Craft Fair Recap 2019 | Best & Worst Sellers

[@debraalfano526]

I have LOVE your channel and have been binging everything. I wanted to do my first craft fair this year but cancer had another idea for me. Well I am in treatment and working on items for a 2023 fair. Thank you for sharing your creativity and love for paper.

[@elainefiveland1462]

TFS. I am making a combo table favor of your tea and honey pouches and your cocoa/spoon pouches using hot cocoa mix, a silver mini-spoon, a candy cane tied on to the pouch, and a small Andes mint, all packaged in the Clear Bags sleeve. They are for a seniors’ luncheon at church andI think they will love them. So glad they sold well.

[@GluePaperScissors]

Selling at craft fairs is on my bucket List. I look forward to your craft fair videos every year. I look forward to watching them over Hallmark Christmas movies. Lol. Especially the end of the success of your sales. I also adore how your family is involved at these events with you. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to next year. Thanks Lisa

[@sr.simongrosicka]

I decided last minute to add your new design "hot cocoa pouches" to our last fair of the season! They were such a hot seller! I thought I made too many and they were gone by the middle of our event lol! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas, I always look forward to your craft fair series.

[@julsjewels3185]

Your tutorial style is a joy to watch. Sometimes I watch others who are small talking for a long length of time and then they don't have their stuff ready etc or it is overly edited. Yours are just perfect! I hope when Coppa shakes out it does not affect you. Take care Amber and Happy Holidays.

[@Nancy0162]

So happy you did well. It's really a learning experience. I absolutely LOVED your craft series; as well as all your series videos. I'm thinking about doing a few local craft fairs next year for Christmas. I'll definitely be making some of the craft items you've done. I hope you stick around and do more of these themed series. You've given me such inspiration through your tutorials and what I've learned from you is invaluable. I absolutely LOVE your channel and pray everything works out well for you and so many other crafters with this COPPA dilemma looming over KZbin creators. You're one of my favorites, Amber! Thank you for putting so much time, effort and talent into your channel. I admire you so!!! 😘

[@MI_StormAngel]

I love your craft show series! Thank you for sharing your creativity & inspiring the rest of us.

[@swenstrand]

Beautiful things, beautiful display! Thank you and many blessings for sharing your tutorials and letting us know how the craft fair went. Lots of work on your part, and very, very much appreciated!

[@sheilaperl4155]

I love your craft fair series, I always look forward to it, thank you for showing your best sellers and your beautiful table set up! I can’t wait until you start again for 2020! Have a Merry Christmas!!

[@carlajilek2506]

I made your tea pouches for a Christmas church tea and your cocoa pouches for a neighborhood ladies luncheon. Everyone was amazed and was thrilled to get one! Thanks

[@lyriclovercrafts]

That makes me so happy! Yay! ❤️ Amber

[@stacybrown7447]

TFS Amber! I did the tea favors you made. I did sell mine for $3 each. No one batted an eye to pay the $3. I made 80 and have 7 left with 1 event to go.

[@barbaraburgdorff7025]

You share so much with us and that gives us a head start on what we can make, where we can get the supplies and the biggie--prices! I can't thank you enough for all of your sharing. Would you share one more piece of information? Where do you purchase the cellophane bags you use when you prepare your items to sell? They are a big part of your presentation and they always fit so well. Thank you.

[@ljstorey1]

So glad you had success at the craft fairs. We have a craft fair at my granddaughters high school. It benefits our marching band which my oldest granddaughter in senior drum major. The kids & parents volunteer to help vendors set up & tear down, we also take lunch orders & make the vendors lunch. It's our biggest money maker for our band, I hope that your craft fairs helped support a good cause. Merry Christmas to you & yours. Thanks for all the great ideas.

[@dawnnelson7651]

Would love spring ideas for craft fair. Cards aren’t selling at the fairs that I noticed. Pet and kid items were popular. Thanks for all the videos and recap. What fun to see all your items.

[@lisamendoza7844]

Thank you for sharing. I live in the Caribbean and I took some of your ideas for a small craft fair I was doing. People loved the hot chocolate packs (I put marshmellows and a candy cane with it) but the best of all were the lollipop favors. I actually made them to give as a freebie with each purchase and people put in orders for large amounts! So now I have a bunch of work when I thought I was done! Good work though. Thanks again!

[@Nirrrina]

I like your idea of just adding a candy cane & Marshmallows. Candy Cane are a lot cheaper & the only ones I've seen were from Dollar Tree. Well I wouldn't know since I haven't tried them but I've heard they're so bad they're only for decorations. I'd rather have stuff you can actually eat.

[@nanrehbein6667]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on what is a bestseller or not. It's so hard when you sign up to do craft fairs to know what is going to sell or not! I have done many craft fairs and have had some of the heartbreaks as you did. You put so much time and love into your projects, and hope that others will realize that. Thanks again for sharing! Also, your mothers binders are absolutely beautiful!!! Happy Holidays to you!

[@stampinwithalohajoyceb9310]

So nice of you to share your tutorials and how well each piece sold. It takes a lot of time & effort to make everything for a craft fair (why I don’t do them!) and it’s heartbreaking when people who attend craft fairs do t understand that handmade is worth the price. Have a wonderful holiday season!

[@suzyemery]

Your little golden book journals were my favorite thing! My friend and I will be making them soon, for a craft fair for next year. I was curious about your candy jars? I, also, have several of them finished. And hot cocoa and tea favors, as well. Your display was absolutely perfect! Just a suggestion...You should consider doing a spring craft fair to sell your non-Holiday items. Thanks for sharing all of your results! Hugs 💕 Suzy

[@shorebirds9485]

Thanks Amber. Your videos are always helpful and inspiring. Your craft fair table was well displayed. I liked the chalkboard signs, they really stood out and showed the prices clearly. I think many crafters don’t sell as much because their things aren’t priced or one has to work too hard to find it. Not the case with your table.

[@sherrywhite6727]

Very nice products. I was wondering about your common place books. You mentioned that most of the products that were selling were a christmas theme. So can you take the commonplace books and make some that are for entering your favorite memories from Christmas. They could put in favorite Christmas date and place, favorite gift, xmas games they played, names of relatives who they got to spend time with and finally new members of their families. Really anything that left an awesome memory for them. Just a suggestion!

[@wendyc.6280]

Amber you inspire me so much! I did my 2nd fair this year and had the courage due in large part to you and your channel! Thankkkk you from the bottom of my heart!

[@NewlyAwakened]

I would love to see footage of your table display and maybe the entire craft fair. I'm sure I'm not the only one who loves to window shop even vicariously 😂🤣🤗😍

[@jenniferlutgens409]

Thanks so much for sharing. I saw a suggestion on someones KZbin channel(can't remember who it was) that did junk journals. She had her personal one as an example how it could be used and sold a ton of them that way. Maybe that could work for your commonplace book.

[@tracimoney-honey8545]

I saw that one too ... I think a better name would be something like my favorite things journals ...

[@annewolfe419]

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[@karenlovesdisney8015]

What another amazing craft series!! You are such an inspiration to all of us that I’ve always dreamt about being in a craft fair. I started a couple months ago getting ready for next year. You and Bree have given me some amazing ideas. I want to thank you ahead of time for everything you have taught us. You are on my shoulder as they say every time I go shopping ❤️

[@pamburke8614]

Such beautiful items! My fav was the Golden Book journals. They are delightful!

[@its_jamesss9631]

Hello Dear Amber, it is so much pleasure, to see all yours proyects you are such a giver simple is beautiful keep on shining!📓📔💡

[@kathyn3978]

Hi Amber. I commented recently on last years craft fair recap (I think) and gave you some display suggestions. Boy oh boy...what a difference a year makes! I see lots of changes that look amazing. Great work. And again tanks for all your hard work and sharing❤️

[@lisarelova427]

Loved your series ❤️ I bet if your not so good sellers were Christmas/winter/holiday themed they would have sold. How about do a spring show and use those? Thanks for sharing everything!

[@radicalaboutjesusministrie9507]

It's interesting that the items that did not sell well for you were mainly journals. I had also thought that the journals I carry would sell really well at the craft fairs this year. But, to my surprise, they hardly sold at all. So maybe it's just one of those years -- or maybe people are a little journal'ed out with so many of them out there. But like you I enjoy making the journals, so I'll probably continue and hope the market changes soon.

[@cannpdx781]

Hi Amber, I just discovered your channel, and quickly went and watched other's of yours. Your ideas and presentations are great. You have really inspired me to start crafting, thank you for a great channel.

[@kathleennece715]

Such a nice video with so many great items. Just found your channel. I knit and crochet gifts but have never tried crafting these types of items . But these are so nice, I just have to try it. Hoping I will be able to conquer my fears and go for it. You and your sister and mother are all so talented. Thank you for sharing.

[@Fit_Kitty]

Congratulations on all of your sales - you did great! I'm so happy your Little Golden Books sold well - they were my favourite item that you made! I always enjoy seeing how you did at your craft fairs! I don't do craft fairs myself but I always get some great gift ideas from you! Thanks for sharing! Love your channel!

[@beanjean60]

Thank you so much for sharing these ideas...we crafters who try to make money at craft fairs are so thankful for people who share...

[@cindysadd3309]

Hi Amber, Congrats on a another great craft fair series and successful year. I have done 3 craft fairs this year as well and I also found that the journals (altered composition note books and gratitude books did not do well AT ALL. I did a few of the Little Golden books, and people loved them, but I only sold 1 and I sold it for $16.00. This was my first year and I find that what sells at one, does not at the next and visa versa. What I was shocked at what really sold for me, were the large post-its with the pens and the mini post its and pet treat packs. I sold out of my Thanksgiving nuggets, but hardly any Christmas. I have 3 more to go, so I am hoping to get some more sold. I still have MASSIVE amounts of stuff. Thanks for all you do. I hope maybe next year, you can start the craft fair series a little earlier. XOXOXOXO

[@kimberlydavis4076]

Hi Amber, my sister and I did a craft show in the early part if November. I made some chunky note pads and journals for it. Chunky note pads were a hit, the journals sold ok, and none of the Christmas themed ones sold! I did the note pads 3$ each or 2 for 5$ and the journals for 5$

[@dsflc]

Loved your series as well. I have a common place book and I love it! Don't give up the idea! I think people would love it if they really understood what they are for! Also, I think if you put your left over product on etsy, you'd sell out!!! I buy your lovelies!!! :) Keep up the great ideas! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Amber!!

[@deardonna8089]

Thank you so much for sharing! Even though you didn’t sell everything, I have to say that I was super excited to be able to purchase one of your craft fair boxes! I just love everything I received. Regarding the golden book junk journals, I have seen people selling them on Instagram for $49 on up. Another thought that I had was if there is a craft fair or yard sale that you have before kids return to school, some of those items may do really well and I thought it would be neat if maybe you put the backpack, magnet, bookmark, and journals in a pack and sell them that way. Anyway, you have totally inspired me and I am hoping to take on some of these ideas soon!

[@carolhodson6353]

I loved everything you made. And your mums folders a very talented lady.

[@corinnemontgomery8325]

Amber I have enjoyed following your craft fair series. I did my first craft show a couple of weeks ago. I made some of your items that you showed with a little twist so they werent exact. Its funny no matter how cheap it was, wasnt a good seller..like the lollipop favors. Strange. Im in another show thos weekend, excited to see what happens there.

[@tracimoney-honey8545]

Amber, thank you for all the great ideas, tutorials and definitely all the details such as pricing ... my husband this season has given me a table in his set up at gun shows and trade days, 75% of my sales go to Answer International so its super important to me that have things that move ... again thank you and Merry Christmas

[@fairydust22002]

Sounds like you did pretty well at you craft booth. Thanks for sharing and linking all the tutorials for the stuff you made. Lovely selection of handmade items

[@ilenemack]

I am surprised about the backpacks. They are so cute! Golden book journals, I love. I purchased a kit over a yr ago and afraid to mess it up, lol. Ty for inspiring. 💛

[@vidbox44]

Well done, Amber! This playlist, and your insights, are filled with inspiration. I’m truly grateful for the time and effort you put into these tutorials. Merry Christmas!

[@ronyalemerrill]

Love love love your videos! Thank you for such great content!

[@Crafteinated]

Thank you for sharing! I will definitely add some of these next year. I was staying away from food and favor type things this year but I can see how they would do really well! Thanks Amber!

[@clairegagne6906]

So glad you did well Amber! I really appreciate this video of how you did. Gives us an idea of what to expect although I know it would also depend on the area we are in. Looking forward for your makes for 2020. TYFS

[@cindywilliams3972]

Thanks so much for sharing. So glad your shows were good. Can't wait till next year. You and your family always do an awesome job. Blessings to you and family. Merry Christmas. Cindy/ Carrollton

[@DeborahAdamsCreativeLife]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I love your projects and the painted binders are simply beautiful.

[@u2robles]

I'm so glad that you male these videos, so honest and crafting from the heart!

[@kstrawberry3309]

These are so cute ! I bet they'd sell well with a candy cane.

[@TheCreativeChica]

Thank you for sharing how you did at your craft fair!Super happy for you that you sold your items! Congratulations! Thank you for all the work you put into your video's to share all your creations with us! It so so appreciated!💕👍

[@brendakirby2186]

I want to be just like you and Bree when I grow up!!! Thank you for sharing all of your creativity with us! You have the best channel on You Tube!!! Merry Christmas!!!🎀🌲🎅

[@DivaZRussell]

Awesome Amber! I love your craft fair Series and I am so happy you did so well! Tfs!

[@sparklingbeautiful]

Hi Amber, as always thank you for sharing your hits and misses. I enjoyed looking at everything so beautifully made. Thanks to you and Bri my two craft fairs went very well. I'm super excited to see what you do for next season. Thanks again xoxo SparklingChar Happy Crafting 💖🤗💕😘💕💕

[@stacey8923]

I just loved your craft fair series this year. Congratulations to you for your success. Your music here is just the sweetest. Thank you so much for sharing your talents and insight with us. 🎄❤️🎄

[@RachelMullerCreations]

I loved the video! But you did not mention the candy jars or the Hershey nuggets.

[@junefont2524]

My craft fairs have been weird too this year. You just never know what people want. I have one more craft fair left, and I'm hoping to sell all of my remaining candy items (last year I came home with far too many). I suggest you try some larger shows in your area. Your items are so beautiful.

[@NaniBunnyCreations]

So glad you did great with the junk journals and other best sellers!

[@lauriemyers3]

Yeah...I see people on Etsy selling those golden book journals for 50 bucks and selling out! Sounds like you did a great job! I’m actually going to make my golden book journal this week for my niece and nephew!

[@debralearn1963]

You’re awesome. I’m holding my first craft fair with many of your ideas middle of December. Hoping for much success. Thank you for providing so many great ideas.

[@heatherstone7495]

I would say you guys did a fantastic job!!!! Thank you so much for all the hard work, time and love you put into sharing all your craft ideas with us. I have made a few of your projects just my girls and so they can pass them out to their class and they have all been a huge hit!! Do you do other craft fairs throughout the year as well? I am hoping to be part of one this year.

[@joannehudes.1759]

Just saw this on utube. I subscribed and will be looking at all your previous videos. Thank you for these I am sure I will be making some of your items for my craft fairs. Have a blessed Christmas.

[@libbyz.g.8411]

Amber, you create fantastic craft products I’m blown away 🥰

[@donsuzkirchner8268]

It would be Very helpful if you shared how you had these prices. Successes & Failures

[@2281CozyBrickCape]

I loved all of your items, Amber! Great job and I can’t wait for the new videos.

[@roseelley4470]

Instead of Wanderlust journals, make them for Christmas shopping and recipe lists, things to do. Christmas memory journals.

[@elainet5870]

Congrats on your successful craft fairs! Thanks for the great videos!

[@jeannieferdinande5805]

The non Christmas themed items could have a Christmas gift decoration like a ribbon and tag or a band of holiday card stock this would help I am sure...they can then be used all year long...you are fair in your pricing...I am new subbie and I enjoyed your channel, hugs☃️💕❄️

[@SunshineInCA14]

Sooo appreciate all you do for us crafters. And as always your items are beautiful.

[@vickibluiis]

Glad you did so well, all that hard work paid off!! And you had fun bonus****

[@eadiedavislewis5947]

I really love the art binder your mom especially to me as she had sold out of the one she showed...the cactus one...I love it!!! So very pretty!

[@ssharp11]

Awesome. Thank you for the recap. Congratulations on your successful craft fair season. Wishing you and your wonderful family a super week. Hugs Susan

[@SashasRevenge]

I’m glad you were still happy with how things went at the fair. Good luck next year. Merry Christmas!

[@mycraftysides9605]

So glad you did so well on the junk journals, the mini albums, Dear Santa packs and your mom's art binders. Thanks for always sharing with us everything you make and how it sells. Blessings

[@reddragun43]

Thanks for sharing all your great ideas and the follow up. Merry Christmas!

[@christinedauzat2362]

How did your candy jars do at the craft fair. Thanks for sharing

[@ajca3161]

Hi Amber!!! Thanks for sharing the results of the craft fair. I found it interesting to know what sold and what didn't. 🙂

[@peggypacker499]

Can't wait to see what else you have coming up!! Love all of your ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@mollytigger]

This is such an informative video. I don't do Craft Fairs any longer, but I feel your best sellers would also be great gifts.

[@deliacumoletti6549]

Amber I always love to watch your videos your whole family comes up with amazing ideas especially for craft fair ones I always have trouble with my pricing and I am glad ya give the pricing you sell them at and that has work well for me keep up the great work thanks for sharing can’t wait to see what you come up with for 2020

[@suezannestovall6452]

Thank you for the update. You didn't mention the candy jars. How did they do this year?

[@lanetamorris2784]

Everything looks great. I couldn't find your video for the Large Notepad Wallets ??? Sorry if I missed it somewhere.

[@lisarichards5505]

Amber I love your work..I am a tea person and if you sold them all year with different designs and bright crazy patterns on some of the other stuff you could sell it all. this is a complement. can we see inside the tea bag please

[@HandcraftedintheFoothills]

Candy jars? Hershey packs? How did those do?

[@pquack51]

This was very helpful! I loved all of your items!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@UandMeGod]

You are amazing!!! I am so excited to along the journey with you watching your videos.

[@hildamasi4665]

I loved everything, you make such beautiful things. Thanks for sharing. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@CarolinasCreationsHandmade]

I love all your creations! Always get so inspired by all your amazing ideas, sweet Amber! Thank you for letting us know which items were your best sellers. I love them all, though! Big hug

[@DreamCraftJournals]

You have taught me so much. I really appreciate your clear, organized tutorials...you are a master teacher. Have a wonderful Christmas 🌲🌲🌲

[@inthekitchen8842]

Your booth looks amazing!

[@ellenhofer3343]

You did great! I decided to try my hand at a craft fair this year. First off in CA, if we sell any food, even Swiss Miss Packs or Hershey Nuggets you need a one tine permit for &75. Or a multiple show permit that is $350 and a professional kitchen!! Even just for pre-wrapped foods. If I try next year, it will be hand made items, but no food, even though I privately sold over 50 Hershey Nuggets packs. I hope rules and regulations in other states aren't as harsh as CA. Very discouraging

[@hilltopfamily]

wow, that's crazy difficult and expensive for ya!

[@jenniferdennison1532]

I would Like to know how you handle the sales aspect regarding taxes to the IRS. I want to do this but that aspect scares me

[@carolhodson6353]

I love the art binders.

[@carolhodson6353]

I wish I could of brought the art binder.

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

I have been looking all day for the video where Bri did the Ghirardelli candies. Any chance you could help?

[@Allthingspriti]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. It is so inspiring and motivating. I appreciate your kindness!

[@lovecolors1898]

What a lovely video! I am a crafter by 💗 and love to see and hear of a successful sale. I know the effort that is put into the items and it's wonderful to know it payed off! Blessings and keep it up!!!🌹

[@jas8815]

I have to stop by to thank you. I just got home from the only craft fair I'm doing this year, and I wanted to let you know that I made your lip balm favors and tea and honey favors. The tea sold out, and I think I have two lip balms left, and I had dozens of each! I kind of added them at the last minute, because I wanted to add to what I usually sell, and have some lower priced items that people could grab for stocking stuffers and teacher gifts, etc. They moved kind of slowly at first, but after one woman bought 12 of the tea favors, things really picked up, and they all just thought that both of them were the cutest things ever!!! So thank you ever so much for sharing. And may all of your generosity come back to you tenfold!

[@lyriclovercrafts]

JA S That is so awesome! I love to hear this! Thank you so much! ❤️ Amber

[@DianaHernandez-kn1ne]

Awesome share. SO glad you did well. Would love to know where your craft fair is held. Would love to go. tfs

[@jennifermintz4548]

Do you have any video's on Easter and spring ideals and show stoppers? I am doing 3 shows before Easter fist time and not sure what to get going on.

[@kittymervine6115]

I do think people love something that is a good gift for the teachers and other people in your life that you need to give something to.....but a good price and beautiful packaging for something people NEED, is a WIN WIN WIN. The Golden Books are just so unique.

[@kittymervine6115]

also the tea and Swiss Miss, as a teacher for many years, YES INSTEAD OF ANOTHER BEST TEACHER MUG! Give me something to put in the mug!