Comments on: Beginner Booth in a Bag

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 20:44:00 +0000

In reply to Melissa. Melissa, I wish you a wonderfully successful show!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 19:10:09 +0000

Genius! I am signing up for my first show at a small indoors art fair at a nearby country club, and I will need to put together something for my first display. This looks like just the ticket for my first try! Thanks for the inspiration!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:45:30 +0000

In reply to Marnet. Marnet, I agree that when it's an event where you need a tent, your load definitely gets bigger. :)

By: Marnet

Marnet — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 14:25:43 +0000

Awesome setup! My Tahoe is filled to the top with seats down, However, I have a tent, 3 tables and boxes so won’t work for me, but I do consolidate where I can. .

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 25 May 2017 19:21:14 +0000

What a great and simple display! Thanks for sharing your setup.

By: N.B.

N.B. — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 19:25:49 +0000

I am not sure how old this post is, but I love this setup, Natasha. I was trying to come up with a minimized setup since I do not have a car; so I can’t do shows but I figured I can do home parties. I was having a hard time because I need the trays and necklace displays, and the trays are bulky. What type of bag is that? Was the tablecloth in one of the boxes? Please do tell, Thank You for the inspiration.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:25:56 +0000

In reply to Natasha Burger.

So glad you generously shared this post, Natasha – it’s helped a lot of people get started! 🙂

By: Natasha Burger

Natasha Burger — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:04:42 +0000

Its so cool to see my post again. I have more inventory now and a much bigger display – but this one worked so very very well that I may just go back to it for smaller shows again.

By: Natasha Fraser

Natasha Fraser — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 08:19:49 +0000

I used these ideas when I first read this article a few years ago, it was the perfect start to doing more regular shows and really helpful. Such a lovely display too Natasha, thank you for sharing. Just wish all my stuff fit into only one bag still 🙂

By: Lynn L.

Lynn L. — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 18:27:16 +0000

My back would be so thankful if I followed in your footsteps.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:10:14 +0000

So VERY VERY COOL!!!!! ????????

By: Duane Aldrich

Duane Aldrich — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:30:25 +0000

Great set up! Don’t forget about the back of your table cloth. It’s a great place to sew in a pocket or two for the little odds & ends. You could probably even sew in a cup holder.

By: Maxine Booth

Maxine Booth — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:28:45 +0000

Excellent, compact, artistic and so functional…bravo!

By: Linette Arnold

Linette Arnold — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:06:31 +0000

Other vendors have been amazed at my easy set up and breakdown. But yours…..commendable. I have one tub with everything in it. Fabric covered boards with the jewelry pinned to it are ready to pull out and place on plate racks. Table cloths are folded on top then empty boxes I use for risers. I use a rolling luggage carrier to carry it all including my pocketbook and lunch sack. You can see my table on the “Show Schedule” page on my website.

By: Cat

Cat — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:40:30 +0000

Way to go, girl!!! When I started out, I had no idea what I’d need . . . so i ended up with 4 or 5 huge tubs of ‘set up’ stuff. I like your idea much better!

By: Janet

Janet — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:43:22 +0000

Incredible. How I wish I could do that.

By: Netta Pierce

Netta Pierce — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:47:25 +0000

Great site thanks.

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:39:07 +0000

Love it! When I saw that little bag I was thinking, “This isn’t going to be so great.” Then when I scrolled down to see the Voila! photo I actually said aloud, “WOW!! Guess I was wrong!” It looks fantastic! I don’t do shows, I just sell at a local shop, but do set up my own table that stays set up. This gave me some ideas for my display there and for bringing things back and forth. Thank you for sharing

By: BevC.

BevC. — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 13:18:13 +0000

Thank you SO much for sharing your ideas! Simplicity is the answer! I’m doing my very first show in December and was struggling with ideas! Tables & cloths will be provided, so thats one thing I won’t have to haul. My search is on for some pretty scarves to cover the cloth to accent my jewelry!

By: Tricia

Tricia — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:34:11 +0000

Natasha, I love it. The simplicity is such a timesaver. Also, the end result makes your gorgeous jewelry the focal point of the table. Isn’t that the way it should be? Customers can easily see each piece & zero in on the ones that they’re most interested in. Great job!

By: Joyce

Joyce — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:07:24 +0000

I love this, gives me hope and ideas of getting better organized and down size what I always have to lug in to the shows.

By: Annette

Annette — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:42:41 +0000

Admirable!!! My current set up is huge for a show – a large tub for lights and extension cords, a medium tub for tablecloths, 5 smallish tubs of jewellery, 1 smallish tub of display equipment + large soft bag of busts + medium soft bag of more display equipment (t-bars, mirrors, earring stands, cushions, etc), a set of 3 drawers with packaging inside and a wooden writing box with admin things. I use a trolley I have so much!!! (Plus I usually have to take my own tables with risers!). It takes me well over an hour to set up and at least 3/4 hour to pull down. I think I need to downsize LOL.

By: Sheila Davis

Sheila Davis — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:16:54 +0000

This also inspires me to pare down my displays etc. I have 2 totes and a wooden box plus a big bag of tablecloths and “oh… I might need this or that”
I just did a show in California so I had to really go minimal since I flew!

By: Sally Vonada

Sally Vonada — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:26:47 +0000

A great plan. I especially love the use of an expandable file folder for flat busts. Thanks!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:15:30 +0000

Wow. My stuff fits in the front seat… and fills the entire back of my Blazer with the back seat flopped down. I wish I could do minimal!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:41:23 +0000

Thank you very much for sharing. I have been shying away from shows because I am so intimidated. Your set up is very inspiring and makes me feel like, just maybe….I can do that. Thank you again!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:54:13 +0000

Less is more! One day I may actually follow that sentiment! I will be doing my first market December 1st and I am still trying to workout my display. I will certainly try to learn from yours.

By: Roxanne

Roxanne — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:50:48 +0000

One of the best ideas I have seen in a long time. I’m always looking for an easier way to transport and display. My display actually looks very similar to yours but it take me a couple of totes. I’ll be revamping my set-up for sure

By: Karboojeh Handmade Jewelry

Karboojeh Handmade Jewelry — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 23:26:59 +0000

I smiled when I saw the “voila” pic, with the bag transformed into a full-fledged display table. I should learn from this since I usually take a lot of bags and props to set up table, and it’s rather unpractical and time-consuming

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:41:27 +0000

I love this, Natasha! So smart, compact, and fuss-free! Fantastic setup for easy transport, spur-of-the-moment selling opportunities, and having plenty of energy left for your customers after a quick and easy setup!

Thanks so much for sharing your brilliant Booth in a Bag idea! 🙂

By: Dara

Dara — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:23:18 +0000

Very nice set up and so easy to transport. Lol about the tablecloths, though! I totally agree that they are excellent at hiding all the evils and extras 🙂