tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post329283175891831912..comments2024-03-24T11:37:16.169+01:00Comments on Audrey B.: * Craft FairStudio Paarshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04004479455742408448noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-24350876847015870062014-02-23T22:33:31.232+01:002014-02-23T22:33:31.232+01:00Thanks for all the response on my craft fair exper...Thanks for all the response on my craft fair experience! <br />There are a lot of tips and ideas I will be looking in to. Studio Paarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004479455742408448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-31667600897366280362014-02-23T22:32:16.079+01:002014-02-23T22:32:16.079+01:00That sounds familiar - sometimes I get on a roll (...That sounds familiar - sometimes I get on a roll (like with the pincushions) but most of the time I just make 1 or a few of the same items. I would probably be able to make a lot more if I was sure they would sell well... Studio Paarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004479455742408448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-69172972725877383812014-02-23T22:29:52.908+01:002014-02-23T22:29:52.908+01:00Thank you!
Your stall look great, really full and ...Thank you!<br />Your stall look great, really full and colourful, but so TINY! I can't imagine the three of you spending a lot of time in there together?!Studio Paarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004479455742408448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-22818880666877804072014-02-23T22:27:54.891+01:002014-02-23T22:27:54.891+01:00Thanks!
I have the same type of cards with hand-wr...Thanks!<br />I have the same type of cards with hand-written pricing on them. Not perfect but they look nice enough I think.Studio Paarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004479455742408448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-77495202721256765212014-02-20T15:17:47.333+01:002014-02-20T15:17:47.333+01:00Beautiful work!Beautiful work!Deanna Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08491058220187138988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-19556340918613560462014-02-19T16:31:04.084+01:002014-02-19T16:31:04.084+01:00Good luck with your next show and your photos are ...Good luck with your next show and your photos are great! I used to do craft shows all the time and what I learned was that the bigger shows did the best. Have a good variety of prices too! Thanks for sharing.<br /><a href="http://conniekresin.com/p/linky-party-tuesdays.html" rel="nofollow">Freemotion by the River Linky Party Tuesday</a>Connie Kresin Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522467890442085228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-6324546388032119172014-02-18T11:09:54.871+01:002014-02-18T11:09:54.871+01:00Thanks for your input.
And BTW I love your pottery...Thanks for your input.<br />And BTW I love your pottery :)Studio Paarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004479455742408448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-11578393290895537502014-02-18T10:47:15.548+01:002014-02-18T10:47:15.548+01:00Thanks! I will think about that.
You make wonderfu...Thanks! I will think about that.<br />You make wonderful things so I'm sure you would do great at craft fairs. There is tons of info to be found on the subject, too much even so it becomes a bit overwhelming.Studio Paarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004479455742408448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-26145939270450770002014-02-18T07:04:20.681+01:002014-02-18T07:04:20.681+01:00I hear you -- I have tried to do the craft fair th...I hear you -- I have tried to do the craft fair thing several times, and have never recouped even the cost of materials, let alone anything for labor. Part of my problem is that I hate to do the same thing over and over. "Cute," "beautiful," and "well-made" items often do not sell well at all. Small things that are quick to make, appeal to children, and can sell for a low price often seem to do best -- if you can stand the mass-production. I hope you will hit on just the right thing and be very successful!CarolBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08774006992965789171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-44469212123185262732014-02-18T06:05:05.925+01:002014-02-18T06:05:05.925+01:00Love the pincushions, good luck in March!Love the pincushions, good luck in March!Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296542381028160687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-23407450677781934222014-02-16T23:50:31.017+01:002014-02-16T23:50:31.017+01:00Hi! Sorry to hear you didn´t do very well at your ...Hi! Sorry to hear you didn´t do very well at your first fair, but good for you you are going to a second one. I participated in one for the first time last year with a couple of friends. We shared the fee and did very well selling the stuff. What I noticed was that a lot a LOT of people came to see our stuff because the stall was the most colorful (that was what many said). We did hang many stuff just as decoration, we were not selling that, but we were surprised that a lot of people asked for prices and asked us if we would do it to sell. Also, It was great to have stuff for kids. Many women and couples came with kids, and if they like the stuff and ask for something the parents would buy it. It is not a bad idea to have hair clips, or pencil cases (like zippered pouches). This is the link if you want to see our stall. Good luck on your next fair!!!!! http://chezgra.blogspot.com.ar/2013/08/mi-primer-feria.htmlGrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12480310833289495360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-54338925522863184892014-02-16T12:00:17.224+01:002014-02-16T12:00:17.224+01:00Your work is truly lovely.
I only saw a few price ...Your work is truly lovely.<br />I only saw a few price tags on the necklace board. How are you displaying your prices?<br />To entice the card-making elderly (a true niche market) to purchase next time: sign that says "great gift idea," (surely they have granddaughters, care-givers, etc.)<br />Mecki is right -- but a mirror is also necessary for your customers to see themselves wearing your beautiful jewelry -- not just as part of your display.<br />Good luck in March.<br />LynneLynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238547442068475391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-45470813143641352422014-02-16T11:47:42.513+01:002014-02-16T11:47:42.513+01:00I love pincushion, and I really love yours.I love pincushion, and I really love yours.Turidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01162096821636221091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-41444215964032105972014-02-15T22:11:08.616+01:002014-02-15T22:11:08.616+01:00I love the suitcase display! And your button brac...I love the suitcase display! And your button bracelets are so gorgeous. The important thing is having fun and learning - sounds like that happened for you!Michelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14097093248872091000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-18295859874806164862014-02-07T16:48:38.578+01:002014-02-07T16:48:38.578+01:00I love the way you write - its very frank and make...I love the way you write - its very frank and makes me chuckle! Good on your going for a second. I'm building up to doing my first proper fair (having only done school fete's so far!) so its always good to hear/see what other people are doing. I've been trying to think about where the people are that are most likely to buy my stuff so that at least i'm in front of the right crowd. I love the colours on your little pin cushions. If the main crowd are elderly people could you maybe elongate your pin cushions design, add lavender some wheat kernels and sell them as soothing wheaty bags for necks/ aching muscles etc? Good luck with your fair in March!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187301496582305015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-54125855626599428882014-02-06T09:24:34.380+01:002014-02-06T09:24:34.380+01:00I've done 4 fairs so far and only on one did I...I've done 4 fairs so far and only on one did I come even close to making back my stall fee. But each experience has been useful and I've learnt a lot - and I'm hoping to start making a profit with some of my fairs this year! Your items are lovely, so don't be dis-heartened - they just need the right people to see them and fall in love with them.Lucy Blossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280973779000619865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-89023401167102747092014-02-04T15:24:54.487+01:002014-02-04T15:24:54.487+01:00Doing craft fairs is something I am very intereste...Doing craft fairs is something I am very interested in and have no idea where to start. I love the pin cushions! Look forward to hearing more of your fair experiences :) goodluck!Kelly Vetchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08179601378863204191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-43830302540634719872014-02-04T13:35:12.144+01:002014-02-04T13:35:12.144+01:00Sorry to hear about the fair in October. It's ...Sorry to hear about the fair in October. It's all good experience though. So on to the next one! Have you thought of using a mirror, maybe by placing it inside the suitcase, so that the jewellery hangs in front of it. I saw a mirror used at a stand recently and it was very effective. I like the pin-cushions but as I've got one, I would probably not buy one (unless I felt generous and wanted it as a present). What about filling them with something scented and dangle them from a band so people could hang them up to scent their rooms or wardrobes. Just a thought ....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11402787604370436628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-26420122156019103902014-01-31T14:00:38.157+01:002014-01-31T14:00:38.157+01:00Thank you! The suitcase was my favourite as well.Thank you! The suitcase was my favourite as well.Studio Paarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004479455742408448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-677878787818329837.post-53369567811881700672014-01-31T09:28:37.844+01:002014-01-31T09:28:37.844+01:00I like your display in the suitcase that would def...I like your display in the suitcase that would definitely catch my eye at a craft fair. Maybe book covers and book pillows would be good sellers too. Hope you have a better result next time.Celtic Thistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033484481693226138noreply@blogger.com