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How to set up a winning craft fair booth

Set Up a Winning Craft Fair Booth

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So you’ve booked a booth at your local craft fair, or are at least toying with the idea of getting your product out in front of people IRL. Check out these tips sponsored by FedEx to prepare!

1. THINK OUTSIDE THE TABLETOP

Use the whole height, width and depth of your space to transport customers into your world for a minute or two. Hang things, throw product in baskets and add a plant or lounge furniture into the mix!

Use the whole height, width and depth of your space to transport customers into your world for a minute or two. Hang things, throw product in baskets and add a plant or lounge furniture into the mix!

2. DEMO YOUR CRAFT

There\u2019s nothing cooler than seeing a handmade item actually BEING made right in front of you! Bring a few extra projects to work on during the show or offer to personalize items.

There’s nothing cooler than seeing a handmade item actually BEING made right in front of you! Bring a few extra projects to work on during the show or offer to personalize items.

3. STYLE WITH RELEVANT PROPS

Stand out from your competitors by making sure to style these out with fun props and risers! These ladies used glossy color boxes to feature their product and added a cute message board sign.

Stand out from your competitors by making sure to style these out with fun props and risers! These ladies used glossy color boxes to feature their product and added a cute message board sign.

4. USE VERTICAL SPACE

Display everything at slightly different heights \u2013 this creates visual interest, makes your booth easy to shop AND makes everything feel a bit more high end.

Display everything at slightly different heights – this creates visual interest, makes your booth easy to shop AND makes everything feel a bit more high end.

5. SAMPLES SAMPLES SAMPLES

Ok people, listen up \u2013 EVERYONE LOVES SAMPLES. This is a known fact. So, give the people what they want!

Ok people, listen up – EVERYONE LOVES SAMPLES. This is a known fact. So, give the people what they want!

To learn more about setting up your booth, check out our FREE \u2018How To Sell At Craft Fairs Online Class\u2019 sponsored by FedEx through December 31, 2016. http://go.brit.co/2fAees9

To learn more about setting up your booth, check out our FREE ‘How To Sell At Craft Fairs Online Class’ sponsored by FedEx through December 31, 2016. http://go.brit.co/2fAees9

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