With indie craft show season upon us, I thought I might resurrect my suggestions for craft show displays. As a veteran of craft shows, both as a participant and as a shopper, I’m a semi-pro when it comes to craft show displays. That said, I’ve put together a list of craft show displays do’s to help you attract more attention to your booth or table.
One important thing to remember is that your store should be exciting as any mainstream store at the mall, that’s what lots of shoppers are used to looking at. In fact, you could even take a field trip to shops like Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters to see how they display stuff as a stepping stone for your own ideas & solutions. Also, don’t forget to be creative!
14 Craft Show Display Do’s
image from the workroom & display from needle book
1. Do utilize your space well.
image the workroom from & display from Melinda Josie
2. Don’t forget to price your goods & make sure those prices are visible.
image & display from victory garden
3. Do hang stuff up, if necessary and possible!
image & display from Giant Dwarf
4. Do provide a mirror if your goods are wearable.
image from schmancytoys & display from Tillansium
5. Do think ‘outside the table’ in terms of your display.
image from me & display from Olario Studio
6. Do make clever displays.
image from me & display from Kflick
7. Do come up with solutions, so your items don’t blow away.
image from renegade craft fair & display from zooguu
8. Do design custom & eye-catching displays.
image from renegade craft fair & display from early jewelry
9. Do use recycled materials to create your displays.
image from renegade craft fair and display from freshie and zero
10. Do make it easy for customers to interact with your goods.
image from renegade craft fair & display from Timber!
11. Do incorporate your branding into your display.
image & display from something’s hiding in here
12. Do make your stuff look as tantalizing as sweets in the sweet shop!
image from quiet_bubbles
13. Do be creative with your props!
image from paul and cat & display from life with tigers
14. Do show off items at varying heights.
Lots of good ideas and pictures to think about. I’m just getting started in my business. Thank you.
I tried different displays, here’s my recent display http://www.maustudio.com/cider-cinnamon-craft-show-2012/
Here’s another idea http://www.maustudio.com/edgebrook-show-2008/
wonderful collection of tips, & beautifully illustrated, thank you!
i’d love to add a “don’t,” though, as i was reminded of it in tip #7… make sure your prices are never written directly ON your item packaging. it makes it more difficult for gifting!
THANK YOU…I usually do at home studio sales, but will be venturing out to do more craft shows. Your generous help is much appreciated.
These are great tips, thanks so much. I’ve been doing markets for years, but I’m always trying to improve my display. I’m happy with how it looks now, but all my new Christmas stock will be another new challenge. I love that pic above of the suitcase. I’m doing a smaller event this Sunday I might try it out.
Gee, just love all of the ideas. Thank you!
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welcome! they look great!
Golly, thanks for featuring my little hanging hoop display! That was the brainchild of me and boyfriend…and it actually worked REALLY well. Getting creative with display when you have to travel can be difficult, especially if flying is involved!
It’s always fun to take a step out of your zone with some fresh idea’s. Thanks!
This is a great post! SO interesting and now I want to work on my own display!!
Great tips. I have my first craft fair in a few weeks and am still clueless about my display. I have a long table (no wall space) and I sell purses, so I’m not sure how I will be setting up. I also don’t plan on doing craft fairs very often, so I don’t want to invest in something expensive. If anyone has any ideas for me, I’d love to hear them!
Terrific post and beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing this!
All really good suggestions!
I haven’t done a show in a while, but when I used to created and sell miniature artist bears, I had some simple risers made from PVC to get the (provided) table up to a better level to see the little guys.
Traveling by air really limits what you can pack and these were both light weight and didn’t take up too much valuable space.
Excellent tips… I especially like the photos you chose to illustrate each one. There are some really lovely booths out there!
Love this! And very inspiring too. Will be sharing this post with a few people. 🙂
Excellent Info. TY
how funny, just today I thought about the perfect display, ,-). The little suitcase is really adorable. Best, Antje
These are really great tips. Even though I’m not ready to participate in any craft show, I found your tips very helpful and a very good guideline.
Thank you so much for sharing!! 🙂
Wow, awesome post! Great tips!