The real truth about where I've been...

[@karenkavett]

I hope you all can understand why I decided to take time off from this channel. Make sure to read the description for links if you want to get caught up on everything I've been doing!

[@darthhobbit69]

You do what you need to do to keep yourself mentally and physically fit. I'm sure we will all be waiting for you when you decide to come back. Or, we will be following you on all your other channels 🥰

[@lisamaxick8899]

You take all the time that you need to take. Yes we love to see your videos here on this channel but we can still catch you at HGTV and your puzzle channel if we need a Karen fix. Good luck and an early Happy Birthday to you. Remember you do what makes you happy and not what makes you wanting to pull your hair out. Take as much time as you need and we will be here waiting for you when and if you are ready to come back. Good luck and I am glad to see you are alive and doing well, lol.

[@MegaBecca5]

I think what you are doing is fantastic and really smart. You have a reliable paycheck you can count on. With this coppa thing coming up a lot of youtubers may have issues making the money they used to. Also... I have seen the videos you've been doing over on HGTV and I think they are fantastic. Keep up the great work is all I have to say. As a Graphic Designer myself I know that contract work can be so much more fun compared to working at a design firm. Keep doing what you love. I actually made one of your crafts recently that you made on HGTV last year and I plan to making my own xmas puzzle for the family this year using one of your diy puzzle tutorials. SO much fun!

[@dangerouslytalented]

“I haven’t been doing much except three jobs and another channel and conferences and I haven’t had any days off in over a month” I think we understand.

[@karenkavett]

hahaha my actual life tho

[@juliebean1910]

I wouldn't be opposed to casual content on this channel if that's something that sounds fun to you. I've always loved your craft supply hauls and other casual videos just as much as your diys. This way, maybe you won't feel like you're doing the same thing that you do for HGTV but we'll still get to hear from you here. Or keep taking a break to pursue all of the awesome opportunities that you have access to. You do you!

[@sparkydoodle96]

dude those impulse thumbnails are a++++ its also one of my favourite shows ever so happy to see it had your magic touch :D

[@andrineslife]

All of this sounds amazing Karen, working for KZbin and HGTV like that honestly sounds like the best of both worlds 😊

[@patriciarojas1439]

I’m just glad you are happier.

[@Petertronic]

Problem: Getting burned out making youtube videos Solution: Starts working for youtube 😊😊 Thanks for the update, just do what makes you happy. I *LOVE* your puzzle channel!

[@karenkavett]

hahaha it's so true though 😆

[@Socratica]

You are not alone, Karen. Thank you for sharing what you've been going through. All of us KZbinrs need to take care of ourselves and take breaks. Take good care! 💜🦉

[@jahmalwright9117]

You'll be great no matter what you do. Keep doing what makes you happy.

[@DebisDesignDiary]

I would def sign up for your thumb course Karen, you are a rockstar! Happy early B-day!

[@Mori_Wish]

I can't believe I've been subbed for about 8 years. It's always nice seeing a friendly face.

[@dcabral00]

We all love you, miss you and happy that you are doing well.

[@celebkiriedhel]

Glad to know you are not just ok, but also thriving. Exactly what I want for you.

[@gabrielgrowingup]

So cool to see you working on so many cool new things. I got to know you through your design work first and it's pretty neat seeing what you've been up to in that arena. Do your thing, girl :)

[@Prof_Granpuff]

We're glad to hear you're doing what's best for you! Thanks for every video you make on any channel

[@ell.mp4]

So glad you’re back, I’ve missed your videos!

[@tammymasson2343]

Bless your heart! You're so sweet to explain all this! I stumbled upon you when I found the Harry Potter Christmas tree ornament video. I adored that video and made many of the ornaments for my sister's birthday last month. She was floored! They certainly have the wow factor! Thank you, thank you for sharing your talent and passion, and for sharing where else I can find you.

[@alanaa9505]

Came here from her puzzle channel and i appreciate her talking about the money and the way youre paid and all that. Its not talked about much unless you search the topic up.

[@dottythefirst114]

We are just so happy that you are back! Do Harry Potter Part 2 when you feel ready, not stressed and have fun doing it! We can wait😊

[@MrsMilato]

I LOVE your Harry Potter decorations! I've watched it like 5x and made them for my tree this year! I totally understand about being burnt out! So glad you have other places I can see you and the creative things you do!

[@LauraMaySorkin]

I'm so glad that you're happy and doing well!! You deserve so many good things!!

[@rewerb]

I’m here from the puzzle channel. Cool to know what you’ve done in the past. Awesome resume!!!

[@cookie-kei]

I started following you around summer 2011 when I got my jump start on online university while everyone else was celebrating being finished with high school. It's cool to see you've been busy and doing what you enjoy to do the best. I'm happy for you and very proud! I'm gonna check out your puzzling channel. I looove puzzles, but I don't currently have the time or space to do any. Hope you are able to squeeze in some down time. You deserve the rest!

[@Picklesboothe57]

Good for you Karen, I love your puzzle channel. Hope all works out well for you.

[@Magdalena76h]

Karen, I am one of your more recent viewers, and yes - it was that wonderful Harry Potter Christmas decoration offering which captured my imagination (so much so that I have watched it 3 times and have created several of your designs myself!) and I was wondering whether you were going to produce more so I kept an eye out for new posts, but I also enjoyed catching up on your back catalogue!! Weirdly I watched this video whilst doing a jigsaw puzzle and I used to dream of creating a jigsaw channel which would just be so restful as people put jigsaw puzzles together and gave reviews of new releases and perhaps had competitions to complete them first!! I love that you are doing your own thing, and that you're being paid to do what you do so well! Hopefully you'll get to talk at a British convention some day! Best wishes with all you're doing and please keep enjoying it all! We are lucky to have any opportunity to learn from you and we consider ourselves blessed!!

[@ByondCapacity]

Been following you from the start. Everyone needs a break or a change. Keep doing what you want to do. If you're not happy at something it shows, and I always thought you showed how much work and happiness in your work.

[@ellux87]

I was wondering where the videos have gone. Good for you! Glad you are back at least a little bit ;)

[@soccerjulie46]

I just love that you are doing what makes you happy. I will check out the HGTV videos.

[@elskabee]

As long as you're enjoying what you're doing! I really like your videos on hgtv so we still get to see your diys and I look forward to seeing any personal projects you want to put on here when you can/want to :)

[@vanshjaggi6215]

I missed you so much, even though i watched the HGTV videos, they seem to be a little formal, not like the ones you posted here, and i also missed those art supplies hauls you used to post. Please, return back, maybe post a video once every 2 weeks, there are some people that love and appreciate your work and I would love to watch those supplies haul again!❤

[@sunflowr0803]

You have been busy! I totally understand feeling burnt out; perhaps after a break, you will feel refreshed. I’m happy you’ve still been making handmade videos at least!

[@stephanieprice1109]

What you said about people forgetting your birthday because it's a holiday was so sad! Happy early Birthday and many belated ones!

[@beepboop9976]

It’s nice to hear a KZbin being so honest about the money situation! I missed your videos on here but I’m subscribed to the other channels !

[@Uniquelyyours1]

You do you, Karen, and don't stress too much. I love your content:)

[@mmorandin]

Good to see you Karen Have a fabulous Birthday!

[@Liz-rx1mh]

You look very happy.. keep doing everything that makes you happy

[@maryr4450]

Take a break and enjoy the Holidays! Merry Christmas 🎄 to you!

[@BooshojoSenshi]

I'm glad you're doing well! Keep doing what makes you happy and keeps you financially secure. 💜

[@LisaRupertus]

That HP video was amazing! Totally understand burnout- but know that was super inspiring and I'm creating a HP tree all because of your video!!

[@adamrice1087]

I found you on Karen Puzzles by KZbin searching jigsaw puzzles during the quarantine. Please do not stop making puzzle videos. I love every video and it inspires me to do more puzzles through this tough time.

[@stacyhanson1271]

I just dicovered you on HGTV, and decided to see if you had a you tube channel. Nice to hear your story. I am into fluid arts videos, sewing videos anything with color. I do jigsaw puzzels online. 60 years old and I hope to see more of you!

[@crocadila]

Karen, I have been following you for a long time and I really respect you. Do what makes you happy and pays the bills ❤️

[@MsMaker]

We understand 👍

[@DesignerSavvy]

So glad you realized that you needed to make a change. Good for you! Love your sweet, bubbly personality!

[@soulsister1659]

Thank you Karen! I would love to see the thumbnail video. And appreciate your work in all the areas. Happy holidays!

[@shandya]

Crazy how video thumbnail could impact views so much, and that you actually make a living of it. It's good to see you again, wish you success on your future projects. Just do what makes you happy, and stop when you know you have to stop.

[@jamiejunkjournals9316]

You are a superwoman!!! Most of us would die for the jobs you have. You are so good at what you do and when you need to take a break YOU DESERVE THAT!!! We all need time off from things to rejuvenate our mind and body. If you get burnt you can't live your best life and nobody will get to enjoy your work! Take the time you need to be ok whenever you need it and don't worry about what people think or say...your health, wealth and more importantly your wellbeing is so much more important. I'm glad you are doing well and I know I'll support you in whatever you do because you are one of my favs and have been for years!!!

[@johnlemus7921]

This is the first notice I get from this channel in a while, when I clicked on the video I saw I was unsubscribed, which is weird because this one of my favorite channels.

[@krystalcotriss]

Karen, you are amazing! I have know idea how you do all your various jobs + youtube, so good for you for taking a break. I'm a graphic designer myself and I know how busy it can get! If all you can do is one video a year, then do that - we are all grateful for your time! We love you!! Happy Holidays and Happy almost Birthday! 🎄🎉❤️

[@theresabradley4716]

Good on you for doing what you want and need to do. I think your videos are great, and appreciate the time and effort you put in to them for us. Thanks for explaining what you have been up to, but there was no need to - you don’t answer to us. Have a happy Christmas and New Year!

[@cleanuponaisle3]

Girl take a break!! You deserve it!! We'll still be here if/when you come back to this channel!

[@love.wildly.live.fearlessly]

I think there’s no reason anyone should be mad or upset if you decide to end this channel and do what you love honestly we as viewers can feel when a KZbin maker isn’t happy and when we see you doing things you love we feel that too and either choice you make I can assure you most people would rather see you happy than burnt out just to fulfill what you think people “want” I’m knew to your channel literally just found you last night and I can say me just finding you I can say i can tell the difference in your diy and puzzle videos. I like to watch people who love what they do and it gets me pumped to see the video because you’re so happy making puzzle videos but the ending diy videos were good but it was a job not an awesome hobby you loved. Just do what you love and want to do don’t worry about everyone else you gotta take care of yourself before we can make us smile and laugh. Go be you and do what you love. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@katiek1856]

I love your puzzle channel. That’s how I found you 😊

[@MrMissVirginia]

You are an inspiration! Power to you girl ✌

[@craisins95]

You do what you have to do for your work and yourself. No need to be sorry for taking care of you! Glad to see you on KZbin in any capacity.

[@cindydesigns]

Good for you for taking advantage of other opportunities! :)

[@adrilicious95]

I know you said you are not as much into this channel as before but I am very intrigued about the whole HP thumbnail thing. Like if you could make a video talking about good practices for thumbnails and things you've learned about that, that would be amazing, for me an other content creators!

[@preciousqueenishere]

I've missed you! Welcome back 💕

[@lilaclilac1907]

Aww!! I missed you! Glad you're back and happy! ❤😊

[@SirRainbowSkychild]

I missed your videos. But I totally understand the craziness and prioritizing proper paid work than hobbies 😁 I'm just happy you're all good.

[@mayeginz]

Great to hear from you! Completely understandable. Glad to hear you're doing well and have been doing plenty of really cool creative things, even if not on this channel! I would love to see a course on how to create a good KZbin thumbnail, that would be really interesting and valuable to hear from your experience and what you've learned. Good luck on everything life brings you next year! (Sidenote, but I love your shirt! Cute pandas!)

[@MrDocMongoose]

Wow, I avidly devour your videos and even I missed the Harry Potter ornament video, so something with the algorithm is OFF. I'm heading there now. I am so glad you are taking the time to need for yourself and it certainly makes sense. I've seen some of those thumbnails and didn't realize our dear KK had done them!

[@pinkpinsofpain]

Glad you're doing well! A fresh start and a critical look at where you are in life is always a good thing. I still miss Critque O'Clock though!

[@zubuxstein]

the community part is so true! one needs that social interaction to stay leveled.

[@muertango]

Karen, I've not only been subscribed for 8 years but you were also the first channel I've ever been subscribed to. I'm really happy you're doing well, I hope you keep doing what you love, no matter what that is

[@karenkavett]

Thank you for being subscribed for so long!

[@katrinaparrish1981]

I'm so glad that it was a break and not an illness or something awful. Miss seeing your videos. Maybe just post something once a month just so we know how your doing.

[@JoshuaChowabc]

Proud of you!

[@FlutePlayer777]

Its amazing all the projects you got to do.

[@jaspirita]

Whoa! You've been busy ^_^ I'm glad that your absence was something positive at least! Grats to your success and I hope you continue to have it ^_^

[@vonvon5785]

Honestly I think most of you guys are just happy you finally told us what was going on and you’re ok. Glad to see you back!

[@gemarijke]

You're such a good graphic designer, I'm glad you're getting to do more of that again!

[@bridgettebollig2649]

I recently found the Harry Potter Christmas video. It is so inspiring. Another would be fantastic but you have to take care of you. XO

[@laurashoemaker478]

Happy birthday 🎂 my oldest grandson Tyler shares your birthday as well!

[@awkward567]

You're great Karen!

[@SweetIntoxikation]

Happy Birthday (early) to a fellow after/during the holidays Capricorn! And no worries; you deserve to enjoy your life!

[@TobiLotta]

good to see u again

[@katiebrooker1437]

Glad to hear you are doing ok and getting paid properly for your work!

[@lycheens]

Taking care of yourself first is always the best idea. Glad the break was good.

[@gigihernandez4822]

New viewer here! I did just watch your HP X-Mas ornaments vid, and I loved it. Great job with the ornaments, and thank you for the googledoc! Looking forward to your future videos. :-)

[@kymberlysteiger8125]

The Harry Potter video is how I found you in my home page. I back watched a ton of videos. I hope you decide to post here some more

[@dr.westwood]

Thanks for the update. I originally found you because of your graphic design and typography videos. Any chance of more of those in 2020?

[@karenkavett]

Probably not! But I hope you like what I do make!

[@beatrizramos4798]

Karen I'm so happy you're happy. Keep doing what works for you. My sons birthday is also new year's eve. I try to make it special for him because it's out shined by new years. He'll be seven this year. Take care.

[@karenkavett]

I loved it as a kid because I got to stay up late and have more birthday than I would otherwise! Now though, I get overshadowed by all the New Years parties 😆

[@Recabilly]

I've been watching your channel on and off since well before you worked for KZbin the first time. Always loved your graphic design videos. I didn't know you are on HGTV channel, I'm going to have to check that out =)

[@noud2769]

I love you and we missed you

[@kimberlee9608]

Dear Karen: I’ve been binging your puzzle videos HARD and the algorithm recommended this too me… my mind is SO BLOWN. You had the drive and courage to change gears, shift income streams, and become passionate about a HOBBY again! I find your enthusiasm and attitude contagious and your puzzling very soothing, I’m so glad you started that channel! I’m also thankful that YT gave me this glimpse into your “past”, it’s honestly really comforting to know there are people like you who refuse to keep doing something they’re not enjoying. Cheers!

[@ZakiAoi]

[@natoutete]

It's nice to see you again. Mostly that you're doing well.

[@HeatherCashArt]

What a great video! Sounds like you are living the freelancer's dream 😍 so exciting!!

[@RosianePacheco]

I think that a person with your talent deserves success and money. And people that really loves you understands that.

[@karenkavett]

That's so nice of you to say ❤️

[@michelefender605]

You don't have to explain having to "adult!" Lol! You have progressed so on life's journey! ❤

[@kellystory74]

Sweet Lady bug, I just found you, by your Harry Potter Christmas video,.... and this is the 3rd video, of you I have played. ...and I know you are Very gifted, and that you have the right to do as you please, and to make a living the best you can,.... I feel bad for you, that others may have made you feel like you needed to explain yourself to them. I will watch the rest of your videos. (I feel you can help me, with my project) Good luck Chickie !

[@fritzholm3345]

I am so glad that you are back 😊🎉😊 Missed you so much but we totally understand! Please make a part 2 to the Harry Potter ornaments video 🙏🏻 Also, last year you talked about an ornament that you had made (cookie cutter wrapped in yarn) but didn't know if people would like a how-to tutorial video on it... PLEASE make a video on how you made it 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 It is super cute 😊 Btw. How will COPPA affect your channels? Also, totally understand what it feels like regarding your birthday! My birthday is December 24. aka Christmas Eve... Which is also the day that we celebrate Christmas in my country 🇩🇰 Fellow Capricorn ♑

[@karenkavett]

I literally just wrapped a cookie cutter in yarn and glued on pom poms! There's not much else to tell!

[@alrightspock]

Wow, you did the thumbnails for Coldplay’s Everyday Life livestream videos?! I’m a huge Coldplay fan since 2008 and I’ve been watching you for years. That is very cool. Great thumbnails as well. :) P.S. I know you’ve done graphic design for vlogbrothers as well so as a Nerdfighter too I feel like so many of my worlds collide now, haha.

[@teodorapolgar]

Hugs

[@ccsellnmk]

WOW, my daughter's birthday is New Year's Eve - you are Special ❣. Yep, going to follow you on Instsgram right now!

[@1048magic1]

Hi Karen, glad you are ok. Hope you will continue to make more Harry Potter ornaments for 2020 and beyond. Final after five years, I decide to put up a tree again and it will be a HP tree. I’ll be making a lot of your ornaments ideas but can always use more. Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us.

[@gacktist00]

it's really happy to see your face!! I missed you so much☺️ I thought I followed your puzzle channel but i didnt..(i just did!!) hope you spend happy holiday and happy birthday! I think you can make videos like diy fail seriese😆 i love them a lot haha

[@sambeawesome]

I think we can all empathize with burnout. I'm glad you're taking care of yourself and have found other (and better) revenues for income. (Also those thumbnails are killer!)

[@Empeebles91]

Omg that was my comment I'm so sorry I thought you were dead!! I was just worried but quickly found your Instagram where you had posted. I'm so sorry if my comment made you feel bad! That was not my intention you just have the best crafting content

[@Empeebles91]

And you're totally allowed to take as many breaks as you need!

[@back2u-]

Your entrance was great.