While I have attended many Vendor Fairs I had never participated in one until this past weekend when our church, St. John's Episcopal Church, Somerville N.J. hosted one. I represented my daughter's designer line of SeaCharms, sea glass jewelry.
Since this was the first hands-on showing of the craft, I had to start from the beginning by designing and constructing the table advertisement and display board. I began with bi-fold foam board, covering it with grass cloth, using my glue gun, yardstick, and exacto-knife. The seashore inspired plates were used to hold the many different SeaCharms.
Labels in place, all charms separated by price and design in plastic bags, I was ready for the big day.
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| The table was large, and I was able to display all the SeaCharms. Some were displayed on plates, and others on the board. (Click on picture to enlarge). |
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My next-door neighbor, had a much large display. She has been crafting and showing for many years. This is more than a hobby for her.
Dolls from a private collection were offered for sale, and were quite reasonably priced. My sister and grand daughter purchased a few of the dolls.
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| This three piece set consisting of Victoria Dolls with long 'banana curls', sitting on stools around a wooden tabel set with a China Tea Service was (all inclusive) on sale for only $40.00. |
Handmade pillows
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| Jams and Jellies, Teas and Sauces |
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| Wine bottles and acrylic 'gift' boxes filled with tiny lights lit up one table attracted the curious shopper. |
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| One size fits all (and it DOES) tank top and cardigans was a hit with shoppers and other vendors as well. | |
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| Of course, NO event is complete without the requisite 'food court' and Bake Sale table. The proceeds of which are donated to the church. | |
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| It was a thrill to present SeaCharms to the general public for the first time, and an experience in "vendoring:" to be sure. While sales were weak, and shopper turn-out disappointing, the experience, lessons learned and friendships formed were worth the long hours and hard work. |
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Thank you for visiting "This and That" ....and a little bit of the Vendor Fair
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