Create, Make, Sell — A Small Handmade Business Blog — From Studio To Market
When Your Booth Is Too Popular: Managing Crowds...
A busy booth usually means you're doing something right — but when crowds start blocking entrances, real shoppers may keep walking. From strollers and chatting groups to dogs napping in...
When Your Booth Is Too Popular: Managing Crowds...
A busy booth usually means you're doing something right — but when crowds start blocking entrances, real shoppers may keep walking. From strollers and chatting groups to dogs napping in...
What Actually Sold Best at Markets in 2025?
Curious what actually sells best at craft fairs? After hundreds of market days, we've noticed clear favorites: handmade sterling silver earrings, Oregon Sunstones, Holley Blue Agates, other Pacific Northwest gemstones,...
What Actually Sold Best at Markets in 2025?
Curious what actually sells best at craft fairs? After hundreds of market days, we've noticed clear favorites: handmade sterling silver earrings, Oregon Sunstones, Holley Blue Agates, other Pacific Northwest gemstones,...
Craft Fair Vendor Checklist: How To Get Ready T...
Getting ready to sell at craft fairs and art festivals takes more than just packing your products. From confirming logistics and setting up your booth to managing payments and promoting...
Craft Fair Vendor Checklist: How To Get Ready T...
Getting ready to sell at craft fairs and art festivals takes more than just packing your products. From confirming logistics and setting up your booth to managing payments and promoting...
Part 8: Final Lessons From Running a Vendor Market
Running a vendor market requires leadership, flexibility, and strong communication. Learn the final lessons and practical advice that keep markets sustainable, supportive, and successful.
Part 8: Final Lessons From Running a Vendor Market
Running a vendor market requires leadership, flexibility, and strong communication. Learn the final lessons and practical advice that keep markets sustainable, supportive, and successful.
Part 7: Parking, Bathrooms, Security, and Marke...
Parking, bathrooms, and security may not be glamorous, but they're critical to market success. Learn how smart logistics planning creates a safer, smoother market experience for vendors and shoppers.
Part 7: Parking, Bathrooms, Security, and Marke...
Parking, bathrooms, and security may not be glamorous, but they're critical to market success. Learn how smart logistics planning creates a safer, smoother market experience for vendors and shoppers.
Part 6: Vendors, Communication, and Staying Org...
Running a vendor market requires strong systems and consistent communication. Learn how applications, spreadsheets, and clear expectations keep markets organized and vendors informed week after week.
Part 6: Vendors, Communication, and Staying Org...
Running a vendor market requires strong systems and consistent communication. Learn how applications, spreadsheets, and clear expectations keep markets organized and vendors informed week after week.