Families Crafting Change Holiday Craft Market Vendor Application

Please join us for the 5th Annual Families Crafting Change Holiday Market!

History: This event is a fundrasiser organized by members and admins of South Seattle Stroller Brigade (SSSB) with the goal of channeling our crafty energy to benefit many of the elementary schools in our area! Impressed by the work of SE Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA) to find a more equitable way of funding PTA/PTO support of schools, we thought it was a natural fit to have SESSFA be our beneficiary. We have given 10%+ of sales to them each year and have been extra thankful that what is raise is matched by a wonderful community donor!

In 2024, we were able to donate a total of $18,000 to SESSFA!

This year:

Holiday Market on Saturday, Nov 29th (location TBD)

Additionally, we plan to promote sales in posts within our Facebook group so each vendor will have a post where they can promote pre-sales, pre-orders, etc. More on this later.

Proceeds from Vendor fees (plus 10% of sales) will be donated to the Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance (SESSFA) which is an equitable way for fundraising to benefit the broader community rather than just one school!

Check out more details about this project!

Timeline:

Vendor Applications: priority given to applications received by Oct 20th.
Vendor line up announcements: by October 25th

If your application is submitted after Oct 20th, your acceptance will depend on the overall categories of items already approved and our disire to be as diverse as possible! That said, as of Oct 21st, will likely still actively welcome additional vendors.

If accepted as a vendor, we will update you regarding our planning so you can prepare! We will then add you to a facebook group to help acclimate you to how things will work (optional)

Requirements:

Application form submitted
3-5 Photos emailed to Families.Crafting.Change@gmail.com Please include the same name as listed on your application on each photo.
Must be available during in person sale
Fee is $55 for vendors (which covers rental location with any remaining funds donated) Additionally, we ask that you donate 10% of what you sell.
- Prior vendors have an early bird approval and option to pay $45 if applied and paid prior to 20 September)
- Student vendors (SPS) must apply but the fee can be waived if you prefer- but you would still need to contribute 10% of sales for the fundraiser

Recommended (but not required):

Have at least one item that is in the $5 or under
Since we will be promoting our event on social media, we recommend that you have a Facebook account (and ideally Instagram) so we can tag you on posts but it is ok if you don't.

Important notes:

Items can be holiday-specific but we seek to be inclusive of any/all winter celebrations and traditions.
We will attempt to curate the list of vendors so that folks are not selling similar products.

Please complete the form below and send your questions to: Families.Crafting.Change@gmail.com

Just as an FYI, we have had several vendors in the crochet category and ceramics/pottery. Prior vendors that are local will be prioritized in these categories. If you are wanting to sell in these categories, you can still apply. We will consider your application based on style (photos) to see if your work is different than others).

We could use more vendors selling items for men!

Name*

First NameLast Name

Preferred Pronouns

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Are you available for the In person event on Saturday, Nov 29th and willing to save that date?*

yes, I can participate on the 29th of NovemberNo, I can only participate in online pre-orders or online sale posts (by admin)

Are you involved in Seattle Public Schools somehow?*

Yes, I am a caregiver of a student or future student(s)Yes, I am a student at an SPS schoolYes, I am an employee at SPSNo, but I live in the South Seattle Community and want to support these efforts!No, but I just like the idea of contributing towards this project.

I am:

a returning vendoran adult, new vendora student vendor (K-12)

Returning vendors! Hello! we would like to offer you a quick pre-approval and early bird pricing if you apply and pay by 20 September. The fee is $45 ($10 off) and we look forward to working with you again!

Student vendors! We are so pleased that you are applying! This fundraiser supports your schools and it is amazing to have you be part of this! Please note that we are looking for quality crafting. Items like rainbow loom bracelets, shrinkydinks are less likely to be approved. Some prior and current student vendors have sold lotion bars, candles, paper squishies, perler bead earrings, etc. We hope to have good variety and not have lots of vendors selling the same things. If you have any questions about what you sell, please go ahead and fill out the application or message us at families.crafting.change@gmail.com.

Hello students! If selected to be a vendor, please let us know how you would like to sell that day.

I would like my own table space (about 6 feet)I would like to share a table with another vendor (about 4 feet of space)I would like to sell at a rotating table for just 2 hours (likely 4-6 feet of space during that time)

What grade are you in and what school to you go to?

Hello new vendors! We're so glad you are here!

How did you hear about the FCC Holiday Craft Market?*

Name(s) or handle(s) used on social media: ideally accounts that showcase your work if available

Facebook, IG in particular so you can be tagged on posts

Table size: standard space is 6x5 feet, larger spaces are available.

6x5 foot10x10 footI would like to share an 8 foot table (same vendor fees apply)

What general category would you place your item(s) into? (select all that apply) Please note: you will not be permitted to sell items that are not reflected in your application.*

Tell us more about what you would specifically hope to sell and how you craft/make/design your items:*

Items must be handmade or upcycled (vs resale)

What is the price point for your item(s)?*

If you have a variety, please detail the range of costs per item.

Do you have a connection to a south Seattle elementary or middle school/PTA? We're looking for some representation at each of the 17 alliance schools to help promote this event. If so, what school(s)?

Participating schools: Asa Mercer Middle, Aki Kurose Middle, BEACON HILL INTERNATIONAL, DEARBORN PARK INTERNATIONAL, DUNLAP, EMERSON, GRAHAM HILL, HAWTHORNE, JOHN MUIR, KIMBALL, MAPLE, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., ORCA K-8, RAINIER VIEW, RISINGSTAR, SOUTH SHORE K–8, WING LUKE ELEMENTARY

The vendor fee is $55 plus 10% of your sales. 100% of the total fees will be used to put on the event and all remaining funds will be donated to SESSFA! If you would like to participate but feel that the vendor fee would be a hardship, please indicate this below:*

The vendor fee is a hardship but I am committed to paying the 10% of salesI am able to contribute the vendor fee and the sales donation of 10%I am a student (K-12) and I will contribute towards the sales donation of 10%)

Families Crafting Change / South Seattle Stroller Brigade Disclaimers*

I understand that sales cannot be guaranteedI understand that FCC, SSSB and all SE Seattle PTAs are not liable for any stolen items or non-payment from a shopper

THANK YOU!

We appreciate your interest in being a vendor for the 5th Families Crafting Change event!

Don't forget! We cannot consider your application until you email us photos of your items. Ideally 3-5 should be sufficient. Families.Crafting.Change@gmail.com