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Ever walk through a craft show and try to remember some of the more interesting and super crafty display ideas?  There are so many ways to create a display with cheap and easy projects that will make your booth stand out in the crowd.

Display your beautiful work without spending a ton on some fancy store displays…make your own!

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Display your handmade rings in a case created just for you.  Go with any color you choose and make it super cheap!  Find all the details from Tea Rose Home.  Sachiko started with a little something from the dollar store and some supplies she already had around the house.  That’s my kind of cheap! :)

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Turn an old window into a jewelry display…love this idea! 

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Who doesn’t love a Slinky?  Add a little fun to your display with this Slinky business card holder from Alamode Stuff.

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Shutters are a great way to upcycle your way to pretty display.  They set up quick and add a little style at the same time…cool colors.  This was created by Robbie Moto.

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Books are a creative way to add a little something to your display.  What a perfect way to display these bookmarks.

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Create a colorful chalkboard sign from an old frame.  I have lots of these and I use them for everything!

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Do you have any craft show plans?  I’d love to hear about some of your display tips.

Happy weekend!

~Kim

{ 7 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Cassandra April 21, 2012 at 2:53 pm

I LOVE the Slinky and shutter ideas. Thanks!

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2 Lisa April 21, 2012 at 3:32 pm

The slinky is way too cool! I thrift most of my display items and just update them with paint or fabric. I am also redoing my moms old suitcase into a display for my pins and bags. I used to have an old set of mini shutters, but we threw them out when we moved. Didn’t think I would ever use them. I could kick myself now.

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3 Paula Parrish April 21, 2012 at 6:48 pm

Hello Kim,
Fun post, I love the Slinky business card holder and the colorful chalkboard sign. Thanks for sharing.
Smiles, Paula

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4 suzanne Urban April 22, 2012 at 6:07 am

I haven’t begun to sell yet, but I’ve stocked up on “props” to showcase my work. Last Christmas my husband and I purchased a vintage 7up cooler for me to display my magnets on. I also have two vintage 7up wooden crates to put my prints in.

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5 Samantha April 22, 2012 at 9:56 am

I do! I’m going to be in a “Ladie’s Night” themed craft show/event in June. I sell hand painted glassware. You can see it at http://www.thestylehouse.etsy.com … any ideas for display ideas for glassware??

xo
Sam

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6 Pascale September 30, 2012 at 7:23 am

Lovely ideas and very useful post!

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7 Juana Morreale September 30, 2012 at 4:35 pm

Hi ,I’m new selling on craft shows,I handmade clutches and handknited scarfs.My husband built for me two wooden steps to display my clutches and I bought a body manequin for the scarfs but I find difficult to get more ideas to display my designs.I have a show next week,9′ x9′ indoor space.I usually dress my tables with a white tablecloth and a skirt in pink color(cause matches with my bussiness cards :) .It will be October by then ,I wonder if I should change the color of the skirt black instead,to add drama…steps and manniquin are white,my designs are full of color ….I would appreciate more ideas.Thanks
JEM

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