Crafting is one of the most popular hobbies in the world, but it is also one of the most profitable. Each year, crafters put their best foot forward with their latest works of art and creations for inclusion in crafting shows. Typically held several times each year, a craft show features various crafters showcasing their products in exchange for a registration/set-up fee. Crafting shows are usually held in a high-traffic location, such as a mall or other hot spot for shoppers. Interested crafters are often required to obtain a business license prior to applying for a table at the show. In exchange for a non-refundable fee, crafters are offered an assigned space to sell their products.

The majority of crafting shows are held in conjunction with an upcoming season or holiday. For instance, many crafting shows are presented in celebration of spring with many of the products geared toward Easter, the July 4th holiday and more. Others, which are held during the fall and winter months, focus on the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. One of the most important aspects to garnering attention at crafting shows is to produce works that are in conjunction with the theme of the event. Spring crafting shows may feature Easter products and/or patriotic creations while the later shows may feature Christmas decor and specialty items.

While it is nice to coordinate your product selection with the crafting show's theme, it is also a good idea to present additional creations that will be suitable for everyday use. Such items may include scented candles, handmade soap, scented wax dipped stuffed animals and handmade jewelry. In order to gain the most attention at a crafting show, the presentation must be colorful, organized and possess a welcoming atmosphere. Many shoppers enjoy watching crafters at work so, if possible, many produce new creations at the site of the show. For instance, jewelry makers may quietly work on their next masterpiece while quilters may continue hand sewing their next work of art. In addition to attracting the attention of passers by, this is a wonderful way to pass time while waiting for the next customer.

The most popular craft show products include anything that is handmade. A number of sellers will bring machine produced works, but the ones that garner the most attention are those that were created solely by hand. The theory is that anything homemade is better in quality that manufactured products. Handmade soap, for example, features hand selected essential oils and fragrances before being carefully created with the perfect recipe. These products are beneficial to the skin in ways that other soaps lack, including the moisturizing effect that they provide. Many traditional soaps contain harsh ingredients that handmade soaps avoid, which is why they are often selected by those who have sensitive skin or who wish to retain the hand's natural beauty. Handcrafted scented candles, jewelry and personally decorated holiday products are among the more popular creations that may generate the most revenue at crafting shows.