Biz Tuesday: Great Outdoor Vending Tip

It's Biz Tuesday! This post is for those who vend outdoors, or are considering it. Please have a look at the photo (please click on picture to enlarge), and answer this question:

Where's the soap?



That's right, it's easy to find the soap, because there's a banner on the front of my tent. Please note the expanse of white tents, there, with no banners on the front. At the Horseshoe Craft and Flea Market, I saw a lot of unique signs, and I wasn't the only one with a sign at the front of my tent; it just so happened I was the only one in this grouping. I wanted to post this to make this point to you:  when vending outside, use ALL of your tent to showcase your business. That particular show was my best single-day show to date (in 6 years!). Was it because of my signs? That might have been one factor. In any case, it's a factor over which I have control, so I take advantage of it.

Advice given. I'm out.

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Amy Kalinchuk makes and sells soap at www.soapcrone.com and also writes and publishes crafty books at www.crafte-revolution.com.  She does not know everything about everything, but is happy to tell you what she knows, in any case.

Inspiration Monday: The Beach

We just returned from a week at the beach. Our internal clock is a little off--woke up at 5 am bright eyed and ready to go. We are glad to be back in Denver, but spending almost a week on the beach was just what we needed...

Lazy days spent reading in the sun with our feet in the cool sand, falling asleep under the umbrella to the sound of the waves, finding starfish on the shores and spending quality time with family--you just can't beat it!

We are still feeling inspired by the colors of the east coast beach and the water as we get adjusted back to real life. Check out the items below, a few of which are from our Summer Featured Vendors! Happy Monday to everyone.

1. Tennyson Vintage 2. What the Funk 3. She's Crafty Handmade 4. Raajma 5. picture from vacation! 6. A Wild Tonic Vintage 7. Tennyson Vintage 8. Jodi554 9. Thin Air Creations

The Horseshoe is hiring an intern!

Horseshoe Market Internship

The Horseshoe Craft and Flea Market is seeking a marketing/event intern for our Summer and Fall Markets! The internship will run roughly from late June-early October, 2011.

As the Horseshoe Marketing and Event Intern, you will be a part of Denver’s best seasonal outdoor art, craft and vintage market! The ideal candidate would be self-motivated, flexible and possess excellent customer service and communication skills.  We’re looking for someone with high attention to detail, even those “perfectionist” types.

This internship will be a great learning opportunity for someone interested in large-scale events and marketing, the arts, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Intern must be available for remaining market dates of August 6^th and October 1^st, and each Friday before the markets (August 5^th and September 30^th). Internship is five hours per week, but up to ten hours per week before each market. Internship is unpaid but you will receive a t-shirt, tote bag, food vouchers at the markets, and a letter of reference.

Responsibilities

·      Assist with organization and promotion of each market

·      Assist with social media including Facebook, Twitter and blogging

·      Assist with general office procedures such as data entry

·      Organize Horseshoe Street Teams

·      Other special projects as assigned

Qualifications

·      Interest in public relations, marketing and event planning

·      Interest in local art/handmade/vintage movement

·      Must be currently enrolled or attending college/university and live in Denver area

·      Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·      Positive attitude and experience in customer service-oriented environment

·      Experience with social media

Please send resume, cover letter and list of references to:

Horseshoe Craft and Flea Market
Attn: Amy Yetman
PO Box 12644
Denver, CO 80212

OR send email to:
HorseshoeMarket@gmail.com with “Marketing/Event Internship” in the subject line.

Application Deadline: Sunday, June 12^th, 2011

Spring Market Recap!

We had a beautiful day for our first Market of the year on May 7th! With weeks of rain, wind and clouds, the sun was bright and hot for the market! It was an all around lucky day. Check out some of the lovely photos taken by local photographer and friend, Rachael Grace...

We had over 110 vendors selling their handmade and vintage wares for the day. Lots of folks seemed to be grabbing some great finds. It was also the day before Mother's Day so it was an especially "girly" day--lots of moms and daughters hanging around, enjoying the market.



Vendors brought in lots of fun "Springy" goods--fresh flowers, potted plants, felted birds, pretty colors...

And the food trucks showed up--Basic Kneads Pizza, Deluxe Street Food, and even the Food Network's Great Food Truck Race with the Seabirds Truck! We hear the Denver show is going to air in August. We'll keep you updated and we think the Horseshoe will get a cameo!

We also were graced with treats from Cake Bakery, mocktails from Hula Moon, and the Cozy Bean provided coffee. Yum. Nothing better than food, drink and shopping!


All in all, it was a great community day filled with friends, shopping, food and fun. Mark your calendars for our Summer Market on August 6th! We will have rotating vendors, a traveling letterpress truck from Portland (!), ice cream, and more fun surprises. Stay tuned! Thanks to all of you for your support of the Horseshoe! We can't wait to see you in a few months...

Mother's Day Specials

 

Mother’s Day Specials at the Horseshoe

Since Saturday is the day before Mother’s Day, we’ll be having fun stuff for moms! Plum Sage Flowers will be providing fresh cut flowers, and the Denver Handmade Alliance will be having an all-ages crafting area where you can make something crafty for mom. And here’s a sampling of some Mother’s Day Specials from a few of our vendors!

Barberry & Lace (vendor #56)
Any 3 pair of stud earrings for $25

Charlotte’s Rustic Rose (vendor #4)
10% off “hanging heart metal baskets.”

Clean Getaway Soap Co (vendor #26)
$15 off Soap of the Month Club…take home your first Soap of the Month, wrapped up and ready to give to Mom, and every month for the next year, she’ll receive a new and unique bar of soap from Clean Getaway, plus an extra special gift during the  month of her birthday!

Dandy Social Club (vendor #10)
Our BRAND NEW “mom” skirts will all be specially priced at $50, regularly $65

January Jones (vendor #48)
Two 8X10 prints for $20 (normally $12 each or 2 for $24)

Nicole Lorentz Designs (vendor #52, 53)
20% off all jewelry

Studio Lila (vendor #27)
8x10 mounted prints all in honor of the good Mamas and their friends!

·      "Mom Gift", retail $45, lucky Find=$30

·      “Heart Song,” retail $45, lucky Find=$30

·      “Be,” retail $45, lucky Find=$30

·       “Mother and Daughter,” 11x14 matted print, retail $60, lucky find=$45

Tilly Whistle (vendor #74)
Buy any two items and get the third 50% off!

We'll have a numbered vendor list and map at the market if you want to make sure you visit these booths! See you soon!

Details for Market Day!

Here is some great and useful information for your visit to our Spring Market on Saturday! Also, here's a detailed map of the market area.

Inspiration Monday: Yellow!

Good afternoon! We are inspired by the sun that came out for a bit this morning. Wishing it would stay out! Here are some shades of yellows (and yellow-ishes) from some of our Spring Featured Vendors.

Our market is already here--this Saturday, May 7th from 9 am-4 pm at 46th and Tennyson!! Reminder--the first 25 customers at each entrance (one entrance at 46th ave and one at Tennyson) get a super awesome swag bag filled with goodies! See you there.

1. Lodgepole Press 2. Hot Pink and Sequins 3. Vital Industries 4. Curious Lottie's Fancy Crafts 5. The Gold Bug 6. Kiwi & Co 7. Hot Pink and Sequins 8. Neile Butterfly Jewelry 9. Oopsygirl Vintage

Also, we're going to start a giveaway tomorrow...
Here's a sneak peek of what we'll be giving away!