I do NOT crochet however I do have a handmade business and I watch crochet videos while I prep my own items. (also fellow ginger lol) anywho.... LOVE seeing the loaf cats being displayed in a cardboard box with a sign saying Kittens $$$ you can cut off the 3 flaps not using. I just think that is the cutest display option for the loaf cats. I'm NOT a cat person but I think I might even have to purchase if I was at a market with them!! I'm subscribing because you are ONE OF THE FEW who looks AT THE CAMERA and not at yourself in the viewfinder and you're not playing with your hair/makeup while recording. (yes my age is showing I have little tolerance for this. call it my pet peeve!! Sharing your personal life is completely up to you. I'm sure there is a TON of backlash that comes with putting your business (I don't mean crochet business I mean family/life in general business) out onto the intranet. I can't imagine the trolls and hateful people that just have nothing better to do but be mean! So as a new subscriber my opinion is share what YOU are comfortable with.
girl.....the redo's I have to do to not be so nervous on camera haha but thank you I'm trying to get more comfortable. I'm super laid back. I think you nailed the last point-I'll share tactfully 😉
Hi! Just found your channel! Loved this vlog and I love how you switch from one project to another. I also enjoy listening to you talk about whatever. Lots of people play videos in the background so I’m sure people would enjoy hearing about your teacher talk.
When I read that you enjoyed listening to me talk, I immediately envisioned my middle schoolers rolling their eyes at that 😆 But thank you so much for being here and your kind words!
Enjoyed your content. I have been wanting to do my own small business since I retired. But I was under the impression that you should focus on one type of craft. But I enjoy crocheting, sewing and other crafting. After watching your video I see that I can and should make what makes me happy. Thanks for sharing.
@@barbarason2871 absolutely! Identify your target customer/audience first, and the products you make from the methods you enjoy will follow….along with, as you can see, many stumbles along the way! 🤪
I'm so glad I found another small business page in its early stages on TH-cam, Immediately subscribed. I just started mine this year. I would love to hear your teacher story.
New subbie! I saw the chickens in a previous vlog and all the plushies ... so cute! Your vlogs are so refreshing ... I didn't want this one to end! Love the loaf cats! 🐈⬛
I have paused doing outdoor markets for the summer. It is a lot. I live in Texas and this heat is no joke. I’m glad you took a stand and left early you have to look out for yourself. Nice to have found your channel.
I just came across your channel from this video. And at the end I heard you mention Paducah and I’m like wow I’m in TN too! Small world lol. Loved the video 🫶🏽
I just found you and love you already. Subscribed!! I loved when you said that markets were the P to your PB and J and your cute southern accent. I definitely will be going to site and purchasing from you because I want to support you!
I am interested in hearing about your teaching experience! I recently left teaching, myself. I taught preschool and just got too darn tired. My health started to deteriorate from stress... so now I'm in a little bit of a limbo phase, crocheting plushies to heal my heart. Maybe they'll sell, maybe they won't-- either way it's relaxing and fun for me. :) I'd love to hear your transition story!
Yes, please talk about how you moved from Teacher to hand maw crafting business!! I love crocheting, cricut, and sewing and I’m a teacher. I’d love to take the leap but the financial aspect scares me!
Hello! I am loving your videos! I don't know any other market sellers IRL so it's great to hear how fellow makers succeed and fail in our crazy business :) I have a question on your Annie Carraway kitties - do you add an extra body row (or 2)? Your loaf kitties seem larger than mine? I'm using a 6.5 hook. Thank you for your transparency and topics!
My stepmother taught 15 at one school then quit for 7 years then moved back to TX she started back and taught til she retired at 70. So she been out 2 years now. She stopped at being a 6th grade teacher. I taught 20 years in childcare. And if I ever get back I would own my own. So many owners do not pay you even if you got certified with credentials. THEY barely supplied classrooms with arts and crafts and one owner wanted 2 years Olds to be sitting down learning and n9t playing. Licensing came and I had left
Hey new subbie here!! I’d love to here your story in why you left teaching - as a small business owner and fellow teacher as well I’ve always wanted to “jump ship” and quit teaching but I don’t think it’s feasible 😢 so I’d love to hear others stories!
@@Eandcostudio oh my goodness hi! How is it that us teachers always find each other?? Thank you for watching! The thought of actually leaving is nerve-wracking for sure. I’d be happy to share my story 💖
@@jesusfollower5588 these poor gals running the lemonade stand actually did get heat exhaustion and left right before I did. Heat is just part of it but usually not this bad!
My stepmother taught 15 at one school then quit for 7 years then moved back to TX she started back and taught til she retired at 70. So she been out 2 years now. She stopped at being a 6th grade teacher. I taught 20 years in childcare. And if I ever get back I would own my own. So many owners do not pay you even if you got certified with credentials. THEY barely supplied classrooms with arts and crafts and one owner wanted 2 years Olds to be sitting down learning and n9t playing. Licensing came and I had left
I do NOT crochet however I do have a handmade business and I watch crochet videos while I prep my own items. (also fellow ginger lol) anywho.... LOVE seeing the loaf cats being displayed in a cardboard box with a sign saying Kittens $$$ you can cut off the 3 flaps not using. I just think that is the cutest display option for the loaf cats. I'm NOT a cat person but I think I might even have to purchase if I was at a market with them!!
I'm subscribing because you are ONE OF THE FEW who looks AT THE CAMERA and not at yourself in the viewfinder and you're not playing with your hair/makeup while recording. (yes my age is showing I have little tolerance for this. call it my pet peeve!! Sharing your personal life is completely up to you. I'm sure there is a TON of backlash that comes with putting your business (I don't mean crochet business I mean family/life in general business) out onto the intranet. I can't imagine the trolls and hateful people that just have nothing better to do but be mean! So as a new subscriber my opinion is share what YOU are comfortable with.
girl.....the redo's I have to do to not be so nervous on camera haha but thank you I'm trying to get more comfortable. I'm super laid back. I think you nailed the last point-I'll share tactfully 😉
Hi! Just found your channel! Loved this vlog and I love how you switch from one project to another. I also enjoy listening to you talk about whatever. Lots of people play videos in the background so I’m sure people would enjoy hearing about your teacher talk.
When I read that you enjoyed listening to me talk, I immediately envisioned my middle schoolers rolling their eyes at that 😆 But thank you so much for being here and your kind words!
Love your transparency!
Enjoyed your content. I have been wanting to do my own small business since I retired. But I was under the impression that you should focus on one type of craft. But I enjoy crocheting, sewing and other crafting. After watching your video I see that I can and should make what makes me happy. Thanks for sharing.
@@barbarason2871 absolutely! Identify your target customer/audience first, and the products you make from the methods you enjoy will follow….along with, as you can see, many stumbles along the way! 🤪
I'm so glad I found another small business page in its early stages on TH-cam, Immediately subscribed. I just started mine this year. I would love to hear your teacher story.
@@CraftedbyKendall let’s follow each other! I feel like a veteran vendor but a newbie tuber 🤪
New subbie! I saw the chickens in a previous vlog and all the plushies ... so cute! Your vlogs are so refreshing ... I didn't want this one to end! Love the loaf cats! 🐈⬛
@@BritgirlTX you’re so sweet, thank you! The loaf kitties are definitely a hit this year. Thank you for being here friend 😊
I have paused doing outdoor markets for the summer. It is a lot. I live in Texas and this heat is no joke. I’m glad you took a stand and left early you have to look out for yourself. Nice to have found your channel.
The heat here in West TN is also no joke! It can get pretty intense. Thank you for being here!
💜💙 i just found your channel. I've been trying to find more mom/craft business owners. Thanks for sharing
Hey girl! Thanks for watching🥰
I just came across your channel from this video. And at the end I heard you mention Paducah and I’m like wow I’m in TN too! Small world lol. Loved the video 🫶🏽
Hey there! thank you for watching :)
I just found you and love you already. Subscribed!! I loved when you said that markets were the P to your PB and J and your cute southern accent. I definitely will be going to site and purchasing from you because I want to support you!
💖yay! I mean they really are that special to me! Thank you for tuning in and welcome!
So proud of you!🥰
@@cindykube9130 🥰 thank you
I am interested in hearing about your teaching experience! I recently left teaching, myself. I taught preschool and just got too darn tired. My health started to deteriorate from stress... so now I'm in a little bit of a limbo phase, crocheting plushies to heal my heart. Maybe they'll sell, maybe they won't-- either way it's relaxing and fun for me. :) I'd love to hear your transition story!
I think I'm going to do it! 😉
Yes, please talk about how you moved from Teacher to hand maw crafting business!! I love crocheting, cricut, and sewing and I’m a teacher. I’d love to take the leap but the financial aspect scares me!
@@keepyourbliss3447 that was definitely me 🙋🏼♀️
Adorable cats!! ❤❤
Hello! I am loving your videos! I don't know any other market sellers IRL so it's great to hear how fellow makers succeed and fail in our crazy business :) I have a question on your Annie Carraway kitties - do you add an extra body row (or 2)? Your loaf kitties seem larger than mine? I'm using a 6.5 hook. Thank you for your transparency and topics!
@@erickawagner1290 I love following other makers too! I use a 7 and STUFF to make em extra chubby 😉
@@GingerPatchDesigns Ah!!!! Ok, that makes a ton of sense!! FWIW, former teacher here and I would love to hear more teacher stories as well :)
@@erickawagner1290 I’ll try to work some in! I feel like when I talk too much I’m just rambling in videos 😜
My stepmother taught 15 at one school then quit for 7 years then moved back to TX she started back and taught til she retired at 70. So she been out 2 years now. She stopped at being a 6th grade teacher. I taught 20 years in childcare. And if I ever get back I would own my own. So many owners do not pay you even if you got certified with credentials. THEY barely supplied classrooms with arts and crafts and one owner wanted 2 years Olds to be sitting down learning and n9t playing. Licensing came and I had left
Hey new subbie here!! I’d love to here your story in why you left teaching - as a small business owner and fellow teacher as well I’ve always wanted to “jump ship” and quit teaching but I don’t think it’s feasible 😢 so I’d love to hear others stories!
@@Eandcostudio oh my goodness hi! How is it that us teachers always find each other?? Thank you for watching! The thought of actually leaving is nerve-wracking for sure. I’d be happy to share my story 💖
@@GingerPatchDesigns haha it’s like we all have the same intuition! I can’t wait to hear your story!!
I would like to hear more about you leaving teaching
Thank you for watching! It's in this week's video: th-cam.com/video/me0M0iqArwo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=g-R62yrIgbmDvewj
I’m glad you left. Heat Exhaustion could have been. Could turn into heat stroke. Please be careful. Drink fluids, get out of the heat for a break.
@@jesusfollower5588 these poor gals running the lemonade stand actually did get heat exhaustion and left right before I did. Heat is just part of it but usually not this bad!
What pattern are you using for the loaf cats?
Hi Krystal, I bought it from crochetwbay
My stepmother taught 15 at one school then quit for 7 years then moved back to TX she started back and taught til she retired at 70. So she been out 2 years now. She stopped at being a 6th grade teacher. I taught 20 years in childcare. And if I ever get back I would own my own. So many owners do not pay you even if you got certified with credentials. THEY barely supplied classrooms with arts and crafts and one owner wanted 2 years Olds to be sitting down learning and n9t playing. Licensing came and I had left
Wow, 70! that is impressive. I would never make it that long 😆