away again!

found have been too small for my dog. I've also been really into dresser drawers lately (thanks to you).

decorative fashion.

you had some actually planted with a mix of flowers, so much the better. If that isn't practical, you could have a photo album of planter arrangements. Not all customers have the ability to design so any ideas you can give them will help to sell because they have a visual of what it CAN look like-not as it is which is an empty window box. I see you have many large pieces and am wondering if you have small pieces as well? As many price points as possible is a very good thing in all sizes. Someone might really like your work but only have 5.00 to spend. You want them to spend that 5.00 at your booth. :) Another thing I learned from working craft shows is that people want the option of just walking by rather than committing to walking into your space, so if you have your space set up to have to walk into, make sure you have plenty of items on either side of the entrance on display so they can be attracted in or pass on by. If they don't have a reasonable idea of what you have to offer at the entrance, a lot of people will keep on going rather than investigate. Also, I learned that not all people like to talk or be talked to. They want to look without being "bothered" so I would advise you to position yourself behind a table and preferably working on a craft, rather than putting yourself right out front where they feel they have no choice but to talk to you, which can turn a lot of people off because they often feel by talking to you they're obligated to buy and feel badly if they don't. It's a weird guilt trip that some customers put on themselves. That is NOT to say you should hide in the back! You must make yourself accessible, but at the customer's discretion. I greet them when they come in and tell them to let me know if they have any questions or need any help and then, if they stop in front of me or make eye contact at any point, I will engage in conversation. If I'm working on a project I will look up and look around as if I'm taking a little break. You don't want the customer to think you're watching them like a hawk. Be discreet. :) I know positioning yourself in the back is contradictory to what others have said, but I have investigated this theory myself as I know how I feel as a shopper and wondered if others have known this to be true, which they have. Maybe you can try both ways and see which way works for you. It could most definitely be a regional attitude. Also, if your displaying something flat on a table, i.e. jewelry or small items, it's really good to raise your table up so people don't have to bend over to look. If their back starts to hurt, they will stand up and walk away before looking at all of your items. I raised mine up by 12 inches. You can get risers in the bed dept. at any large store. Also, good lighting is a must. If your display looks dark, it will look uninviting, and you can't depend on the venue to have adequate lighting. When you apply for your space, specify that you want electricity. It's not always available unless you ask for it, and it may cost more because they're prime booths, but it's well worth the extra. Again, if you can be doing a craft you will draw more people in conversation. People enjoy watching an artist at work. The advice about the animal crackers is an excellent one. If the kids are happy, Mom can shop. Also, having a pretty little dish of good individually wrapped candy next to your register area is thoughtful. People appreciate a little piece of candy when they pay. Another good trick is to go to shows before hand and just look at the displays. Take a notebook and write down what you like and don't like about each display. See which ones have good traffic and how the displays are set up for good flow. Ask permission to take pictures of overall displays and explain to them why you want to. I think you will find that in general crafters are a very generous group of people and will help you. I'm sorry for the long post, but I hope it's helpful. Good luck! :)

was kinda grossed out! LOL

sharing and for your service.