The WORST craft show ever? 😳 • Market Vlog EP 6
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- When motivation lacks, that's the days when discipline has to come through! Come with me as I navigate a bad day and show up with the best I have (because that's all we ever can do, right?)
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Have you ever had a show like this? Where you didn't feel 100% but did it anyways? I would love to hear your stories in the comments of today's video! P.S. I'm feeling A TON better now :)
Girl, your "worst" is 100% more than my best! You have so much energy and enthusiasm, and truly are an inspiration! Thank you!!
very true!
Thank you so much for your positive words! ❤️
Actually, I would like to say to YOU, Camryn - YOU are not alone; YOU are among like minded people! I see you, young lady, and I. Am. IMPRESSED. I have children older than you & I feel an almost maternal pride towards you! Thank you for sharing such positivity and grace with so many on this platform. What an absolute GIFT. Thank you! Huge hugs…Lisa from OH 🫶🏻☺️🧶
Thank you so much ❤️ Yours and everyone's kind words are what keep me inspired and going :)
My adhd be having me overthink constantly, which then leads to the perfectionist in me and by golly George, it sure does fell overwhelming!❤❤
It can totally be so overwhelming, you are not alone! ❤️
Camryn....WE NEEDED THIS EXACT VIDEO!!! thank youuuuu
100% of the energy you have in that moment!!!! trying soo hard not to let my perfectionism ruin my passion for crocheting!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️ For those who don't battle against it, perfectionism can seem like not a big deal, or maybe even a boon. But, for those of us who are, we know that it can really be a struggle! I'm rooting for you ❤️
Oh girl, I've had a FEWWWW of those days! It is what it is and we can't carry that into the next one! It's refreshing that you don't hide the bad days!
These days definitely happen! What's important is how we can turn them into successful days in other ways!
You showing up and giving your best was awesome.
Thank you! :) ❤️
Omg! Some of these comments are so rude. I have not had my first market yet, fuest one in November and the only reason I felt the courage to do one...is because of you. Thank you for all you do and I LOVE your energy ❤
I am so excited for you to have your first market!! :)
And thank you for your kind words ❤️ Being here to help in any way I can is truly what I love doing :)
Tomorrow is my first time selling my plushies at a market as well as a few other goods. My task list is so long still and I have been struggling to find the motivation to push through the overwhelm. I hate that you had been feeling it but I honestly needed this message today 💖 Thanks for being a friend and sharing all your experiences with us here in the crochet/small business community
I'd love to hear how selling your plushies went! I hope all went well :)
Thank you for your positive words! ❤️
I have ADHD and PMDD the week of my period is so hard to find motivation. This made me feel so much better.
I am glad my video was able to help! ❤️
I had my worst market this season last Saturday. No sales. Felt super discouraged, but this video made me feel better and helped me reset
I'm so glad you connected with the video and it helped you! :) If you ever want to talk specifics about a past market and what insights we can gleam from it, I'd be happy to talk in detail with you through email! ❤️
Here! Perfectionist!! Getting for my First Show!
I'm so excited for you to have your first show!! :)
Good to see that others have a bad day and don't sugar coat it.
I to had a bad market recently and made me feel flat it was windy and heavy rain cost a lot to make nothing on the day but chin up let's hope the next market will be better.
That's a great attitude to have! You're so right that we just need to tough out those bad days!
that hat is so cute ❤
Thank you! I think so too :)
For my market a couple of weekends ago, I ended up breaking my pinky the night before 😅 I wasn’t able to go to the doctor between breaking it and the market. I was in so much pain all day and I know it probably showed and affected some of my sales because it had me so distracted, but I made it through the day and thankfully had help from my family breaking down! It was a crazy day/experience for sure!
Oh my gosh, that is a crazy experience! I'm so sorry you broke your pinky :( I'm so proud of you for sticking with it and persevering! And I'm so glad you had some awesome support in making sure everything was a success :)
I am so glad you talked about this. My last craft market was very expensive to attend ($400 😮) and we did not do well at all :( It was really discouraging and definitely made me wonder if I am cut out for this! I appreciate your honesty - it is comforting!
I am very sorry to hear that the event did not go as well for you :( Those are very tough moments, but I'm so proud you came out of it still having a positive mindset! Finding the right events for ourselves is absolutely a process, and I've certainly done many that were not for me, for one reason or another!
Hang in there! :)
Good morning!! I am just starting my crochet business and have only done two markets so far; both have been very successful I am trying to get restocked for my next market in the middle of November. However, I would never have had the courage to even try a market if it wasn't for you and your content. Especially your market prep challenge that helped me get ready for my first market. You are an inspiration, and I am sure you will get through this! We are here to support you like you have supported us! You got this!
Thank you so much ❤️❤️ It's so incredible and wonderful to hear about your success :) I am so glad to have played a part in you starting this journey!! I look forward to your continued success :)
OOOOHHH You said Notion and my little geeky heart sped up. I'd definitely be interested in how you track everything in Notion! Sorry you've been under the weather. Hope you are back to 100% soon. I hate to admit that I'm a perfectionist and it honestly holds me back from a lot of things.
Perfectionism is a tough thing to overcome! It's good though that you can recognize when it might be disadvantaging you!
I would love to make a Notion video sometime here! :) Thanks for your feedback!
Bless your heart, I am so glad you are feeling better. After almost selling out with less than 2 weeks until my next show, I was exhausted by the time the next one rolled around. I was only getting about 4 or 5 hours of sleep per night, because I only had 12 days between the two events, and I HAD to make as much inventory as I could. The next event was even better than the last, in that I made more money over those two days than I did the three days of the first one, and I completely sold out... again! However, I had yet another 3-day event scheduled just two weeks after the second one, and I was so exhausted from rushing around for those 12 days, that I just couldn't face doing the same thing again. Now, keep in mind that I am about 3 times your age, so no criticism please. LOL. I did end up pulling out of the 3rd event, knowing I was not capable of working those kind of hours again. BUT... the great news is that in the month of September, I made just under $6,000, and that is a record for me! Keep up the good work! You are so inspiring! Good luck on your move... can't wait to see your new crocheting room!
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with me! I totally understanding deciding to cut that third event, and I am so proud of you for hitting your record month!! :)
I'm very excited to show you and everyone the crochet room! It's almost done :)
Your Hello Kitty steering wheel cover! 😂❤😊
It was one of my first purchases for the Subaru 😂😂😂❤️
Love the positivity even when your feeling not your best , that shows ur passion for your business and ur amazing friends out in the big wide world 🌎 . You give us inspiration and motivation but remember ur human too and not a machine , take a break have a movie 🎥 night with Peyton and Alice 🐾 recharge n be 99% better for your next market and the move 💕 xxx
Thank you! I definitely want to plan some family fun times :)
love your vids!! sorry you are not feeling well! that's not fun! love the chickens!! i guess its that time of year! season!!
Thank you so much! I'm always glad to have you and everyone along with me :)
Girl! Yes! I need to hear this. Last Saturday was my first show, and everything was going AMAZING! Until…I suddenly felt like I was going to pass out. Seeing stars and everything! I still had 3 hours to go. Turns out I was EXTREMELY dehydrated. Luckily my daughter was with me and she packed up my stuff and got me home safely. My Hero!! But I’ve been kicking myself for not being able to stick it out physically. I did definitely give my 100%! And I needed the reminder that showing up and doing my best is what’s important. ❤
Oh my gosh, thank goodness for your daughter being there!!! I've totally been in that situation before, where I starting feeling so bad that I needed my husband to come take me home or something!
I'm very proud of you for giving 100% of what you had :)
love your vibe Camryn! Good for you to keep going no matter what...YOU are a inspiration to the us lazy girls...lol
You guys are what inspire me!! ❤️
Definitely true with just do your best that you can. I'm the same with my work outs or how I do with my crochet. Last week kicked my butt so I'm allowing my self rest this week.
It's so important to give ourselves breaks!! We are our hardest critics, so must ensure we are also supporting ourselves! ❤️
I did a market last fall (I’m a paper crafter) at our local Ag Expo Center. I brought along my husband and oldest granddaughter. We set up, there were lots of other vendors, and I made about 2 sales. All day. The event was promoted as an indoor “trunk or treat” which they used as an incentive to the vendors (it’ll bring in lots of people!) but the people who came were there for the Halloween candy. 😢 We spent at least $60 on candy and I made 2 small sales. We definitely came out wayyy in the hole. But here’s what I took from it: lesson learned. I won’t sign up for that market this fall. 🤷🏻♀️ 2024 is just my 3rd year doing markets, so I’m still learning.
I love that you shared this even though it wasn't the greatest weekend! I have had 4 craft shows that I've been to recently.
One in May, one in August, one in September, and one last weekend. The May, August and September shows were all busts. In May and September, I didn't even make my vendor fee back. In August, I had no actual sales that day. The only sale I had was one that had been coordinated from the show in May. I had a customer (who was also a vendor) ask me to make a raccoon for their granddaughter for Christmas. 😊
The May, August and September shows were all run by the same person. After the third show in a row where I lost money, I decided that I will no longer do shows with that person.
My show last weekend...I made back my vendor fee in 2 hours and hit my second highest sales total since I started last December! For the first time ever, I had a line of people waiting to buy from me and I sold out of products!!! I was over the moon, and so happy for the boost that I so desperately needed after 3 bad shows. I had people telling me I deserved every penny I asked for, I had people complimenting my big bear that was inspired by Pennywise, and I had people just all around admire my work. I even got invited to a separate event next year!
I have another one coming up this weekend that I'm optimistic about, and then 2 more before Christmas. I'm hopeful that they will all go well. 😊
That is so amazing that that show went so well!! Super proud of you :)
Thank you for sharing with me! I hope your next market went well :)
And I'd love to see your Pennywise bear!!!
I thank you for this video. Like your others this helps to inspire us to do better out at markets and to give ourselves grace when we don’t hit the mark we hoped to. Hope your move goes well and you feel better soon,😊
Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ I'm glad I'm able to help in any way I can :)
I feel ya and appreciate tou for what you do. Question- do you have a video talking about your popup setup? I love how it looks and im trying to figure out how to set mone up for my christmas markets and would love to get some of similar pieces as you such as the foldable shelves etc. Looks great!
Hi there! I have a multitude of videos talking about my setup and various aspects of a setup! Is there any particular part of a setup you'd like more information on? :)
Ooh I had a bad market day on Saturday! It was my first market and it was pouring (luckily they moved me inside). There were about 20 vendors and 3 of us were selling crocheted plushies. Less than 50 people showed up during the 9 hours, and I sold 0 items. But I was able to practice my booth setup and talk to some other nice vendors. It was a 2 day market and I ended up not going the second day (I live 1.5 hours away and I'm also in the middle of moving). My next market is in 2 weeks and I'm sure it'll be much better!
That happened to me a couple of weeks ago, zero!
I'm sorry the day turned out like that! Some things are just out of our control! But I am so glad and proud of you for taking the opportunity to use the time valuably and wisely!! :)
You are just the sweetest! I have a daughter that is probably just a little older than you and I'm really rooting for you to do well. I've mentioned that I am interested in doing craft fairs and I'm using this time for investigating and learning. I find your videos very helpful! My husband and I are in the middle of selling our home so I'm kind of hanging out in limbo land until we get established in our next home before I actually begin crafting on a serious level. Thank you for all your helpful advice and I pray your feeling better and that your upcoming move goes smoothly for you!
I am so excited for you to begin this journey!!! Being in limbo is, as you said, a great time to build up as much knowledge as you can!! I'd love to answer any questions I can if you ever have them :)
My sister and I just started a crochet/knit/hand-sewn business last year and have been selling things at our hometown market. It's in the first year of existence, small town and sometimes we only make 5 sales. We're trying to help build the market up to become something awesome for our little community but it can be so discouraging when we don't get a ton of foot traffic!
I love watching your videos and hearing that even you have some slow days- we're perfectionists too so I *felt* that😂 I also loved the 100% of your 25%, that's so important to remember!!
Can't wait for your next video, you're quickly becoming my favorite crochet content creator💜😊
That's so incredible to hear about this new endeavor you and your sister are starting! :) I'm very excited for you! I know at the beginning, it can feel sometimes discouraging, but this is the most important time to gather lessons! It's all about learning and building and improving!
If you ever have any questions, I'd love to talk over email! :)
Good morning and I hope you feel better.
I do, thank you!!! ❤️
My friend and I have our first market of the season on Saturday. I made quite a number of your pumpkin pattern in all the sizes and can’t wait. Keep feeling better and thanks for sharing your market vlogs!
I'm so excited you and your friend had your first market!! I'd love to hear how it went and how the pumpkins did :)
Side note, your hat is so cute!!! ❤️
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
Feel better ❤
Thank you ❤️❤️
Camryn! You’re doing great! Keep up the great work! It’s ok to feel this way! We are only humans! And I’m going my first market on the 29th and I’m sooo freaking scared. Haha❤
I am so excited for you to have your first market this weekend!! :) I'd love to hear how it goes!
Thank you for this video Camryn, it was really encouraging and just what I needed to hear today! ❤
I'm so glad it was encouraging ❤️❤️
good morning! I felt this- my last show was terrible and such a bummer. I love the advice you gave us about showing up with 100% of whatever we have today! I would loooooove to see a video about your notion set up!
Good morning! I do plan on making a Notion video some time here :)
Good morning🎉🎉🎉
Good morning!! :)
I use notion all the time! I was wondering if there's a specific template or something you use to keep track of this stuff, I'd love a future video about that :)
And I'm sorry the show didn't go well, but I'm glad you're feeling better!
You are so right about a Notion video! I would love to make that some time :) And thank you! I am feeling much better now ❤️
Worst market I've ever had was my last one... I made $ 18.00 USD. That was it. It was freezing and an event where I think people who came were WAY more interested in the hot coffee lady than the other 3 vendors who came (myself included)..it wasn't a normal thing, just a event to open the new stage at our small country town park, so it was free, but still. I almost cried when we got home. I had spent 11.00 of that on coffee for my husbanrs and I and hot dogs for the Littles. 😂
That does sound like a rough day, being out in the cold :( There are sometimes big factors that are totally out of our control! But, I'm glad you stuck with it and gained the experience of being there! Every market we do, good or bad, better informs us for our next one!
Wow it makes me feel like a failure. 17 sales is amazing for me.
I am so sorry if I made you feel that way, it was in no way my intention. Truly, I understand we are all at different levels and I should be more sensitive about how I project my current success levels.
I am always eternally grateful for any degree of success, whether it be at a market or when I'm able to engage and interact with all of you! I apologize that I did not display that gratefulness, but was instead caught up in perceived performance relative to prior experiences.
Each sale is a success, and I absolutely want you to know that you are not a failure!
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I've just done my first market last weekend and new level of fear unlocked that I didn't know I had...... What if someone buys my stuff then hunts me down later to tell me my stuff is terrible, demands a refund and slates me and my business everywhere!?!! Please tell me someone else gets what I'm on about!?! Xxx
I absolutely understand what you're saying, and how that fear can arise! In reality, it's all about confidence!
What you make is beautiful, and people purchase it for a reason! It's true that you have no control over people's actions once they purchase your work and then leave, but your work is quality and the people who tend to come to markets are not the sort to purchase an item from a small business and then arbitrarily lambast them!
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Hi how are you 😅
I'm very well now! How are you?? :)
@@camryns_cute_creations I'm good