Craft market resources

Market Vendor Resources

Whether you're setting up your first booth or scaling your handmade business, these are the exact tools, supplies, and systems we recommend to help you sell more and stand out.

Must-Have Essentials

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your setup simple and clean. Customers buy more when your booth is easy to browse.

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    #1 💳 PAYMENT SYSTEMS

    Accepting payments = making sales easier

    • 💡 Most vendors at our markets use Square for its reliability and ease of use.
    Try Square

    #2 🏪 BOOTH SETUP & DISPLAY UPGRADES

    Upgrade Your Booth:

    💡 Lighting alone can increase your sales—especially indoor markets.

    • Check some amazon best selling craft displays
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    #3 📦 PACKAGING & BRANDING

    💡 Pro Tip: Every purchase should feel like a branded experience.

    • Some recommended packaging
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    #4 🎨 TOOLS BY CRAFT TYPE

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    Top Craft Tools On Amazon
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    🧵 Crochet & Sewing Vendors

    Yarn organizers, Crochet hooks kits, Storage bins

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    🔨 Woodworking Vendors

    Sanding tools, Wood stain & finishes, Engraving tools

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    🧼 Soap & Candle Makers

    Silicone molds, Essential oils, Packaging wraps

    📈 GROWTH TOOLS (LEVEL UP)

    💡 The vendors making the most money treat this like a real business.

    🗣️ WHAT OUR VENDORS RECOMMEND

    “Adding lighting to my booth doubled my sales.”
    “Having a card reader changed everything.”
    “A clean display makes people stop and look.”

    Colorful artisan booth display at Grand Rapids street fair with crafts and vendors.

    🏪 DISPLAY BEST SELLERS

    • Grid Wall Panels (2-pack or 4-pack)
    • Grid Panel Hooks & Shelves
    • Wooden Display Risers (3-tier)
    • Jewelry Display Busts & Stands
    • Pegboard Display Kits
    Compare Pricing and Quality
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    💡 LIGHTING (HIGH ROI CATEGORY)

    • LED Clip Lights (top seller)
    • Battery-powered strip lights
    • Ring light for indoor booths
    Lighting Best Sellers

    📦 PACKAGING

    • Thank You Cards bulk packs
    • Custom sticker paper (Avery)
    • Kraft paper bags (variety sizes)
    • Poly mailers (if shipping)
    A Few Recommendations

    🖨️ BUSINESS TOOLS

    Dymo LabelWriter 450 Turbo, Thermal shipping label printer, QR code business cards

    📈 ADVANCED

    Portable WiFi hotspot Inventory storage bins Rolling carts (for setup/tear down)