Create, Make, Sell — A Small Handmade Business Blog — From Studio To Market

Space popular items in your booth so one area doesn't get too crowded.

When Your Booth Is Too Popular: Managing Crowds...

Barbara Macy

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...

Barbara Macy

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...

A photo of Accent Yourself handmade jewelry market booth

What Actually Sold Best at Markets in 2025?

Barbara Macy

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?

Barbara Macy

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 prep for art festivals and markets

Craft Fair Vendor Checklist: How To Get Ready T...

Barbara Macy

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...

Barbara Macy

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 and leadership tips for running a vendor market

Part 8: Final Lessons From Running a Vendor Market

Barbara Macy

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

Barbara Macy

Running a vendor market requires leadership, flexibility, and strong communication. Learn the final lessons and practical advice that keep markets sustainable, supportive, and successful.

A batch of sterling silver gemstone stacking rings displayed on a ring mandrel

Part 7: Parking, Bathrooms, Security, and Marke...

Barbara Macy

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...

Barbara Macy

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 organized as a market manager

Part 6: Vendors, Communication, and Staying Org...

Barbara Macy

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...

Barbara Macy

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.