The last article that I wrote briefly described how I was challenged to sell some crafts at a festival. Seeing as how I wrote down pieces of advice in previous journal posts regarding the topic, people assumed that I was selling my own crafts as well. And, when I admitted that I don't after all, they told me to apply all that I teach into my own personal experience, before they consider my posts credible.
So, okay, I humored them. In the limited time allotted me, I had understandably no time to find and re-master my talent into something tangible, so I opted to go for buying some of my more talented friends' crafts. This way, I get to resell them in a craft show of my choosing.
After having finished up the specifics of securing a booth, I went on to fill it up as best as I could. As I've said before, the booth should be somewhere in between terribly undecorated and overtly furnished, and that's just what I did. I covered the booth table with tablecloth with a light shade of yellow. It complemented the dark brown statuettes that I was selling, without overpowering them in the customer's eye.
The experience itself was great. I wasn't too aggressive with my selling, but whenever someone took an interest in the crafts, I began talking to them, telling them what made me get the item from the original craftsperson. I shared my thoughts on the item, while pausing to give them just enough time to share some insights on their own.
Selling crafts may get you a few extra dollars now and again, but it's really the joy of sharing it with other people that matter. True to my own advice, I made enough over the course of the week to say that I am qualified to talk about the topic.
So, okay, I humored them. In the limited time allotted me, I had understandably no time to find and re-master my talent into something tangible, so I opted to go for buying some of my more talented friends' crafts. This way, I get to resell them in a craft show of my choosing.
After having finished up the specifics of securing a booth, I went on to fill it up as best as I could. As I've said before, the booth should be somewhere in between terribly undecorated and overtly furnished, and that's just what I did. I covered the booth table with tablecloth with a light shade of yellow. It complemented the dark brown statuettes that I was selling, without overpowering them in the customer's eye.
The experience itself was great. I wasn't too aggressive with my selling, but whenever someone took an interest in the crafts, I began talking to them, telling them what made me get the item from the original craftsperson. I shared my thoughts on the item, while pausing to give them just enough time to share some insights on their own.
Selling crafts may get you a few extra dollars now and again, but it's really the joy of sharing it with other people that matter. True to my own advice, I made enough over the course of the week to say that I am qualified to talk about the topic.
About the Author:
Sam Weyland is a big fan of Florida Craft Shows. She heartily suggests Florida Craft Fairs to find the closest Florida Fair near you!
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