Do you think I could pull this off? Need Advice!

[lakenramey]

Ok so I am Super Excited! I FINALLY got lucky and found 2 craft shows! The first one is November 8th and the 2nd one is November 15th. Do you think I could do both of them? LOL...I'm not really sure! I would have a month to make the bows, and thats not really alot of time for 2 shows! Did I mention this will be my FIRST craft show! So maybe, I should just do the Nov. 15th one. Ive already got a spot saved for that one and its So GREAT because its for a good cause raising money for Toys for Tots! I just pay $65 and nothing else, I keep everything I make. They provide a table with tablecloth and 2 chairs. I found this on Craigslist so how do I know when its time to pay if it is a real craft show? LOL...She gave me the date and location and said she would send me the form in the next few days when she got themr ready. I need advice on EVERYTHING about craft shows! LOL..any help/input would be greatly appreciated!

[TinasK]

My advice would to just go ahead and do one show, unless they're both going to be smaller shows and you think you'll have enough inventory for both. Since you haven't done one before it might just be better to get one under your belt before committing to two.

[SHANDYBABY]

I have my first one in 2 weeks and feel like I still have a million things to do. We do a lot of stuff not just bows/ clippies... but it seems like there is always one more thing to do. Don't stress yourself out.. just do the later one.

[ljenkins30705]

I would just start with one... HTH!!

[kaneohegirl]

if you had the ability to make stuff... for enough hours everyday you could easily do both...

if you doubt you ability to commit that much time then focus on doing 1 so you are sure you have ALOT of stock. Stock is imporant.

[alibug]

I would have to agree. If this is your first I would start with one. I haven't done them before so I am not one to talk!

[lakenramey]

Thanks! I think I'll just do the one on the 15th. Besides, the other one was at a place where we just beat their football team, so I dont know if that would have been a good idea! LOL...especially making their cheer bows! I am just so excited to have finally found craft shows. I even found them by accident on craigslist! You never know what you will find on there.

Im not sure how many booths there will be because its going to be in a country club. I think she only lets one person per craft set up, so I think Im gonna be the only hair bow maker there (hopefully)!

[mommylaur]

Originally Posted by lakenramey

Thanks! I think I'll just do the one on the 15th. Besides, the other one was at a place where we just beat their football team, so I dont know if that would have been a good idea! LOL...especially making their cheer bows! I am just so excited to have finally found craft shows. I even found them by accident on craigslist! You never know what you will find on there.

Im not sure how many booths there will be because its going to be in a country club. I think she only lets one person per craft set up, so I think Im gonna be the only hair bow maker there (hopefully)!

if you're at a country club and the only bow booth- you should have it made!! Good luck and can't wait to hear how it goes! I have my first shows coming up too! Exciting but nerve wracking too!!