Comments on: How to Do Home Jewelry Parties

By: MOe

MOe — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 18:10:00 +0000

Blue crystals? Where can I purchase those and can you provide the wire crochet cuff tutorial and supplies, it’s beautiful.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:29:41 +0000

I’d love to do home parties but have been unsure where to start. I appreciate this guide for us newbies! Like Jane, I an not sure how to find my first host. (With a toddler and two dogs, my house is MUCH too much of a zoo to host at my place.)

Do you bring food? Suggest your host provide food? Is there wine/alcohol? Or do you leave that entirely up to your host and not bring it up?

How much time do you schedule for the party itself? An hour or two? More?

By: Joyce

Joyce — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 01:03:46 +0000

I LOVE the idea of the hostess gift being 10% of sales!! When I figure my costs and time invested in an art show, 10% is a great incentive plus easy to calculate.

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 21:15:33 +0000

Thanks for a very encouraging article. Last year, my neighbor had a party at her house for me, and I made ~$600 in 3 hours–more than I have made at some shows that cost $250 entry fee! I would love to do more, but don’t know how to ask people to do it. Maybe making up a brochure and mailing it to friends and family would be a good start. If you have any suggestions about that, please let me know.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 15:03:42 +0000

In reply to Andrea. Hi Andrea! Thanks for your lovely comments on this post! The $3 item is this simple ring: Wire Wrap Rings Tutorial. :) It makes a great impulse-purchase item.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 14:59:47 +0000

Thank you for this inspirational article. I think I could manage doing a home party after reading your article. Just curious . . . what are you able to sell for $3? I’d love to have something at such a low price point and am looking for simple but beautiful designs I can put together in a snap.

By: Tama

Tama — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 21:06:36 +0000

Thanks for sharing these wonderful stories, ladies. I have had an idea for awhile and would like some insite on this: I would like to offer customers the option of hosting “self” parties in their homes. I would charge a flat fee for the jewelry, invitations, and instructions on how to host their own jewelry parties and ship it to them. (Like becoming a consultant). This way I don’t have to be available physically and I am paid upfront. Ofcourse, if they have questions, I will be available to ask.

By: Linda B

Linda B — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 01:51:40 +0000

I’m curious about having a hostess, I see 10% of sales as a gift, are there certain price criteria? or do they get 10% regardless of what the sales are?

By: Shirley Munn ~ BellaBeads

Shirley Munn ~ BellaBeads — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:32 +0000

I read with interest the “home party” post by Albina Rose. I too prefer home parties to online or craft shows.

However, I do mine in MY home! I’m fortunate to have a home office that doubles as my jewelry display area, so the benefit of not having to pack and unpack has great appeal.

Since I’m also a personal chef, I prepare a light appetizer for guests to enjoy while they shop. All the hostess has to do is address the postcards I give her with my party info already printed on the back.

It has been a wonderful concept for both the hostess and me, so everyone wins. I too extend a hostess gift of 10% of the total sales. A great concept—if you build it, they will come!