If you're interested in earning some extra money from your crafting talents, you may find yourself in search of fall craft sale ideas. While selling products at a craft show isn't right for everyone, it can be a good way to turn your passion for knitting, sewing, beading, rubber stamping, or woodworking into a profitable home-based business.
Finding Fall Craft Sale Ideas
Before you attempt to sell any of your own crafts, visit several craft shows in your area. Notice what types of items people are selling, what booths seem to be the most popular, and how crafters are determining the prices for their merchandise. To be successful at a craft show, you need to have a product that is unique. However, it must still be something that people are interested in buying and available at a price they can afford. Some of the following items are perfect for fall sales.
Holiday Decorations
With Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas right around the corner, holiday decorations are among the best selling items at most fall craft shows. For example, consider the following options:
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Gift Items
Gift items tend to do well at fall craft sales, especially as people are thinking about beginning their Christmas shopping. Here are some fall craft sale ideas to consider:
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Custom Orders
Many crafters have found that taking custom orders can be a great way to help distinguish their products from the other craft show merchandise available. Here are few examples of possible fall craft sale ideas:
- Custom scrapbooks and journals for babies, weddings, vacations, retirements, and other special occasions
- Quilts made from old t-shirts, such as souvenir shirts from rock concerts or sporting events
- Monogramming or personalization for Christmas stockings, wall hangings, or other holiday items
- Mother's necklaces customized with a child's birthstone and/or initials
If you're going to take custom orders for your products, keep several samples of your work on display and have forms available that clearly spell out your prices, payment policy, and how soon customers can expect to receive their finished items.
Tips for Selling at Craft Shows
To increase your odds of a successful craft show experience, keep in mind the following tips:
- Remember to bring plenty of change, especially if you're not planning to accept checks. You don't want to lose out on a sale because you don't have enough money on hand to make change for a $20.
- Use care in creating your craft show display. You want customers to be able to see all your items at a glance.
- Make business cards and/or brochures to hand out with your merchandise or to give to people who seem interested in your crafts.
- If possible, bring along a close friend or a family member to help you work your booth. The craft show environment can be very hectic, which is overwhelming for just one person.
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To entice people to stop at your booth, consider offering a giveaway of a small item. This is also a great way to collect names and addresses for any future promotional mailings that you might want to do.
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To generate some extra interest in your gift items, consider offering a special such as a BOGO sale or a free gift wrapping services. Make it as easy as possible for people to finish their holiday shopping, and you'll be well compensated for your efforts.
Extra Income from Creative Efforts
Participating in or running a craft fair is a fun way to celebrate the season and make some extra income from your creative efforts. Choosing the right items for a fall sale is a key part of making the experience a success.
