A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER / STUDIO VLOG

Hello friends! Come along with me for a behind-the-scenes look into what a week looks like as a small business owner who is celebrating 10 years as an Etsy Seller. I have orders to make and ship. I'm working on market prep, and I am always trying new patterns.
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Patterns Mentioned in this video
Slouchy Hat Pattern
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Tiny Sea Turtle
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Della the Duck
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Mini Luna Unicorn Knotted Lovey
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[@bobbieknealing9427]

I love watching your videos! It feels like you are just talking to friends (us) and crocheting together and stuff! I so often talk back to you!! Anyway thanks!

[@thecozybuckeye]

OMG! That is so sweet. I love that! Thank you so much! Much love and happy crocheting.

[@debwaterman4918]

The elephant is a perfect Dumbo!

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you! I appreciate your comment and you watching.

[@LindaRobuck-cg1zp]

I love the elephant! Haha it’s so funny when you’re a designer you don’t see it like others do. He’s adorable!

[@thecozybuckeye]

LOL, you are so right. I'm a perfectionist and it makes it hard sometimes. haha

[@ME-ns3pc]

The colors you picked for the Tiny Turtle are great! I LOOOOOVE the variegated yarn 🧶 you used for the Dino stuffy! He’s Gorgeous!!! I like the grey spikes. Your elephant 🐘 is ADORABLE! 🥰 I love his ears & his little trunk🥰 OHMUHGAWD the DRAGON🥹😍🥰 lol

[@thecozybuckeye]

OMGoodness! Thank you so much for commenting. You are so sweet. I appreciate your support more than you know. Much love!

[@georginavlog]

family is more important than business x

[@thecozybuckeye]

I agree, but I do love to crochet, and it keeps me sane in dealing with my 2 teenagers, lol.

[@wally7ish]

Love your hats! The elephant is going to be so cute. I’d recommend putting the ears maybe 2 stitches higher and a round bigger and curve the end of the trunk up. Can’t wait for it. ❤

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much for your comment and for watching. I like your idea with the elephant.

[@Connie.the.Crocheter]

Love all your tips and tricks! Cute makes and love the eyes.

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much for commenting and watching!

[@shericampanella1168]

I think the elephant is totally cute!!

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much. I wasn't sure about the elephant, lol.

[@Samrayner88]

The elephant is very cute! Also would love to see a tutorial for your plain hat pattern…. I love making winter hats

[@thecozybuckeye]

Great idea! I could do that. Thank you for commenting and watching.

[@elainejackson7283]

Della the duck is super adorable

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you! I love this pattern so much! It's so fun to make.

[@sandybrehm3910]

All your stuff is always so stinking cute!!!

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@krissi_kreations]

Im seriously learning so many great tips from you!! Been loving your videos, and it’s so nice to crochet along with someone closer to my age and in my crochet journey.. nothing against the 20 something’s 😂 because so many are killing it out here in the crochet world! Just makes me wish I’d been brave enough to put myself out there and done more with my craft when I was younger. ❤

[@thecozybuckeye]

I loved reading your comment. I have followed KZbin for crochet and other things for years. Since I started my business 12 years ago. I have talked about doing KZbin for years. I actually started to buy the equipment 5 years ago but had to put it on hold to care for my daughter. I also see all of the 20 something year olds killing it, and I kept thinking they are just starting this craft and people are loving it. Maybe with all of my experience and passion people might like what I am working on too & yes I am a bit older, but we won't talk about that, lol. I'm Peter Pan.

[@tracymbk67]

I love watching your blogs. It has made me want to start a business again. ❤ I love the Plushies you have been making from Mama makes minis. ❤

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much for your comment. I love Mama Made Minis Patterns. They are so fun!

[@Twinislandknits.]

Love the monster can’t wait for the patterns to come would buy immediately

[@thecozybuckeye]

I love that! Thank you so much!

[@LifeGivesYouClemmons]

Glad to have found your channel 😍😍 it feels like a FaceTime call and I love that lol.

[@thecozybuckeye]

Love that! You are so sweet. Thank you so much for watching.

[@sk13507]

I hope you will show what you made with your yarn haul. Love the monster, so cute

[@thecozybuckeye]

I have been working on things here and there with that yarn in particular. I usually show what I make in my vlog. It's fun to talk about what I am making and the patterns I use. I'm pretty sure my family is sick of it at this point! lol

[@paulac812]

Love your work and your videos…so appreciate your down to earth personality…..would love to see a video on doing markets….keep the videos coming and the monster is very cute….

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much! I plan on a market video. My first summer market will be in June. I can't wait to sell the toys.

[@jema8192]

Your monster is adorable! Love your vlog ❤️

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment and watching.

[@toschaferguson5749]

I can’t wait to try out your new pattern especially the monster !

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you! I need to start typing up some of these patterns.

[@susanmdoucetsd]

I would love to hear your market tips. I'm a full-time vendor, and I know there's always more to learn and improve on.

[@thecozybuckeye]

I agree. I'm always trying to learn as well. There is always room for improvement for me included. I am considering making a video for market tips. Thank you so much for commenting and watching.

[@stasya6154]

Light gray or brown would be good for Della the duck! I would love to see you use brown with a teal headband for your next one

[@thecozybuckeye]

That's a great idea. I think I will so stay tuned to see it.

[@stasya6154]

@thecozybuckeye I cannot wait, I will keep an eye out!

[@peggybouillon9737]

I have a small business also and make wearables to plushies as well. I think the elephant needs shaping above the trunk otherwise very cute. I’m at the point in my markets where I only do the big Art in the Park events and give myself 3 weeks prep time prior. I’m glad I found your channel!🧶

[@thecozybuckeye]

Welcome. I'm so glad you found me too. I feel like I'm always prepping!! I am particular of what markets I do at this point too. I do like the bigger markets best. Thank you so much for commenting and watching.

[@gillianpurser6717]

Mr monster looks fantastic

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much!

[@mad44060]

Great watching a fellow Ohioan doing a vlog. I’m in Ohio as well. Cleveland area. Love your videos

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much for your comment & for watching. I really appreciate a fellow Buckeye. Go Bengals. lol. Is it raining in Cleveland. It’s been raining a lot this week in Cinti. I hope you have a great day.

[@mad44060]

It was raining in Cleveland on Friday too. This week looks promising though 😎☀️

[@theapple628]

Love your little monster! Videos are great 👍

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your comment and you watching!

[@Mandas_Life]

love watching your vlogs while working on my own projects. That unicorn looks so cute. I thought the elephant looked cute too. I'm about to make some baby shower gifts so that embroidered eyes video is going to come on handy. I think a 4 day vol is a great idea as not to over work yourself. Hope you guys had fun at the game.

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you! 😊 I really appreciate your comment. I love these Embroidered Eyes. They are so dang cute. Who would have thought? lol I am definitely going to shorten the vlog. I have so many things I need to get finished and there are never enough hours in the day. Plus I need time to start typing patterns, lol.

[@cheridefries4980]

Oh…my…gosh April!! I just love you! 💖 This video was so awesome, so helpful, so inspiring, so fun. I love all your makes and can’t wait for patterns. 😁 I don’t sell stuff, I just enjoy crocheting and recently discovered the plushy craze, and jumped on. I have been held back making the Dino because of the spikes, so thank you for showing your way to do it. It’s perfect…as are your eyes. 👀 ❤ And using a color wheel is just genius! I struggle with what colors to use so this will save me!! I’m ordering one today! And that Della Duck! 😍😍 Thank you, April, for sharing! Now go take some time off and relax. 🥰

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment. I just love you too! You made my day! Time off, what's that? Moms don't get days off, Lol.

[@AMisfitsDiary]

Gahhh I need an elephant patter 💗💗 so cute!!!

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much. I have to get busy writing.

[@judymckinstry8130]

I like everything you showed us... even the elephant! So cute!! I am using the crocheted eyes but not sure what to put on the tiny things for key chains othervthan the safety eyes. And I am really old.... we use to call markets craft fairs! 😊

[@thecozybuckeye]

I agree they are much easier and honestly babies won't be playing with keychains. You can embroider them if you want though. Thank you so much for watching and for commenting. Much love.

[@yarnchickenkim]

You are so inspiring. I was also planning to get a stamp made to use on my price tags. Finalizing my logo first. I love your projects! Great work!

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your comment and you watching.

[@toschaferguson5749]

I’ve loved all your videos. I’m especially inspired by the embroidered eyes. Would love to see different ways to do that. I did watch the one that you posted but I can see other ways that you have used this type of eyes.

[@thecozybuckeye]

Great idea! Maybe I can do a part 2.

[@minini5571]

All of your makes are so adorable!😊 The elephant is so cute and has so much character!❤

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much! I'm still not sure about the elephant, lol.

[@calledtobebadpodcast]

Please do a market prep video! Would love to learn from your experience.

[@thecozybuckeye]

I am in the process of this so stay tuned.

[@ASquareGranny]

Sooooo much CUTENESS!!!!! I would be honored to pattern test as well as, Tech Edit (NO CHARGE, I only volunteer) for ANY of your patterns! I’m so excited for you!!! All of your designs are fantabulous! I recently recommended you to a NICU RN I work with (for a photo shoot)…she was over the moon excited to find a fellow Buckeye ☺️🫶🏻🧶

[@thecozybuckeye]

Awe! Thank you so much! I will definitely keep you in mind. Thank you so much for your comment and for watching.

[@annakarungari2477]

Love your tips tried the eye and my amigurumi popped. It was amazing

[@thecozybuckeye]

Love hearing this. Thank you for commenting and watching. I appreciate you!

[@lindasakseide282]

The purple Dino with a lot of colors is adorable, and I love the small turtle... and the embroidered eyes on all of the. 🙂 You are really growing and thriving here on KZbin 😀. You are an inspiration.

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much Linda! It's been fun, but alot of work, lol.

[@charlotteanderson6107]

Love this video ❤❤❤

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. You are so sweet.

[@georginavlog]

I do vlogs that go out on Wednesday and then Sunday. I film tuesday/wednesday and then friday, sat, sunday. Means I get monday and thursday off

[@thecozybuckeye]

I think I'm going to do Tues - Thursday and edit on Monday. I have so many things to do, lol. Thank you so much for commenting and watching. I'll have to check out your vlog.

[@miajones6302]

You have inspired me crochet “Hats”. Thank you for sharing

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much for your comment and for watching.

[@gloriaturley324]

Your hats are great. Question: are you going to do a market? I would love to watch ,set up, and selling your amazing craft. Chubby bunny. Cute.

[@thecozybuckeye]

I signed up for a summer market. I will mostly be selling plushies, although I might bring a few hats, lol. It's in June so I will definitely vlog it. Whatever I am working on thru the week for my business will be included in my vlogs for sure. I also have markets in Sept - Dec. I am excited to share the process.

[@marvam1414]

Yes please make a video

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you for your comment and for watching.

[@Gabiimade]

I think your tags look good, yo attach my tags I use a cute safety pink makes my life easier. I made my tags on canva and printed them in the size of business cards on vista print, that way it saved me time. But for me your tags look very good.

[@thecozybuckeye]

I recently started using Canva so who knows I might have to do the same. 🥰

[@georginavlog]

He is cute, he looks like a clanger (UK tv show)

[@thecozybuckeye]

I had to google clanger, lol. Thank you so much. I'm still not sure about him, lol. Probably going to tweak him. haha

[@cheridefries4980]

Also…I think your elephant is cute. I think they are a tough one since they have that trunk, which always seems to look goofy. Maybe raise the ears up a little and you’ll feel better about it. 🐘❤

[@thecozybuckeye]

Great idea! I'll take all the help I can get on this one, lol.

[@Jennifer-oi8ni]

Those are the hats I like. The elephant is cute but I think the trunk should be a little longer and the attached back to his trunk. Like he's making a noise. Otherwise the elephant is cute I think. His trunk needs to fit with the size of his body. Jen

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much for commenting and watching. Who would have thought an elephant would be so difficult. LOL I definitely need to tweak it. I like your idea. I'll have to give that a try.

[@kdancer8298]

Loving the content! The elephant was super cute.. could it be the placement of the ears? Is there any chance you could change up your music throughout the video. Love the time lapse sections but the music get a bit old :(

[@thecozybuckeye]

I really appreciate your comment about the music. This is a great idea. I had no idea, lol. I'll definitely switch it up in the next vlog. As far as the elephant. I have no idea, but it's definitely an issue with the ears for me. I will work on it. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@georginavlog]

I have a shopify website, works great, worth the time to set it up. Hope that helps x

[@thecozybuckeye]

I'll check it out! Thank you!

[@dianecollins3255]

Love your hats. where do you get the tags

[@thecozybuckeye]

Thank you so much. I order them from www.etsy.com/shop/BuckeyeLaser This is a close friend. My husband and Scott went to High School together. He doesn't have a listing for them, but if you message him tell him I sent you.

[@JenMckoy61]

Hi from Jamaica. I really love watching your videos. Just a curious question, when you purchase your patterns do you print them or do you use your device that you’ve downloaded on. It’s a nightmare for me when I download and they are not in one place 😀

[@thecozybuckeye]

Hello! I love that my videos are being watched in Jamaica, lol. I do both. I have all of my patterns on my iPad and if I am going to work on a project in the car I print the pattern. What device are you using? Can you create folders to put them in? That's what I do.

[@saradillard6296]

Do you get worried about copy right laws with your creations?

[@thecozybuckeye]

This is a great question and something I always worry about. I have had listings taken down on Etsy for sure, ALOT. I would suggest to never use their actual names, even in the tags when creating a listing. This seems to help. But I always wonder if there is a limit. At one point Etsy held my $, 3 years ago, I think. But like I said I don't use any actual names. For Example - Batman is Bat Cape or Spiderman is Spider Super Hero. I never use Disney or any Disney names. My Fishstick hat is Fishstick Gaming Kids hat, not Fortnite. Does that make sense? I'm always holding my breath. At Markets though, it's never a problem. Hope this helps.

[@nurseelle]

Do you ever have trouble with licensed characters?

[@thecozybuckeye]

This is a great question and something I always worry about. I have had listings taken down on Etsy for sure, ALOT. I would suggest to never use their actual names, even in the tags when creating a listing. This seems to help. But I always wonder if there is a limit. At one point Etsy held my $, 3 years ago, I think. But like I said I don't use any actual names. For Example - Batman is Bat Cape or Spiderman is Spider Super Hero. I never use Disney or any Disney names. My Fishstick hat is Fishstick Gaming Kids hat, not Fortnite. Does that make sense? I'm always holding my breath. At Markets though, it's never a problem. Hope this helps.