National Craft Month
The whole month of March marks National Craft Month. Tips, Ideas, and craft supplies for crafters as well as links to craft show lists across the USA and Canada.
BEST WEBSITES FOR CRAFT SUPPLIES
1. Create For Less – Over 60000 discount craft supplies, scrapbooking, sewing, beading and more at CreateForLess. Large selection, more than 1000 brands and everyday low prices.
2. Amazon.com – Amazon usually has amazing deals on Cheap Craft Supplies! Shipping is typically free if your order is at least $35 and they have a really simple return and exchange policy.
3. Annie’s – Celebrating home, family and the creative spirit– This website has tutorials for projects and craft supplies for sewing crafts, jewelry crafts, quilting, and so much more! They also have online tutorial videos that teach you to make anything and everything you can think of.
4. Paper Source – At Paper Source, we love to inspire customers to Do Something Creative Every Day. Whether it’s designing a custom invitation or creating a beautiful package with our gift wrap and ribbon or organizing your office with our exclusive calendars and planners, our assortment of gifts, fine papers, greeting cards, kits and personalized products are expertly curated to ensure any project is beautifully executed.
5. Michaels – Shop and save on arts and crafts, custom framing, home decor & seasonal products online or at a Michaels Store near you!
CRAFTER’S TIPS
1. Be Prepared – Try to imagine your customers experience from beginning to end. This will help you be more organized
and will help generate a smooth experience for you and your customer. Make a list and cross off items as you put them in your vehicle-it’s not a good feeling to get half way through setting up your booth only to realize you’ve forgotten an important part of your display.
2. Be Friendly – Say hello to everyone and let them know if they have questions, that you are available. Sitting quietly in your booth or chatting with the friend you brought along to help will not build customer relationships. But equally important is to allow the craft shopper to browse without constant interruptions.
3. Business cards!!! – They are vital to your business, so have them on your tables, in your pockets and in each package your customers carry away from your booth. This gives them a way to contact you when they need more of your product. This also gives them a way to share your information with friends who may also love your items.
4. Try to have a “Sale” item or a bundled deal. – We all love a bargain and many times this will entice customers to make a purchase. It’s also a great idea to have a jar of candy for potential customers. This draws people in to your booth and it’s all about bringing people in to develop those relationships. Even if they don’t make a purchase give them a business card so they have a way to contact you later.
5. Price EVERYTHING – This is a real pet peeve of mine… Un-priced items are assumed to be too expensive and customers will not go out of their way to ask how much. Many times people are just too shy to ask. Don’t miss a sale because you’ve missed a price tag.
CRAFT SHOW LISTS
& CALENDAR OF FESTIVAL EVENTS
- Looking for Art Shows, Craft Shows, Street Fairs, Home and Garden Shows, Trade Shows, Farmers Markets, Craft Boutiques, and more? Art & Craft Show Yellow Pages is a good place to start.
- Crafts Shows and Fairs Directory is for vendors, organizers and shoppers in the United States. National Craft Shows
- Find music festivals, craft shows, art festivals & fairs in the US and Canada. Festival Net
- Art fair, art show, and craft show calendar of events. Art Fair Calendar
- Browse Fairs and Festivals by State at Fairs and Festivals Net
Some of my favorite Craft Shows in Virginia
- Sugar Loaf Crafts
- Occoquan Arts and Crafts Show
- Fairfax Fall Festival (I was a Vendor – long ago)
Check out my Pinterest Board for craft show booth ideas and for making fun crafts for fillers at your craft shows. CRAFT SHOW BOOTH IDEAS & PRODUCTS TO MAKE
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