If you plan on selling your arts and crafts in craft shows, then you will soon learn that you have to optimize your craft show space..

Most craft shows, will rent you a 10 x 10 or 8 x 10 foot spot, one table, and one chair.. they want everyone to look the same!.. If you can, try and rent 3 tables instead of one, and place one table at the back of your spot and 2 tables down the sides.. if they insist on renting you only one table, then maybe think of supplying your own extra 2, its worth it!

The idea is, you want to bring traffic into your spot. At craft shows, especially when they first open, you get lots of people shuffling along this skinny path, (as the show organizers try to fit many vendors in!) and they perhaps glimpse around, but keep moving as they try and take in all the vendors.. it can become a blur of the ONE table and vendors sitting behind it!.. Its hard for a customer to just stop, when they are shuffling on this path, and its your job to try and get them to stop!

By putting a table at the back of your spot and 2 up the side, you create a "store effect".. and this will entice people off of the track they are shuffling along on, and give them chance to look at your products. You can stand to one side, so they don't feel crowded, but you are still available if there are any questions... stay out of the open area you have created and by standing to one side, they will not feel closed in.

Put your best pieces near the path to catch the eye of the potential customer and invite them to come on in.. You now have 3 tables of products for them to look at, and make sure you have all your business cards, brochures, ballots, custom orders forms etc, neatly piled at one end, and offer them a card as they leave..

If you just put your table by the path, with most of your products behind you, or piled high on this one table, the customer will not feel that they can really have a good look, and may not feel comfortable picking up your products with you sitting staring at them from behind the table.. I know you will get tired, but I have always found it best to stand at shows when you can.... and to one side.. and let the customer get off that beaten path!

Optimize your Craft Show Space! is a post from: Watthamai Crafts

In digital scrapbooking you can make use of a computer to enhance the pictures that you use for the scrapbook. Due to the increase in the use of digital photography, you will find a large number of scrapbooking enthusiasts using pictures taken by a digital camera for scrapbooking. With the help of digital scrapbooking, you can retouch the pictures, perhaps you would like to remove certain elements in the picture, enhance some aspects or probably blur some other aspects of the picture. This will help you in making a scrapbook in just the way you like and that is one of the major advantages of digital scrapbooking. Whenever a new thing enters the arena in any sphere, it is natural to find some people who welcome this and some people who vehemently oppose this. So, it is very natural to find scrapbook enthusiasts who are dead against digital scrapbooking.

In digital scrapbooking one can also come across many types of software which help them in making a beautiful scrapbook. There are also free layouts available on the web which can be used for making a scrapbook of your choice. Since these things are available online, one can actually use the trial and error method to make the scrapbook just like they want. You can choose different backgrounds and see how things look with the collection of pictures and words that you have selected. A scrapbook is all about putting up pictures, words, phrases, events and happenings in an attractive manner, so that you can preserve all those memories for a lifetime.

Digital scrapbooking has another advantage which is perhaps best among all the advantages that one can enjoy with this type of scrapbooking. You can upload the scrapbook online and invite friends and family from all over the world to see this. For this you can go to sites which allow you this facility and let me tell you, there are several sites that do so. You just need to browse the web and find out such sites, or probably you could join an online community for scrapbooking and from there you can easily find out the information that you are looking for.

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The Stitch and Creative Crafts Show is one of the UK's premiere touring crafting events, which attracts thousands of visitors to a number of towns and cities nationwide. The show provides its many exhibitors with an excellent showcase to demonstrate their latest products, as well as some of their old favourites. It goes without saying that many products are available to buy at the event, so you'll be able to pick up all of your crafty needs under one roof.

As well as browsing a range of stalls, you'll be able to catch some great live craft demonstrations at the Stitch and Creative Craft Show. The programme for this year's event has yet to be announced, although it is thought that it will contain a number of knitting, card making, and patchwork demonstrations.

The show aims to cater to a wide audience, so it encompasses a wide range of crafts, including stamping, beading, painting, dressmaking, embroidery, knitting, patchwork, tapestry, paper craft, cross stitch, sewing, quilting, card making, decoupage, stitch craft, crochet, and a number of others. Whatever you like to make, we're sure that you'll find the Stitch and Creative Craft Show a fulfilling one.

Manchester Central has been home to the Stitch and Creative Craft Show for over 10 years, and the venue is perfect for the event. The Manchester Central conference is handily situated in Manchester city centre, and has secure on-site parking, disabled access, and a number of top restaurants and bars. You'll find plenty of hotels nearby too, so why not stay for the whole weekend?

Trident Exhibitions acquired the Stitch and Creative Craft Show last year from Nationwide Exhibitions. Since the takeover, the show has got bigger than ever and now visits far more towns and cities. Some of the towns and cities visited by the Stitch and Creative Craft Show are Esher, Shepton Mallet, Cheltenham, London, Belfast and Edinburgh.

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Creating the right booth involves a variety of aspects and you need to take these all into consideration when you are buying equipment and creating a art and craft show booth display. Getting the right equipment and knowing how to use it will make your craft show booth stand out from the crowd. With a little imagination and these tips(like festival guide) create the art and craft show booth that will be visually appealing and help you make a profit.

First Things First

The first thing you need to do is purchase the right equipment.Get the tent you want by knowing what the standard is for the festival you plan to vend at. Most tables that you can buy that are cheap, light, and easily transportable are generally not tall enough. You can use them anyway, but adding some PVC piping to the legs can give them a foot or foot and a half that will make it easier and more visually appealing for customers to view your wares. You should always have a chair with you and factor in where you will be seated. Sitting down in the back, but remaining visible can be a good way to be accessible to your customer’s questions without scaring off timid shoppers. Come prepared with all your signage and any supplies or tools you may need for the show.

Creating A Great Display

Your art and craft show booth needs to have its own feel and theme to set it apart from the rest. Use fonts on your signage that represent the feel of your product. Choose fabric and materials that complement your product. Give your tables more height with portable shelve or other decorative display items. Many craft shows will want you to cover the entire table to the floor with fabric. You can buy pre-made covers to achieve this effect or create your own. White sheet material is a cheap and effective solution for creating your own table covers. You can purchase lots of great display items from retail fixture companies. Just remember that everything you use in your craft show booth including your display, your products, your equipment, and your supplies are all things that you’ll have to lug around. Keep in mind the weight of certain objects like shelves and tables before you buy them. Keeping your craft show booth simple and light will help you to save your time and energy for making sales.

Practice Makes Perfect

After you have a tent and all your other equipment, then you should make a mock-layout of your craft shows booth. You can set your tent up in your yard to get the full craft show booth feel or just market your floor with masking tape to set up inside your house. You can use the tables you’ve bought and any other displays to work on your craft show booth. It is very important to practice your craft show booth set-up at home and to perfect it from the comfort of your home. As much as you set up and practice, you are you are still always free to change your set up and perfect it over time. Most festival vendor will tell you how much their craft show booth has evolved over time. It takes a lot of practice and energy to discover what works best for you. Take notes from other craft show vendors and use your imagination and talent to create a visually appealing craft show booth.

Making your Craft Show Booth Profitable is a post from: Watthamai Crafts

Craft shoppers are being drawn to HandmadeCraftShow.com a virtual craft show for handmade crafters and artisans for a variety of reasons.

Unique Handmade Crafts

Our handmade crafters are hand selected by our craft show organizers. Our craft shoppers know that they are viewing the crafts of serious legitimate handmade crafters and not those who are simply offering resale or wholesale crafts.

Available 24/7

Craft shoppers are able to visit HandmadeCraftShow.com at any time, any day of the week and shop for unique handmade crafts. They can stay and shop as long as they want without having to leave the comfort of their home. No more worrying about finding a babysitter, finding a parking space or lugging around craft show purchases from booth to booth.

Organized Layout & Spacious Design

Craft shoppers love our virtual craft show because it has an organized, spacious layout making it easy on the eyes and very user friendly. Our virtual craft show is specially designed so that shoppers can focus in on the pictures of our crafters handmade creations and not be distracted by a bunch of useless web design graphics. We also offer our shoppers a chance to browse aisles or shop by category so they can find what they need with ease. Crafter shoppers are able to find the crafts they like with very few clicks, thus saving them lots of time.

Purchase Directly from Handmade Crafters

Our craft shoppers simply love the ability to purchase directly from our handmade crafters and artisans with one click. All of our virtual booths link directly to the crafters website or online shop. Our smart and savvy shoppers understand that buying directly from crafters allow them to purchase unique handmade crafts at the absolute best price possible.

No Registration

Shoppers can shop in peace knowing that they are not required to register. We do not collect personal information on our shoppers (i.e. name, email address, phone number, etc.) Only statistical data is collected on our site for the purposes of monitoring traffic for our marketing program.

If you are a craft shopper and simply love unique handmade crafts we invite you to shop now.

If you are a handmade crafter and you would like to get more online exposure for you crafts we invite you to join our virtual craft show. We offer a variety of ways for you to participate.

Why Craft Shoppers Love Our Virtual Craft Show is a post from: Watthamai Crafts

If you have decided to try your hand at setting up at craft shows, festivals, or flea markets, then you’ll need to have the right craft show display to make your wares stand apart from the rest. This is especially important if you are selling something like jewelry or any other staple craft show item. Having a great craft show display can make a big difference between having someone walk right by you or stop for a look and hopefully a sale. Here are some great ways to create an eye-catching craft show display.

Craft Show Display Basics

When you first get started you will have to purchase the right equipment and this can be a bit of an investment, but if you think you will continue doing shows then you’ll need the following:

• Canopy or tent – The proper canopy or tent will protect your goods from rain and sun. Delicate crafts made from fabric, paper or handmade clothing can become damaged from just a few hours of direct sunlight.

• Tables - Most craft show displays require at least table or two for their set up. Buy the lightest, easiest thing to carry around. You can find many aluminum models that fold up with ease and can be tucked away in almost any vehicle. Don’t forget a small chair for yourself.

• Weights - Make sure you carry weights, large water bottles that can be filled, or small sand bags. You will need to tether these to your tables or tent with bungee cords in case of a windy day.

• Display cases – No matter what you are selling you can find the right craft show display case for your items. Look at retails suppliers or ask other vendors. A thrift store can give you some great items on the cheap.

• Quality fabric – Cover your tables in bright fabric. Take your time to come up with a great color scheme for your craft show display. Work your tent color, table covers, and products into a harmonious craft show display.

Beyond The Basics

Once you have the basic equipment that you’ll need for your craft show display then you’ll need a few creative ideas to get people into your booth.

• The set up - Make sure that your tables are positioned in a way that is easy for customers to see. Keep your tables near the front of the tent so people can walk by casually. Don’t expect people to walk to the back of your booth, it may seem obvious, but people want to keep going unless something really interests them.

• Height - Try hanging things from the tent to catch people’s eye from afar. This can work for a lot of items. If you can’t do that, make sure you vary the height on your tables. Use small shelves, boxes, or other display items to give the tables a richer feel.

• Mirrors – Always bring a mirror for people to look at things they may want to try on.

• Signage – Have a banner or business cards on display is a great idea. Even if someone doesn’t want something today, they can come back and find you or email you.

• Pricing – For many people seeing clear price tags on items is very helpful. Lots of shoppers don’t feel comfortable engaging in chitchat over every item in the booth. If you are getting really busy, this will save you lots of time from answering questions.

Hints To Keep You Ahead

If you are a newcomer to the festival scene then you may not yet realize what an ally other vendors can be for you. Although they may seem like the competition and in some cases they are, they can also help give you invaluable advice. Remember to always respect your boundaries with your craft show display. Most arguments between vendors center around just an inch or two! When space is at a premium people can become very territorial, just remember to take care with your craft show display and stay on your neighbor’s good side. He’ll be the guy you entrust with your craft show display when it’s time for a bathroom break. Follow these tips to have a great craft show display no matter whether you’re a newbie or a festival regular!

Make your Craft Show Display Stand Out From the Crowd is a post from: Watthamai Crafts

The cost of advertising crafts online can be way lower then using other mediums such as the newspaper, craft magazines, or even traditional craft shows. And thanks to the rising popularity of virtual craft shows like HandmadeCraftShow.com, advertising crafts online has never been more affordable.

HandmadeCraftShow.com is a virtual craft show that promotes handmade artists all over the web. They use a very aggressive online craft marketing program that drives quality targeted traffic directly to the online shops and web sites of handmade artists. Their online craft marketing programs include traditional and creative online marketing techniques that bring thousands of targeted visitors to their virtual craft show.

HandmadeCraftShow.com online marketing program individually markets each handmade artist who participates in their craft show using a wide variety of craft marketing techniques such as email marketing, social networking, blogging, podcasting, pay per click advertising, link building, article marketing and much more. Because they use so many different marketing techniques they are able to promote handmade artists to a larger audience. That is why handmade artists enjoy participating in their virtual craft show. They do all the leg work which allows handmade artists to concentrate on their crafts instead of spending all of their time learning online marketing techniques and searching for marketing opportunities.

If you are a handmade artist than you may want to seriously consider advertising your crafts on handmadecraftshow.com.

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