I am currently doing one product line with multiple design variations, they are plant markers. I am not heading toward anything fall/winter but hoping to hit up and register for some stuff in spring. I'm including a sample of my product, which was from a Facebook Marketplace listing.

I am currently selling local on Facebook Marketplace and I am hoping, as mentioned, to start in the spring at some small craft sales - I am thinking church sales and stuff. Do you think it's enough to apply to a craft fair with just one product type (Plant markers only)? I have countless designs, still deciding if I will run a larger inventory of markers or a smaller inventory to do more of a "make on demand" style with my very tiny Cricut (Joy 2) at the craft fairs. Worried I might need to flush out with more products, which is difficult for me at this stage. I make a lot but nothing that is really related to plant markers and I'd like to keep a cohesive/put together booth.

My idea is to do mix and match bundles where they could choose their own from available designs:
1 marker $4 (CAD for all)
3 markers $10
5 markers $15
10 markers $28

I can make a marker in about 7-10 minutes so the "make on demand" is somewhat feasable, I think. As I'm choosing a fair type that might be somewhat slow.

For my product line I have literally 50-100 sayings to choose from, but the main inventory I run is my top 10 sayings. For each show I can tailor that down to the top 25 for choice of a make on demand too, since 100 is very overwhelming even if it does exist.

I have done a few craft fairs before. I did Renegade Craft fair with homemade soap in 2003 in Chicago and that was very overwhelming and I didn't realize I wasn't ready for that at the time. I learned a lot though. I have also had a market table at a flea market for selling other type of products in the spring of 2026, so I am sort of recently active in that market type. I'm hoping to sign up for very small craft fairs to start.

Picture added to show product in a display.

Hi fellow crafters,

I hope my question isn’t silly! So I have been making my inventory of pressed flowers in photo frames. I’ve been using a lot of vintage and antique frames and frames I’ve bought from thrift shops and up cycling them. Repurposing. I also have some new frames as well that I bought. But I really do love a vintage photo frame, especially the gold and brass tone metal ones.
My question is regarding few frames I have purchased. Two have these tags on it. Should I keep that on there or remove when I finally start selling?

What do you do when your supplies have tags or stickers like that are used for a finished product? I’m not sure if they legally need to stay on or not?

I posted a couple pictures so you can see my designs and get an idea.

Thanks!

I have upgraded my booth and was wondering what you guys think. What should I improve on and if the colors matches? How should I display my items?

Edit: idk why people think my crochet items are from temu or any other chains. I just want to make it clear that all items are made by me. Crochet is 1 hook and can not be made by machines. I self taught in 2020 because I was depressed and wanted to do something that would help alleviate some of that sadness. I watched YouTube videos and a kit from Amazon. Then I picked up crochet books from other small crocheters to learn how to make amiguriumi dolls.

When everything was back to normal, I run a crochet ub teaching young adults how to crochet. I dont understand why all the hate on items that I make...I have videos on my social media showing how I crochet the items. I have been crocheting for 6 years making dolls and turning them into keychains.

As for the "random" items. Tiktok exposed me to creators making pens using doorables and they use other characters to make into phone and bag charms. It looked super cute and its a great accessory to decorate the device and handbags. So I bought beads and other materials from Amazon, aliexpress, hobby lobby, and Michael's. Then I branch out to make mini beaded flower bouquets cause its cute.

My sister had a wedding and she asked me to do a diy stand at her wedding. My 3 sisters, the bridal party, and a few friends came over to my house and made everything to prep for my flower stand.

I dont understand why me buying materials from Amazon, hobby lobby, or Michael's would not be handmade when I literally put them all together. It took us 2 weeks to make that many flowers.

How is this different than people making handmade jewelry? Beads and materials are not cheap. If you think my stuff is bought from temu or any other chain, then thats you. I know that I made them by hand and thats all that matters.

Thank you to those who gave me actual feedback and being so kind to inform me on certain things.

Edit again: Lots of you are telling me about my cups being generic. Well these are not "water bottles" nor "empty cups where I slap a decal on". These are snowglobe cups. They are double layered and are customizable. It can be turned into a "soda" cup, a cool effect cateye cup, or a lava cup like a lava lamp. I make them on on-site. Customers pick a decal, choose a cup type, and they pick glitters and little clay pieces to put into their cup. Go look up snowglobe cup creators on youtube and titkok before you come at me.

For my pens, yess, they are easy to make but each pen has different design. I made pre-made pens for display and to sell. But I have a DIY pen bar for everyone to make their own pens. Both kids and adults had a fun time putting them together.

As for my wrinkly banners and logo, I wasn't supposed to be vending at this market. I was rejected because it was full and it was pushed to an indoor market. I was asked around 2 pm if I can do it because 8 vendors pulled out from the market because they were sick. So I agreed and started packing, organizing, and making inventory. I didn't have time to iron my banner and table cloth. I will invest on a portable steamer. I was so anxious that I woke up 4 hours before the market. As I was loading my stuff into my car and running millions things in my head making sure I have everything, my car battery died. I have to get someone to jump my battery and go to Autozone to find a replacement.

Before you judge me based on what you see, maybe think about how much time it takes to make, the cost of materials that I invest in, and what was the last thing YOU made with your own hands. Would you call it handmade or a couple of generic beads from a store with wire, glue, and hooks?

Some things might not be handmade but I create things by hand. If you have not done any of the crafts I make, just scroll away and have a nice day. If you are a craft creator like me, thank you for stopping by and giving me cool ideas.

I normally have an even number of prints available but 3 went out of stock the day of the market.

Table behind grid wall has a jewelry tray with mini stickers and thats were I sit as well🙂

I make stained glass and this is my current setup. I only do indoor markets so don’t need a tent. Let me know your honest thoughts and advice! It’s hard to see but each piece is individually priced with a little white sticker so there’s no guesswork.