SamanthaCarter Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Our co-op is sponsoring a craft sale for the kiddos to sell homemade food and craft items. My kids would like to put together gingerbread house kits. Each kit would be boxed as six homemade gingerbread house pieces, a ziplock of royal icing, several little disposable snack containers of decorations, and instructions. Would you buy this? How much do you think you’d pay? We think $10 would make it worth our while.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 The homemade gingerbread wouldn't bother me, but I would be icked out by the parceling of the other items. I just envision a child with sticky fingers handling all of that. Eww. Sorry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I wouldn't buy it. You can get the kits at Walmart for that price. I also buy them on sale after christmas and just store them for next year. Each kid gets to do their own or more than one, for the cost of one kit. The kids handling it wouldn't bother me though, because I don't let my kids eat any of the candy. Mean mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Yeah, but them putting icing in a ziploc? Sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) figure out what your costs would be for that first. $10 is about/close to the going rate to buy one at the craft store/costco. I would be more comfortable buying one from a store as I know what I'd be getting. However: I do like buying things I can't just go buy in any store. usually they're small and make great gifts for others so I'm buying several. I've seen sleighs made from candy canes - a small pkg to use as a base, chocolate santa, and other chocolate pieces as the load. pinterest has a bunch of versions. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/421086633893994510/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/211528513728128254/?lp=true https://www.pinterest.com/pin/136022851223141788/ I was one place where they had "hot cocoa" ice cream cones. the hot chocolate mix was in a cone shaped bag, with one on top of marshmallows and sprinkles/white chocolate chips. here's a link:https://lifeatthezoo.com/simple-school-fair-fundraising-ideas-cocoa-in-a-cup/ I would keep the cocoa powder separate, and a third bag for the whole thing. Edited October 17, 2018 by gardenmom5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 The ziplock allows you to cut the corner off and decorate by squeezing the icing out of the corner. What WOULD you buy? I confess, I probably wouldn’t buy stuff at all from such a fair. <blush> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 Thanks gardenmom! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) oh- olaf . . . . too cute. Do you want to build a snowman? kit. https://www.thepurplepumpkinblog.co.uk/frozen-olaf-snowman-party-favor-printable/ and matching water station: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/18225573475301600/ Edited October 17, 2018 by gardenmom5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I wouldn't buy the gingerbread kit. There is very little I'd buy from a kid's craft fair for more than a couple of bucks, honestly. $1 is my limit for buying just to make a kid feel good, lol. The Hershey bar thing gardenmom5 posted is quite cute and I'd pay a couple of bucks for that. That's the kind of thing you need to look for, I think. There will be tons of ideas on Pinterest. Cheap and cute or cutely packaged is what you want. Soap making is fun and usually sells pretty well. Some kids at a fair we were at made different kinds of slime and sold out FAST. I think you mostly have to let go of the idea of making it worth your while, lol. It's either a fun thing they want to do or not. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 One reason the Hershey bar craft is such a good idea is that people may buy it to give as gifts, for teachers/mailmen/etc. That's the sort of idea I would look for. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 I knew I could count on you ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) I would not spend $10 on a gingerbread kit on a kid craft bazar. That's what they go for in the store. A few ideas: crocheted washcloths, homemade candles or soap, recycled crayon markers (rainbow colors?), home made paper, greeting cards, woodworking projects (coasters, cutting boards, bird house) Preferably something that is used up, nothing ornamental. Edited October 17, 2018 by regentrude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) Okay, this is weird. It won't let me do a new reply in a normal way. Candy train is cute and much appreciated: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/115334440440745923/ Edited October 17, 2018 by perkybunch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three4me Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Last year my kids sold mulling spice packets. In each bag went a dried lemon, a cinnamon stick, a few cloves, and allspice balls. They were easy and quick to put together, and pretty inexpensive. We sold them 2/$1. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Library Momma Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I know a girl that has been selling sock snowmen at vendor fairs for a few years. She does very well. You can just Google or look them up on Pinterest, I wan't sure if I could paste an image found elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, regentrude said: I would not spend $10 on a gingerbread kit on a kid craft bazar. That's what they go for in the store. A few ideas: crocheted washcloths, homemade candles or soap, recycled crayon markers (rainbow colors?), home made paper, greeting cards, woodworking projects (coasters, cutting boards, bird house) Preferably something that is used up, nothing ornamental. Homemade soaps would be easy. Melt the clear soap bar from Michael's, add a drop or two of scent and color. Then pour it into plastic shapes to harden. My kids enjoyed that. One year I had my kids each make something to sell and attend several craft shows to sell their item. The marshmallow shooter guns were much easier and cost effective than the Jacob's ladder toys, and they sold better. I think he sold them for $10 back then?? You're just cutting some PVC pipes and putting them together with joints. They have instructions online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Years ago I did craft fairs and learned that people are really free with a dollar or two at these events. At one show some sold Teenage Mutant Ninja masks for a dollar. All she did was cut roughly 3inch strips out of symphony broadcloth (really cheap) with pinking shears and add eye holes. She sold sooooo many. How about reindeer food packaged cutely with a bit of glitter? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) Okay, take two. Here are some things that we like: Reindeer pops: https://www.theidearoom.net/reindeer-pop-treats/ Beehive soap: https://www.happinessishomemade.net/10-minute-diy-milk-honey-soap/ Gingerbread sugar scrub: https://apumpkinandaprincess.com/gingerbread-sugar-scrub-cubes/ Map magnets: https://thehappyhousie.porch.com/sponsored-quick-easy-diy-map-magnets/ Giant dipped marshmallows: https://modernparentsmessykids.com/giant-chocolate-dipped-marshmallows/ Pine cone fire-starters: https://somethingturquoise.com/2014/12/12/diy-pinecone-fire-starter-favors/ Do you want to build a smowman: https://www.thepurplepumpkinblog.co.uk/frozen-olaf-snowman-party-favor-printable/ Edited October 17, 2018 by SamanthaCarter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SamanthaCarter Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 My ds wants to ask if people would buy a homemade hand drawn trading card game. 10/$1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I'd buy the beehive soap, gingerbread scrub, and the giant dipped marshmallows, maybe the reindeer treats, too. I also like the pic Gardenmom posted with the Hershey bar decorated as something else. I probably wouldn't buy a hand drawn trading card game as my girls are super artsy themselves and/or they wouldn't be interested. Good luck with your sale! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, SamanthaCarter said: Okay, take two. Here are some things that we like: Reindeer pops: https://www.theidearoom.net/reindeer-pop-treats/ Beehive soap: https://www.happinessishomemade.net/10-minute-diy-milk-honey-soap/ Gingerbread sugar scrub: https://apumpkinandaprincess.com/gingerbread-sugar-scrub-cubes/ Map magnets: https://thehappyhousie.porch.com/sponsored-quick-easy-diy-map-magnets/ Giant dipped marshmallows: https://modernparentsmessykids.com/giant-chocolate-dipped-marshmallows/ Pine cone fire-starters: https://somethingturquoise.com/2014/12/12/diy-pinecone-fire-starter-favors/ Do you want to build a smowman: https://www.thepurplepumpkinblog.co.uk/frozen-olaf-snowman-party-favor-printable/ I would possibly buy: beehive soap, map magnets, dipped marshmallows (I would prefer small ones on lollipop sticks), and maybe a build a snowman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, happysmileylady said: It's a cute idea, but no. I know. He needs to hear from somebody else besides mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 2 hours ago, SamanthaCarter said: My ds wants to ask if people would buy a homemade hand drawn trading card game. 10/$1. No, because I would have no one to trade with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecropia Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I'd buy the snowman or possibly the map magnets. You can use any paper you want for the magnets. Maybe tailor them more to your customers/community? The pine cones look very labor and time intensive... If your ds likes to draw, how about shrink plastic ornaments? https://whatthecraft.com/how-to-make-christmas-ornament-charms-with-sharpies-and-shrink-plastic/ Another idea: http://thebroodinghen.blogspot.com/2010/06/tiny-bow-arrow.html My kids sell giant rice krispie treats on a stick that have been half-dipped in candy melts with sprinkles at our neighborhood garage sale every year. They make other treats, too, but the rice krispies are most popular and always sell out early. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 If I still had young children I would buy the build a snowman. Otherwise the magnets are my favorite. Trading cards are a fun idea but as a pp said no one to trade with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Personally I love the magnets. But I think the food ones are always good. People want treats, and they want gifts for people too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I’d go with the marshmallows. They look easy and fairly crowd-pleasing. I know it’s what my sons would go for at a crafts/food sale! Or definitely Rice Krispy treats like the PP suggested above...my kids would snatch those up too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 I just wanted to come back and thank every one of you for your ideas and input. We ended up doing the marshmallows, nutter-butter rudolf pops, and map magnets. All were fun to make, and the marshmallows were a slam dunk. All 46 they made were sold. People thought the other things were adorable, but they didn’t do quite as well. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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