The best craft fair crafts mix small impulse buys with a few statement pieces. Here are 24 ideas for Christmas bazaars and school fairs, grouped by price point, with supply costs, time per piece and simple tips for setting up your booth.
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Craft Fair Crafts: Booth and Pricing Tips
- Offer a price range: many shoppers pick up a small item first, so mix items under $10 with some at $10 to $25 and a few larger pieces.
- Build height: crates, risers and a pegboard make a table easier to browse from a few feet away.
- Show clear prices on every item or with simple signs, since many shoppers won’t ask.
- Take cards and cash: bring change and a card reader, and check whether Wi-Fi or cell signal is available.
- Read the rules: some fairs require handmade-only items, a permit or a sales tax ID.
Easy Bazaar Craft Ideas Under $10
These easy bazaar craft ideas are cheap to make and easy to buy on impulse.
1. Painted Wood Ornaments
Paint simple trees, snowflakes or names on wood slices and add twine. Keep a basket of them near the front of the table.
2. Candy Cane Reindeer
Add googly eyes, a pom-pom nose and pipe cleaner antlers to wrapped candy canes. Price them low for kids with pocket money.
3. Hot Cocoa Kits
Bag commercially packaged cocoa, marshmallows and a candy cane with a handmade tag. Using store-bought food helps you avoid many cottage food rules.
4. Gift Tag Sets
Stamp sets of kraft tags and tie them with twine. Shoppers grab them on the way to wrap presents. Hang them on a small rack.
5. Mini Cabinet Wreaths
Wrap small rings with faux greenery and a velvet ribbon. Sell them in sets of two or four for kitchen cabinets.
6. Scented Pinecone Bags
Spray dried pinecones with a cinnamon scent and bag them with a tag. They smell great at the booth. Bake foraged pinecones first.
7. Felt Ornaments
Stitch stuffed felt hearts, stars and mittens. They’re soft and hard to damage in transit. Add a name for an extra charge.
8. Snowman Soup Mugs
Fill an inexpensive mug with a cocoa packet and a candy cane, then wrap it in cellophane with a poem tag. It’s a classic teacher gift.
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9. Soy Candle Gift Sets
Package three holiday-scented tins in a small box. Add safety labels. Sets sell better than singles at a bazaar.
10. Christmas Gnomes
Make gnomes from foam cones, knit hats and faux fur beards. Display them in a group at different heights. They’re a familiar sight at holiday markets.
11. Wood Sign Trio
Paint three small signs like JOY, NOEL and PEACE and sell them as a set. Offer them in farmhouse and classic colors.
12. Personalized Stockings
Press iron-on names on plain stockings while shoppers wait or take orders. Show samples of the fonts. Families often buy several.
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13. Spa Gift Baskets
Bundle handmade soap, a scrub and a washcloth in a small basket with cellophane. List ingredients and check the rules for selling cosmetics.
14. Knit Beanies
Offer chunky beanies with pom-poms in winter colors. Bring a small mirror so shoppers can try them on.
Statement Crafts for Christmas Bazaars
A few larger pieces draw people to your table, even if most shoppers buy something smaller.
15. Fresh Evergreen Wreaths
Wire fresh clippings onto frames and add a big bow. Make them close to the event so they stay fresh. Hang them where people can see them from a distance.
16. Reversible Porch Signs
Paint a tall board with Christmas on one side and a welcome message on the other. Seal it for outdoor use. Offer delivery if it’s a large piece.
17. Wooden Advent Calendars
Build a board with 24 numbered hooks or small drawers. Sell them early in the season, since they’re used from December 1.
18. Ornament Wreaths
Hot glue shatterproof ornaments around a wreath form in a tight color scheme. They catch the eye from across the room.
Crafts for School Fairs and Kids’ Booths
School fairs need low prices and simple projects kids can help make.
19. Popsicle Stick Ornaments
Glue craft sticks into trees and snowflakes and let kids decorate them. Price them for pocket money. Great for a class fundraiser.
20. Painted Rock Gifts
Kids paint snowmen or kind words on smooth rocks. Seal them so they last. They make sweet small gifts for parents.
21. Paper Snowflake Packs
Cut snowflakes from white paper and bundle five with a ribbon. Older kids can cut; younger kids can help bundle. It’s nearly all profit for the class.
22. Decorated Cookie Bags
Bake or buy plain cookies, decorate them and bag them with a tag. List ingredients for allergies and check your school’s food rules.
23. Friendship Bracelets
Knot embroidery floss into simple bracelets. They’re popular with other kids. Keep them away from babies and toddlers.
24. Handprint Cards
Turn handprints into reindeer or trees on folded cards and sell them in packs. Parents buy their own child’s work. Add a note inside about who made it.
Craft Fair Crafts FAQ
What sells best at craft fairs?
Small gifts, personalized items, candles, ornaments and seasonal decor are common best sellers. It varies by area, so watch what sells and adjust.
How much stock should I bring to a craft fair?
There’s no set number. Bring a mix of price points and enough to keep the table looking full, and keep extras under the table to restock as you sell.
How do I price items for a Christmas bazaar?
Cover supplies, time and booth fees. Keep plenty of items under $10 so shoppers can buy on impulse, with some larger pieces at higher prices.
Do I need a permit for a craft fair?
It depends on your city, state and the event. Many organizers require a sales tax ID, and food items often fall under cottage food laws.
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Photos are illustrative stock images from Pixabay. Prices are approximate and were checked at the time of writing.
