🌱 A Week of Market Prep🌱 New Outdoor Market Tent, Sandbags, and the dogs!🌱

Hello! I'm Tina, I run 'Made with April' with my dog, April! Thank you for watching my video and coming with me on a crazy market prep week (lots of me crocheting not shown in the video).
I haven't had too much time to film because I have been frantic and constantly between the mindset of thinking I have too much stock and I'll look stupid for bringing so much, and thinking I definitely don't have enough and people will walk away with half-finished bouquets.
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[@annalee1622]

Hey Tina, i want you to say that you inspire me to do flowers on my free time. Your videos help me a lot (also your IG). No one believe in me that I might sell some of my flowers (i really want to try a small summer market). You give me the motivation and energy to prove them they're wrong. I don't want to do flowers for my primary income just for free time, and even my parents think it's wasted time. From the bottom of my heart thank you and keep your channel updated you are a wonderful person 💚

[@madewithapril]

Aww I'm so glad!! Thank you so much!! Starting is definitely the hardest part - even if you try a small one and it doesn't go well, don't let it stop you from trying!! It just takes time! Good luck, I believe in you!!

[@kyoongie]

I know that sand brand when I see it 😎 Also pet accessories would be so cute!!! Maybe floral collars to stay on brand with the flower theme?

[@madewithapril]

LOL Idk some hamster expert recommended it to me ??? Someone actually requested for a pet collar with the bobble flowers on them so I'm working on a way to make them hehe

[@ChantelleArts]

They are the prettiest flowers 🥺🥺

[@madewithapril]

Thank youu 🩷🩷

[@SmM33380]

Glad to see another video! I would love to see you do a video about what designs work and doesn't. 🙂

[@madewithapril]

I'll def try to get it done after next week, I'll have enough markets done by then to have solid info!

[@b.c.2313]

I'm actually excited to see how much you grow! Just from what I have watched on your channel you already have come a long way !

[@madewithapril]

Hehe thank you!!

[@alyssastevens5851]

Love!

[@madewithapril]

🩷🩷

[@lesparza1981]

I love you flowers and we have very similar style. I enjoy watching your content and looking forward to seeing more from you and different products from you

[@madewithapril]

Thank you so much for the support!!

[@sandaramoore9660]

As usual, the flowers are gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing the new items you’ll be making!!! I’m finishing up the bouquets for my grandsons teachers. Also making another one for a first time mom to be in addition to a baby blanket gift. Really enjoy watching you making the flowers…so calming!!! Stay safe and be blessed ❤

[@madewithapril]

Ahh blankets are hard work!! Good luck!!

[@sandaramoore9660]

@@madewithapril I’m use to making them…I’ve made one for each of my brothers and sisters, grandchildren, family and friends…many many baby blankets. Also will be working on Lapghans to donate to senior facilities. Love to crochet…brings me such joy to bring joy to others!!!

[@craftwizardsbyjane]

Your videos are very nice to watch. Keep up the good work!

[@madewithapril]

Thank you very much!

[@craftwizardsbyjane]

@@madewithapril Make more video clips! I think you can get lots of likes!

[@vidotter]

I’m right there with you 😊 when you have a product that sells super well and you’re not sure to spend the time on something else - in my limited experience it’s good to have new ideas lined up because there are waves/trends and when they calm down or die out you need to shift to the new products 😊

[@madewithapril]

That's true! Hopefully I can have more variety soon, right now it's pretty much just flowers and keychains!!

[@BevBee]

Tina! I'm so excited I'll be in Calgary during Inglewood Night Market, looking forward to checking out your stuff IRL and meet you!!! Love your channel!

[@madewithapril]

Ahh I'm so glad hehe I'll be excited to see you there! Thank you!!

[@pitterpat4561]

I think you should blur out the park name near your place or chop off that footage. For safety reasons in case there are any crazy people out there.

[@madewithapril]

Ahh noted!

[@iamjenbrodie]

Ahhh I totally understand the desire to make new things vs. tried and true things. I'm trying to build a few staples and adding new products here and there but it's hard. Also super curious what you're watching in the back. Sounds like people scream a lot. Haha!

[@madewithapril]

LOL it's mildly embarrassing but I just watch old among us gameplay HAHAA

[@KaydipityKrafts]

Tina, I feel you on the wanting to make the vidoes...goes along the same lines as a maker we wanna make all the goodies but time is limited! BUT! on the upside, at least you've already decided to wanna make the video! That in itself is an accomplishment! So at least you have it on the list...we all have that list that we don't speak of lol but cant wait to see your next videos and seeing your progress! until next time :D

[@madewithapril]

Hahaha thank you as usual, always happy to hear other people are going through the same stuff. Until next time :D

[@sooho]

Thank you so much for making content! I’ve found so many markets and events happening in yyc and other small businesses to support after stumbling across yours! Goodluck at lilac fest!!

[@madewithapril]

That's actually awesome hehe I'm so happy to hear that!! Thank you 💗💗

[@asheilalei]

You inspire me a lot!! My sales are mostly pre-orders and the ones i've finished that i put on my ig shop doesnt sell huhu i wish to join and register a craft fair soon if there's any in my area and would like to try the make-your-own-boquet style thingy!! Lots of lovee!!!

[@madewithapril]

I definitely recommend local fairs over etsy!!

[@foodloverjen6249]

Love the new video! I only do indoor markets for now, but hopefully in a year or 2 I'll be able to do outdoor ones! Can you make a video on how you wrap your tulip petals so they are more open? I love that look but can't figure it out! I still got glue my Petals together 😢

[@madewithapril]

If you slow down the video at the end you can see me wrapping the tulips! It just takes practice, but try making the wires of the petals a little longer if they aren't holding!

[@foodloverjen6249]

@@madewithapril I'll give longer wires a try! Mine just kind of flop all over the place 🙃 maybe my wire (28 guage) is too thin?

[@Niisho]

Everyone keeps telling me to start selling at markets but I’ve been too scared to do so lol. Recently stumbled upon your channel and love it 😊

[@madewithapril]

Starting is the scariest part!! Thank you!!

[@lottiebeauty]

Hey :) Could you do a video explaining / showing us how you wrap your bouquets at markets? I don't feel confident enough to wrap mine in person at markets yet!

[@madewithapril]

I think I have a studio vlog or two where I show how I wrap them - I wrap them the same way at home as I do at the markets! After practicing a lot it gets a little faster but to be honest it still is a little slow. On the plus side sometimes it makes me have a line up at markets which I think gets other people interested haha

[@kathyyip114]

Hi Tina! Loved this video. We enjoyed watching your process. What color is the green yarn that you’re wrapping the tulips in? Thanks for sharing.

[@madewithapril]

I think in the video I'm using either sage green from craftsmart or spring green by bernat!

[@vonsimagination1994]

Good morning, I can across your channel by accident. I am a crochet doll maker and I crocheted roses last month just to see how they turned out and I love them. Your tulips are lovely. I notice you was not putting glue on the stems of the tulips. Will the yarn stay on the stem without glueing? I haven't tried that way.

[@madewithapril]

Hi! I only put glue at the top and bottom of the stem and it works fine! I wrap them quite tightly, so the yarn doesn't move around on the stem. I've had no problems so far!

[@aubreerobison1164]

Took me almost 5 hours to figure out my tent myself now with practice it's like 10 minutes to set up 😅they are brutal the first time

[@madewithapril]

LOL I was so stressed, I thought I got a faulty one!

[@SimplyKattastic]

OOOO was that a sponsorship?? Congrats!!!

[@madewithapril]

Hehe sort of!! No payment but I get a little bonus for referrals 🌻 thank you!!

[@TheSleepykitsune]

Hiii I love the tulips so much !! So pretty

[@madewithapril]

For sure!! I'll add this to my list! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@philippa-chloebilham8751]

Hey another great vlog! I’ve recently started to crochet flowers too and I’m hooked (pun intended) on it! Would you mind sharing where you got your pattern for the flowers your making in this video please or if it’s your pattern linking where I can buy it please. They’re beautiful x

[@madewithapril]

Thank you! It's the tulip flower pattern on my etsy! www.etsy.com/ca/shop/madewithapril

[@nicolhuapaya1363]

Hi! ❤ love your videos What is the diameter of the floral stick you use for tulips?

[@madewithapril]

I use 14 and 16 Guage!

[@nicolhuapaya1363]

@@madewithapril thanks!! I also make flowers in Peru, i sell them and i watch your videos to get inspiration!!! 💕♥️ My english i so bad jajaja

[@elishamiller9326]

I would love to know what flower bouquets combos sell the best!

[@madewithapril]

I'll try to talk about it in the next one for sure!

[@abbyq5961]

what is your fave part of making flowers?

[@madewithapril]

It's just so satisfying making all these lil parts and putting them together, and then when you take all those flowers that you spend so much time putting together and put them into a big bouquet and wrap it all nice

[@angie-dn9zx]

Hii ! I have a question, If you can/if you have time, can you make a tutorial of how to make the tulip flowers ive always wanted to make the opened ones because I only find closed tulip one , it would be amazing if you do or if you got the pattern can you give me the link, Btw I love your videos there amazing 👍☺️💜

[@madewithapril]

Hi yes! This is the pattern for the open one - they are wired so you can move the petals open or closed! Thank you! www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1427176807/2-in-1-tulipcrocus-crochet-pattern?click_key=5015de9f43779894cc9c02e546b597f4c3a36571%3A1427176807&click_sum=4cb5f369&ref=shop_home_active_2&crt=1

[@angie-dn9zx]

@@madewithapril thank you so much 💜😊 and Np!

[@sylviegrenier3423]

Hello! it's super beautiful what you do .can you give me the link for your aluminum rods please thank you

[@madewithapril]

Hi yes here is the link! amzn.to/42n1p79

[@sylviegrenier3423]

thank you very much @@madewithapril

[@ShantesTravelThings]

haha first comment.

[@madewithapril]

Hahaha

[@rosieewoldsen]

How do you decide how much stock to make per each market?

[@madewithapril]

I talk about this in my Q&A video, but since I can only make so many flowers logistically in time for each market, I pretty much always bring everything I have made. There's never so much that it won't fit in my car, so as much as I can logistically transport!