How Much I Made at My Crochet Market Event!! Did my new jumbo items sell???

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  • čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
  • In this video we'll see everything I brought to my market and I come back after the market to breakdown how much I made, what sold, what didn't and how the event went overall!
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    Thanks so much for watching!

Komentáře • 38

  • @DraGunnTiss
    @DraGunnTiss Před měsícem +9

    Finally seeing a market recap where the YT person gives a total of what their materials cost! There might be more creators out there, I just haven't seen any (so far), so I'm NOT being negative towards others, hope nobody takes it that way And as far as someone's prices are lower, yours are (imho) correct or even some items might go for a teensy bit higher. I've crochet for over 50 years, (gads! Already?!) and have sold thru a small toy store, plus have vended locally, so I know how long items take to make. Anyways, as a retired Senior on a very low income, I DO appreciate the breakdown of your market, including the cost of materials. Grats on a successful market!

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much for the kind words! That makes me feel a lot better🥹 I hope to have a long and successful crochet journey like yours!! Genuine question.. how are your wrists holding up?

    • @DraGunnTiss
      @DraGunnTiss Před měsícem

      @@MadebyMandaMal I sometimes have a bit of tendinitis, but even tho I just turned 70 on the 7th, and I crochet CONSTANTLY(!) my wrists don't bother me a bit. I haven't had a chance to vend in about 10 years, my city doesn't have events anymore except the 1st Thursday of the month Art Hop, which is VERY difficult to get into. Plus I have no transportation, nor anybody in town to help with that, and I am EXTREMELY shy (I have Asperger's, which was only diagnosed last year after struggling all my life to 'fit in') So I'm trying to look into Ribblr and other online venues. I did etsy from '08 til '14, and found it difficult to compete with massive imported items, they wandered away from more handcrafted items. I hope you do have a long and wonderful journey in your crochet business!

  • @Crochetokay7
    @Crochetokay7 Před měsícem +6

    Love how you said you are not going to lower your prices because someone else's are lower!! This is a great mindset that all us small business owners should have!!
    It was so nice to meet you, though!! You definitely had one of the best booths there!! ❤

  • @EileenMacdonald-sd3gl
    @EileenMacdonald-sd3gl Před 26 dny +2

    I liked your market setup, especially the turtles all in a row across the front. Will definitely be watching for your new market setup. I really enjoy your videos, they’re not too long and I love that you share your prices and best sellers!🧶

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před 26 dny +1

      Thank you for the kind words! Thank you so much for watching!!💕

  • @ChristineMalandrino-zd8eh
    @ChristineMalandrino-zd8eh Před měsícem +3

    It’s amazing to see how you continue to grow with each event. Continue to set those goals! Nothing can stop you. I personally enjoy seeing your plan of each event step by step. Like I’ve said before, I wish I would have had videos like yours when I began with my small business.
    I love the additions of the larger plushies, keychain display, & iPad/cash box.
    You looked much more relaxed (in person) during this event!
    Witnessing the in person interaction between you & your CZcams followers was my favorite part of the event! 🤩

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much!🥹💕 thanks for watching!!

  • @YazminCrochets
    @YazminCrochets Před 26 dny +1

    Always love watching your videos & tiktoks 🥹💕💕💕

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před 26 dny

      Thank you so much for the support and for watching🥹💕

  • @margaretdevries8090
    @margaretdevries8090 Před 26 dny +1

    Like your stuff and your prices are good fit all budgets ! Some ask too much no matter how cute

  • @sheilaorourke9367
    @sheilaorourke9367 Před 26 dny +1

    Thank you so much for the links....fantastic

  • @Tiffanyrperry
    @Tiffanyrperry Před 26 dny +1

    Great video! I've been working on bees and unicorns 😊

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před 26 dny

      Thank you! I love that!! What unicorn pattern do you use?

    • @Tiffanyrperry
      @Tiffanyrperry Před 26 dny

      @@MadebyMandaMal I use the pattern from the book Unicorns, Dragons, and more fantasy amigurumi! It’s got a green Dino on the front cover ☺️

  • @DandelionCreations1
    @DandelionCreations1 Před 19 dny +1

    Square actually has offline transactions! You can still run square like normal & transactions will be fully processed when connected to internet again 😊

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před 19 dny +1

      INTERESTING never knew that! Thanks so much!!

    • @DandelionCreations1
      @DandelionCreations1 Před 19 dny

      @@MadebyMandaMal no problem! I hope it works out for your next market!

  • @CansBooksnThreads
    @CansBooksnThreads Před měsícem +1

    I’m working on little random stuff for mystery boxes! Currently making a couple tiny fish.
    I also bought little aquariums, put aquarium gravel in them and crocheted fish and jelly fish and hung them from clear string from the top for my next market. I’m super excited for those!

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před měsícem

      I love that idea!! I always wanted to do a ‘make your own fishbowl’ kind of thing and I would love to get to mystery bags eventually. Good luck prepping!! Thanks for watching!

  • @brdxracer
    @brdxracer Před měsícem +1

    I love your set up! Is the hippo pattern yours? When I clicked the link in your doc it took me to a site where the pattern was priced super low. I’ve heard of a lot of scammers lately stealing patterns, and just don’t want to get scammed. Happy to support small businesses.

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před měsícem +1

      Hi! Thank you. It’s crochetcrochey’s hippo pattern on Etsy! I took the link right from Etsy so you’re good!

  • @EnchantedFluffAtelierLadyFluff

    Working on prepping for my first market. I make baskets and functional crochet items, but I found this cute pattern for a mushroom chapstick holder on Ravely, so gonna make a few for my stall.

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před měsícem

      I love that idea! I feel like those will do really well. Good luck! Thanks for watching!

  • @camillescrochet777
    @camillescrochet777 Před měsícem +1

    Fantastic! Looks like all your work was worth it! I love the elephants. You may want to try a snake pattern. Good luck!

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much! I love the snake idea!! I’ll add it to my list! Thanks for watching!

  • @rachaelwhite2805
    @rachaelwhite2805 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for your insights its really helpful. I am going to convert my tablet to use for checkout. Its really nice to see material costs and it gives a better idea of profits. Axolotl sweet spot is hard bees are the same its either too many or not enough. Cant wait to see the new setup. Look after your hands treat yourself to a paraffin wax treaent once in a while it helps along with hand massage and exercises for your hands❤

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před měsícem

      Deff recommend the tablet! Oooo I gotta look into the wax treatment! Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!

  • @QuiveringQuiff
    @QuiveringQuiff Před měsícem +1

    You might be able to set your ipad to not turn off the screen or lock, which would hopefully help with the hotspot issue. My students are currently all obsessed with axolotls, capybara, and for some reason boxes

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před měsícem

      I made the screen lock time really long so that helped😂 CAPYBARAS are like the new thing I feel like. Maybe I’ll make some!! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @minini5571
    @minini5571 Před měsícem +2

    Making insane goals for yourself. 😂 Totally me. Wanna climb Mt. Everest while crocheting, playing chess, and filming a documentary? We could get it done by Saturday.😅 Your makes look terrific, as usual. Congrats on a great market!❤🎉

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před měsícem

      So happy I’m not the only one😂 thank you!! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @Yarngoodcrochet
    @Yarngoodcrochet Před měsícem +1

    Good to know about remembering a portable charger.
    Question-Do you charge sales tax? And if you do, do you charge cash payers sales tax? I am getting ready to do my first market and can’t figure out how to tell the cash payers that they also have to pay sales tax like card people😵‍💫

    • @MadebyMandaMal
      @MadebyMandaMal  Před měsícem

      You should! Sometimes I dont charge cash payers but when I do my taxes I end up having to cover some of the sales tax myself😅