I didn't have to pay any commission on the things I sold (the table was already free) because I'd already given enough in terms of my time.

Win for volunteering! 

As well as selling my crafty accessories (which you'll soon see on my Etsy again once I get around to renewing) I also had a few little paintings, cards of my paintings, and bigger paintings for sale.

I didn't sell that much, but lack of commission meant I came away with a profit, and it was a good chance to perfect my stall layout for future endeavours and have a good chat with my friend Stef who was helping me out.