cleanglow Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Wow, what a week of stress and preperation. Thankfully it all paid off and I made 15X my booth fee! I was a nervous wreck in the morning, afraid that after all of the hard work and preperation, no one would purchase my candles. I'm sure we all have that fear at some time though. I almost died from excitement when people wanted to buy 2, 3, 4 and even more at a time!It was a great learning experience to deal directly with the public. A completely different experience from wholesale... and I might have possibly gotten an account with a local floral shop that wants to sell candles! Here are some pics of my setup...Feel free to give me any tips or advice for things to change... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Looks great. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMom Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I love your jar candles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gloworm Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Beautiful set up. Clean, crisp and non cluttered. Candles are fabulous looking also. So glad your hard work paid off so well!!Glo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonC Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Congrats!! Display looks absolutely wonderful as to all of your candles!!Great Job....:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelleyBean Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I think your set up was very well done! Love your candles too. Congrats on the good day you had, wishing you many more :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenOH Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Love it. Very elegant and professional looking, just the type of display that gets my attention when I am shopping at craft shows.Congratulations on a great day!Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelleyBean Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Also wanted to say I love your shelving, did you buy that or make it yourself? Either way it's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Candelishis Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I wouldn't change a thing!! In fact, lots of us (myself included) are probably drooling over your setup. It's beautiful!! Your candles are gorgeous, and your setup, like gloworm said, looks very professional, and clean and not cluttered. I'd totally buy a candle from you!! Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Very nice indeed - I like the organized mass of color - very striking. Really like the dark brown cloths - nice change from other dark colors I've seen and sets off your candle colors nicely.Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Beautiful Display!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Yippie! The first one is under your belt! The bear is a representation of exactly how I felt after my first show was over Your booth looks so nice.. I really liked the table coverings you used, very rich and warm looking! Everything looks beautiful! Congratulations on a successful show~ and here's to many more to come! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Congratulations! How exciting! Your display is gorgeous. (I love when people post pics) Very professional looking, kind of sophisicated I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Beautifully presented, no wonder you did so well, everything looks so good together. Congratulations!Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Beautiful set-up, one of the best I have seen posted. I can see why people wanted more than one.Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I agree with the others, the setup is very elegant and professional looking, and the most important to me..........not cluttered. It's looks very inviting, and easy to shop in. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Yep everything looks great. I guess you had a little wind like we did this weekend. The table covers in the first picture looks like your tables are sitting on bean bags they are soo puffed up. lolGlad your sales were good. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugenia Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Nicely done! Everything looks great.e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavenScentU Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Very impressive! You did a great way of displaying your candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Congratulations on doing you first sale. I did my first show of the season today, and being a nervous wreck doesn't leave you. I left this morning for my show thinking I am making a mistake, but was I wrong it was the best show I have every done for sales. I can just hope that any other shows I do this year will be just as good.Pam F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Wow, I'd be all over that booth as a customer. It looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 It all looks great & WTG on the sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanglow Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 Thanks, everyone It's funny, I've been selling my candles for almost 2 years now (wholesale and private label) and in sales for many years but I never got into the craft shows, not really sure why. It was so much work but worth it in the end.I know one of you asked about the setup. It's actually hardwood flooring. We had an extra box after having our home done and my husband is very handy with wood. I am so thankful for his help, he has been so supportive through it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanglow Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 Yep everything looks great. I guess you had a little wind like we did this weekend. The table covers in the first picture looks like your tables are sitting on bean bags they are soo puffed up. lolGlad your sales were good. BruceThe wind was insane. People were losing things left and right. The woman beside me had beautiful jewelry displays that kept flying everywhere. Vases went crashing to the floor. I held my breath, but was lucky not to lose anything. We actually had to remove the back part of out tent it was so bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelleyBean Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Thanks, everyone It's funny, I've been selling my candles for almost 2 years now (wholesale and private label) and in sales for many years but I never got into the craft shows, not really sure why. It was so much work but worth it in the end.I know one of you asked about the setup. It's actually hardwood flooring. We had an extra box after having our home done and my husband is very handy with wood. I am so thankful for his help, he has been so supportive through it all.That would be me lol and that looks so good, very professional and goes right along with your upscale looking candles. I am hoping by next year I am where I need to be and can do a show or two, or maybe this coming summer even, who knows. All the pics you guys post when you do your set ups give the rest of us ideas on how to set up and it's a huge help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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