Becoming a Craft Show Vendor, Part 2: What You Need to Get Started, Besides Your Crafts

August 28, 2014 | Posted in CRAFTING BUSINESS | By

Come under my tent and start shopping!

If you’ve decided that yes, you are interested in giving vending a try, then you are ready to start preparing for shows. To be well prepared, you must know what kind of display fixtures and other materials you will require – besides your craft inventory, of course…

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Becoming a Craft Show Vendor, Part 1: Is Vending Right for You?

August 28, 2014 | Posted in CRAFTING BUSINESS | By

A craft fair booth set up. Photo by sockii.

If you enjoy making crafts, and love spending time shopping and browsing at craft shows, you might be wondering if becoming a craft vendor could be a successful business venture for you. Whether as a way to make some extra money on the side, or potentially as a new career path, selling at craft fairs can appear to be an exciting way to do something you love as more than just a hobby…

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A Guide to Buying Jewelry Findings, Stones and Materials for the Home Crafter

April 26, 2014 | Posted in JEWELRY | By

Bead strands in my collection, ready to be turned into new jewelry designs!

“Where Do You Find Your Beads?” Well, let me tell you… It’s one of the most common questions I get asked when I’m working a craft show or jewelry market: “Where do you get your beads?” Shoppers (and other jewelry

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