Now That The Craft Shows Are Over

Well now that the art and craft shows are all over for the year, it is time to think about this coming years shows. But before you do that here are some things you need to do.
You need to start by getting all your receipts gathered up so you can get your book work finished for your taxes. Don’t forget to figure in your booth or space fees. Ask your tax person on what all you need.
Now it is time to start planning for this next year.
Usually January and February are pretty slow months. So now is the time to go back through your paper work and inventory and see what you have, and to figure out what was your best sellers. Things that didn’t sell well you need to discount them so you can get them out of your inventory. The things that where your best sellers, which you probably don’t have any left of are what you want to restock for this next year.
Look and see if you need to replace tables, or fix anything that you use to display with. Maybe you need to add more displays or table skirts this is the time to do this while you are not having to run off to a show.
Set your booth up at home and practice setting up to see how you can improve your display. Take pictures of your display change it and take more pictures now look at your pictures and see which ones you like and change what you don’t like. Go to mycountrytreasures.blogspot.com and primitivecountrytreasures.blogspot.com to see some pictures of displays.
Set down and make a list of the shows you want to go back to and make sure you are on their mailing list for this next year. Make a list of the new shows you want to go to this year. Call the person in charge and get the new show dates and fees, and get put on there mailing list for the shows application. Be sure to ask if you need a city sales tax license and who to get hold of for this. Ask this person if there are any other shows in the area and who to get hold of. There might be some you haven’t heard of that you might like to attend. If you need information on who to get hold of for a new show you want to attend, get hold of the Chamber of Commerce in their town. They can usually tell you of someone to get hold of or even when the shows are. Some county fairs are great places to set up .
Now make a list of these shows and start planning your inventory for these.
You can make your fall and Christmas things now and put them in storage totes and they will be ready for your fall shows and you won’t be in such a rush in the fall and you will know they are done. Label your totes so you know what is in them, and maybe which show you are taking them to. I like to put labels on mine that tell what’s in them for instance primitive snowmen, or wreaths or what ever, it just makes it easier so you don’t have to dig threw every tote to see what’s in it.
If you are doing spring and summer shows now the time to work on these.
Maybe you need table covers that look more spring time or some displays that look more like spring.
Just remember no matter how nice your inventory is it won’t sell will if you do not have it displayed will. So now is the time to work on a eye catching display. You don’t have to spend money on this use things you already have and your imagination and practice setting up.
Carol Owens from Country Treasures Wiley, Co

Jewelry Displays

This jewelry display could be better. The jewelry hanging on the board just don't look as nice on a board, that it does on a neck. The jewelry on the necks are pretty dark they would look better on a lighter neck. Check out more displays on my other blog. www.primitivecountrytreasures@hotmail.com

or contact me carolcountrytreasure@hotmail.com

Jewelry Display

This display is in my shop. The display is a good one. Its not over crowd everything is at eye level. The jewelry shows up agaisn't the black necks. They are on glass shelves which reflect light will.
This would not work at a show but helps you get the picture. Just make sure your displays are eye catching and easy to see.

Jewelry Display

This here is a fairly good display. It could still be better the table is a little to busy.The velet necks look really good with several necklace at different lengths. Make sure your jewelry stands out against the black and don't blend in The necks also come in white if you need a lighter color for dark jewelry. I love the vintage purses in the middle of the table I have several of them that I love to hang the jewelry off of. Then the two jewelry boxes with ladies gloves hanging out of them with jewelry laid on top, looks real nice.The ladies gloves look great with vintage jewelry laid on top of them. Chuncky jewelry looks nice laid across a rock or in a container with dry beans. I have taken the earring cards and stood them up against the necks so they are easier to see and used a black sheet for my table cover. You can go to my other blog to see more displays. http://www.primitivecountrytreasures.blogspot.com/

This is a black onyx chip necklace with turquoise oval beads and a turquoise focal point. This is a very eye catching piece. It's 18" long with a toggle clasp.

Turquoise Necklace with Cross Focal Point

This is a beautiful turquoise necklace with a cross focal point. It is 20" long with oval turquoise beads, with metal spacer beads on each side of the turquoise oval beads, and turquoise chip beads between the turquoise oval shaped beads. The cross focal point hangs between two turquoise oval beads. This necklace has a toggle clasp. For more information you can contact me a carolcountrytreasure@hotmail.com

Craft Shows

Will it is that time of year again for craft shows to be popping up every where. They range to very small ones to the very large.
You can go to my www.primitivecountrytreasures.blogspot.com for information on how to set up at a craft show and some pointers on how to shop at a craft show .
This is real good information if it is your first time setting up.The article has information in it on how to find a craft show, and if that show will work for you.
There is information on how to display, tax license and such.

Blown Glass Heart Necklace from Prairie Jewels

This a is beautiful blown glass heart shaped necklace Blue in color with black lines running threw it, hung on three strands of blue seed beads . With four little strings of blue seed beads that hang down over the heart. Has large round dark blue glass beads of different sizes on the string of seed beads. A toggle clasp for a closer. This piece from Prairie Jewels would look nice with about any causal wear. This piece is for sale, for more information contact. carolcountrytreasure@hotmail.com stop by primitivecountrytreasures@hotmail.com Thank you for stopping by.

Shell and Fresh Water Pearl Necklace by Prairie Jewels

Another beautiful piece that would make any sweater or dress look great. Can be worn with just about anything. the chain is in shades of green shell beads and fresh water pearls, with a lamp works glass heart pendent that is white with green and gold lines threw it.

will make such a nice piece to add to Prairie Jewels Collection. This piece is for sale for more information contact carolcountrytreasure@hotmail.com Be sure to stop by http://www.primitivecountrytreasures.blogspot.com/ SOLD

Butterfly Glass and Seed Bead Necklace handmade by Prairie Jewels

Gold, silver and black strips threw out and is attached to the seed bead strands from the corner of one wing. There are three strands of seed beads two are black and one gold with a toggel clasp. This is for sale in my Etsy shop. http://www.mycountrytreasures.com/ This piece would look great with causal wear. I can be contacted at carolcountrytreasure@hotmail.com Thank you for stopping by

Black Onyx and Swarovski Crystal Necklace by Prairie Jewels

This is a very elegant necklace and earring set. It is made from black onyx beads with a clear swarovski crystal bead and a small light blue swarovski bead and has matching earrings.

This would be a decadent topping for your evening attire. This set is for sale. If you have any questions contact me at carolcountrytreasure@hotmail.com Thank You for stopping by

Seed Bead and Czech Glass Bead Necklace

This is a necklace made from amber seed beads and Czech glass beads of different colors and sizes and there is a couple of ceramic beads on here also.There is 3 strands of beads the first is 32" long and the second is 29" long and the third is 26" long. This necklace has a toggle clasp. This would be very pretty with a turtle neck or a sweater.It is $23.00 and includes shipping. You can contact me at carolcountrytreasure@hotmail.com

be sure to check out my Etsy shop at http://www.mycountrytreasures.etsy.com/ and my other blog at http://www.primitivecountrytreasures.blogspot.com/ and you can see all about Pink Depression Glass dishes.

Wooden Focal Point Seed Bead Necklace by Prairie Jewels

A wavy dark wood donut bead hangs on a necklace with multiple strands of brown nut and glass seed beads.

Features of this necklace include wrapped bead work. Knotted beads and a toggle clasp .Handcrafted by Prairie Jewels. This is for sale. What a great piece to wear with causal wear.

contact me at carolcountrytreasure@hotmail.com visit http://www.primitivecountrytreasures.blogspot.com/

Thank you for stopping by.

Prairie Jewels Presents Glass Butterfly Necklace

Gold, silver and black stripes adorn the butterfly. Gold and black seed beads are strung through a hole in one corner of the wing. Causal wear is enhanced by this piece, This necklace can be found on Etsy http://www.mycountrytreasures.com/ along with other pieces of Dezi's original handmade jewelry. contact carolcountrytreasure@hotmail.com with any questions. Be sure to stop by http://www.primitivecountrytreasure.blogspot.com/ Thank you for stopping by.

2009 Cal Ripken 10 Year Old World Series

I will be set up at our local Alco discount store in Lamar Co for the 2009 Cal Ripken 10 year old world series that will be here from Aug 13 - 22. Lamar has been working on and planing this for a couple of years now. Everyone is gearing up to welcome these kids into our town. I will have all my jewelry on display and have pictures of all the antiques we have in the shop at Alco during this time. So stop by and say hi if your in town just ask for Carol we will be set up in the front of the store as you walk in. You can contact me at carolcountrytreasure@hotmail.com .

Jewelry Display

This is one of my jewelry displays in my shop. I will be adding more jewelry in a few days. I am busy making new jewelry to get ready to go and set up at our local Alco during the world series softball games. You can contact me at carolcountrytreasure@hotmail.com

Display Set up

This is just another picture of my disply at Alco

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Display Set Up

I have been set up all week at Alco discount store . This is a picture of my display. I did pretty good.Talked to friends that I haven't seen for awhile. Made new contacts and seen old customer that I hadn't seen in awhile. Invited everyone to our Anniversary sale we are having on the 20Th . Will be a lot of fun with drawings and a candle party. Everyone that comes into the shop will be entered into a drawing. One name will be drawn, that person will receive all the hostess gifts.

Amber Heart And Seed Bead Necklace

I sold this today so it is gone.

If you have any questions contact me at carolcountrytreasure@hotmail.com. You can find this in etsy shop http://www.mycountrytreasures.etsy.com/ .

Thank you you for stopping by and come back soon.

Fresh Water Pearls And Turquoise Necklace

This necklace is made from fresh water pearls with a turquoise chip between each pearl and the focal point is a rectangle turquoise stone. The necklace has a toggle clasp. You can find this at my Etsy store. http://www.mycountrytreasures.etsy.com If You have any questions you can contact me at carolcountrytreasure@hotmail.com