Jul 15 2008
How To Make a Swatch Sample Card or Table Display
Here is a mini craft project in itself, with pics included (click to enlarge). This is a good way to display the yarns or fabrics available from your store. These make a cool piece of mail promotion material!
It will also stand upright on a counter or vending table, filling sale killing empty table space at the end of the market day. To make it stand easier, simply lay the card flat on the table, open, and crease. You can add a couple staples along the spine if your samples are really bulky.
I couldn’t resist adding that wild, furry red novelty yarn swatch. Pay no attention lol
You’ll need some heavy card paper, scissors, a stapler, clear tape, and some sample swatches. Use the tape to secure any loose yarn ends if there’s not enough room to work them in. A finished card will hold up to 16 two inch square samples.
Fold the card paper in half, from top to bottom. Cut it in half along the crease.
Fold one of the pieces in half again, from right to left.
Starting at the bottom, staple a swatch in place.
Layer the next sample square over this one. Repeat until your card is full!
Make sure to print a corresponding paper explaining the different materials. Include brand, material type, color, other colors available, and stitch shown if yarn was used.
Customizing ideas for swatch samplers tomorrow!
