Crochet market prep & RESULTS 💗 safety eyes ✨ Small biz VLOG

Crochet market prep with me ✨😋
First event after a much needed rest from markets 💖
I didnt include an overview of my whole inventory, i dont want to bore all of yall but let me know in the comments if youre interested ☺️
I have an amazing time doing markets/events , if you’re watching this and prepping for your own market I have a couple of suggestions that genuinely might help you🫶🏻
Spreadsheet by CrochetbyBay/ helped me get the financials in order, easy to use $20 investment.
Market checklist by Camryn’s cute creations/ help the reference everything I needed to bring!
MARKET SUPPLY LINKS
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Safety eye supply LINKS
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MY HAND-PAINTED SAFETY EYES 👀
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PATTERNS IN LINK 💓
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Trying to include all pattern credit * let me know if I missed something you would like to check out !
Thank you so so much for joining me😊
Kindness only, thank you
To connect with me 🤓
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[@marissaquigley4533]

I don't think it's anyone business what you buy, especially as you mentioned when sooo many things we all have in our house were made unethical in China. Your temu video was super fun to watch and it's sad that many people are taking it askew.. Sooo happy for you this market turned out so well you deserve it! 💖

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Aw thank you girly I appreciate that 🥹

[@priscillahernandez2004]

I completely agree

[@blueorchid3240]

I shop at Temu only when necessary, but I NEVER judge someone for doing so. People are too much sometimes

[@missingmissy313]

I swear by everything that Camryn puts out. I love her content, patterns and have bought all her market materials, including the calculator. Its the best by far. Shes really taught me a ton.

[@caitlinbarber4349]

Loved this. And tooooo relatable with the WIPs. Dont let people's judgement distract you too much. Sometimes we have to buy what we can afford

[@nobletijuana5844]

I totally agree with what you say about Temu. I recently got hurt and I can’t work so I decided to try Temu for the first time to get stuff to focus on my crochet. This channel I have is about how it is here Tijuana Mexico where I live but I crochet! Amazon and I will say a lot of that comes from China. My son is 15 years old and didn’t like me ordering from temu. I got what I needed and it’s not something I will constantly due. I agree with you I did it because I don’t have the money. So sorry for such a long comment. Love your videos

[@angelinalevine5169]

I do really like the way you talk about inventory and profit! It’s very helpful so Thankyou❤ a lot of people don’t do it

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

I'm so glad you found it helpful 🥹

[@Nisha-it4tp]

The problem wasn't that you ordered from Temu it's the fact that you and many other small businesses buy stolen artwork (stickers usually) and then distribute them. And of course the people stealing and selling them are the main problem but you (and others) still bought the stolen art. Just wanted to mention I'm not angry at you or any other small business doing this. I just feel like it's something most people don't think about and it should be acknowledged.

[@ChonkyCatsJungle]

Thank you for explaining why some people purchase off of places like Temu or aliexpress when your starting out it’s a struggle financially 😅 I’m glad you said what you said

[@piratesavvy]

Thanks for sharing your crochet journey in these vlogs. I'd never tried to make plushies before because I just never really thought about trying out blanket yarn with amigurumi BUT when I saw your finished Cato I had to try her. I started her on Saturday and will probably finish her today(Monday) or tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

I’m in LOVE with Cato 😍 I’m so glad you’re working her up ☺️ Ty for the support here

[@jupiitermakes]

literally whenever i bring newer smaller items, they get so much attention than the generic things😭 i always try to expand especially knowing if there are other crocheters

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

It’s neat to compare really, because sometimes I won’t sell one Dino/chicken and this weekend that’s all that sold 😅🥲 I’m constantly searching for new stuff 🫡 because YES there’s so many of us marketing now I can’t go to an event and be the only fiber artist, which is also where having the eyes and Ami sticks was so cool this market 🥹🥹 lol

[@OhSoStitches]

Been a silent follower for a couple of months, love the inspiration and motivation to pick up my book 😂 also loving the hei hei, one of my fave Disney films!!

[@kalientecreates]

LOVE how long this vlog is! The eyes are gorgeous! Love that they're named after League of Legends regions

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Thank you ! I wish I had more time to play but I’m loving brining my favorite fandoms into the crochet world

[@janna860611]

Started watching you when you had 500 subs, crazy how much your channel has grown!! Amazing video has usual :)

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Ahh I know 😭🥹 Tysm for being an OG, I still don’t know what I’m doing but it’s more of an organized chaos🫶🏻 it’s crazy what a couple months does ! Really grateful

[@myagomez1826]

omg omgggg I’m so excited to get my safety eyes !! thank you so much and I literally love watching your videos while I crochet , always so inspiring and making me want to crochet the things I actually enjoy rather than 10 million bees or leggy frogs 😭😭🫶🏼

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Awwww yes !!! Crocheting what you want is the best way to fall back in love with this craft 🥰🥹 and THANK YOU for ordering I’m sooooo excited for you to get them !!

[@vidotter]

41:57 u do u 😊 don’t worry be happy ❤ ur brave to b on social media - ignore all the negative and just focus on the positive on your journey thru your 20s - it can be rough - focus on your adorable family and those moments will be with them forever ❤ social media is just mindless envy that’s not productive for us creatives 😊

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

I love you. Your words are so appreciated and I will be reminding myself of that 🥹🫶🏻

[@SSYOTX]

THANK YOU FOR THE PEP TALK 🎉❤❤

[@vfranz0162]

I needed that pep talk! Currently working on a granny hexagon cardigan. It’s hard for me to work on something that takes that long. You also inspired me to start applying to tester calls on Instagram. I just did my first one!

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Oh my goodness you have a special strength making wearables! I admire them and people who take it on 🫶🏻 Tester calls are SUCH an amazing way to gain crochet friends and gives me purposeful crochet ☺️☺️ I’m glad you’re testing !!!

[@MJAlleywayCrochet]

It really is hard to figure out what to make when it comes to popular patterns and not popular. I think if you know you’re gonna be the only crochet plushie vendor the popular stuff is a must but if you aren’t that’s where you have to figure out how to stand out, and unfortunately most bigger events seem to have a silly amount of crochet vendors these days 😅 love your videos as always, I watched till the end and I’m market prepping right now and heard my name and looked up so quick 🤣

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

I completely agree 😅 ahahah I did the same and prepped and watched you ! I love this community ☺️

[@WoJiaoBaba]

awe theres so much! i love your little made animals very cute

[@iijellydog]

I am absolutely in love with my safety eyes I purchased! I also loved seeing the market breakdown as well as the WIPs. I need to finish mine 🫣 A little secret, my first name is pronounced an-hel-ic-a! Don’t feel bad about mispronouncing it- it’s hard to tell! I’ve gotten everything from Angelica to Anhelina to Popolika.

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

You got this (WIPS) 😂🥲 I’m so glad you love them!! 🥰😭 and what a beautiful pronunciation, I will pay more attention next time ☺️

[@opcgteam7384]

I love your videos, you're such a great crocheter!!!

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Thank you so much I appreciate it 🥹

[@NicoleCritter]

omg your bunnys and puppy are alll so cute and omg BABY bunny, hes tooooo precious. 🐇🐇🐇

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Animals are the best part of life 🥰

[@mickiesmadcrochet]

My WIP bin was just upgraded because I have too many. My attention span is too short for some projects 😅 or a new pattern catches my attention. Great during market time though for quick projects.

[@paulamarth]

IF YOU WANT TO CONTINUE USING YOUR SPREADSHEET JUST COPY AND INSERT THE EYE COLUMNS AND ADD THE ADDITIONAL ITEMS THE EYES LIST. I HAVE ADDED LOBSTER CLASPS, KEY RINGS, AND MORE TO THE LIST AND I CAN ADD THEM IN TO THE COST. I DON’T ADD THE BAG COST AS ITS A BUSINESS EXPENSE…JUST A THOUGHT…OH AND I’M NOT YELLING…CAPS LOCK IS STUCK (LOL). HAVE A FABULOUS DAY!!!!!! ❤

[@Scorpy-o]

I would use the fluffy yarn as borders for baby blankets, hair for dolls or something small for me because fluffy yarn is expert mode…

[@Scorpy-o]

Frogs were my 8th grade math teacher’s thing.

[@melissarussell8682]

A) I have a bunch of limbs and whips too! B) I love Vampire Diaries! C) I know this is gonna ruffle feathers but if people are gonna complain about a Temu review, they need to get a freaking life and you shouldn’t have to apologize for what you put on your channel….it’s YOUR channel! I normally just lurk but I feel so bad for KZbinrs that get badgered for shopping, reviewing, liking something, coughing, whatever it is. People are so petty!!! I have loved your channel from the beginning! Don’t let Petty people get to you or make you feel like you did anything wrong! You’re a beautiful and sweet person! Bless you!! 🤗

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Let’s have coffee Melissa 🫶🏻😋 I really appreciate your words, I definitely need to embody that! 🥹

[@priscillahernandez2004]

Love part C! 👏 KZbinrs have it rough

[@melissarussell8682]

@@SweetBeansCrochet Im down! 🤗😀

[@ComfortLoops]

Fellow vampire diaries nerd over here, I have to stop myself from wanting to watch it again because if I do… I will never sleep 😅 still watching I will be back with more 👀

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

😂🥹 lack of sleep I FELL YOU, it’s such a comforting show 🥰

[@Katskraftycrochetkorner]

LOVE VD!!

[@shannonhibbard2390]

I really needed to hear the "all your wips will disappear." I've recently gotten back into playing World of Warcraft so my wips have piled up and look super sad. lol

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

How fun !! Yes, to the abyss they go 🤪

[@cortneyscraftcorner]

Omg I love vampire diaries. I watch it every fall.

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

It’s such a comforting rewatch 🥰

[@mayhong5065]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@cranberry420]

I've used temu a few times because I just don't have the money to spend 10 euros for 6 safety eyes, 15 euros for one hook, or 7 euros for 5 stitch markers... In my country, all crafts stuff are so expensive, and I think amazon is as bad as temu, but only more expensive, and the last time I ordered from there, it came after nearly 7 months, and the quality was soooo low. I WANT to make my own stickers for my small biz one day, since I am an artist too, but it'll take a lot of time, effort and money, and since I like to give multiple stickers as freebies for people who order from me, I'd be losing money right now since I don't have sticker making stuff! Sorry for yapping- Oh, and I buy 98% of my yarn from hobbii, it's really cheap, especially if you like cotton yarn, like I do. Just a tip for crocheters trying to save money

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Aw yes ! And good luck with your sticker and art business/journey, every endeavor will be worth it in the end

[@heyitschristine4]

Hello what pattern did you use for korok ? its such a good size for markets!!!

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Sooo sorry for the late response ! Korok is this pattern www.etsy.com/listing/1667870961/crochet-korok-pattern-legend-of-zelda?click_key=cb0c95380b78bdc1319d4b65b5ccc9593635a0a0%3A1667870961&click_sum=87e05ecb&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=korok+crochet&ref=sr_gallery-1-3&organic_search_click=1&dd=1&content_source=5a42e1172ed856db58dd8925c1c0fe7edf09f929%253A1667870961

[@cozyyy.hobbies_chelle]

Team Stefan but I do agree Delena is better than Stelena. I just love Stefan more ❤️ def need the stickers tho!

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Stefan is a sweetie 🥹 but everytime I rewatch it feels so satisfying to see Elena fall for Damon 🥲🥲

[@pau8033]

people are sooo quick at judging small businesss and creators when it comes to sustainability 🙄 when in reality it's big companies that are the doing the most damage...

[@laceyschmidt7416]

@37:57 the squishes, we get them from the dollar tree.

[@Katskraftycrochetkorner]

** club crochet free triceratops

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

YES thank you 🙏🏼

[@toschaferguson5749]

Hi! I am so curious about your safety eyes. I bought a few unpainted sets from Amazon and I’m looking at your cup backs and these are flat. Is that ok? I paint the eyes and am trying to sell them on Etsy. Are the flat backs ok? I’ll send a pic to your messenger

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

If the backs don’t have a stick coming out to secure them to plushy’s, then they probably aren’t safety eyes. I have seen flat back eyes before but they are even higher of a choking hazard than the securable ones. I’m sure you could still sell them with caution friend

[@todaysfixation]

My wips disappeared already. I act like they don’t exist 😂

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

They fall into an abyss and don’t come back out 🥲

[@EchoatTheOakAnchor]

I have accidentally double bought so many patterns

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Ahhhh same girl

[@quiettornado1970]

someone needs to put out a crochet dictionary and where the word came from. I like temu for supplies also.

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Yes lol dictionary would be great just for crochet slang 😂🥹

[@SkysSammie]

Haha you'll be happy to know I have a real life Hei Hei, lol my mini roo with 1 Brain cell. hehe. Also I tried to write you on IG and couldn't get through. Sending love!

[@SweetBeansCrochet]

Awwwww 🤭 precious !! Thank you, and sending the love right back to ya 🥹