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TODAY is the day! Join us in Redwood City for @th

TODAY is the day!

Join us in Redwood City for @thepatchworkshow & shop local from 50+ talented Bay Area makers in downtown @cityofredwoodcity! 🛍️ Great eats from local restaurants 🍔🍕🌮 and 🧵🎨 free craft activities.

FREE to attend, family-friendly, and pet friendly! 🐕❤️🐩

P.S. Applications are closed BUT you can still apply for our waiting list. DM me “WAITING LIST” and I’ll send you a link to the waiting list application.

Upcoming shows...
🌲 Redwood City @cityofredwoodcity - May 4th
🏢 Sacramento @oldsac - May 12th
🎨 Sebastopol @sebastopolarts - May 18th
🏖 Long Beach @marinestadium - May 26th
☀️ Ventura @downtownventura - June 1st
🌉 Oakland @jacklondonsq - June 8th
🌆 Tustin @oldtowntustin - June 15th
🌳 Chino Hills @theshoppesatchinohills - June 23rd

I know I say this every year but... this was the

I know I say this every year but...

this was the BEST Craftcation gift bag ever! Seriously, our sponsors and community came together so we could curate snacks, craft & office supplies and more for our attendees.

It wasn’t until I got home that I finally had the chance to unpack my own bag and marvel at everything. It was like getting an early birthday gift from someone who knew exactly what I wanted. Chocolate? Yep. Markers? Ummm Hmmm. Glue? Yes.

Thank you to all of our gift bag contributors including:
@avery @beaconcreates @hello_bobbiny @cambriawines @cloverusa @constantcontact @decoart @firemountaingems @holbeinartistmaterials @kaiscissors @make.mapinsideout @lovepipsticks @ryobitoolsusa @snakclub @softflexcompany
@thedesigningchica @tonyschocolonely_us @walnuthollow @westcottbrand @uglybabyshop

Our first @thepatchworkshow at the charming Old Sa

Our first @thepatchworkshow at the charming Old Sacramento Waterfront historic district @oldsac is around the corner on May 12th!

Browse through a diverse selection of goods from over 30 vendors, and show your support for local creative businesses.

Nestled amidst more than 125 shopping spots, eateries 🍔🍕🌮, events, and attractions, this awesome location is perfect for a full day of Mother’s Day adventures.

FREE to attend, family-friendly, and pet friendly! 🐕❤️🐩

P.S. Applications are closed BUT you can still apply for our waiting list. DM me waiting list and I’ll send you a link to the waiting list application.

Upcoming shows...
🌲 Redwood City @cityofredwoodcity - May 4th
🏢 Sacramento @oldsac - May 12th
🎨 Sebastopol @sebastopolarts - May 18th
🏖 Long Beach @marinestadium - May 26th
☀️ Ventura @downtownventura - June 1st
🌉 Oakland @jacklondonsq - June 8th
🌆 Tustin @oldtowntustin - June 15th
🌳 Chino Hills @theshoppesatchinohills - June 23rd

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Read this for the stuff I WISH someone told me whe

Read this for the stuff I WISH someone told me when I started selling at craft fairs. 🛍️🎨

📊 1. Success at a craft fair doesn’t guarantee success at that same show the next time.

Shows, seasons, attendance, etc., all vary due to a variety of uncontrollable reasons. I’ve done great at a show one season and not great another season. I collect data from multiple shows and look at the stats to decide what shows to apply for.

👟2. Comfort is just as important as style when it comes to what you wear. Sneakers are 🔥.

☔ 3. You will have really crappy sales days but that’s all they are ONE BAD DAY. It could be due to the weather, other events, or any number of other reasons. Keep going! One show (bad or good) does not define you or your business.

Put as much effort into your display as you do into making products. Creating a branded, immersive experience for customers makes you look like a pro, makes it easy for people to shop, and increases the perceived value of your work. 🌟

🛒💰4. Have enough product. You should have 4 to 10 times the amount of product you hope or expect to sell. You don’t want your booth to look empty after you sell a handful of things and you want to have enough product to actually meet your sales goals. 🛒💰

This season we have NINE locations in Southern and Northern California!

Waitlist applications are being accepted for all shows, DM me the word “apply” and I’ll send you the application directly. 💌

Our spring season:
🛳 San Pedro @craftedportla 4.28
🌲 Redwood City @cityofredwoodcity 5.4
🏢 Sacramento @oldsac 5.12
🎨 Sebastopol @sebastopolarts 5.18
🏖 Long Beach @marinestadium 5.26
☀️ Ventura @downtownventura 6.1
🌉 Oakland @jacklondonsq 6.8
🌆 Tustin @oldtowntustin 6.15
🌳 Chino Hills @theshoppesatchinohills 6.23

Join us in Redwood City for @thepatchworkshow & sh

Join us in Redwood City for @thepatchworkshow & shop local from 50+ talented Bay Area makers in downtown @cityofredwoodcity! 🛍️ Great eats from local restaurants 🍔🍕🌮 and 🧵🎨 free craft activities.

FREE to attend, family-friendly, and pet friendly! 🐕❤️🐩

P.S. Applications are closed BUT you can still apply for our waiting list. DM me waiting list and I’ll send you a link to the waiting list application.

Upcoming shows...
🌲 Redwood City @cityofredwoodcity - May 4th
🏢 Sacramento @oldsac - May 12th
🎨 Sebastopol @sebastopolarts - May 18th
🏖 Long Beach @marinestadium - May 26th
☀️ Ventura @downtownventura - June 1st
🌉 Oakland @jacklondonsq - June 8th
🌆 Tustin @oldtowntustin - June 15th
🌳 Chino Hills @theshoppesatchinohills - June 23rd

Remember the joy of making stuff just to make stuf

Remember the joy of making stuff just to make stuff? It can be hard to give yourself permission to take time for exploratory creativity when your art has the pressure of paying your bills.

Here’s the thing to keep in mind:
Making time to be creative just for fun is a part of your business. It’s research and development. Big businesses have whole departments dedicated to this stuff. It’s not taking time from your business, it’s actually an important part of your business.

You hereby have permission to make for the pure enjoyment of making. Add it to your calendar this week!

And... If you’re looking for a place to create freely AND grow your business and community, mark your calendar because Craftcation 2025 Discounted Early Bird Registration opens on June 1st!

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