Surviving Your Craft Show

Don't get caught off guard at your next craft show.  Remember the Boy Scout Motto:  Be Prepared.  (Yes, I was a Girl Scout as a youth, and a Boy Scout Leader for 17 years.)  Pack a few things with you "just in case" you might need them.  If you do, you'll be glad you planned well and were prepared.   Surviving your day at the craft show will be a snap.

Small 1st Aid Kit
*  bandaids
*  tape
*  scissors
*  guaze
*  Neosporin
*  Ace bandage
*  Asperin/Advil/Tylenol
*  pain relief creme
*  Pepto Bismal

Personal
*  baby wipes
*  tissue
*  lotion
*  feminine protection
*  paper towels
*  water
*  snacks
*  small ice chest
*  lunch
*  gloves
*  jacket or sweater
*  umbrella
*  chair

Craft Show Tool Box

Whether you’ll need to make minor repairs or just need a tool to complete the set up of your booth, having a tool box with you can be vital to the success of your day and your show. Here are some suggestions.


BOOTH/GENERAL
Hammer & Nails
Cordless Drill & Screws
Zip Ties
Staple Gun/Staples
Duct Tape
String/Twine
Scissors
Pliers
Wire
Wire Cutters
Glue
Super Glue
Tape
Tools Specific To Your Product

Craft Show Check List...Part 1

Getting to your craft show location and realizing you forgot something can be extremely frustrating. Don’t get caught off guard. The following is a check list to help you out.

BOOTH SUPPLIES:
___ canopy
___ tarps (sides)
___ weights
___ stakes
___ zip ties
___ wire
___ wire cutters
___ tables
___ clamps
___ table coverings
___ baskets
___ crates (display fixtures)
___ bungee cords
___ dolly
___ hooks
___ grid wall (or other walls)
___ chair
___ name sign or banner

TOOLS:
___ hammer
___ drill/bits & tips
___ extra battery (charged)
___ wire cutters
___ scissors
___ staple gun/staples
___ screws/nails
___ jute twine
___ duct tape/masking tape
___ utility knife
___ glue gun/glue sticks
___ screwdriver

CHECK OUT:
___ stand or table
___ register/cashbox
___ register tape
___ extra batteries for register
___ credit card slips
___ credit card machine
___ change for event
___ pens/markers
___ Scotch tape
___ extra price tags
___ show paperwork
___ blank tags for baskets
___ bags
___ tissue
___ flyers/postcards
___ business cards
___ camera
___ mailing list/clipboard
___ paper clips
___ calculator
___ receipt book
___ stapler/staples
___ baby wipes
___ hand sanitizer

ELECTRICAL:
___ power strips
___ heavy duty extension cord
___ clamp lights
___ light bulbs
___ light bars(tracks)

DON’T FORGET YOUR FINISHED PRODUCT TO SELL!