Definative list for a craft fair!

[swirlyarts]

Right I'm looking for the combined expertise of everyone on here. As you may know (!) I have my first craft fair on Sunday and I need a definative list of everything I will need!!

I have tablecloth, cash, business cards, invoices, bags, stock, pen, stuff to make if it's quiet, flask, butties, and that's it so far. What else do you think I will need?

[icecreamgirl]

Notebook and pen (for all those orders!)
Photos of previous/other work you could put on the table for people to browse through!!
Scissors especially if you've got price tags on eerything...to cut them off!!
Cardigan/jumper (depending where your craft fair is it gets cold sitting in one place all day!!)

And the most important..... sweeties!!!!!!
Good luck..

[beadsbydesign]

will power!

you'll need it to stop you going off and making purchases at everyone elses stall!

[JBJB]

1) Sellotape - I always mean to put some in my box and always end up asking if anybody's got any.

2) Thick skin - don't take it personally if people wander past without even looking

3) Re-read my post from ages ago about the psychology of buyers. I did one on Saturday and everything I said in that post was borne out on Saturday!!

4) A cold drink - can of some sort. After you've set up it's amazing just how thirsty you are. You can save your flask for later.

[nattynetty]

Don't forget your calculator - it's amazing how your mind goes blank trying to add prices with customers waiting.

Also drawing pins to keep your tablecloth in place if it's a little too long, oh and blu-tak too...trying to think of all those things I always wish I'd taken

[swirlyarts]

Thanks! I haven't actually organised the things I had on my list yet - they are on my to do list!!

[colourart]

Camera - we want to see photos!

Also, its good for PR to take some photos of your stall.

Good luck!!

[swirlyarts]

Good call on the camera - I need to take an apron so that I can put my money in one pocket too. Good job I've got a very cute pink one!

[Poppy4lee]

Notebook and pen (for all those orders!)
...Cardigan/jumper (depending where your craft fair is it gets cold sitting in one place all day!!) ..

Couldn't agree more - I take lots of layers, I've been to some fairs and been boiling and others are freezing!!

[Bea]

in no particular order:
- business cards
- change
- lighting
- table cloth
- scissors
- pen and paper
- calculator
- food/drink
- wear comfortable clothing
- stapler
- extension lead
- receipt book (I have a till now)
- pins
- directions to go to the fair if not been before
- tel number of organiser for the day
- and all your stock!

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Securicar to take home your takings

Good luck with your first craft fair, can't wait to hear how it all goes! I have my first one next Saturday and I'm nowhere near ready yet...........arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Pauline

[Tip Top]

Hehehe!! I have a box that I've lobbed things in all week as I've thought of them, so I think I'm organised.

And I'm relying on my pockets to hold any money - if I sell anything!!

I have a calculator (usless at adding up unless using a spreadsheet!) and also a lot of blu-tack - so if you need some give me a shout!!

Sweets? Agghhhh! Not thought of that!!