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		<title>Time for the Spring Fling Central Valley</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Soroptimist of Atwater Spring Fling Craft Show 
Saturday, May 22, 2010
 9:00a to 4:00p
at Atwater Community Center, Atwater, CA 
Hey Crafters in Modesto, Turlock, Merced and surrounding communities!
2nd Annual Spring Fling Craft Show sponsored by Soroptimist of Atwater. This is a major fundraising event. A large selection of handcrafted goods, homemade and home grown foods [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2010/01/time-for-the-spring-fling-central-valley/</link>
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		<title>Insurance for Craft Shows</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had a great question posted on one of my blogs regarding insurance coverage for shows.  I thought I would share the question and answer for you as well.
I&#8217;m getting in festivals and art fairs. I&#8217;m going to become a dealer (edited) and design a catchy looking display. One thing I questions is insurance. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2010/01/insurance-for-craft-shows/</link>
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		<title>Drawings at Craft Venues? Good Marketing?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have seen many, many crafters use drawings at their shows to get the contact info on people that may be interested in their product.  I have, in fact, used this tactic myself a few times.  But over the years I have come to realize that I am throwing my money away.
So many [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2009/11/drawings-at-craft-venues-good-marketing/</link>
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		<title>Creating Effective Craft Show Displays</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ I set up at a show a few weeks ago and brought a long a bunch of items from my home to create a homey feel to my set.  I wrote about it here Bloggin Blonde. So hop on by and check it out.
It worked for me!  What can you use from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2009/11/creating-effective-craft-show-displays/</link>
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		<title>Make Your Booth Display Eye Catching</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We had an awesome craft show yesterday and had a lot of new vendors.  So it was a lot of fun for me to go around and see the different setups that folks used.
One of the most unique booths was a new vendor to our show.  She didn&#8217;t have a lot for direct [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2009/11/make-your-booth-display-eye-catching/</link>
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		<title>Soroptimist of Atwater Holiday Affair Craft Show</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Soroptimist of Atwater Holiday Affair Craft Show 
Saturday, Nov 7 9:00a to 4:00p
at Atwater Community Center, Atwater, CA 
23rd Annual Holiday Affair Craft Show sponsored by Soroptimist of Atwater. This is a major fundraising event. A large selection of handcrafted goods, homemade and home grown foods and some retail items always means there is something [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2009/10/soroptimist-of-atwater-holiday-affair-craft-show/</link>
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		<title>Craft Article Writers!  Here&#8217;s a contest for ya!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you love crafts and also love writing about crafting, here is an opportunity t make a few bucks.  Better Budgeting.com is looking for some easy to make, frugal craft &#038; homemade gift ideas!  Here is what they are looking for&#8230;
&#8221; Wanted: Easy to Make Frugal Craft &#038; Homemade Gift Ideas!
Do you like [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2009/09/craft-article-writers-heres-a-contest-for-ya/</link>
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		<title>Spaces Available??</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have had several requests this week regarding the post I made last month on the Atwater Craft Show. Yes, we do have space available still but they are going quickly.  We are about at half capacity right now.  If you are interested in learning more about the show and getting your products [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2009/09/spaces-available/</link>
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		<title>Big Craft Show in Atwater, Ca Coming Soon!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Soroptimist of Atwater is hosting its 23rd annual Holiday Affair Craft Show November 7, 2009.  I blog about this every year so you should RSS this site for immediate info on the event.
Held as a fundraiser, we do allow SOME retail product.  We do prefer handmade craft products, but retail is allowed to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2009/08/big-craft-show-in-atwater-ca-coming-soon/</link>
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		<title>Planning an Awesome Craft Show</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Want to put on your own craft show? Here are some tips to get you going~
Planning an Awesome Craft Show
Are you living in an area that has limited craft and vendor shows? Have you ever thought about developing your own but wasn’t sure how to go about it? Well here is the lowdown on how [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2009/07/planning-an-awesome-craft-show/</link>
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		<title>Get That Contact Info by Using Craft Shows  Part 3</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Get That Contact Info by Using Craft Shows  Part 3
One of the greatest benefits to setting up at craft shows is that you are exposed to all those potential customers within your target market.  What an awesome opportunity to reach out and expand you customer base!
A lot of Direct Sellers use contact cards [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2009/07/get-that-contact-info-by-using-craft-shows-part-3/</link>
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		<title>Making the Most of your Craft Show Display  Part 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Making the Most of your Craft Show Display  Part 2
So you have decided to promote your business doing craft shows but now you are wondering “how do I make the most out of my precious 10 X 10 area?”  The key to this is to attract attention and bring those customers into your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2009/07/making-the-most-of-your-craft-show-display-part-2/</link>
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		<title>Why Use Craft Shows in Your Direct Sales Business?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Why Use Craft Shows in Your Direct Sales Business?   Part 1
The greatest thing about home businesses and the direct sales type of business is the flexibility in how you can market your products.  We are not relegated to one type of selling so therefore the opportunities are endless!   Brick and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2009/07/why-use-craft-shows-in-your-direct-selling-business/</link>
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		<title>November Show Atwater, Ca</title>
		<description><![CDATA[HI crafty followers!
My club is getting our notices out for our annual craft show to be held in November 2009.  Here is the link to last years post.  The info is about the same. Calling all crafters in Central Valley.  Let me know if you would like more information for your booth [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2009/07/november-show-atwater-ca/</link>
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		<title>Hello Crafters! I&#8217;m back</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am so sorry for not posting.  I am sure you thought I feel off of the earth or something.  Truth is I forgot my logins and couldn&#8217;t get in here.  I guess I should have asked ther spammers. They seemed to have hacked in here, no problem!
But alas, I am back [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://craftshowtips.com/2009/07/hello-crafters-im-back/</link>
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