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why i WILL NOT be going to anymore summer markets | how much $$ i made, crochet market prep
i went to my worst market this year (2024), and in my video i explain why i won't be attending anymore summer events because of this.
don't get me wrong, i'm still thankful that i made any profits because i have gone to markets in the past where i don't even break even, but right now it just doesn't make sense to invest so much time and effort into markets with such a low turnout.
i walk through a little of the prep work i did before the market, i take you guys with me during my market, and then i share some thoughts about summer markets in general!
do you guys go to summer markets? if yes do you have any tips to bring in traffic on such hot days?
Chapters:
00:01 intro
00:08 market prep
02:13 the event
02:43 setting up my booth
03:00 super not awkward interaction between a stranger and i
03:16 during the actual market!
05:09 how i make my display signage
05:39 discussing market inventory
05:58 going over what i sold
07:16 final market stats and totals!
07:38 why i'm not going to do anymore summer markets
07:55 keeping track of inventory
08:16 units per transaction
08:30 deals i have at my booth
08:54 wrapping up and leftover inventory
09:41 Outtro
🧶 Featured Crochet Patterns & Designers:
DUCK: crochetedbyelp/CiX1ZV8uplt/?img_index=1
DINO: pCifcufOOxUC/?hl=en&img_index=1
DRAGON: pC3-VpdSuexM/
DOLPHIN: www.etsy.com/listing/292360709/pearl-the-dolphin-pdf-crochet-amigurumi?click_key=0846c9e5f3398467a7855d2c606c3c565d76fa80%3A292360709&click_sum=81f5108c&ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1
MINI TURTLE: ua-cam.com/video/0eGrzTWcqbM/v-deo.html
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @CHiyO2024
    @CHiyO2024 3 години тому

    I hope I could watch the actual video vlog of your market day 😊

  • @Mini_on_paws
    @Mini_on_paws День тому

    Why tf yall hating sm bru

  • @sandracarpenter144
    @sandracarpenter144 11 днів тому

    Forgiveness is easy on the youth. I like the idea of asking her what to do with the ducks. Thank you for sharing this video. How about a tag: Designed by….. ? I have been thinking about that as well. Best of luck Ashley.

  • @MystLily
    @MystLily 15 днів тому

    I'd love to see how you make your own signage and tags, you have a great eye for signage and how to arrange things, also I like how you use your mesh cubes as a hanging wall, they are so versatile

  • @Amanda-LFM
    @Amanda-LFM 16 днів тому

    This is incredibly reassuring to see. It definitely comes across that it's something you just got swept up in in all the excitement and personally I don't feel there was any malice behind it. It must be hard reading a lot of negative comments, try and remember to take some big breaths and remember the comments of those supporting you through this. Good for you for owning your mistakes, we all make them. x

  • @cuppaint
    @cuppaint 19 днів тому

    I relate to tracing anime characters’ hair when making merch of them, I had to trace pretty much all of the hair when I made my hero academia buttons lol

  • @bryleehicks1053
    @bryleehicks1053 20 днів тому

    Crochet queen!

  • @jimpet4628
    @jimpet4628 20 днів тому

    This is such a fun video!!!

  • @CrochetingWithSmiles
    @CrochetingWithSmiles 20 днів тому

    I’m so excited, new video! 🎉 Also, I’m sorry to hear about your poor experience at the market, but thanks for sharing your feedback, it is really helpful! ❤

  • @maisondoby9782
    @maisondoby9782 20 днів тому

    “o you’re just here?” hahaha ily

  • @amdhh8678
    @amdhh8678 21 день тому

    I think donating them would be great. There are so many options, children's hospital, homeless shelter, domestic violence center, church, or nursing home. Please do not throw them away when we have so many in need. 😊😊😊

  • @Kai-is-Kayleigh
    @Kai-is-Kayleigh 26 днів тому

    Accepting and acknowledging when you screwed up is hard (and also rare it would seem) so respect for owning it.

  • @natalietownley8798
    @natalietownley8798 27 днів тому

    It's isn't t just not crediting the creator the problem but crocheters have enough problems pricing their product with time and costs. Competing with a cheap chinese knock off is dumbing down the market. 😊

  • @Eden-x1l
    @Eden-x1l 27 днів тому

    Guy I know that it is wrong to do this is already over and you need to stop hating continuously

  • @dangernovak5035
    @dangernovak5035 28 днів тому

    I stole a free crochet pattern and got it manufactured into a plush.

  • @heatherghimire7744
    @heatherghimire7744 29 днів тому

    As a crocheter this infuriates me

  • @mitzisimpson6262
    @mitzisimpson6262 Місяць тому

    Credit creator and ASK PERMISSION to mass produce

  • @natalietownley8798
    @natalietownley8798 Місяць тому

    Your plushie duck? I don't think so.

  • @CourtReporter7
    @CourtReporter7 Місяць тому

    The other issue I have besides mass producing somebody else’s design is that crochet can’t be mass produced. So is it not crochet? Or is it crochet that’s being produced from women in other countries being paid pennies?

    • @cuppaint
      @cuppaint 19 днів тому

      The mass produced plushies are not crochet from what I’ve seen

  • @latreacec.warren9333
    @latreacec.warren9333 Місяць тому

    Maybe offer to give her half of them so she can use them then donate the rest🤷🏿‍♀️

  • @annemarie2
    @annemarie2 Місяць тому

    you could disassemble them and make a biblically accurate superduck :)

  • @FoofaRainbow
    @FoofaRainbow Місяць тому

    I think this is just capitalism?

  • @DanielaGonzalez-np9ju
    @DanielaGonzalez-np9ju Місяць тому

    I personally think if you talk about a pattern on UA-cam than credit. Or you can say if you want any of the patterns I talk about comment below and I’ll drop it . As of markets it’s kinda being extra naming the every single pattern is too much. I have people come to my booth and ask me if it’s my pattern I just tell them they can look it up on your Etsy etc . I’ve also seen some creators have a google doc that they link You aren’t not obligated to share info about patterns unless in this case because you did obsess over a creators patterns due to good feed back. Maybe you thought there would be no repercussions because you are a small creator but I am glad you learned your lesson I hope to see you grow as a creator and im glad you owned your mistake

  • @moonmysticcottage
    @moonmysticcottage Місяць тому

    I think the suggestion of donating to a hospital would be a great idea!

  • @evasco1979
    @evasco1979 Місяць тому

    It's good that you owned it, that's the right thing to do. I also made a mistake some months ago, and I "half-owned it", and it's time I own it 100%, without excuses. Best of luck to you and your businesses!

  • @abbieliz396
    @abbieliz396 Місяць тому

    Sorry you received so much hate. We all have blunders, most of the time not publicized though! Good on you for making right!

  • @VickiKolman
    @VickiKolman Місяць тому

    I will admit I came here because of cats video, but I think owning up to it the way you are is very good and I would donate the ducks to a children’s hospital or something like that.

  • @CrochetFM79
    @CrochetFM79 Місяць тому

    Don’t be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes maybe a few more when we are younger 😅 I’m 45 and still learning. Now go do something to take your mind off this as getting to wound up in it isn’t healthy. Put the Ducks to bed for the meantime. And decide what to do at a later date. When you feel more at peace with yourself ❤

  • @storyformi
    @storyformi Місяць тому

    Ive always been addicted to stuffed animals. They were getting expensive, so instead i got addicted to yarn and making them 😂😂😂😂

  • @AshesOddities
    @AshesOddities Місяць тому

    Let’s all normalize making mistakes and learning from them. Thank you for taking the right steps and correcting a mistake 🖤

  • @ashleycael
    @ashleycael Місяць тому

    I’m going to be in the minority here, but it’s a duck with a hat and purse, there have been cute renditions of that forever. You can’t own an idea like that and it doesn’t seem like she has a trademark. Good on you for apologizing. These same people that are lambasting you better lose their minds anytime they see someone selling a baby yoda that isn’t Disney.

  • @MochiBun333
    @MochiBun333 Місяць тому

    Thank you for owning up to your mistake. And don’t let this discourage you, you did the right thing and owned up to it. It shows integrity and will build your character as a person. I think you could’ve recognized it a bit sooner, but I can see how it might’ve been a confusing situation to handle. As for what to do with the manufactured ducks I think you should wait on the designer to decide what to do. And maybe try to create your own pattern for your “build your own plushie” station. It’s still a great idea. 😊

  • @nellypuddingpie
    @nellypuddingpie Місяць тому

    i think that this is good thing, we all make mistakes, being a small creator and having a blow up moment is euphoric. Choosing not to just try to sell the plushies, acknowledging the action and taking rectifying steps is not easy to do but shout out to you for taking the difficult but what i feel is a pretty honourable route. Smart doesn't equal perfect. I'm sure you're a really great person and one mistake doesn't and shouldn't define you, I wish you nothing but success on your journey❤🧶

  • @YaRlykonfuse
    @YaRlykonfuse Місяць тому

    You can gift the plushies to the church (as you said) or you can sell them and donate the profit. That way you can choose where to donate the money. So, you can get out of this without a loss but also won't profit of it. It would be very important to make all the finances available though so people trust you. Like how high are your costs and how much will you be able to donate from any duck that is sold. That is also a good way to atone to the community, showing that you are actually a honest person who really tries. Just another option with more work. But maybe also a good training for future projects. Also do get in contact with the pattern creator. When you do that they can decide for themeselves if they want to be part of getting a good home for the plushies. I also think it's a good idea to add QR Codes to patterns on booth's. Also very good for you for learning! Keep it up!

  • @CrochetingWithSmiles
    @CrochetingWithSmiles Місяць тому

    So relatable! Cute things give me serotonin 😭 I mainly created my small business because I REALLY enjoyed crocheting, and I wanted to sell some of my plushies because I was becoming a hoarder of plushies! 😅 😂

    • @ashleyrosepeters
      @ashleyrosepeters Місяць тому

      literally 😂😂 just made too many of them

  • @justdi3347
    @justdi3347 Місяць тому

    Great Video Ashley! It’s all a learning curve. I would give advise as a 62 year old woman, please do not use profanity, it’s a turn off for me as I enjoy all ages of designer videos, but usually will not continue watching or subscribe if continually used. Just a friendly mother’s advice. Well done!

  • @codenamebutterfly
    @codenamebutterfly Місяць тому

    I'm glad you made this video. I saw Cat Cakes' video, commented on it, and then noticed she linked to your response. I appreciate how you acknowledged your mistake without making excuses. Copyright can be tricky, especially in creative fields. From my experience with mascot making, I know clients can be very strict about sharing photos of our work. Even though this situation is on a smaller scale, the principles are the same. It’s easy to cross ethical lines, and I understand I might face similar risks without meaning to. I hope I’d handle it with the same respect. It’s a good reminder for all of us to respect intellectual property rights, whether they belong to big companies or small creators.

  • @mataticrafts
    @mataticrafts Місяць тому

    Eres muy valiente al aceptar tu error, sigue creando no te rindas!

  • @briannalopez37
    @briannalopez37 Місяць тому

    I did see the hate you got and I know all the creators who produced content told them not to so the people that did give hate was angering me. IMO you're still able to make mistakes! When I first saw your videos I totally thought the duck was your pattern btw. I was like wow what a cool command kept it pushing. I think you should give the ducks away as a gift with purchase at your markets. I know you learned from this. And I just want to know did you ever have a convo with El?

  • @fr4p00
    @fr4p00 Місяць тому

    Ur frontal lobe develops at 21 💀💀💀💀

    • @ripple329
      @ripple329 Місяць тому

      It’s generally not fully developed until 25-26

  • @rocketsprout4560
    @rocketsprout4560 Місяць тому

    It's not easy taking accountability and owning up to the facts like you did. Thank you for making things right! Wishing you a lot of success and happiness in your creator journey & now you've got one new subscriber 😊

  • @KP-bq7yc
    @KP-bq7yc Місяць тому

    People make mistakes. Especially the young and inexperienced. (Goodness knows I made enough regrettable mistakes at your age.) As long as you own up to it, I think you're fine.

  • @gsagadin
    @gsagadin Місяць тому

    Just crochet them. its a very easy free pattern. (by Crochededbyel) stop sending work to China and trying to make a profit from thiese cheap stuffed things.

  • @marsb7
    @marsb7 Місяць тому

    Came for the inevitable UA-camr non apology, stayed for the actual human growth and humility. Subbed for the super relatable anxiety induced word vomit 😂

  • @LeeAnnahsCreations
    @LeeAnnahsCreations Місяць тому

    Personally, I would sell the ducks and send the money to the designer. That's my 2 cents.

  • @theresabuzzell5498
    @theresabuzzell5498 Місяць тому

    So so happy for you to own up to this. I will still be following you. Thank you for your honesty. You can get your money back when you donate for a cause. A hard lesson to learn. ❤

  • @saycroche
    @saycroche Місяць тому

    You should give them to the original designer maybe???? that or give them the contact to the manufacturer

  • @saycroche
    @saycroche Місяць тому

    good for you i can tell you genuinely are a decent human

  • @brittz7506
    @brittz7506 Місяць тому

    Honestly, good on you for trying to make it right. Cat Cake's video did initially shock me, but this is a very respectable response. Definitely look into donating them to a childrens hospital or maybe some group homes or shelters in your area.. there has to be something you can do with them that will make it right... good luck ❤

  • @juliettealexander8537
    @juliettealexander8537 Місяць тому

    Don't do anything with the ducks until you hear from the designer. Even if it takes a year. You owe her the time to make an informed decision.