My First Craft Fair... How'd it go?

I'm finally home and I'm super excited to share a few highlights from my first craft fair. So many of you have asked how it when so I thought I'd just show you. I hope you enjoy. If you have any questions leave them in the comments.
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Mountain Home Arkansas - Baxter County Fair Grounds
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[@jamesleaart8857]

I’ve only ever done 2 craft fairs & to be totally honest, I found them to be extremely nerve racking. I’m not a naturally born sales person, and I was worried no-one would be interested in my products but I was pleasantly surprised. I’m glad you had a great time & your items were so well received.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks for sharing!! I literally don’t know if I did well because I have nothing to compare it to. Figured this video would help someone else judge their results. I sold 35…

[@beverlyaten1775]

What a winning personality you have! I throughly enjoyed this video. Made me think of younger days💕 What a fabulous first time out. Of course your rocks, and newer ventures into canvas, are beautiful, as well as your well done display, but I must again give you kudos on your video making skills. That too is an Art. Love from Alabama❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you so much!! You keep me so motivated ♥️♥️♥️ I really appreciate the encouragement. It helps 🤗

[@darlenemikkola5239]

What an amazing video!! Thank you for sharing your journey❤. You did an AMAZING job and I am so impressed on your creative ways to keep a low budget…….SOOOO smart❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. I can’t imagine how many hours you put in painting cuz between your display and all the kindness rocks, you had an impressive amount of rocks!! I was both excited and nervous for you, not from personal experience, but from a few people who shared theirs….. one who sounded like he has done shows ALL over for many years and created quite a following to have very successful shows, another who has had good and bad, and those results can be from how long the show has been established to how well it was promoted by the host. I am extremely proud of you, rock star🤩❤️❤️❤️

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awwwww, Thank you ♥️ I think I’m pretty proud of me too. I almost cancelled many times and I was soooo scared of getting out there. The group of vendors there were inspiring and god bless them for enduring my nervous chatter ♥️ But… I did it 💪🏻

[@timeenuf4200]

Great setup! Really shows off your beautiful work. Your enthusiasm makes it even brighter. Love that craft fairs are making a comeback. It is so energizing to see how many really talented and creative people there are in this world. Sometimes right in our own backyards. I suspect I would spend everything I would make if I did one. What fun. Sad you had to lower your prices but it could just be the venue Your rocks are TRUE art forms. Thank you for sharing this experience.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awww thanks!!! I think you’re totally right!! I think I learned that I don’t have to lower prices as long as I come with all the price points. So I’m working on some smaller pocket rocks for the next one. I was sooooo strong. I kept repeating “don’t buy anything… don’t buy anything.” It was sooo hard! But I did it! I was trying so hard to profit. I could easily sink it all right back in!

[@cherylstevens1592]

❤ YAY! I WAS WONDERING IF YOU WERE GONNA TELL US HOW MUCH FUN YOU HAD. YOUR BOOTH WAS SET UP SO BEAUTIFUL. I COULD SEE SOME OF THE ROCKS YOU DID IN THE TUTORIALS. I NOTICED THEM RIGHT AWAY. HOWEVER, YOU COULDN'T HEAR ME SHOUTING AT YOU.... TELLING YOU TO BACK UP.. "WAIT, WAIT...JADEL... I WANT TO SEE THAT BIRDHOUSE, WAIT....WAIT... GRAB ME THAT SOAP AND THAT BAG. LOL 😂 I ABSOLUTELY LOVED SEEING YOUR *DEER FRIENDS*. I WONDER IF THEY CAME CLOSER TO YOUR TABLE AND TENT WHEN YOU LEFT TO GO BACK TO THE CRAFT FAIR. ANYWHO... SO GLAD YOU MET NICE PEOPLE AND HAD FUN. IT'LL BE TIME TO GO BACK BEFORE YOU KNOW IT. HAVE ANOTHER GOOD DAY ON PURPOSE. YOU ROCK!❤ XO CHERYL

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ It was a blast for sure. And those deer didn’t appear to have ever met a stranger. Lol, they were probably all over camp 😂

[@MimmiesMinis-KellyPenny]

OMG!!! Look at you my dotting friend!!! You can't even imagine my excitement when I turned on my TV and KZbin and your video popped up first thing!!!! AAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! THAT IS SO COOL!!! Congratulations!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

You're the best! Thank you ♥️ 🤗

[@pathurren4024]

I love your set up it looks so inviting and not a bit clutered. ......very very professional. Well done ❤❤❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks so much! 😊 I just sent my application to do it again 😊 I’m excited.

[@paulinechoate5974]

That's awesome! Loved your display, I need to adopt some of your set up design. :-) I do 1 craft market a yr, in Dec, for a local pet rescue. Every craft fair I've ever done, I was the only mandala artist. I love visiting with the other vendors, they're usually a very supportive group, and I learn a lot from them. What a great campground! We 'glamp' and those are the kind of places we stay. Only ever been to Arkansas once. Maybe another trip west should be on the list. Time to get ready for Nov! It's coming fast :-)

[@JaDeLRocks]

Yes!!! I’m excited! I want to try ornaments. I’m so tired but it’s time to get moving… Thank you ♥️

[@paulinechoate5974]

I'm starting ornaments on July 1, Christmas in July! Lol, I paint every day, but building inventory is difficult since my pieces are larger. You'll do great... again! :-)

[@JaDeLRocks]

Maybe you can show me some pointers on displaying them. I hope to make lots of a test batch turns out. I’ll be ordering the ornaments soon.

[@paulinechoate5974]

Any time! I'll be sharing them on my art page soon...(Pauline's Art and Soul) I currently have an ornament tree I use, but I'm planning to make a flat display of pegboard. It's hard for shoppers to see them well hanging on the tree, imho. BUT they DO sell well. I usually sell out of ornaments that's why I'm starting now :-)

[@JaDeLRocks]

@@paulinechoate5974 that’s so good to know. I just ordered them yesterday and I’m so excited. I’ll keep my eye out for display ideas. I’m excited.

[@kazeekins1]

Well done you ! Congrats on your sales and breaking even . Your table looked glorious ! Kay x

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@janmartens1613]

Congratulations JaDel. Sounds like you had a blast! What a great experience! And your display looked fabulous!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks so much! I still can’t believe I actually went 🤗

[@janmartens1613]

@@JaDeLRocks you should be very proud- not easy to put yourself out there!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

I kept telling myself to just do it! Rip the bandaid off, etc. so glad I did.

[@laraewelch5217]

Thanks for sharing your experience. November will have a different vibe - it will be magical. You will do well!

[@JaDeLRocks]

I can’t wait… hope you’re right 😍

[@loriemorris5282]

I did my first show in my new area last Sunday. It was chaos in the beginning due to wind (outdoor venue). I was a hot mess until about noon and then I just enjoyed myself. Lovely customers and neighbors. We also had a little rain but nothing that did any harm. Glad you enjoyed your show. Your booth looked great.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Oh wow! I’d definitely have a bit different story had this been outdoors eh? I don’t own a canopy so if I do I’ll have to get one. Glad yours eventually turned out. It’s kinda fun huh.

[@loriemorris5282]

@@JaDeLRocks yes-outdoors is a totally different experience but I love it. We had to have 50 pounds of weight per leg for the canopies and I am happy to say everything was secure. Someone suggested I use kettle bells as the weights and they were perfect!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Wow… see? I wouldn’t have thought of that. Lol… I’d have flown away 😂😂😂

[@lisaann2319]

I am so happy that you had fun and sold lovely rocks! I think my overhead would be slightly higher.... the whole tent thing, yeah... NO! But I will say that your dinner looked really good!

[@JaDeLRocks]

😂😂😂 my mom said I was nuts 😂 I stayed on my “diet” the entire time. I’m so proud of that. It was a learning experience for sure. I really did learn a lot.

[@cdaisy602]

I am so happy for you!! Your table was beautiful and your rocks and canvases were absolutely gorgeous!! A dream!! 😍💗 I am so glad you did so well!! 🤗🤗🤗💕💕

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you so much!! I went out on a limb and didn’t die 😂😂 I quite liked it.

[@cdaisy602]

@@JaDeLRocks I'm super happy you didn't die! That would've been sad..I was kinda scared that you stayed at a campsite by yourself!!! 😡 (In my mom voice) what were you thinking?!?!! But I know, I would've done the same.. Lol.

[@JaDeLRocks]

@@cdaisy602 lol, I’ve taken the kids camping so many times. I giggled because no one ever complained. Without little ones it’s scary? Y’all got this all wrong 😂😂😂 it was so fun. I wasn’t scared at all but very aware of my surroundings and prepared just in case.

[@debstone4062]

What an experience. I've had a market stall and it's alot of work. You go girl xx love and hugs

[@JaDeLRocks]

It really is! I don’t know how you do it! I’m just crazy enough to try it again tho 😂😂😂

[@MHarenArt]

WOOOOO! Been waiting for this!!! Your display looked reallllllly good! and I will take some inspiration from it! Brilliant idea to have a video running as well. Congratulations JaDel! A real success for your first time!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you… it was a very good conversation starter. I thought maybe they won’t buy a rock but maybe I can talk them into trying the art? Maybe a new subscriber? Who knows but I thought it was a good idea. Behind it was a jackery battery that kept it playing all day.

[@MHarenArt]

@@JaDeLRocks You just had it ALL going on!!!! Congratulations!!!

[@Thefineartofdistraction]

Very cool indeed, looks like it was a very well organised event, congratulations on all the sales, that totally ROCKS 🤘❤️🤘

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks so much!! It was so fun 🤩

[@Thefineartofdistraction]

@@JaDeLRocks hey guess what, tomorrow I’m going to be laying down some base coats on a few of my rocks, about 2 & a bit weeks ago I made it my mission to get a good amount of rocks made up, so over the space of 4 days, I made 13 round rocks, I only have the one 5.5” mold & I’ve had them sitting on a rack drying & tomorrow for the very first I’m going to put paint to rock, yes it’s only the base coat but once that dries then I can try my luck with dotting WOOHOOOOOOO I can’t wait 😃

[@JaDeLRocks]

Ahhh man!! I hope you love it!!!! I know you will. You’ll put your own spin on it with all your creativity and it’ll be the bomb digity ♥️♥️♥️ Good luck.. 🤞🏻

[@dawnbristow3394]

I'm so glad you had such a good time there- selling your rocks and getting to know other talented crafters! The craft fair that I'm involved with for this coming weekend is supposed to be the largest in our area in many years. I'm so excited- and a little bit nervous- to meet other crafters and sell some of my own painted rocks! I will let you know how it goes... Rock On, JaDeL!❤🎉😊

[@JaDeLRocks]

Right on… I can’t wait to hear about it. I’ve already ordered things to paint for the next one. They’re exciting. Good luck.. 🤞🏻

[@alwayscreatedforyou]

Thanks for the amazing tour

[@JaDeLRocks]

♥️🤗♥️

[@cheryllynnalston-morton9512]

❤❤ So glad that you had fun and a positive attitude!!!😊😊🎉

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ it was extremely exhausting but the fun was worth it

[@alwayscreatedforyou]

Looks amazing

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ it was worth it.. so fun

[@gaylesahlin6167]

So glad your 1st fair was such a success & was so impressed with your creative ideas of keeping your costs low. Loved watching your video and your display looked great! 👏🙌

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks so much… it was a lot of work but it worked out pretty good.

[@mariediaz7422]

Thanks for making this video; very positive!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ I had the best time doing that 🤗

[@user-cn9pb2wr2g]

thats where I met you..I was also a crafter there and you were great and so is your art

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awwww…. Thank you ♥️ what booth was yours??

[@barbiewade590]

I did craft fairs for years, from age 17 to 60 sold jewelry & my paintings. The best thing to do is trade goods with other vendors, you get some of their's, they get yours ,bartering everyone is happy& you come home with all kinds of goodies! It got to be too much work ,& my house has enough goodies😂! Your work is gorgeous l would have traded for sure ❤💯💐🎨👍

[@JaDeLRocks]

That is awesome! I really can't wait to do it again. I had to cancel for the next one but I'll be back in the Spring if they'll have me. I think I'll be able to do more of these when I hit empty nest. I did give a Marine a Marine Corps rock and She gave me a carved ornament... It was all kindness! I mean the people were so genuine and nice.

[@barbiewade590]

@@JaDeLRocks The xmas ones are always fun,and you can get your gifts 🥰✌️❤️🎄Alot of schools have Christmas craft shows to fund raise, check it out.Good luck my dear❤️

[@frangoodrich8243]

Oh wow, you did an awesome job and your display looked so professional, I am hoping to do a Christmas craft fair this fall and still waiting on getting the green light, but i am extremely nervous. I always feel like my stuff isn't good enough. Thanks again for more inspiration, and maybe one day we will meet at a craft fair. lol

[@JaDeLRocks]

It’s super hard to imagine laying your Art out there for all to see. I tell ya… it turned out really well. Everyone was kind and inquisitive. The fear is just of the unknown… make it known and party 💪🏻. Good luck.. 🤞🏻

[@Freakymum1645]

You are amazing 😻 so proud of you. Wow, you are a great artist 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️

[@lorrainemclay3343]

Fantastic effort. This will be the first of many. Go for it 😃👏👏👏🌈

[@JaDeLRocks]

I say… why not ♥️♥️♥️ I loved it

[@DotMandala]

Merci d’avoir partagé avec nous ton séjour dans cette superbe foire 🙏😃

[@JaDeLRocks]

♥️♥️♥️

[@enitsirhcsengas4579]

you make my day !!!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awwww Thank you ♥️ This comment just made mine 🤗🤗🤗

[@klairbaranek]

Great job on your craft fair

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ that was a lot of work

[@kathyfernaays8309]

Such a great video JaDel! Very helpful for those contemplating setting up at a craft show. Your display was top notch. 😍 It was great to hear about your first experience setting up at a craft show. Now you'll be a pro!! 😉 😊🤗❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

Glad you enjoyed it! I’m not sure about pro 😂😂😂 but I got my feet wet anyhow. It’s so good to hear from you. Hope you found the link. ♥️♥️♥️

[@kathyfernaays8309]

@@JaDeLRocks I did. Thank you so very much! 🤗❤Now I've just got to get motivated to start painting again. It's been a minute! 😏

[@JaDeLRocks]

@@kathyfernaays8309 I know and I’m super excited to have you back to it. 🤗🤗🤗

[@kathyfernaays8309]

@@JaDeLRocks ♥♥♥

[@irenelenihan8262]

Loved meeting you and love my bee rock

[@JaDeLRocks]

Awwwww… yes!! I’m so glad to meet you too and that you liked your rock. Stay you ♥️ 🐝 bee you!

[@JaDeLRocks]

I think I’ll be back in November ♥️

[@lauriepollock3154]

Awesome booth! I'm curious, how do you store or transport your rocks and wall hangings to protect any paint that might get damaged? ❤

[@JaDeLRocks]

01:13 all of my rocks are in there with bubble wrap and even an old sheet. All of my work is coated with art resin so it’s pretty safe. The paintings I had were on the shelf in my trunk. None sold s they were too expensive and nearly out of sight behind me. I’m not sure I’d take them again unless I can learn to make them for under $40. Good luck.. 🤞🏻

[@lauriepollock3154]

​@@JaDeLRocksThank you so much for the advice. I love your work and I love learning from you😊

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥ if you ever need anything just comment. I will typically answer within 24hrs or sooner ❤@@lauriepollock3154

[@AmadriadiCeliabailes]

GOOD LUCK !!!!

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ it all went great 👍🏻