Brenda Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Yesterday I did my first craft show at a school; what a disappointment it was for all the vendors there. When I signed up for it I didn't realize it was their first ever craft event. I only did a small amount of business - just over $100. After all the work preparing for the event and the travel to get there, I felt discouraged. But after thinking about it for a while I realized that it was a good learning experience for me. Plus I did get to talk about soaps & oils to a few people who bought and I did pass out card & brochures to more.Here's a few pics my husband took:Next time... I'll take my own table, have the coverings to fit exactly, make up a few complete gift sets, and more. Live and learn. Plus it was nice to have a day where I wasn't working like my hair was on fire. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixylight Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Try not to be too hard on yourself...your display looks just wonderful! It must have just been a bad crowd that day. I just love your labels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Sorry things didn't go good, but everything looks wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandelion garden Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Your table looks beautiful- if I'd been there, I probably could have spent $100 just myself, easily!Better luck next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Brenda you stuff looks great, I know it is a disappointment but, you are getting your product out there and that is important. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapInTheCity Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I wish you lived here! I'd have no reason to make soap!Your display looks amazing! All those awesome colors!You had a wonderful set up! So professional!Just love it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Classy display Brenda. Everything looks perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScentsandMore Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Your displays look great. Love the labels. When I first started doing craft shows I started in the spring and quickly learned that around my area spring craft shows don't go over very well like the fall shows. I got upset about it thinking about all the time I had put into it but then I decided that it was okay because it got my name out there. Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelestialSoyCandles Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I dont know - I think $100 is pretty good.. it could have been WAY WORSE!!! Right??? It probably covered the cost of the space and got people aware of who you are.. and get ready for the fall craft show circuit, those are always the best - I dont usually have luck with shows between may-aug.. Your set up looked beautiful!!Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Absolutely gorgeous. I would have doubled your take if I had walked by that booth I know how frustrating it can be when you don't sell, though. Your stuff looks so upscale. What's in the little colored bottles? Can't read the sign You've got a great packaging supplier it looks like - a nice different look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJohnson Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 WOW!! LOVE IT! your products look great.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieE Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Your displays look great and your product is beautiful. I too would have upped your sales if I had been there. I bet you will get calls and repeat business from the sales you did make and the brochures that you handed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mei-Mei Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Awww Brenda I'm so sorry your experience wasn't all you anticipated. I will say that your tables look fabulous! And I love your products (as you know). I just got finished slathering my body with Brown Sugar and Fig body butter. Yum yum yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaybee23 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Sorry to hear that. Your display is gorgeous, very nicely done! Hey, I've seen some of those soaps before, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutlandishLady Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Yep, the display is wonderful and the products looks fab too. Sorry you didn't sell more, but I would bet you'll get repeat business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Your display is AWESOME! Love the look of your booth! I'm sorry you didn't do all that well, but for it being a first event for that location, and coming out with even a small amount, well, it's better than a poke in the eye? right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirloomoriginals Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Your displays and packaging are beautiful! Very classy. Sorry you didn't do too well, but hopefully you will get some repeat business and have better luck with your next show.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 OH Brenda what a Fantabulous display I love your color schemes and all your products.... May I ask where you got your acrylic display from...Purdy please...Everything looks so wonderful...I agree witheveryone else...you got your products out there......Hugs Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCFantasy23 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I'm sorry the show went so badly, but I must say the display looks amazing, classy, creative, and professional at the same time. I can only hope that when my first show comes around - well, if - that it looks as nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Oh I would have increased your sales too. You're soaps are gorgeous. Your presentation is wonderful! You've got your name out and here's to future successes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 Thanks for the support everyone! I'm looking at it as a learning experience. One of the vendors who bought from me was relieved when she found that I had a website. She wanted to be sure she could get more. That was nice!May I ask where you got your acrylic display from...Purdy please...I bought this display from Mimistarts on the CT classifieds. I've been very pleased with it! I'm sorry I don't know her source. Robin - The idea for the Monster Spray product in the colored spray bottles was shamelessly appropriated from another CT member. I designed my own label, but the bottles are from WalMart as hers were...:embarasse ....I couldn't help myself! I did sell a few of them. Parents thought they were a great idea. I also pushed the idea they worked great for linen spray too and that they were for adults to do the spraying. One little guy came along with his mom and latched onto a blue bottle and wouldn't leave until Mom purchased it! I think the picture of the monster sucked him in.They decided to move their show to the fall at the end of the afternoon! Plus another school contacted me to do their show in November. So, not a total bust after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRSGROOMS Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Your display looks great. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystical_angel1219 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Beautiful displays and packaging. I would have most definitely blew at least 50.00 at your booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Your display and products are simply beautiful!(Only $50 Mystical?? I know you too well...LOL!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellywax Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 This is exactly why I am going broke shopping on your website Brenda...JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! My nieces just called me to tell me they took their mother's soaps that I gave because they liked them so much...and so do I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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