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i personally haven't but i know a lady who sells jewelry at a farmer's market in Fairfax, ca which is a very affluent community, and she told me that after paying the booth rental (one day @ 35.00) she's not getting the sales she thought she would,…
On November 13-15 I did my first craft fair at the Raleigh Farmer's Market. After getting over the hump of cruddy weather the first day, we lucked out and it became sunny and warm the next two days. Even on the bad weather day, I made over $50. Satu…
See I would be so discouraged if I made a ton of stuff ahead of time and then it didn't sell! But most of all I agree with you Julie, that it would be nice to have that face to face contact that we don't get with online sales.
Jodi
We have a Strawberry Festival every year in February and I was thinking of renting a booth there. I thought even if I don't sell much I can at least get the visibility. Your experience makes me think that it just might be worth it. I have to remind…
I tried the Farmers market for one weekend I sold some stuff at it smaller items wasn't that sure it was a succes, but since then I have had a lot of follow up sales so it is definatley a good way of advertising and getting your name out there.
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Thank you Diana!
B&M is just a real (not a virtual) store.
B&M = Brick and Mortar
Organically Yours,
Diana
Thank you Pearlie Girl! I never really thought about Art and Craft Fairs. That sounds like a good idea since people who come would be there because they like and are looking for arts and crafts. I must ask, as out of the loop as I'm sure I will soun…
You might also try doing some Art and Craft Faires as well. I have given the Farmers Market idea a thought but decided to go the Faire route on my first time out. I had no expectations but ended up having a really great day, great sales, made some c…
Your advice about an ad budget and patience with free methods is true. Patience is a virtue that I am learning to acquire and it can be difficult when it is something you really love to do. But you are right! Another thing I am looking into is eclec…
My soaps and balms do okay at our local Hubbard Ohio flea market as do my daughter's jewelry - she even makes her own clasps...
It took 2 years though for folks to find us as most folks came for the farmer produce and for the cheap stuff, but after…
I have been tossing the idea of a booth at a farmers market back in forth in my head for months. I don't know if the current economy would make the endeavor a failure or not. I would love to find a local farmers market that is quaint and earthy. Wh…
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- Tell us about yourself:
- I aspire to have my own creative business along with my wonderful boyfriend. I have made jewelry since I was a child and I grow as an artist every time I make a piece. I also sew purses and some clothing but creatively I express myself more with jewelry making, cooking, drawing, and writing. I strive everyday to learn a new trade or a technique in a trade I currently practice.
I am currently looking into photography, metal working, and glass bead making. I absolutely love glass beads and sterling silver!
I am a creative person who loves music, art, food, love, and life! This existence is far too short and we must make the most of it!
- Are you an Artist, Lover of Handmade, or both?
- Both
- Website Address
- http://www.shapedbyhand.etsy.com
- Blog Address
- http://www.shapedbyhand.blogspot.com
- What do you create?
- Sterling silver jewelry, beaded jewelry, purses and handbags.
- Do you accept custom orders?
- Yes
- Why do you do what you do?
- I couldn't imagine a life where I could not create with my hands. God has blessed me with the ability to think of beauty and then to create something from that vision. Creating is an outlet for me, it allows me to forget about the reality we create for ourselves and vacation in a world of my own reality and to express that world in my pieces. I love what I do because it is natural to me. It is me.
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In a few more hours I will have a Virtual Booth on Cafe Handmade's Virtual Craft Show. I am looking forward to seeing my booth and am so appreciative of Cafe Handmade for their support of creative artist.
Posted on August 16, 2009 at 8:29pm — 1 Comment
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