My first show (pics)

[danicloud]

Thanks everyone for your positive input. It means a lot. My dilema now is that I have a sale in two weeks where I have to tag all my items and they pay at the register. I dont know what I am getting myself into and I am not sure how to display things for this. It's a home and gift show.

[msiluvbows]

Looks like fun, I've never done a show but it looks like you set up very well...You could offer more bows, Your stuff is very cute, Love the little diamond clippies, did you add each rhinestone yourself?

[danicloud]

Originally Posted by msiluvbows

Looks like fun, I've never done a show but it looks like you set up very well...You could offer more bows, Your stuff is very cute, Love the little diamond clippies, did you add each rhinestone yourself?

Thanks! Yes, I add each crystal by hand. Very time consuming but worth it since they are so darn cute.

[Diane Crafts]

I personally love shows with a central checkout. I used to do a Christmas Boutique show like that, but there were only 6 or 7 of us that were invited and we each had different products. It was so much fun. I got invited to join them after they lost their wood painter person and the owner knew I did that. I did it for about 4 years until the lady that ran the shop decided to close it.

Will you have a specific space or will things be blended (we had our own space) and will you need to be there for the entire show? I see you have some of your things on "risers", that's great it keeps things interesting and keeps people's eyes moving. If you have small shelves or some sort of racks you can bring to put on your table do. I love that 3 tier round thingy you have!!! Where did you get that? I would love to have one. And like someone else said "get overwhelmed". Your things are great put lots of them out there for people to see and BUY!!!! Good luck be sure to take pictures and let us know how you do.

Diane

[crystall]

oh!!! I saw one where I live that looks almost like that~ I thought she painted it too--prob. done the same thing!!! thanks! good luck!

[msiluvbows]

Oh ok, yes they look adorable. I tried to apply some to a bow a friend ordered and i used hot glue and she said they all fell off, can you tell me what type of glue you use for rhinestones?

[danicloud]

Originally Posted by Diane Crafts

I personally love shows with a central checkout. I used to do a Christmas Boutique show like that, but there were only 6 or 7 of us that were invited and we each had different products. It was so much fun. I got invited to join them after they lost their wood painter person and the owner knew I did that. I did it for about 4 years until the lady that ran the shop decided to close it.

Will you have a specific space or will things be blended (we had our own space) and will you need to be there for the entire show? I see you have some of your things on "risers", that's great it keeps things interesting and keeps people's eyes moving. If you have small shelves or some sort of racks you can bring to put on your table do. I love that 3 tier round thingy you have!!! Where did you get that? I would love to have one. And like someone else said "get overwhelmed". Your things are great put lots of them out there for people to see and BUY!!!! Good luck be sure to take pictures and let us know how you do.

Diane

We each have our own space. I have a 6" x 3" space. We are only required to be there for a 2 hour volunteer shift. They have the vendors working shifts to help with security, greeting and assisting a cashier. Yes, I love that I did risers. It worked out good. I have been looking for something with shelves, but no luck yet. The 3 tier rack is from TJMaax. I love that place! Thanks for the good thoughts.

[danicloud]

Originally Posted by msiluvbows

Oh ok, yes they look adorable. I tried to apply some to a bow a friend ordered and i used hot glue and she said they all fell off, can you tell me what type of glue you use for rhinestones?

I use Hotfix Swarovski Crystals and apply them with a heat applicator. I have not found a glue that holds them as good. You could try a E6000 and apply with a toothpick.