Craft Show Success Tips | Make More Money | How to sell more at your craft fair 2023

Craft Show Success Tips | make more money selling | Craft Show Tell All | How to sell more at your show
During this video I will share all the tips and tricks I have learned from doing christmas craft markets for over 12 years making handmade items! How to make more money & what will make you the most successful!
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[@9eyeswideopen]

Your painted dog ornaments are beautiful, you are extremely talented . My story I made baby clothing for family and friends others wanted me to make some for them. My father kept pushing me to go to the stores and show them what I could do. He believed people were taking advantage as I was only charging for materials. A girlfriend sold at the market so I thought I’ll try a stall that would get Dad of my back 😂 so I made a heap of different designs. As I was setting up a woman came up and asked me who was the designer 😮 I told her I was, she bought the lot on the spot for full price, not only that she asked me to supply her 5 baby stores she owned and would take as much as I could make and any other designs she wanted to see them first 🤯 And of cause my father was I told you so. I have just retired after 35 years of manufacturing children’s clothing, all because I went to the markets to keep my Dad quiet. You never know who’s watching

[@ElysiaEnglish]

what an amazing story! I loved hearing all about this! Way to go!

[@9eyeswideopen]

@@ElysiaEnglishI know my father believed in me when I thought I did nothing special. You are extremely talented with your paintings, they’re gorgeous

[@kingsgiftbaskets]

That is so awesome!

[@9eyeswideopen]

@@kingsgiftbaskets even though it’s been over 35 years it seems like yesterday. I was lucky to have a father who believed in me even when I couldn’t see my own talent he never gave up till I could see it to.

[@adaperez4770]

What an amazing story.

[@tiffanycave5974]

PS. Just wonna say so glad phils foot healed and u from the surgery xxoo🎉 so glad all health is now back and well guys ❤

[@kysunflower6647]

Some good stuff. Here nearly all vendors are sitting down. Personally when I am the shopper I prefer the seller not engage, just be available.

[@lindadelacy9330]

Thanks for this video! Perfect timing-- I'm doing a show at a church on November 4th and 5th. Your tips are very useful and I'll be taking a lot of your advice!! Thanks, Elysia!!

[@christinehall238]

Very good information! You are such a powerful artist/crafter! Sharing this information with your subscribers is evidence that you are truly a person of great character!

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Thank you so much!

[@michelleodell1236]

Very helpful video. Thank you for making it.

[@spongebobsqueeze]

Your imagination is limitless. You seem to learn something new every year. I personally love the ornaments you make from naturally gathered materials. I can see you with your sons and grandchildren still enjoying successful craft shows.

[@wendylawton8274]

You are such an astute business person. Our company sold at a professional trade show every year (Toy Fair NYC). Your advice is equally spot-on for a multi-million dollar company or a sole proprietor crafter. I hope you hand each customer a card inviting them to join our Elysia English You Tube family.

[@gracecaron773]

Great advice. I did invest in nice bags to pack purchases in. More and more though I find people bring their own. I stamp or use stickers with my info on them and have business cards too. It’s surprising how many people contacted me for items after the shows. It would be a great way to promote your channel too! Good luck this year.

[@amyweaver7413]

The pet portraits are adorable! ❤❤❤ Loved all your advice and the ornaments you’ve been making. The sailboat ornaments are wonderful-I’m sure you’ll sell out again. ❤️👍❤️

[@kittymervine6115]

thank you for being so SANE! When I did craft shows long ago, my partner daughter me ....$20 is tops. But remember everyone needs presents for teachers, neighbors, stocking stuffers, just something very nice that is OBVIOUSLY hand made and not from overseas. Also your tables always look lovely but not so FULL of stuff that no one can see anything! Also, think, just because something is easy or cheap to make ... is it something that YOU would be "I have to purchase this." The "I can make that", no make your own thing and think about something you would BUY!

[@phyllisgrossetti4511]

I'm excited for your family to be doing 2 craft shows this year. Elysia you are an amazing artist. The dog ornaments and the puffin heads you painted have such detail and realistic features. Your advice about being present when your selling your items is spot on. Best wishes to you all for having 2 successful shows.

[@ktdidits]

Love that the boys and you make the ornaments together. Can't wait to see more. Ya'll come up with super cute items. Happy crafting ❤

[@78asears]

This may be only the second comment I have ever left on a KZbin video and I watch A LOT of videos! Also, I almost never watch a video that is greater than 20 minutes. However…I stumbled onto this one and watched every bit and here I am leaving a comment. Great content. Great presentation. Thanks so much!

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Wow, thank you!

[@annspires8380]

Some of the most practical advice I've seen on YT. I'm getting ready to retire and need to supplement my income. This will be extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Glad it was helpful! wish you all the best!

[@psycheopera]

Thanks so much for these tips!!!! 💚💚

[@aileenhaggarty681]

You are getting me all excited with your craft talk. Looks like this year will be the best for the English’s . Bless 👍🙏🏻❤️

[@melodytwitchell4898]

Hi how exciting craft show can't wait to see what you and the boys make loves 💗 ❤️ 💕 💖

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Thanks so much 😊

[@annrae1597]

Wow your dog ornaments are beautifully painted.

[@pawsoffriendship5007]

Years ago, I did a craft show, as a favor to a friend. She was putting on the event. I was in the basement, of the ymca, in a room at the end of a hall. I expected zero sales and was super disappointed in my location. Earth shattering? No, but I sold a lot . I was shocked 😊

[@patriciahowell7913]

Hi! Great advice! Sometimes people just sit there and ignore you! ❤ Can’t wait to see what you and your sons come up with this year! I know you are going to do fantastic!Hugs, ❤️

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

That's me!😂 I hate being watched when I shop..so I just say hello and go back to knitting or whatever. I find it hard to strike a balance.

[@karenturner7983]

Thanks for sharing. 💙💗💙💙

[@anitamorris4674]

Thank you! Your the greatest!

[@judynichols3068]

Thank you for sharing. I will be doing my first show in a couple of months and very nervous

[@soapychica1132]

You gave excellent advice!!! You always amaze me with your intelligent creativity. 🥰

[@NatachaCharles-ho9uu]

Hello came across your video by accident and I am so happy I did. I am entering my craft fair season here in the Pennsylvania USA and I was wondering if you had any advice on layering your table to provide a more of a visual layout of products as well as getting more inventory on one table without the table looking to compacted and messy.

[@maryfawcett2753]

Thank you for all your good advice.

[@glenda6607]

There is no doubt in my mind that both of your shows will be a huge success! I love everything you make. I'm partial to the Nautical themed items but the horse and dog ornaments are so adorable .Can't wait to see the results of each one.😊❤

[@claudiaherrera8753]

Love everything but especially those bohemian rainbows 🌈!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@lindaduncan5541]

Great advice Elysia!

[@Realbits12]

Great video ! … I so appreciate how openly you share your learnings… its sure helping lot of small business owners… thank you ❤

[@StephanieWillis777]

The quality of your work is top tier. Great job!

[@tiffanycave5974]

Cant wait to see what the boys make. And u mom.❤❤❤🎉

[@sylviarazo7489]

Love love your videos!

[@sheilawilson2927]

This is a GREAT video!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and tips!!

[@lindawatson3356]

You were very informative, you hit on so many things I learned when I did shows. Can't wait to see what this years project will be.

[@dsparks149]

Love it ❤❤❤

[@Primarniqueen]

Elysia , you are a fantastic artist i love your animal hangers. I wish I could come to your craft show but I'm in England UK! Our shows are so samey but your items are fantastic and so professional they could be sold in a top class gift shop . As an avid DIYer and crafter you have been an inspiration to me since you began you tubing.I especially like your craft videos ( not the cricut ,I have one but don't use it, seems so much waste 😁) Hope you and your lovely boys ( what a credit they are to you) do really well at your craft fares , I would buy one of each if I could attend! X

[@kimpaynter]

The best advice about being present so many time I have not purchased because the seller didn’t help me 😢I lost out and they did too❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for all the tips. I am attending a craftshow this weekend and of course I am excited and nervous. Best of luck with your double shows. I love that you are using recycled materials. I do also currently I am making a lot of this from cans. 😊

[@debwarren8384]

You might already do this, but I always made ornaments with the year on them. Especially if they have a theme tree they know to look for you to get this year’s version.

[@shstuff52]

Ty so much for all the good advice. Excited to see all your crafts. Ohhhh. We’re you able to get your truck passes? ♥️💙💙💙🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@luannbaker8508]

Elysia, I know I have told you this before, but girl you are amazing❤ your tips and tricks are always very good and spot on, and I know it's from all your experience. And the boys joining you in these shows is awesome. It has to be such a fun time for your family!! Thank you for this informative video. Now, get to crafting😂❤😂

[@marlenephillips5509]

I love going to craft fairs and when I look for scroll work, I often look for hummingbirds,blue jays and cardinals and other birds, I look forward to watching your videos

[@ElysiaEnglish]

I have birds to make on my list :)

[@ldoiron18]

Great info & yes my pet peeve are vendors who sit & don't acknowledge your presence, I will just keep on going.

[@lisacarelli6636]

Great information best of luck 👍

[@pottymouthedplanter]

I’m actually so freakin excited to set up my table. I love that kinda shit lol I don’t have my first market until Oct lol

[@adorablerepurposals6745]

❤❤❤

[@kathryntrapman3917]

Great information and advice, you explain and speak so well and because of your knowledge and skills you make it easy to understand. Thank you…

[@KathleenReed]

I love the seahorse 🎉

[@ElysiaEnglish]

I plan to make more this year :) they sold quickly last year!

[@debbiewroe5388]

Very helpful. Thank you. Doing our first real"ish" show soon.

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Good luck!

[@bethmccaig1635]

I love the idea of puffins and I bet they will be a big hit.

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hi Elysia Philip & Boys,you all are so talented.I can’t wait to see what you do for the craft show this year.❤️

[@user-ng1ck9ue5r]

Ornaments too cute and thank you so much for all the show information just love the homemade ornaments Be Blessed sending Love and Hugs to all💗

[@bettyloar2238]

Thank you for your knowledge in craft shows, excited for you❤

[@kuttfam0191]

These are amazing tips. I've done one craft show, but I let someone else talk me into pricing things too high. Never again. Now I figure out the cost of time and materials and then set my price.

[@voiceoftruth1943]

Greetings Elysia, I am trying my hand at stenciling. I am trying to stencil in Laun Plywood that has been stained with Min Wax. Should I first seal the wood before stenciling? Thank you! Norm Jackson

[@mikkileon6380]

I really found this video to be interesting even though I don’t sell it craft fairs. I’m just not that good lol. I can’t wait to see the two ornaments you’re making of my wee dog Eva. Just FYI her name is The Spanish spelling and pronunciation. So it’s pronounced (Aiva) (as in paid plus a) I just thought I’d explain that for the fun of it lol 😜. I wish you good luck at the craft fair, but obviously you don’t need it. You’re just that great all along on your own, and I love the boys participating that’s the best part.

[@gfaithowens1790]

How many times can I LOVE this video?

[@amyg.8592]

One other advantage of your small items is that they are light and durable enough to ship. Often I'm shopping for gifts at craft fairs, and usually I'll be shipping the gifts, so I don't want anything heavy, awkward, or delicate. Your items might be staying local, but at least people can ship your ornaments if they want to. Hope your shows are a big success!

[@ritahall8653]

When your video just started to my left you’re right you have two layers of white things which I found out later with star phone I thought they were eggs and then I thought eggs would be really cool and make your chicken with Christmas lights around its neck or your turkey with the Christmas light around its neck or a bow Christmas bow on as well as you paint you could paint those little vases and put a red ribbon under it that will look really cute

[@jackiedavey7502]

Such great advice! Good luck with your shows

[@GillDawe]

This is such an insightful video, so much good info here!! I haven’t done any craft shows but since Christmas of last year I’ve started making crochet Granny Square pillows and selling them through Instagram, and in the last couple of weeks I’ve started making crochet Christmas ornaments to start gearing up for the holiday season. It’s so intimidating trying to price items, and to guess what people will be interested in buying! It’s a lot of work to put into something that’s going to sit on a shelf! Really hoping I can grow my business a little bit with the addition of the Christmas ornaments this year, does anyone have experience with selling items primarily online but to a local market?

[@boonhaven]

Great advice! Thank you for sharing.

[@t.t.9081]

I dont sell crafts but I love making things & fibre arts… and I’m wondering what kind of plywood you like to use for signs when u purchase at lumber yard? I’d like to know the best bang for my plywood bucks type of scenario….cant get myself to use those paper thin wood blanks everybody seems t be using these days. Got my Cricut mainly to make easy stencils & paint wood signs but have yet to make even one from lacking wood cuz I’m either lacking the funds to buy or don’t know what to buy that’s most affordable & still quality. Which I typically require .

[@carolfuchs2774]

Great information and insight.

[@kellybutton9111]

thank you so much for sharing some very helpful information!!

[@theresataylor6675]

Great information. Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤❤

[@sylviacortes3251]

Que entretenido ,Elysia ,que hermoso todo tío de manualidades me encanta ,ya veremos las sorpresas que tendrás tu ❤❤❤❤,ojalá que mejore pronto Phil🙏🏻🥰

[@tabbycat4606]

Love all the crafts ❤

[@AnnElizabethO]

I love your ornaments 🐴🐱🐶🦊🐇🐝🐝🐝

[@londawhitt6841]

😊👍🌞

[@huntalot3054]

If you think about it. You are evolving things that do well. The theme things like going coastal and the pinecone penguins that sell may be going to the same families, kind of like how hallmark has a series of ornaments. For example I collect Winnie the Pooh ornaments and a new one comes out each year. You are making a collection for families.

[@lauradyer8532]

I remember your first show. Lol I can't believe how much older the boys look in just one year. Wow 🤟

[@tatteredtammy]

Thank You so very much! Such valuable information. This will be my first time being a vendor at a small local show. Just 10 vendors. I am so nervous. I am the only vendor with upcycled handmade items. Your work is so beautifully done and your set up displays are wonderful! Your a kind heart to share. Thank YOU!❤

[@jennygidluck5497]

Looks awesome!

[@sallyhook102]

So true about doing your research about a show, we attended a blues festival with our coffee van that was running for the first time by new organisers… it was a complete dud! Established shows always did really well for us.

[@mickichikwinya5519]

Making items that are similar, but different makes them want to “collect “ them all. Fun for you and the buyers.

[@wenbeck1414]

You and Phillip are not "lucky" you are REAL!! This always translates in each video! 38:2

[@chriswarren274]

Great advice!😅 I think you really pumped up some people to really be successful in their shows❤

[@ellenmorrell8332]

This is the first time I’ve seen your wares! Elysia, you are so talented. Every thing you take on is excellent. ❤😊

[@tiasparlor2866]

How do I get a wooden wall sign like the one on yours?

[@cindyklasson371]

So grateful for this amazing information ❤

[@lukeminor6272]

I love craft/ vendor shows. Here in Pennsylvania there are so many where I live that it's so fun to see all of the different types of vendors there may be. I personally love anything nativity ( I am currently making my own based on a pattern book) but anything made of wood and especially hand painted is a sure sale for me! My grandfather always made those type of things for everyone so I have such a respect for the people that do it and they remind me of him back when he was still able to To make stuff.

[@tonywampler217]

Very very good and looking good 👍😊❤

[@LoriThurstonInTunePhoto]

Awesome. I’d love some tutorials on some of those ornaments! After watching this I jumped over to your channel looking for the tutorials for those puffins, but not there 😭. I’d love to see how you put any of those together.

[@ElysiaEnglish]

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[@LoriThurstonInTunePhoto]

Thanks 😊

[@melodytwitchell4898]

Here's suggestion make some t-shirt

[@tiffanycave5974]

Awe ur dogs r soooo GOOD

[@kellieroth1710]

Wonderful! I would like to purchase 3 of the penguins and I'd love a skillsaw cut out of my!

[@ElysiaEnglish]

send me an email Kellie :)

[@ceciliajacobs5346]

Just a short story. I was at a craft show and sale, before the doors opened the vendors walked around looking at the tables. One of the other vendors bought 1 each of3 different ornaments I made. The next show I went to (2 weeks later) she was there, selling copies of my ornaments. I know they were mine as I made the pattern (my original idea). The next year the same thing happened, different items. I do not mind sharing, but this really upset me, so much so that I quit going to those 2 shows.

[@ElysiaEnglish]

wow! I have had people ask to buy my things to resell before but I dont know for sure that anyone has done what you described!

[@hollyknoll6138]

You have been such an inspiration to me. Our school does a craft show around March. What spring things would you suggest I make. I love to craft and upcycle. I have way too many supplies. Lol. I was thinking of rabbit and egg cut out pillows. The cost is $30 and it runs for like 6 hrs on a Saturday. I drive a school bus and make a personalized ornament every year for the students on my bus. I do like to upcycle and make them as cheap as possible. I have been collecting pine cones so I can do the penguins next year and put their names on the scarf.

[@tiffanycave5974]

Hi

[@donnalawson9239]

good advice

[@shstuff52]

♥️♥️♥️♥️🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@TiffanieC85]

Where is the other location you are going to be at this year Elysia?

[@ElysiaEnglish]

I’ll be at the Guysborough legion on I’ll see I the date :)

[@ScissorsAndSmiles]

Thanks for sharing your advice. I feel encouraged now to sign up to my second craft show. I did the first one in Dec 2019 and came away so disappointed. I just made enough sales to cover the cost of the table. I‘m sure that my pricing was not the issue but the location of my table. It was placed in a corner with 2 steps up, so a lot of people simply passed by and didn‘t bother looking. Also, the lighting was not good - the show took place in a former night club, and my corner booth was slightly dark. So my advice is - bring a couple of LED table lamps and possibly an extension cord, just to be on the safe side when the organiser has allocated you a darkish corner. Lastly a question to you: Do you display the prices of the items clearly visible on your booth or do you want people to ask you for the prices?

[@cathypurdy5853]

If you could get acorns they would make cool heads

[@sheastephens5]

Great advice😊🇨🇦

[@eileenmetzkow8475]

Your longest Video Yet!!!!Great Info??? Thank you. 😊😊😊🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼💕💕💕🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Beezign]

Great video! What about payment? Do you just accept cash or can you accept debit cards somehow or even e-transfer?

[@ElysiaEnglish]

I have just been accepting cash