Unfiltered vlog: Biggest Market in North America. Was It Worth It?
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- Hey there, crochet fam! 🌟 Join me on a wild ride through Toronto's massive One-of-a-kind handmade market! Get ready for all the highs, lows, and unexpected twists I encountered in this epic adventure. Did it live up to the hype? Find out as I spill the beans! 😮
Let me tell you how I recouped some cash and learned valuable lessons navigating this HUGE event. If you're a crocheter looking for inspo, tips, and a bit of fun, this vlog is for you! Not every market is a success, and I will show you why this one wasn't the one for me! 🪡💫
🧶 *Timestamps:*
- 00:00 - Introduction + chat
- 2:54 - StoryTime (Airbnb disaster)
- 06:43 - Going to Set Up my Booth!
- 11:20 - Day 1 + booth tour!
- 28:52 - Final thoughts
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Your booth looked amazing. I'm so glad you meet beautiful people and had a good time . Even though it didn't pin out the way you imagined. At least you know now . Can't wait to see your next adventure. Plus all your videos tutorials. 😊
Love your booth display. 👍👍👍👍
What a beautiful booth you created!!! Amazing 😍😍😍
Thank you so much for your honesty. It is so refreshing to hear. I’m glad you could see the positive. I also think you’re amazing with what you do with having a small family. And although I’m not doing markets anymore, I will keep watching your vlogs, because you have beautiful, calm energy ✨
Thank you so much!
Your items are amazing….is Etsy or Amazon an option for you to sell on? Figure out what items are your biggest sellers and make a lot of them…just thinking out loud here.
So many shoppers simply love the convenience of online shopping.
Plus you won’t have the physical time and effort of a market set up/ tear down.
Online really is where it’s at. Maybe you could get into some small bazaars at churches etc that are less expensive for space rental, just to help move some inventory.
The issue with trying new things is we always have so much hope of a good outcome. When that doesn’t pan out, many get defeated and want to quit. Keep going! You are super talented and what you create is beautiful! Keep looking for other avenues to sell at.
You basically have enough inventory to store until Fall….while you get something online going and create items for Spring and Summer.
Keep pushing, keep searching, keep researching….it will all fall in line when you hit the right thing at the right time.
Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to seeing some patterns.
I’m making a second cloud blanket thanks to you. I’ve made several of the Andes headbands and infinity scarf also from your patterns. Love your work!
your booth looked great and your crochet items were beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
Booth looked very nice. Your hats were so nice!
Was so awesome you see your journey. I have been to the OOAK many times and yes the food aisles with the free food is always sooo busy
So true! It was really fun though ☺️
Your booth looked INCREDIBLE and your beautiful items were displayed perfectly. It’s so disappointing to learn things did and up going the way you/we hoped (from the air bnb to profits). We watched you work your Fanny off to prepare for this! It seemed like an exceptionally huge and FANCY market! I hope it’s not always like that, tbh…I have not yet tried a market but I’m quite intimidated. ARE they ALL like this one was? The big booth YOU had to provide, the drive, the accommodations, etc? Regardless, PROUD OF YOU for DOING IT! Experience is a terrific teacher, for sure. Hugs to you and happy holidays to you and your family! ☺️🫶🏻🎄🧶 Lisa in Ohio
Hi Lisa! Thank you so much! They’re not all the same, some of them are very inexpensive, for some you just need a table a small display. No matter the size, they’re all fun and great experiences ☺️☺️
I’ve been following your content on instagram, about the market, I’m sorry it didn't go as you expected, but at least it was something to cross it off the list and learn from it. Hope you the best for the next chapter.
I've done a few craft fairs and noticed the same that food is a popular choice for shoppers, especially pies, bread etc. I did a church fair and sold so much, then I did a few others a had a handful sold. Some people use tap and I didn't have that and many youth were drawn towards amigurumi which is so popular. It is very exhausting and a long day and a bummer when we come out of there and the time is not worth the show. I love your items, please let us know where in Canada you will do your next fairs, I would love to support you and buy a few items. :)
Thank you so much! Yes, lots of younger folks prefer small amigurumis! I don’t think I will do another show anytime soon, but thank you so much! You guys support me already by watching my videos ♥️
Oh gosh…so sorry about the Air BnB experience. So frustrating …especially when you have small children. Your booth looked amazing and very professionally put together.❤
Thank you so much!! Yes, this person really didn’t care about having an Airbnb 😣
Your both looks amazing
So happy you enjoyed yourself and although you didn’t have the financial outcome you hoped for, you certainly gained a lot of knowledge. Perhaps you can take two years off and maybe try it again with smaller projects. Congratulations and thanks for your insight.
Yes! Definitely taking time off after this huge market ☺️☺️
All of your things are so beautiful. I’m sorry it didn’t go as well as it should have.
I was wondering.. your blankets are so beautiful, do they not sell well at market?.. for a well made blanket (throw size), neutral color scheme (anything you’ve ever made), I wouldn’t be able to leave your booth without it!
Also what about ruanas and ponchos?.. not too chunky of a knit but cozy. It’s such an easy throw on and go for ladies during cold weather.
Maybe the time involved for you to make them would be too costly idk but you seem to move pretty quickly.
Just wondering what your thoughts are on those larger items?
New subscriber bc I just love your channel!!
Also..
Your personality is so sweet and authentic. I think you talked as much about the people that you met as you did anything else. That says so much about you as a person and the love you put into your craft. I’m so enjoying your channel!!!
Aw you’re soooo sweet!! Thanks a lot for your comments! ❤️
Also, I don’t sell big pieces, they take longer to make and wouldn’t be worth it ☺️
At my market, so many people said that they'd be back with their wallet or something like that, but they never did:(
I know the feeling done it for years. The end result is always a disappointment. I stopped in 2016.
link to podcast?
Awww, so sad for you that it didn’t go as planned, monetarily. And that the AirBNB was not a pleasant experience. You put so much work and effort into it and it showed. Your booth looked amazing. So hard to gauge what people are looking for. Mucha suerte y cabeza alta. 🫶🏼🤗
I totally agree!☺️