Selling Handmade at Boutique Malls | Is It Worth It?

Are you tired of the weekly grind of craft show setups? In this video, we’re taking you behind the scenes as we set up our brand-new retail space in a Craft Mall (also known as a Boutique Mall or Vendor Mall).

We’re walking you through the entire process—from deciding if a stationary booth is right for your handmade business to the actual DIY build-out. We’re moving our laser-cut products and door hangers into a 6x10 space at "The Peanut Tree," and we’re sharing the real pros and cons of this business model.

What we cover in this video:
What is a Craft Mall? (Hint: It’s like a permanent craft show booth!)

Pros of Boutique Malls: High foot traffic, targeted audiences, and professional marketing (HGTV ads, anyone?).

The Cons: Understanding commission fees, limited control, and seasonal dips.

Small Booth Design Strategy: How we used vertical space, a "front porch" theme with peel-and-stick wallpaper, and a hedge wall to make our booth stand out.

Lighting Solutions: How we fixed a dark booth using Edison bulbs and under-cabinet lighting.

Stuff We Used:
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FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. We have just enough woodworking skill to make some basic furniture. Safety first!


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