It seems like there are more and more people selling handmade goods at craft shows these days, and that's awesome!

Every time I do a show, I make a list of little things to bring with me so I have the most comfortable day possible. I've never actually typed this list up. So I thought I'd do just that and then share it with you.

The list includes everything except your inventory and display furniture, so it should all fit in a small suitcase or box.

But beware - you'll be the one everyone goes to when something suddenly comes up and they need a piece of duct tape :)

Jordynn Mackenzie's Indoor Craft Show Necessities Checklist:

• float with lots of change (fanny packs are great for this)
  
• calculator
• receipt book
• pens + pencils
• sketch book for writing and doodling on
  
• paper for extra sign making
• a sharpie
  
• tape - a couple of kinds if you can
• twine
  
• clothes pegs
• safety pins
  
• an ironed table cloth
• clear signage or price tags
  
• sewing kit (including thread, needles, pins, thimble)
• scissors
• business cards
• fliers promoting your other craft shows
• sign up sheet for your mailing list
• gift bags and tissue or other packaging materials
• a bagged lunch and some easy to eat snacks
• reusable water and coffee containers
  
• napkins or wipes
• hand sanitizer
  
• a bag for garbage
  

Feel free to print and use this list and share it with any crafters you know.

Winter Fling ...a Craft Thing, originally uploaded by jordynnmackenzie.

For those that I haven't told, I am super excited about a show that I am helping organize called "Winter Fling ... a Craft Thing" on December 5 at St Stephen-in-the-Fields (103 Bellevue Avenue at College St. and Bellevue)

We have 24 AMAZING vendors for this show and lots of SUPER FANTASTIC volunteers to help the day go smoothly. And of course, where would we be without our OUTSTANDING Sponsors?

With the printing help of Kid Icarus, some sewing and pressing by myself and Krecklo, and donations from our Vendors and Sponsors, we've put together some really great looking loot bags for the door that are going to go FAST.

But that's not all! We're also setting up a number of raffles so that if you don't get a loot bag, you'll have the chance to win some super cool prizes donated by our Sponsors and Vendors. (more on that later though...)

So you should plan to be in Kensington Market on Saturday, December 5th for some fun holiday shopping and general crafty goodness!

Oh did I mention I designed the poster and website? :)

Been Preparing for a couple of shows coming up:

• CBC Charity Craft Sale this Thursday, November the 5th from 9am to 6pm in the CBC Atrium - 250 Front St West
• United Way Benefit Show Friday, November 13, 2009 at 12pm to 2pm
  29th floor of TD Bank Tower (55 King Street West)

• Movies & Makers Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 10am to 4pm followed by Faythe Levine’s Documentary, “Handmade Nation” at 4:30pm
  Fox Theatre (2236 Queen St. East)

And not to mention....

• Winter Fling... a Craft Thing Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 11am to 6pm
  St. Stephen-in-the-Fields, 103 Bellevue Ave (College St. at Bellevue), Toronto

This is a show I've been feverishly working on (I got to do the graphic/web design for this project) with a lovely group of friends. We've got an excellent venue, 22 AMAZING vendors and really cute handmade loot bags filled with awesome goodies.