Handmade Harvest St. Paul

Craft Fair Time!  The show is tomorrow morning starting at 10:00!  I can't wait!

Craft Fair Display: Take 2

Here's a look at my newest craft fair table display.

This is one of the shots I took with my phone after I had gotten the display looking how I wanted it.  If you do craft fairs, I highly recommend setting everything up in advance and photographing how it looks.  That way, on the day of the fair, you don't need to be rushing around and trying to design it with only a short set-up time.

The biggest change from my original craft fair setup is in the necklace corner of the table.  At the last fair I mostly sold bracelets and tiny star bottles.  I think it was because people could pick them up and look at them.  All the necklaces were attached to the big black display last time and hardly anyone bought a necklace.  This time, I have them sitting out where people can hold them.

This side shows my bracelets and decorative items (star bottles, pom pom flowers, and pencil cozies).  I like having the table separated into distinct halves.  It should help people browse more easily.

My first craft fair of the fall season is in one week!  Join me at Handmade Harvest in St. Paul (at the Linwood Recreation Center)!

Fall Craft Fairs

My little business, Kibbles 'N Knits, started six years ago as a way to make extra money as a stay-at-home mom.  In the past few years, I have realized the importance of creativity in my life.  I'm also a teacher and a mom, two very creative outlets.  But, there's nothing like making something tangible that I can share with other people.

About a year ago, I decided to work harder on growing my business.  Part of that was to blog more (done), sell at craft fairs (done), and get my items in local shops (not done, but I am trying).  I loved the craft fair I did last spring!  It was fun to set up, meet people, and spend the day surrounded by people who love hand made items.  I am participating in three craft fairs this fall!

You can see Kibbles 'N Knits in person at these fine craft fairs this fall.  These are all Minneapolis or Saint Paul craft fairs so if you are in the area, stop by!

October 13, Handmade Harvest

October 27: HandmadeMN Market

November 17: craft'za

I'm removing all the items from my Etsy shop on October 8th so I can start packing for craft fair season.  If you like something in my shop, buy it now since they are all one-of-a-kind!

Craft fair display

That was fun! HandmadeMN Spring Market was great. The people were friendly and I made some sales! I guess it was much slower than usual but that suited me just fine for my first show.

Here are some pictures of our table. And one of my sister and me. It was fun to spend the day together!

I think the display turned out great!  I was pleasantly surprised by how many people came by and browsed. Honestly, very few people just walked by without stopping in for a closer look at something.

I do need to adjust my necklace display, though.  People didn't realize they could try on necklaces.  Maybe I just need to be more forward and let them know to try them on!

Necklace display

I loaded up this display a couple nights ago. It took about three hours! I'm so glad I didn't wait until the morning of the craft fair. I think it looks awesome. Someone needs to help me keep my expectations in check. :)

Craft Fair Display

Two weeks left to prepare for my craft fair! I have been working on my table, trying to use items I already own to set everything up. I'm not totally happy with it but it's looking pretty good.