Monday 11 March 2013

Stall display

Most people who have ever had a stall at crafts fairs will tell you that it is always changing in terms of designs, every time you go to a fair you compare notes with other stall holders about how to improve the look of the stall - I have a whole Pinterest board about stall ideas.

I thought I would share how my display has developed over the last year.





My first stalls - I used a tablecloth which we already had, along with baskets we already had, the stall looked quite cluttered and nothing matched !



I then managed to pick up a bag holder  second hand on ebay



This meant the stall looked less cluttered, I was still trying different holders for cases etc but there was still a bit of a mixture.



I then got a proper table cloth and matching runner, I also made an applique sign to look like my logo (think I need to make a bigger one)

 


I also managed to a couple of vintage suitcases, which I lined in coordinating fabric, finished with ribbon and vintage style cotton lace, along with signs using the logo. I also added a jug of silk flowers.



I decided to make everything a bit Christmassy, for November and December - I added an Ivy garland, red fairy lights and bows to the top of the hanging rail.

 


I also added some lanterns, with battery operated tea lights, and wooden reindeer - the reindeer were very popular and lots of people tried to buy them ! (They were bought from Sainsbury's !)
 
 
This was my stall at the latest fair - I have added a wooden shelf, covered in matching fabric which gives the stall some height and is also useful to keep paper bags etc in while the fair is in progress.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the stall now, maybe you could share pictures of how your stall looks. Posted by Picasa

4 comments:

  1. Great improvements on the stall appearance. You have to strike a balance on how much kit (hat stand, shelf, covers, display boxes) that you take and stock you can fit in your vehicle! I think you have a good display right now. Love the suitcases as you can keep the stock in them and just open up on the day. Agree you need a larger sign. Have you thought of a banner/bunting above the stall? You've made me decide I need to revamp my stall display thanks. Joan

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    1. Thanks for the comments, I know what you mean about the amount of kit - feel like a packhorse some days !
      I do have some oilcloth bunting, but I found if I put it on the front of the stall, It detracts from the name too much, I tend to put it behind me if I have a stall against the wall instead of in the middle of the room.

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  2. Your stall looks great! Very comfortable.

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  3. Hi! I've loved reading your blog and wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for a Liebster Award. If you have a moment to pop over to my blog you can find out more about the award. Natalie x

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