by Elaine | Apr 26, 2015 | Doing Craft Shows
12 Tips to Help Introverts Sell at Craft Shows http://www.madeurban.com/News/12_tips_to_help_introverts_sell_at_craft_shows/2126 This company website, the Skyline Trade Show Tips Blog has LOTS of great information. Here’s just one that I bookmarked: The 27 Rules...
by Elaine | Apr 20, 2015 | Business, Conferences, Doing Craft Shows
Here’s something I’ve been thinking about lately. How do I make it all about the customer? Here’s a terrific example of a customer-focused tweet from jewelry artist Jelene Britten: Jelene Britten ?@jelenebritten If you love wearing black, you’ll love...
by Elaine | Apr 9, 2015 | Doing Craft Shows
My friend and super talented jeweler Anne Fiala also makes these super cool risers from upcycled wine crates. Check them out: https://www.etsy.com
by Elaine | Nov 28, 2014 | Doing Craft Shows
Here’s my “booth” or table, really, at the recent Revolution Craft Show held at Salvage One in Chicago. In my practice set up at home it was a bit simpler, possibly even start, but my awesome friend Lisa, a former photo-stylist with an eye for design...
by Elaine | Oct 7, 2014 | Doing Craft Shows
Here’s what my previous, outdoor booth was like: The main display area had three collapsable cardboard columns, with caps on both ends that added stability. These were set up and then covered with a custom made slip cover and wood boards, covered with the same...
by Elaine | Oct 7, 2014 | Doing Craft Shows, My Jewelry/My Studio
I’m building up stock for the craft show I’m in November. These are my steel wire tattoo bracelets, part of my new bronze and steel line. I’m also rebuilding my display, having not done a show in a while. I’ve been researching displays, to...