How to Prepare for Your First Craft Fair

Today our library held a community craft fair/yard sale.



I was thinking about putting out a whole table of my up-cycled treasures from Homeroad Etsy. 

I've had never sold anything homemade face-to-face like that before and I was a little nervous.

I fretted about it for weeks and in the end I chickened out and decided to go with yard sale items instead.

But since I promised a friend I would try, I brought 4
handmade items just to see how they would sell.

And here they are...  
(recognize the chicken wire cloche?)






Well, to my great surprise... in 5 minutes, 3 were sold!
Before the fair even opened!

So I ran home and got more of my handmade projects!
For the rest of the day I talked up my shop, handed out my cards and sold almost everything!

So all in all it was a great day!

I learned to be brave and to put myself out there!
and oh yeah...
to wear sunscreen even if you don't think you'll need it!



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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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  1. LedaMay 21, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I am so proud of you! It does take guts...AND YOU DID IT! Good for you! You have great stuff. I'm not surprised. :)

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  2. AlannahMay 21, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I love all of your stuff!! I told my husband that when I get my craft room everything will be renewed!!

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  3. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    CONGRATS. AND YOUR TABLE LOOKED SO CUTE... THAT SOUNDS LIKE ALOT OF FUN.
    LAUREN

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  4. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 22, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Yay You, indeed, Susan! I'm so glad to hear that your fears were for nothing and your stuff was loved "in person" as well.

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  5. AngelaMay 22, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Congrat. on selling your wares. Sounds like you had a great day. Love your goodies you took home. Wonderful. Have a great Sunday.

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  6. UnknownMay 22, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Wow, that was a best day ever!!! Glad you had great sales and proud of you for going outside your comfort zone! Absolutely, wonderful finds! Wish I'd been there too!

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  7. KimMay 22, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Congrats on your sales...good for you!! I love your Etsy shop so I am sure you would do good no matter where you set up to sell. Can't wait to see how your transform your finds!!

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  8. Blue Creek HomeMay 22, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Hi Susan,
    Thanks for your sweet comment about my sailboat.
    I love the things you came home with! I would love for you to share them again at 'Treasure Hunt Thursday' linky party. : )
    I know you were thrilled to sell so many of your items at the sale. I'm going to check out your shop right now.
    Rhonda

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  9. abeachcottageMay 23, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Congratulations on your yard sale! Love the things you bought as well especially the bottle in the basket and the lamp.

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  10. Miss Mustard SeedMay 23, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Sounds great! I love the iron stand you found. So glad to hear you had a good sale.

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  11. SusanMay 23, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I absolutely love your blog! Seeing your handmade & lovely creations has helped to inspire me to start my own blog.

    It's just in the beginning stages, but I'd love some new visitors and comments. I am working on a format and getting things set up.

    If you're interested, visit me at http://susanfavoritethings.blogspot.com

    Thanks & keep up the great work!
    Susan

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  12. foreverdecoratingMay 24, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    It always is good when people appreciate your work. Congrats on the sale.

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  13. AnnaMay 24, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    What great finds! I love that mirror, in fact I'm looking for one now so I'm a little jealous. :)

    Thanks for linking up at the Weekend Warrior.

    Anna
    www.askannamoseley.com

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  14. UnknownMay 25, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    WAY TO GO!! I can see I need to gather some "guts" myself. Congrats on the pay off of being brave...and on some great finds!!

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