Real experiences, honest advice, and practical lessons from selling at craft shows, organizing events, growing a handmade business, and everything learned along the way. Whether you're just getting started or you've been in business for years, I hope these articles help you avoid a few mistakes—and maybe give you a few new ideas.

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Lessons From Around the Table

Three Tents Too Late: What I Learned About Buying a Vendor Canopy

Three Tents Too Late: What I Learned About Buyi...

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After going through more than three inexpensive vendor canopies, I finally invested in a commercial-grade tent. Two years later, I'm still using it. Here's what those failed tents taught me...

Three Tents Too Late: What I Learned About Buyi...

After going through more than three inexpensive vendor canopies, I finally invested in a commercial-grade tent. Two years later, I'm still using it. Here's what those failed tents taught me...

Built for the Booth: Talking Vendor Displays with J Eller Displays Co.

Built for the Booth: Talking Vendor Displays wi...

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Vendor displays have to do more than look good. J Eller Displays Co. talks portability, setup, storage, booth clutter and what vendors should consider before investing in their setup.

Built for the Booth: Talking Vendor Displays wi...

Vendor displays have to do more than look good. J Eller Displays Co. talks portability, setup, storage, booth clutter and what vendors should consider before investing in their setup.

The $98 Keychain That Changed How I Thought About Pricing

The $98 Keychain That Changed How I Thought Abo...

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A $98 Coach keychain made me question why I was afraid to charge $17 for something I handmade. Let’s talk pricing, perceived value, competition, and why there really is a...

The $98 Keychain That Changed How I Thought Abo...

A $98 Coach keychain made me question why I was afraid to charge $17 for something I handmade. Let’s talk pricing, perceived value, competition, and why there really is a...

The Event Isn’t Over Just Because You’re Over It

The Event Isn’t Over Just Because You’re Over It

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A vendor packing up early may just be trying to get a head start—but customers, neighboring vendors and organizers can see something very different. Let’s talk about staying open through...

The Event Isn’t Over Just Because You’re Over It

A vendor packing up early may just be trying to get a head start—but customers, neighboring vendors and organizers can see something very different. Let’s talk about staying open through...

Do You Have Shiny Object Syndrome — Or Are You Editing Your Booth for Success?

Do You Have Shiny Object Syndrome — Or Are You ...

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Your booth doesn’t need to display everything you sell. From table layouts and sightlines to hidden inventory and drunk dinosaur skeletons, here’s what I’ve learned about editing a vendor booth...

Do You Have Shiny Object Syndrome — Or Are You ...

Your booth doesn’t need to display everything you sell. From table layouts and sightlines to hidden inventory and drunk dinosaur skeletons, here’s what I’ve learned about editing a vendor booth...

Is That Vendor Fee Worth It? Look at the Whole Event First

Is That Vendor Fee Worth It? Look at the Whole ...

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Is a $400 vendor fee too expensive? Is $25 automatically a bargain? Not necessarily. Let’s look beyond the number and talk about how to evaluate whether an event is actually...

Is That Vendor Fee Worth It? Look at the Whole ...

Is a $400 vendor fee too expensive? Is $25 automatically a bargain? Not necessarily. Let’s look beyond the number and talk about how to evaluate whether an event is actually...