What Was Your Best Seller For 2019?

[kmmcrafts]

Just thought it'd be interesting to see what other sellers popular item was for 2019.. since I'm asking I'll start first obviously.. You don't have to say how many you sold etc if you'd rather not..But picture of the item would be nice so we can actually see what the item is..

I had some real close sellers in the ornament section this year.. but considering I have several orders for this ornament that was more than 10 pieces per order and at least three of the orders was for 60 pcs. lots of 10 -20 piece orders on this one I think as a " per piece " seller this one probably won the most sold.. Several other ornaments were very close to the same amount of orders.. but not so many of those orders was as many pcs.  I had 136 orders for this one ornament.. between all my selling sites with various numbers quantities so as I said.. I think this is the winner for this year..  aside from the business's that order a few hundred at a shot to hand out for their Christmas parties.. as I have a few that order a custom designed ornament every year.. some of these are 200 pcs orders every year.. I didn't go through and take an actual count.. too lazy to go through all 136 orders and add it up.. so I just counted out the orders knowing I sold a few larger quantities..

My experience with selling is... Next year not a one will sell, LOL but another one will take it's spot.. then in a couple years I'll sell a few here and there again..  Most of the larger numbered pcs orders was custom made with the company's name added to the design.. so does it really count as this actual ornament?  it was ordered based on this one design though.. so I counted it.. 

If you are not a seller and just give your things away.. post what the popular thing was in the neighbor hood or with the friends and family's.. 

 

Edited December 24, 2019 by kmmcrafts

[bcdennis]

3D butterfly crosses were my big seller.  I sold out at every show I had.  I made them from Poplar, Cedar, Red Oak and Walnut.  On some of the poplar I mixed the wings up and added 3 different colors of wood (Red Wood, Purple Heart, and Aspen).  People loved them. 

[kmmcrafts]

19 minutes ago, bcdennis said:

3D butterfly crosses were my big seller.  I sold out at every show I had.  I made them from Poplar, Cedar, Red Oak and Walnut.  On some of the poplar I mixed the wings up and added 3 different colors of wood (Red Wood, Purple Heart, and Aspen).  People loved them. 

Wow those are beautiful!! It's no wonder they sell out.. Very well done..  Thank you for replying and showing your beautiful creation. 

[ike]

this year I sold about 60 dog puzzles. this is 4 years out of 5  years. last year it was cell phone holders this year  I only sold  8 on 5 shows. you can never tell.

WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

IKE

Edited December 24, 2019 by ike

[innar20]

Desk lamp. First i made one. Sold this. Then buyer ordered second. 

The lamps paid all year rent (workspace) and electrical bill. And a little extra! This year my hobby didnt take money away! 

Popular item? 

I try not to make many similar things. 

Edited December 24, 2019 by innar20

[kmmcrafts]

1 hour ago, ike said:

this year I sold about 60 dog puzzles. this is 4 years out of 5  years. last year it was cell phone holders this year  I only sold  8 on 5 shows. you can never tell.

WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

IKE

Thanks IKE for replying,  The Puzzles seem like they sell well too, I don't have very many different dog breeds but I sell a fare amount of the car puzzles.. 

Merry Christmas to you and your family and a Happy Healthy New Year!

[kmmcrafts]

34 minutes ago, innar20 said:

Desk lamp. First i made one. Sold this. Then buyer ordered second. 

The lamps paid all year rent (workspace) and electrical bill. And a little extra! This year my hobby didnt take money away! 

Popular item? 

I try not to make many similar things. 

Innar, That lamp is awesome!! beautiful workmanship for sure! I could see a lot of those selling. What material is it made from? Looks like a light colored wood like maybe Maple?

Thank you for sharing your seller of the year. 

[ike]

I have 50 different dog puzzles next year I am foing to start on auto's and suck.

[kmmcrafts]

8 minutes ago, ike said:

I have 50 different dog puzzles next year I am foing to start on auto's and suck.

The auto ones are a little more challenging than the dog ones I've done so far.. I know there are some dog patterns that look a little challenging too... 

[Gonzo]

3 hours ago, bcdennis said:

3D butterfly crosses were my big seller.  I sold out at every show I had.  I made them from Poplar, Cedar, Red Oak and Walnut.  On some of the poplar I mixed the wings up and added 3 different colors of wood (Red Wood, Purple Heart, and Aspen).  People loved them. 

I agree with Kevin, those are really beautiful! It would be neat to see the pieces with the different wood

[Gonzo]

Bird house ornaments. Hands down. I got requests throughout the year for them. 

[Denny Knappen]

I also have to say, Miniature Birdhouse Ornaments.  My little tree was bare by Friday.

[Iguanadon]

Puzzles.

Bwahahaaaaaa! 

[trackman]

1 minute ago, Iguanadon said:

Puzzles.

Bwahahaaaaaa! 

Shock an surprised! Lol

[kmmcrafts]

4 minutes ago, Iguanadon said:

Puzzles.

Bwahahaaaaaa! 

Probably only because you weren't showcasing enough lease holders.. 

[tomsteve]

22 minutes ago, Iguanadon said:

Puzzles.

Bwahahaaaaaa! 

followed by leash holders?  

[edward]

My best sellers were Ornaments, Nativity boxes, Lighted Nativity, round Nativity, Amazon Grace crosses, and mini bird houses.  edward

[Iguanadon]

5 minutes ago, tomsteve said:

followed by leash holders?  

Amazingly, yes!  How did you know?!!?!?!

[Iguanadon]

24 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said:

Probably only because you weren't showcasing enough lease holders.. 

Next year... Let's see how much I can boost those sales. 

[kmmcrafts]

14 minutes ago, Iguanadon said:

Next year... Let's see how much I can boost those sales. 

Well I wish you the best of luck with next years sales on those leash holders.. and the puzzles for that matter.. 

[BadBob]

I don't sell a lot yet. My best seller  for 2019 was Christmas tree cutout. I was asked by someone Facebook if I could make them. No problem. We exchanged a few messages to figure out exactly what she wanted and I cut them. I always make extras just in case something goes wrong. I had one extra so I created a listing in my shop and it sold right away. I made two more and they sold quick. I made four more and sold those. In about three weeks from the custom order. Christmas tree cutouts became by best seller.  

 

 

[Woodmaster1]

I don't go to shows but not scrolling as much as my other woodworking. My most request is for cutting boards and matching cheese cutters. Cheese cutter is $35 and cutting board $60 or both for $90,

[Oscar Myer]

Seeing as I only started scrolling in early November I wasn't involved in any shows.  That being said, my better half posted a few pictures on FB and a few orders came in.  She was the one to put a price on them and I know that I didn't get any amount that was even close to breaking even.  I'm sure that it cost me money when I factor in just the cost of painting supplies alone.  Not to worry... I had a ball making these things.  The plan is to keep on cutting other pieces aside from Christmas related for the tables the wife plans on getting at craft fairs this spring.  Perhaps we'll make enough to cover the cost of the tables.

The "candle/noel" was the most popular out of everything I made.  I would have thought that the "moon/merry Christmas" or a couple of other things would have given me more orders.  The price was the same for everything I made.  Hard to figure.

/Oscar

Edited January 11, 2020 by Oscar Myer

[jerrye]

On 12/24/2019 at 11:29 AM, innar20 said:

Desk lamp. First i made one. Sold this. Then buyer ordered second. 

The lamps paid all year rent (workspace) and electrical bill. And a little extra! This year my hobby didnt take money away! 

Popular item? 

I try not to make many similar things. 

That is beautiful! I wonder if lining the inside of the shade with vellum wouldn't soften and diffuse the light through the fretwork, and reflect more light below?

[ike]

I tried christmas trees with a nativity center  useing flashing lights and  they went fast I only had 10 but dthey look promising. I have already bought $150 string of lights @ 1/2 price after Chdristmas  never counted the strings yet But I am sure they will all sell.

IKE