Preparing for a Craft Show 101: Craft Show Set Up in a Suit Case

One thing I would like to try for this craft show season is pack everything into a large suite case on wheels. I think because my jewelry doesn’t take up much room that I can work a suit case into my repertoire. My jewelry fits into a large “very fashionable” purse that my sister gave me. I like being able to carry it in that bag. I’d imagine the table cloths, shelves, bricks, even the mirrors could share space in a large suite case. You have to have a roll of duct tape and a pair of scissors just in case. Oh, and my card swiper that has never been used. If you are going to accept credit cards, plan on getting that stuff in order a little bit more than three days before the show. It’s all in that book of planning ahead that I didn’t get to read. What else can I fit into this suit case? I do like natural things like wood and rocks and they might need to be part of my display, but I don’t know yet. Hmm. Pens are essential. That would be an additional expense anyway, I wonder how much more it would be to have my name put on them. I’ll have to work on that. That would be my next step in advertising my business. I have a dream that I can have a business online that pays my full time wages. It is absolutely in the dream stage right now but I have plans to make it a reality one of these days. I’ll probably be weaving my little business ideas through my blog. I’ve been dreaming of having my own business for a long time and advancing at my own pace. Finally back to the suitcase to add office supplies to the assortment already in it. I need to add my camera, extra batteries and the battery charger if for no other reason than to photograph my booth. I think it is important to have a visual record of my progress. I took my camera to the last show but I was too shy about using it. I should have had my husband take my picture with my booth. Maybe at the next show I’ll be braver.