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Talk to Your Customers at Craft Shows

When selling crafts, whenever possible stand. I understand as we get older we tire much quicker than the younger crowd. It is good to have someone helping

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Threads Magazine

Threads is a seamstresses dream come true. As I find myself cutting back on the amount of magazines I subscribe to this is one I will never discontinue.

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Crafts that Sell

I am a ceramic artist. I have sold my wares at various craft fairs etc., and I blog about how to make mosaics. So I have a discerning eye, and only buy

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Display Risers

Detailed information about how I designed my custom display risers, with photos, so you can design your own custom display risers for your craft booth.

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My Craft Booth

Peek inside the inner-workings of my craft booth to see how it was created, and learn how to create your own effective portable display booth.

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Folding Craft Tables

These detailed instructions describe how I created my folding craft tables for my craft show booth and show you exactly how to make your own display table to fit your exact specifications.

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Craft Show Display Ideas

Find craft show display ideas with three free and easy ways to find great craft booth photos that will give you inspiration to create your own craft show displays.

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Catchy Business Names

Get tips on brainstorming catchy business names so you can create a company name that is ideal for your business.

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Art Booth Regulations

Learn about 14 standard art booth regulations that are common to many art and craft shows and download a free art booth regulations checklist so you can create an art show display that makes you, your customers and show organizers happy.

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Craft Show Display - Plan Your Craft Show Booth

Analyse these two craft show display photos to gain insight into how you can create your own effective craft show booth.

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Canvas Canopy Comparison Chart

Not sure which is the best canvas canopy for your needs? Save time researching craft tents with a free, downloadable craft tent comparison chart to record, organize and compare information about display tents and choose the best canvas canopy for your craft business.

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Updates to the Craft Business Site

A bit of an update in the look of the home page of the craft business guide. Visit to learn how to build a successful craft business with clear, comprehensive information about selling crafts, written by an experienced professional craft artist.

Quik Shade Instant Canopy

The Quik Shade Instant Canopy is available in several models. Some models are appropriate for use as craft tents, and others are best used when you want some shade in your backyard or while camping. Read here to learn more which models of the Quik Shade Instant Canopy are most appropriate to use at craft shows.

EZ Up Shelter

The EZ Up shelter is an extremely popular craft tent. It is mid-priced, easy to assemble, and sturdy enough to get you through many craft shows. Read here to learn more about the Ez Up canopy tent.

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Types of Tent Weights

Tent weights can be suspended from the top corners of your craft tent or secured to the base of your tent's legs. They can be somewhat improvised and homemade or they can be purchased. Read here to learn more about choosing the best type of tent weight for your craft show booth.

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Tent Weights vs. Tent Stakes

Compare the pros and cons of securing your craft tent with tent weights attached to your tent vs. tent stakes driven into the ground.

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Tent Weights - How to Anchor Your Craft Tent

Reliable tent weights are an absolute necessity for anyone who sells at outdoor craft show. Discover different type of tent weights, and learn how to decide which style of tents weights is best for you.

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Free Craft Business Newsletter

Free art and craft business newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Craft a better business!

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Reasons to Buy a White Canopy

Discover the reasons why a white craft show canopy is almost always your best choice and why colored canopies are usually not a good option for craft shows.

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White Craft Show Canopy

When you buy a craft show canopy, it is important to choose a white canopy. A white canopy will show your items to their best advantage, remain cool on hot days and look professional at any craft show.

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Craft Tents - Dealing with Rain and Wind

It is crucial to have a few strategies in place to keep your craft tent safe and secure in the wind and rain. Learn how make your portable canopy more weather resistant here.

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Comparing Portable Canopies

Learn about specific features to look for when comparing portable canopies. Discover which features are absolutely essential to look for in a craft tent and which craft tent accessories are worth purchasing.

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Craft Tents - Ensure Your Craft Show Canopy Meets Your Needs

When buying craft tents, there are many factors to consider to ensure your portable canopy meets your needs. Here you'll learn how to assess portable canopies based on price, ease of set up and portability and determine whether you should rent or buy your craft tent.

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Popular Craft Show Canopy Brands

Learn about popular craft show canopy brands that are frequently used at craft shows. Information on EZ Up Tents, Caravan Canopies, the Quik Shade Instant Canopy, King Canopy and the Trimline Canopy.

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Portable Canopies - Buying Craft Tents

This information on portable canopies will help you compare craft tents and choose the best portable canopy for your art and craft show booth. Learn the most important features too look for in a craft show canopy, and discover which popular brands of portable canopies are frequently used at craft shows.

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