Great Lakes Pet Expo
It's not a juried fine art/craft faire, but has anyone participated in Milwaukee's "Great Lakes Pet Expo" to be held Feb. 4? My hand-crafted dog leash hangers and products seem to do better at dog venues.See More
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Sandy Giuliani
- Gurnee, IL
- United States
- Wood working
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Great Lakes Pet Expo
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Hoyt Jan 23. 1 Reply 0 Likes
It's not a juried fine art/craft faire, but has anyone participated in Milwaukee's "Great Lakes Pet Expo" to be held Feb. 4? My hand-crafted dog leash hangers and products seem to do better at dog…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Beverly Smith Oct 5, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Before I sign up for this -- any PROS and/or CONS? Better Business Bueaur has 55 complaints filed against them; kind of a lot for a smaller company. Found complaints via Google; looking for some…Continue
Introducing - whimsical dog leash hangers ....
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sabrina Aughenbaugh Sep 17, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Recently became a member; this is a great site and have had some helpful suggestions - thank you! I finally posted pictures of some of my products and some custom orders. I make whimsical dog leash…Continue
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Chris Hoyt replied to Sandy Giuliani's discussion 'Great Lakes Pet Expo'
Hey, if you have an open weekend, do it. You'll have a captive market, so if I were you I sure would give it a shot.
Great Lakes Pet Expo
Although not a juried fine art/craft show, has anyone participated in Milwaukee's Pet Expo in the past? This year is Feb. 4 (still some openings). It seems dog venues are a great place for my dog leash hangers and other products. I was a vendor at last year's Pug Fest and did really well (just got burned out from making so many pug products!)As each show comes and goes, it's getting harder to do this gig solo! Milwaukee provides a table and 2 chairs, less I have to bring.Thank you,Sandy…See More
Sandy Giuliani added a discussion to the group Chicagoland Artisans
Sandy Giuliani replied to Lisa Braun's discussion 'Taking Credit Cards - Newbie wants to know how you...'
I use ProPay; I enter it online after the show. I created a spreadsheet for the required information and add extra information that may be needed, ie phone number, email address. I haven't had any problems except once when I…
Sandy Giuliani replied to Diane Wright's discussion 'Selling Online'
I've had some listings on Etsy for a while (it may be inactive at this point as I haven't gone to it in months!); lots of views, very little sales. I guess at the very least it may send some traffic to my website. It…
Gabriela Bryant commented on Sandy Giuliani's blog post 'Art Fair in Library Park, Kenosha, WI - Sun., July 18'
For the Ladies who did this show last year...what did you think? Is it worth it? I am a jewelry artist and don't really have anything going on in July. I like the fact that it's a one-day only. Would you recommend it?
Sandy Giuliani commented on Lou Works's group 'Woodworkers Wall'
I listed items on Etsy for quite some time, I think my account might be inactive as I haven't updated my credit card. I had lots of "viewing" of my products, but one sale. Seems like the views come from other Etsy…
Nancy Gordon left a comment for Sandy Giuliani
thanks for writing back - would the grayslake show be good for me? is it expensive? etc etc pls check out my website to get an idea of what i do and if i would find grayslake a worthwhile venue - appreciate it
Sandy Giuliani left a comment for Nancy Gordon
Hi Nancy! Great to connect with a fellow animal lover! I'm always looking for animal related venues. My first show for the year will be Lake County Fair Grounds in Grayslake (stepbystep productions). Last year I did the…
Sandy Giuliani and Nancy Gordon are now friends
Sandy Giuliani commented on Sandra Duncan's group 'Chicagoland Artisans'
My first show of the season will be Lake County Arts & Craft festival at Lake County fair grounds @ beginning of April. I did really well with their Fall shows. If anyone knows of dog venues, i.e., rescue groups holding fund raisers,…
Sandy Giuliani replied to Gene & Amy Cate's discussion 'I need recommendations for a good Merchant Service company that will let me go month to month...'
I, too, use Propay, love it, no issues except one time when I transposed numbers, dah. Also when I request money, the transaction is fast!
Sandy Giuliani commented on Lou Works's group 'Woodworkers Wall'
I've also tried eBay, no luck, except for the first time when I didn't know to put a price that I would accept and had to sell the item for .99!!!!! Big time lesson learned. Also tossing around the idea of listing on…
Sandy Giuliani replied to Lou Works's discussion 'Selling work online' in the group Woodworkers Wall
I've had some of my products on Etsy for well over a year; lots of views, very few sales. Seems like just fellow Etsy listers are looking, I don't know. I also have an online store, just received an order for a double dog leash…
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- Your Medium
- Wood working
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 1.5
- First show ever
- Grayslake Farmers Market
- What is your website?
- http://www.bestdogleashcaddies.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Get the product in front of people, pictures don't do justice, also I get a lot of helpful hints from fellow artists!
- Best show ever and why
- Lake County Fair Ground, sold a lot of product, got my name out there, lots of referrals
- Worst show ever and why
- Palatine High School, Spring Show, way too big, folks got tired of walking around and missed half the vendors
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- online search
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Antioch (IL) Arts & Craft Show - Sat/Sun, Sept 11-12
Posted on September 17, 2010 at 3:39pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Started out with rain (thank Heavens no wind) through late morning, otherwise weather was great the rest of the day and all of Sunday. Pretty steady crowds after the rain, better crowds on Sunday. Folks were looking and, more importantly, buying. Most vendors I spoke with said they were pleased with sales. I had a solid weekend, have received six custom orders to date from the show, (I make whimsical dog leash hangers and will customize a whimsical likeness from an email pic). I would do this… Continue
Dog rescue venues
Posted on June 30, 2010 at 4:27pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Anyone know of any dog rescue groups looking for vendors for their fundraising gala in northern Illinois or southern Wisconsin. I have been a vendor with two different greyhound rescue groups, looking for more.
Thank you in advance.
Art Fair in Library Park, Kenosha, WI - Sun., July 18
Posted on June 28, 2010 at 3:06pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Has anyone attended this art fair? (46th annual). It's the day after a one week vacation and I'm wondering if it would be worth my while after a 7 hour road trip the day before. Appreciate any info you may have. I make whimsical dog leash hangers and wood coin banks.
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 8:22pm on March 14, 2011,
Nancy Gordon said… - thanks for writing back - would the grayslake show be good for me? is it expensive? etc etc pls check out my website to get an idea of what i do and if i would find grayslake a worthwhile venue - appreciate it
- At 11:45am on July 8, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Sandy. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.
When you have a chance, please stop by the Discussions area to introduce yourself. We all look forward to your participation here. Also visit the "member map" and add your location. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike. Let's make this a dynamic site!
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