I want to start selling my crafts at craft shows.........?

Cat stuff is a good idea if it's not something they could make for themselves or that they could find cheaper at Big Lots. First, make sure your stuff is time-tested. Use it yourself for at least a year, or give some away and check back with them in a year.

You need a seller's license from your state. It's free and not hard to get, but it is time-consuming. You could probably apply now and have it in time for the December shows.

Watch your newspaper for "crafters wanted" notices. Expect to pay $10.00 to $20.00 per day for a table. If you're ambitious, you could go to your local newspaper website and search for shows that were held last year. You can call the people and ask them if they will be having their show again this year.

Have at least a hundred items made and ready at the same time that you are looking for a show. You won't sell that much, but customers like a well-stocked booth.

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You might want to check out the info on a couple of pages at my site:

http://glassattic.com/polymer/shows.htm

http://glassattic.com/polymer/business.htm

Those pages are mostly about doing polymer clay as a business, but most would apply just as well to doing any craft as a business.

Cat stuff may well be fine depending on the show, but you might also consider making things for people with cat themes (jewelry, bowls, frames, etc.).

HTH, and good luck!

Diane B.

Why don't you have look at silkfair site, I heard here sellers can setup his own store and list items for free, so check out.