An Experience at American Craft Council Show
We are always on the lookout for interesting and different shows to let you guys know about. When #ahasmembers Lustered Walnut were at the American Crafts Council Show in San Francisco recently they agreed to share with you all their experience.
What NSS is Like for Makers
Market Monday: Renegade SF Wholesale
Market Review: Inaugural Jackalope Art Fair (Pasadena)
Doing a show is always a risk because there are a ton of things out of your control-- the weather could be bad, street closures or construction could make getting there difficult, other events that happened to be scheduled that day could compete for attention and so on. But doing a new show makes it even riskier.
5 Tips (and Tricks!) to Successful Visual Presentation for Craft and Trade Show Booths
And just like that, craft show season is upon us! Are you looking to create a standout booth? Alex Brookhouse has merchandised product for some of the most prestigious brands and knows all about setting up a knockout display. Today she shares tips on making your booth look amazing and perfect for customers to buy.
Are You Killing Your Craft Show Vibe? Part 3
Today concludes a three-part series of posts discussing the ways you might be killing your craft show vibe. One of our AWESOME members, Miriam Dema, has some great strategy for staying mentally and physically healthy at shows. In parts one and two, she talks about her pre-show ritual and how she takes care of her physical self. Today shares some her most counterintuitive advice... and we think it's genius!
Are You Killing Your Craft Show Vibe? Part 2
Last week was the first in a series of posts discussing the ways you might be killing your craft show vibe. One of our AWESOME members, Miriam Dema, has done a lot of shows over the years and we've noticed that she has really honed in on a strategy that works for her.
Are You Killing Your Craft Show Vibe? Part 1
I don't like to brag, but we have AWESOME members. I mean seriously quality people. One of our first members, Miriam Dema, is as veteran as it gets on the modern craft show circuit. So, she's pretty much got it down when it comes to mastering how to prep and be present at markets. Her strategies are smart, thoughtful and some are atypical. We asked her to share them with you in this three-part series.
Reader Roundup: Where You Love to Sell
A couple weeks ago we asked where you loved to sell. We tried to get responses beyond the usual (you know what site I'm talking about!) and ask about your experience on that platform. We recognize that everyone's experience is different so we sought out several opinions to give you a few different perspectives so you can apply to your business as you see fit. We hope you enjoy it!
MARKET MONDAY: Sacramento's Good Design Market
Booth Inspiration: Part 2
Last week we showed you some booth inspiration and you guys were all over it! So, we are pretty excited to have another post of booths for you to be inspired by.
Big-Time Biz Lady: Angela Brown of Craft Lake City
Members at Patchwork Show Long Beach This Weekend
We always love to support our members when they sell at markets... I hope you will too! If you're not in the LA area or can't make it to Patchwork Show this weekend, you can also buy from all of these makers online (links below!).
Booth Inspiration: Part One
This month many of you are gearing up for the holiday show season and so we thought we would provide you with some booth inspiration for those looking to jazz up their booths or take them to the next level. This is the first in a two-part series of posts... thanks to everyone who contributed their booth photo and info for this series!
Selling at Crafty Bastards
I am always impressed by the depth and breadth of handmade markets. Crafty Bastards in DC has been around for 11 years now (that's like forever in handmade years) and is one the "elites"--the kind of market that many consider worth traveling to. But before you send in your application fee and buy your ticket to DC, Cuddles and Rage has some intel for you from their most recent show there.
What It's Like Being a Martha Stewart American Made Finalist
We always love hearing about the experiences makers have with different promotional opportunities. Recently you've probably seen a lot of makers posting about voting for them in the Martha Stewart American Made contest. If you've done it in previous years, it seems like they've changed it up a bit this year. Pei from Austin's p.s Paper Shoppe wanted to share what her experience has been so far as a nominee and now a finalist.