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3 simple do’s for greeting customers

By nick on September 1, 2010

Two weeks ago, I wrote about 7 things to not talk about during a craft show. Not sure what to say? Here’s the simple list of things to help get through a weekend: Hello, good morning or good afternoon – Make eye contact (always eye contact) and say a simple hello to break the ice. [...]

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Posted in Events, Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged craft show, craft shows, etiquette, Events, PA, Tips | 2 Responses

Where to find craft shows

By nick on July 6, 2010

One of the most common questions from artists I’ve heard in the six months writing for Handmade in PA are how do I find local craft shows? where can I find a good craft show? and how can I know about a good craft show before it’s happening? There’s a bunch of listings out there [...]

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Posted in Events | Tagged art, artfair sourcebook, craft, craft fairs, craft show listings, Events, fine art, handmade, indie craft shows, PA, zapp, zapplication | 2 Responses

New Freedom Fest - Call for Artists

New Freedom Fest – Call for Artists

By nick on May 24, 2010

Applications are now being accepted for New Freedom Fest 2010, an annual event held in heart of downtown New Freedom, PA in Southern York County.  This year’s event will take place Saturday, September 18, 10am to 4pm. In addition to the art and craft market the fest boasts live music, food, activities for kids and, [...]

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How to survive a blistering hot craft show

By nick on May 7, 2010

Spring weather is unpredictable. It’s hot, it’s mild. It’s rainy, it’s windy. It’s all of those things in one day or one hour even. Don’t be caught unprepared. Throw a few extra things into your craft show preparedness bag (you have one of those right?) to be ready. And just use some common sense ideas [...]

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Posted in Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged craft, craft fairs, craft show tips, Events, handmade, PA, show tips | 4 Responses

How to survive a rainy craft show

How to survive a rainy craft show

By nick on April 28, 2010

Eight years ago I started working for the PA Guild. I was so excited for the first outdoor craft show we held that spring. I was an artist working with other artists on an outdoor festival. I was in heaven. It was exciting. Marking booth spaces, setting up tents, arranging the show. But it rained [...]

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Posted in Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged craft, craft fairs, Events, PA | 19 Responses

Team HiP - Etsy Street Team

Team HiP – Etsy Street Team

By michelle on April 20, 2010

(prints by Stephanie Corfee) When I joined Etsy last fall, I thought it would help my sales immensely. After all, it’s the premier place to buy handmade, right? What I didn’t expect was to be so lost in numbers. With many sellers being there for years, they had formed friendships and joined teams. I noticed [...]

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Posted in Etsy Street Team, Uncategorized | Tagged accessories, art, blog, ceramic, clothing, community, craft, design, etsy, Events, fabric, fashion, gifts, Glass, handmade, Home Decor, illustration, Jewelry, marketing, painting, Photography, sculpture, sewing | 16 Responses

It's show time! plus announcement

It’s show time! plus announcement

By nick on April 12, 2010

Isn’t Bradford Woodworking‘s booth gorgeous? It’s craft show season and I’d like everyone to take part in this. Share in the comments section the shows you’re doing in the coming month. If you’re not a craft-maker, which shows are you looking forward to shopping at.  Here’s a couple weekend stops you should make: PA Guild’s [...]

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged community, craft, Events, handmade, market | 3 Responses

5 Handmade Stops in Philly

5 Handmade Stops in Philly

By nick on March 18, 2010

Wanna submit your own handmade stops in a county or town or region of PA?  Just send links to nick@pacrafts.org. This one comes from Amy Blasco of Crafty Balboa (April Showers is on April 24). 1 -Nice Things Handmade – One of the newest gallery-boutiques located in South Philly, Nice Things features local favorites as well [...]

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Posted in handmade stops, Uncategorized | Tagged art, brick and mortar, craft, Events, handmade, Jewelry, PA, philadelphia, recycle, upcycle | 8 Responses

Party!  Bradford Woodworking & Plates with Purpose

Party! Bradford Woodworking & Plates with Purpose

By kate on February 2, 2010

February is a great party month. We’re tired of hibernating.  Super bowl. Valentines Day. President’s Day. Hey- whatever occasion works for you. Have a blast! In my vision of a super relaxed but stylin’ super bowl party- I saw these incredibly handsome Pitchfork Side Chairs by Bradford Woodworking. Can’t you see these by your bar [...]

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Posted in recycle, Repurpose, Reuse, Uncategorized | Tagged art, craft, Events, handmade, PA | 3 Responses

Super 'BOWL' Challenge

Super ‘BOWL’ Challenge

By nick on January 21, 2010

2010 is not meant for Pennsylvania football.  Not so good.  Since neither is going to be in the Super Bowl, start a new annual tradition. Take this challenge from Wendy Edsall-Kerwin and make a bowl on Super Bowl Sunday.  She made a bowl last year as a challenge to herself and this is Wendy’s challenge [...]

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Posted in fabulous idea!, News, Uncategorized | Tagged craft, Events, handmade, marketing, PA | 1 Response

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