LoadingCreating your craft fair tablescape
Tablescape. Is that a word? In the DIY world, I believe it is. ANYHOO, I was in a bit of a bind for the Guerilla Art Show a few weeks back. I knew Reware Vintage Beth and I didn’t have lots of space to set up shop, and unfortunately, displaying dish towels can take up more room on a table than you might think. Solution? I converted a cheap laundry drying rack from Meijer into a swanky display. I simply cut a piece of poster board to fit the top of the rack, tied it down with glitter wire, and had a top to the rack to display on. Not bad. Take a look below for a wee snippet of it.
This makes me wonder. Craft season seems to be in full swing right now. Is anyone coming up with a new tablescape idea for their goods this year? What about “best practices?” What do you do when you find your big display has to fit in a small space? Any suggestions for newbies on what makes a successful display? Hit us up with comments, links, photos, etc. Inquiring minds want to know!
Posted by LishDDorset on April 29th, 2007 in Inspiration
Tags: craft fairs, crafts, detroit craft blog, Detroit Urban Craft Fair, displays, diy, handmade detroit, making, michigan craft blog, tablescapes
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Comment from Care
Time: Apr 29, 2007, 11:33 pm
That’s been one of my favorite things to thrift for! For my work shop and table displays. Weirdo reused items. I recently found a black plastic “lazy susan” cassette tape holder that i’ll probably build something to fit in the slots JUST to use it for display!
Old timey TV trays with “breakfast in bed” fold out legs are perfect too for prepping projects on, then setting aside.
Comment from Lish Dorset
Time: Apr 30, 2007, 4:15 pm
Ooh, great idea with the lazy Susans.
Comment from amanda
Time: May 1, 2007, 10:28 pm
cool idea! it’s always neat to see what people come up with 
Comment from Mallory
Time: May 7, 2007, 9:47 am
I’m actually going to try using a drying rack in a different way for a display in a couple of weeks. I’m going to San Francisco to represent the New Orleans Craft Mafia at Bazaar Bizarre. Everyone gets an 8′x3′ table and they really really didn’t want anyone to use garment racks or displays that would take up extra room. And normally, a garment rack is an essential part of my display. But since I also didn’t want to bother with trying to get a garment rack out there and I’m not planning on bringing all of my clothes, I’m going to bring/send a drying rack instead, and try setting it up near the back of the table and drape some of my skirts over it.
Oh! Plus, I just ordered one of these yesterday:
http://www.inflatablemannequins.com/
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