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CAPirani Photography & Art @capirani (2817) • United States 20 Jan 24

I have not heard much talk about flea markets much in the past few years. Do they still exist? Are they still popular? One of my favorite fun goals was to be able to work the flea markets, finding things to sell, and travelling...

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art fairs

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Holiday Craft Shows and Bazaars

PinkCashmereYarn @bluerubymoon53 (3286) • United States 19 Oct 15

This is the time of year during which people gather at different places to sell their hand crafts just before Christmas. I will be participating in a few of them in November where I will have knitted and crocheted items. Last...

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Beginning of craft season in Minnesota

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 10 Apr 13

Another summer is coming up which means the beginning of my craft season shows! I won't have much time to come in here again for about 6 months. I spent the winter making as many candles as possible and researching for more shows...

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With It Being The Holiday Season, Anyone Doing Any Craft or Holiday Shows?

KrauseHome @KrauseHome (36445) • United States 30 Nov 11

I know there are people here who have mentioned doing things like this in the past, but have not seen anything posted in here lately, so was wondering if there is anyone doing these? Have you been having much success with them?...

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Craft shows handmade verse put together

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 7 Nov 11

I work craft shows now for years. I have always made items and then wrapped them up into gift baskets and what not. Well this year I am still making my jewelry but I also sell Avon. I made up my bracelets and earrings as well as...

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Cookie business

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 4 Apr 11

So a friend and I have been thinking about a small business making up cookie trays for parties and people. I was thinking of doing a home style tray with chocolate chip, oatmeal, sugar, peanut butter and my double chocolate...

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working craft shows any luck?

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 8 Nov 10

So I have worked a few craft shows this season and though I am consistently selling to every three or four people who pass my table I have to say the going is rough. The traffic even at shows that used to be very busy has been...

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Placemat purse update.

jillhill @jillhill (37353) • United States 22 Sep 10

I had the craft sale last weekend. It was not a big as normal as many of the crafters were missing but the lady next to me and I did quite well. I did sell a few of the purses. The ones that bought them just loved them....and I...

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Placemat purses.....quick and easy project!

jillhill @jillhill (37353) • United States 13 Sep 10

I made a few of these for my craft sale this weekend....so easy. You just buy the placemat...sew up the sides and across the bottom to make the bottom and add a handle....I am putting up a picture of one of them. Have you made any...

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Craft show this past weekend.... What a difference a year makes

creationsbyrobin @creationsbyrobin (3071) • United States 7 Jun 10

Over the weekend, I did my first spring/summer craft show over the weekend. (actually it was an outdoor festival) I did this show last year, and it was a pretty good show. This year, it seemed to be much slower as far as...

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What and where

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 28 Apr 10

So I do all sorts of crafts and I sell them too. I sell occasionally on Ebay and all the time on Etsy. (my store link is on my profile if anyone is curious). So I was wondering who makes what and who sells it. Also where do you...

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Has anyone sold their crafts at crafts shows or flea markets?

oscarbartoni @oscarbartoni (2581) • United States 11 Nov 09

I have been selling my crafts at pow wows with pretty good results but now that the pow wow season is over for now I am going to be going to crafts fairs and flea markets. Have you sold at either craft shows or flea markets and...

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Online craft show or Brick and Mortar

OpinionatedLady @OpinionatedLady (5965) • United States 15 Oct 09

Etsy is essentially an online craft show. Now I have done both Etsy and brick and mortar craft shows, I am not sure which I like better. Do you have a favorite?

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Craft Fairs... does anyone have a success story to share from a recent show?

creationsbyrobin @creationsbyrobin (3071) • United States 29 Sep 09

I have done a few shows recently and I've found that the shows exceeded or met my expectations. That doesn't mean my expectations have not been reduced a bit because of the state of our economy, but I have been seeing signs that...

craft fairs

craft shows

crafting

selling handmade items

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Craft Show- follow up on results....

creationsbyrobin @creationsbyrobin (3071) • United States 23 Apr 09

About a month ago, I started a thread on doing an early spring craft show. I wondered if any of the myLotters from the craft forum had participated in any shows and if they were successful. A few of us were about to do a show, and...

craft shows

economy

making extra money

making money with crafts

selling handmade crafts

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Craft shows....

bookreadermom08 @bookreadermom08 (5614) • United States 20 Apr 09

Do you participate, or make anything and sell them in craft shows?? I use to know some ladies who I dont see anymore make little boxes and sell them at craft shows. I dont see them much anymore so I dont know if they still do......

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Has anyone been doing Craft Shows?

creationsbyrobin @creationsbyrobin (3071) • United States 14 Mar 09

It's been quite quiet here on the myLot crafts board. Is that because everyone has been busy doing their crafts ... maybe for an upcoming craft show?I have a show coming up next weekend and it's a donation to a local natural...

craft shows

crafts

making extra money

making money selling crafts

selling handmade

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Crafters Cash In

mfairbairn @mfairbairn (9) • Canada 12 Dec 08

I am an aspiring needle felter and I am in need of the absolute best way to sell the felts that I make. I am looking into making tapestries and throws. What would you rank as the best way to make a profit? Craft...

craft shows

flea

make extra money

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Holiday Craft Fairs... Has the economy hurt everyone's sales?

creationsbyrobin @creationsbyrobin (3071) • United States 6 Dec 08

My early November shows weren't very strong. Even when their was a good turnout, it seemed like people were only browsing and many people left the shows empty-handed. The economy wasn't doing very well at that time, and the stock...

making money selling crafts

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New online site to sell your handmade creations...

creationsbyrobin @creationsbyrobin (3071) • United States 1 Dec 08

Between my J-O-B and keeping my inventory up for my online shop and craft shows, I haven't been able to stop in the crafting threads too much. I know I mentioned opening a new shop on another site (stretching my already low...

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