Recap: My FIRST Craft Fair | Best Sellers and Duds 

Your items are well made and packaged nicely. For the edible packets, I would add a focal point, especially one that gives it a name. Like the "Snowman Soup" people make that consist of hot chocolate, marshmallows, Hershey's kisses and a candy cane. There is a cute poem that goes with it. Give the package a name, like "Santa Snacks" and add a cute image like a sticker. My assessment of holiday craft fairs are that 1. "cute" sells, 2. humor sells, 3. small stocking stuffer/teacher/coworker gifts sell, as long as the buyer knows what's inside. As for the folios, maybe you could have one not only open, but COMPLETED, with your family (or stock) pictures, etc., so the buyer knows how it's used.

WOW! I think you did a great job, everything looked very professional and your prices were really reasonable, hopefully things work out for you better next year 🍀

Congratulations on your 1st craft fair 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 all of your items looked great! I think for next time, like you said..make sure that people can see what's inside. You edible items are adorable, I just couldn't tell what was in them. But, good luck on your next craft fair.

The video of the setup looked so appealing, everything in the baskets so neatly!

So many great ideas! 😍 I didn’t know you did a craft fair so fun! It’s on my list to do one of these years. Yes great idea for teachers and coworkers. Yes lyric lover is so creative love her projects too. Tfs 💕💕

I made cocoa and tea packets this year for the first time and sold almost $600 (at $5) over three shows. I made similar pouches as you for the tea, except without the candy bar. Instead I bought some inexpensive Christmas themed metal spoons off Amazon. For the cocoa, I made an actual bag and put in a peppermint stick, the spoon, and the biggest thing, "premium" cocoa (Land O Lakes). People really responded well to the metal spoon and the premium named cocoa. I couldn't make enough! If I might add a comment, I think you're not charging enough for your stuff. I buy a lot of the same type of stuff and know what it costs and I just don't think you're making any money. There's a sweet spot - I increased the price of my gift tags from $2 to $3 and immediately started selling a ton of them. You definitely don't want to overcharge but if you undercharge people won't feel it's valuable enough to buy. Weird, but true. Good luck with everything!

Your items were very well made. I’m sure the weather was a lot of your problem. Don’t give up, the crafters will get to know your items and return.😊

Hi I know you were disappointed but you learn ad you go along. I have had my most successful year at shows and do items similar so if you don't mind I can share some tips. On your cocoa pouches add a ribbon and some emphemra I actually use gift tags from dollar tree and hobby lobby they are inexpensive but really look cute. I sold over 100 packaged this way. Also packaging is everything if they can't see it they won't buy it. I think if you would have had more pages in gratitude journals they would have sold. You are right people don't understand folios. Make one up with pictures or stand picture here and put out for display.i have found items $5 and under sell best I use to do bigger items and people think twice and want to look and may cone back but if it's a couple bucks they are afraid they may miss out.

Cute items. Thanks for sharing.

Your items look nice and well made and most are very appealing. One thing I learned over the years is the "cute sells". When buyers make an emotional connection because items are especially pretty or have a cute button or bow or face on them, they gravitate toward and buy those items. Definitely don't give up. You are well on your way to having a successful show next time.

Congratulations on your first craft fair! Your projects are awesome! Surprised your tea packets didn’t sell. So cute! Hugs ❤

I do alot of craft fairs and this year was tough...people don't have alot of extra cash for crafty purchases....

Wow! Hey Laura what a informative video. Thanks for sharing

Go to your local thrift store and get a black sheets to cover your tables for the next time. I have about three and I paid about 5.00 total for them. If you do a two day show again and you can leave your gifts overnight, take a sheet or table cloth to cover your display items. Seasons Greetings.

Hi there! Deanna sent me 😊. Looking forward to watching your videos!

Everything you made is beautiful. I understand how you feel about not selling your gratitude journals. The crafty fair I did in October I didn't sell no journals or folios. I think it's because I live in such a small town. Keep your head up your doing great.

You have beautiful items. I am going to look at your tutorials!

So then you can give them out as gifts.great job on your video. 😊

I’d get some cute cheap Christmas paper for wrapping your items.

Everything was so neatly packaged, you did a great job. It really depends on the Climate and what the attendees are looking for. Last year I did pretty well but a lot of people were looking for stocking stuffers, this year I don't know how I will do because I have totally changed my items and I am pretty terrified.

I would love to see a tutorial on how to make the last item you showed with had to shaped paper clip and book mark and pocket folder. Crafty Crafts sent me to you. Very nice items . Thanks for sharing.

I’m new to your channel, just subscribed. I love all of your stuff! Can you or have you done a tutorial on how you did your junior legal pad cover folder?

I just watched this. When you showed the first item from non snack stuff what was inside the paper thing you made? I couldn't see what it was. Ty for your time

If you don't have a video already can you make one on the let it snow item at about the 10 min mark in this video? It's so cute! 😍 If you did make one can you tag it cuz I couldn't find one.