I've been looking online at the booths of others but it is so hard to tell what really works. I'm going to sign up for propay so that I can take credit cards at the show. I'll have to get a table cover and some lights and a mirror, of course. I don't think I want to buy just ready made props so if you have any ideas for clever ways to display necklaces or earrings, I'd love to hear it.
I think if I get in, I'll set up my booth first at home so that I know exactly how it will look and where everything goes. I'm also planning to make a bunch of new stuff, particularly earrings, to debut at the show. I have a pretty good mix on prices on my stuff so I think I'm ok there. I suppose I should also make a few more bracelets. Oh, I'll need a banner or sign of some kind too. Someway to hold and display my business cards...Obviously, I need to make a list. A very, very long list.
So many decisions and I only have about 3 weeks to make them all and gather everything together. Above all else, I think it will be fun and I'm looking forward to it. Maybe, if you live in or near Baltimore, I'll see you there?
Show will take place Saturday, Dec. 10th from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Maryland
State Boychoir Center for the Arts, 3400 Norman Ave, Baltimore, MD 21213
State Boychoir Center for the Arts, 3400 Norman Ave, Baltimore, MD 21213
I think you are off to a great start for doing a show. You're already planning things out in detail and that makes a world of difference. Shows can be a LOT of fun as you get a great feel for your customers, hear the praise first hand, get great ideas from them and it's a great way to feel as if you are REALLY doing this!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great idea to make some simple displays until you decide if you want to keep doing shows. Plus they can always be used for photography if you don't do shows. Purchased or made works well.
I wish you the best of luck!