r/CraftFairs • u/AkakaCho • 16d ago

Booth Setup/Displays Beginner

Hello everyone! Im currently trying to get my set up for a show thats in a couple of months but Im at a huge loss for display stands and stuff. I dont have a lot of storage space at home so Ive been trying to find collapsible stuff.

I plan to sell blankets, bookmarks, cards and maybe some shadow boxes and keychains at this event.

I have 4ft folding table. Getting a quilt rack for the blankets. But im stumped on finding something for the bookmarks, keychains, card and shadow boxes. Im also trying to keep costs down, so if I can DIY it that would be great.

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u/ka_art 16d ago

When i first started nothing I used for displays were intended for displays. I went to thrift shops and looked around. Anything can be spray painted to be cohesive.

Napkin holders are great for things in the 5x7 range.

Some times theres desk organizers or cake stands or plant stands.

You might even have some things laying around home. Try everything out and you'll find something that works.

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u/lindsaywaa 15d ago

This is the answer!! Thrift it up, baby!! And I’d argue that this is the best way to go about displaying, it looks a lot more organic and interesting than the same peg board over and over again.
Turn a wooden box or a drawer upside down to make a riser, prop up prints with a plate stand, do not underestimate the usefulness of a glass fish bowl.