Why I'm Quitting DIY Videos

[@karenkavett]

It turns out you can get the physical copy of the Perler bead book online! Here is the link if you want one: leisurearts.com/leisure-arts-crafts-melt-and-make-bead-crafts-bk/

[@awkward567]

Ordered!! How fun!

[@ArtisticSoulCrafts]

But we love your DIY videos

[@tlkcrafts3872]

Thankyou for the great videos and your enthusiastic bubbly personality!! I especially love the Harry Potter ornaments! Good luck on your new channel !! 👍😊👏

[@ArtisticSoulCrafts]

Your are an amazing artist..

[@MarvelX42]

I am so happy fur you! I watch all your puzzle videos. See you over there. >^_^

[@aksez2u]

Wow - I just started watching Karen Puzzles, and then followed a rabbit path to here. I had NO idea Karen had such a long and illustrious KZbin career!

[@AbigailPoirier]

I was subscribed to her ages ago when she did more graphic design and just came across one of her puzzle shorts. I had no idea she'd pivoted to puzzles!

[@Pysslis]

This feels really bittersweet, your diy channel was one of the first I subscribed to (considering my KZbin account is 15 years old I’ve probably been here for a while.) Fortunately I started doing puzzles 3 years ago and has enjoyed watching Karen Puzzles. I’m just glad you’re less stressed and feel happy with your decision.

[@0justBETHANY]

Crazy how I followed you for the graphic design content so long ago and now look how you've evolved! Go Karen!

[@bubblepuffs]

Thank you for sharing this and thank you for so so many great DIYs throughout the years ❤️ I'm glad you are enjoying your puzzle channel and I wish you the best of luck with all your future endeavors ❤️

[@vincienzo]

Happy retirement Karen DIY! Long live Karen Puzzles! So proud of you and everything you've accomplished. 💖 Love, Ford Fiesta Co-Pilot #1

[@peachoolongg]

Tearing up over here! I discovered your channel when I was 16 about 10 years ago and learned so much about crafting and graphic design. It’s become a passion of mine and I wanted to say thank you for being a part of that journey! So happy for you and your the puzzle chapter of your life!

[@oregonisdead]

Oh man, you going through your time on KZbin retrospective made me realize just how long I’ve been following your content! You are so good at what you do and the many forms it has taken. I’m an avid watcher of your puzzle channel and am excited to keep on watching!

[@sunflowr0803]

Your DIY channel was always my favorite! Although I rarely do puzzles, I enjoy watching your videos over there! I’m so happy that you are now focusing all of your time on what makes you happy and fulfilled. PS Thank you for sharing the link for your book!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

So happy for you & your new channel! You will also always be a DIY legend!

[@icecubeonfire2769]

Still mad HGTV handmade locked me out of the last 3 years with you by restricting my country from viewing the videos. I was really happy to be able to see you again when you started the puzzle channel! Glad you are doing so well

[@AuntGrace]

Found you on the puzzle channel fist. 💕. Just started watching a few weeks ago. Going back to watch the DIY video now. Love you fun humble style.

[@jessicamusica]

Karen, I believe Leisure Arts also has physical copies of your book available on the website. It was suggested as a related product when I was viewing the ebook listing. It looks great!

[@karenkavett]

Oh, I missed that! I'll add the link to the description.

[@craisins95]

I’ve been watching this channel for at least 13 years and I’ve learned so much from you. I learned so much about graphic design and crafts. Your craft supplies 101 videos in particular helped me when I was working at a craft store. I was able to give customers knowledgeable advice. I’m glad you found something new you enjoy and can make a living with. Best of luck to you and the puzzle channel. Definitely going to be checking that out!

[@kbandsean]

Congratulations on your new chapter, Karen! I just ordered your book and I'm so excited to do the projects.

[@theoriginaledi]

Gosh, it's... well, not exactly the end of an era, but certainly the end of a really great chapter. I've been here since John Green mentioned you one night on BlogTV in, like, 2008 I think? and I've loved the whole journey. You won't remember, but we spent a bit of time chatting (with a few other people) in front of the Nerdfighter booth at VidCon 2010 and that's a happy memory for me. I've watched everything you've done since the beginning, and these days I'm loving the puzzles channel of course. I look forward to seeing how you continue to grow and blossom and, in the meantime, I wish you all the very best!

[@courtneykappel370]

Thanks for sharing this! I really enjoyed seeing your crafting journey and all of your accomplishments along the way. The melty bead book is gorgeous. I love the cactus project!

[@Captain_Nightwing]

I love your DIY style so much. I will miss them, but I am glad we still get your see you on the puzzle channel. I would not be against random puzzle themed crafts there 😉

[@jillnelsonmalmt6085]

Good for you for following your passion. Love your puzzle videos. Your puzzle channel has gotten my kids and I into doing puzzles and it’s a great way to spend time together and bond. Keep up the great work. Love the telephone planter :)

[@MariW736]

I’m so glad for you that you’re going full-time with the puzzle channel! That’s awesome that you have the opportunity to do something you love so much, and as a viewer, for me, it’s super fun to watch. I never had any interest in jigsaw puzzles prior to finding your channel, but it was really addictive to just watch somebody else really enjoy their own thing, and then you introduced me to all the fun and beautiful puzzles that I didn’t know existed. Because of you, I recently bought my first ever adult jigsaw puzzle, and it’s super gorgeous and I super love it and it’s 1000 pieces and I’m probably 2/3 of the way through it and can’t wait to finish. 😍 so, thank you for sharing what you enjoy, I can’t wait to see everything else that will be coming. Cheers!

[@alicecoghlan9346]

Thanks for such a thoughtful good bye video. I found you years ago with your graphic design videos and portfolio reviews but I have been LOVING your puzzle channel!! I’m so happy for you that you can make it your full time job 😊

[@hexavexed]

You're literally the first person I EVER subscribed to on KZbin, back like in 2010 (or something)! This channel will have it's legacy, always ❤

[@LumosSun210]

I will miss you over here but am so excited to see your growth and success on Karen Puzzles! I started watching your DIY videos when I was in middle school and now I'm about to graduate college, that's so wild.

[@ktrmeadow]

Glad to have found you on the puzzles. Never knew this backstory. Really cool. I know how hard it is to give up a hobby that becomes a career. I was a hobbyist photographer that studied and became a CPP. For years I was a professional and it drained the life from me. As a perfectionist with OCD and anxiety, the editing process was never ending and I was really good at it. Sounds similar to you. Keep on puzzling KZbin Karen!

[@LaurenFairwx]

I am so proud of you for everything you've accomplished and for knowing when it was time to follow a different path! It can be so hard to let go of things that aren't serving you anymore just because people are expecting it from you or because you've put so much of yourself into it for so long. So excited to see what you can do when you're focusing on puzzles full time!

[@LaurenFairwx]

Also that little effect where you became the you over on the HGTV channel in the beginning was so cool.

[@teszter704]

I remember getting intetested in graphic design because of you & getting my adhesive knowledge from you. Usually when I see an & decoration you come to my mind. 😅 Thank you and happy puzzling!!

[@TheWackyGal]

you must've popped on to my suggestions cuz I didn't even know you were doing DIY! I've been watching you over on Karen Puzzles for a while now! Thank goodness you aren't quitting puzzling! BTW, your book looks FANTASTIC! Bummer it didn't work out as planned.

[@karenmaxwell9383]

Happy DIY video retirement, Karen! Thank you for so many fun memories. I recognized so many things in your retrospective. I ordered a print and digital copy of your book, to help work through our perler bead stash. In the meantime I will see you over on Karen's Puzzles.

[@MimsieSky]

Yay for you!! people change, interests change, hobbies change! It's good that you realize that your heart isn't in it anymore. I'm super happy for you that your puzzle channel is doing so well! I can see how much you love them! I'm excited to see what this next chapter brings you!

[@mushroomlena]

Wow what a journey! I’ve followed you since your graphic design video days and actually became a graphic designer myself. I’m sorry your book hitting the shelves got delayed so long - maybe one day! So glad your puzzle channel is doing well and though it’s not my interest, I wish you luck and happiness puzzling.

[@ming6989]

I remember watching you as a young teen and being inspired to make art and design stuff. Thank you for showing your work in a fun and engaging way!

[@ToniWall]

I loved your craft videos! I am overwhelmed with all of the arts and crafts supplies I own. I was dreaming of creating a KZbin channel of art tutorials like yours. Thanks for giving me a true picture of what it’s actually like. Good luck on your puzzle channel!

[@stitchfaces]

Instantly followed your puzzle channel. For years you have inspired me in terms of DIY and crafts, so obviously a bit sad to see you go away from that but I am sure you will thrive in your new adventure. 🤩 The map wine bottle is my absolute favorite btw! I still play around with Decoupage.

[@karenholland5873]

I found you through your puzzling channel so I’m so excited that you will be doing that full time now. You are an amazingly talented person and will be wonderfully successful doing whatever your heart desires.

[@_pride_101]

Nothing but good to you and your adventures forward. I've always left the subscription true for you no matter the time; so proud and happy to see you continue!!!

[@AgentMaayan]

Always rooting for you, Karen! You and your content got me really excited about design for years, and I'm happy you get to do something you're excited about!

[@Mockingfray]

Been a subscriber for 5+ years! Sad to see you go but I’m so happy you found a new niche with your new channel. I’ll hop on over to subscribe!

[@lilaclilac1907]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching and rewatching your videos over the years! Wishing you the best of luck with your puzzle channel! ❤️

[@cherylhuger8447]

Thank you Karen. I found you on youtube years ago. Lately I have been enjoying your puzzle channel. I was not a puzzler, my Mom was. But I am finding puzzels a fun hobby now. Good luck with all your endeavors.

[@valeriechetwood2732]

I know a lot of your viewers will be saddened to hear you are resigning from your DIY videos but as a big fan of Karen Puzzles I am absolutely delighted that you are doing more of them. Having viewed other puzzle videos, your videos far exceed in quality. Your knowledge and pure entainment value, together with your love of doing puzzles is a joy to watch. On your recommendation I have purchased and enjoyed many puzzles. I look forward with anticipation to veiwing many more.

[@JennNofficial]

You’re amazing Karen ! And I’m the same age you are and also live in California near LA. Big hugs and I know you will always be a legend ♥️

[@kathchang]

I've been subscribed to this channel for a long time and have always enjoyed your videos! I followed you over to your puzzle channel as soon as you started it and I'm so excited for you that it has taken off! Looking forward to future videos, no matter the content 🥰 I love your genuine self! Thank you for being you!

[@samanthaquant7411]

I’m Here from the puzzling channel and I’m really happy you’re doing that full Time now!

[@witchesofessex1]

Thanks for all the awesome diy's. Best of luck.

[@brittanyrd14]

I’ve been watching since you made those map bottles. I’ve been subscribed to Puzzles since you started it too 💚. I’m so excited to see your next steps!

[@bdoepner]

The first time I saw your videos, you had just become a KZbin curator. Now, 10 years later, you've come such a long way! Keep up you're awesome work and unique sense of humor, Karen!!

[@toswingonastar]

Wow those map wine bottles were one of the first videos of yours that I saw, back when I started watching KZbin in seventh or eighth grade. About to graduate from college now and I'm glad that I'm still able to watch your vids over on the puzzle channel. You, Lauren Fairweather, Carrie Hope Fletcher, vlogbrothers are my OG KZbinrs

[@itsamazing101]

Wow a DIY as a job sounds really taxing and time consuming… thank you for all your efforts! It was nice looking through your projects and I never knew how much are suppliers are required. I haven’t watched any DIY videos of yours before but watching the entire journey felt so heartfelt, thank you for this video! I love the summary and the homage to your DIY KZbin journey

[@ab_rose]

I still remember 6-ish years ago, of me stumbling on HGTV handmade and saw your charger diy. I remember liking the speaker of that video, and that made me check out if she has another channel. I immediately clicked and there, binged a lot of your videos. The videos are fun and the diys are so cute! Then on your harry potter video, I was sad on the hiatus. After months, you announced a puzzle channel. I wasn't really into puzzles at first, but you influenced me in liking them! I don't buy puzzles since they're expensive here, but seeing you enjoy and share with us, made me interested in knowing about them! Long story aside, thank you so much Karen! Thank you for sharing with us your ideas and experiences on crafting. Although I remember you made videos on design (can't forget the ampersand!), maybe go back and give it a try again? Anyhow, I enjoy whatever videos you make. See you in the puzzles channel!

[@teen-at-heart]

Wow, what a time it has been on here! Thanks so much for all your videos. It feels a bit like an era is coming to an end as this channel has been one of those “few” (in comparison to today) from the beginning years of KZbin. I wish you all the best and I’m so glad to see that the puzzles channel has taken off and is doing so great. Take care, Karen :)

[@krystalcotriss]

I have absolutely been loving your puzzle channel! Can't wait for your channel to grow even more! And your perler bead book is so cool. I hope it will make it to stores eventually ❤️

[@KanaTenshi]

I use to watch you for the graphic design content when I was still in highschool years ago at this point! I love how your content has changed over the years :) excited for your new venture Karen :)

[@LadyMystie]

I love the puzzle channel so much. Glad we get more of you! ❤️

[@craftingwithwendy2882]

I think you're awesome. I just watched an 8 year old video from you that's helping me right now at this moment. Good luck with everything!! Thank you for all you have done for the DIY community. :)

[@cyanjackson7689]

Wow it's crazy I didn't even realize I'd been subscribed to this channel for 3 years since your last video! I remember your OG HGTV handmade videos that's probably 5 years old now?? Crazy. I'm so sorry to hear about your book I really hope it is available for order in book form some day :( , that's such an amazing accomplishment to have regardless. So proud of you and will definitely start following you on your puzzle channel!

[@karenkavett]

It actually is available in book form! I just missed it when I was making this video. I put the link in the video description.

[@charlimarieTV]

Congrats on your decision Karen! And for the many years of DIY videos ❤️

[@heart.9889]

I relate to the craft supply problem :D i recently switched to small labeled boxes. If I want to keep something, I need to come up with a suitable lable that makes sense on a box. That really helped me throwing out stuff that I realistically will never use.

[@anothrony]

Thank you for all of your amazing ideas that you shared! I'm happy you found something that gives you more joy. I still remember some of your custom board game projects that were so neat!

[@kupotenshi]

I've followed you since you were at RISD, already following the puzzle channel, can't wait to see where you go in the future! Thanks for all the videos :D

[@julie7677]

Congratulations on moving towards making your love your work. Best wishes and look forward to continuing to watch your other channel ☺️.

[@autistictips1161]

I've been subscribed to all your channels for some time, I'm so happy to see you being able to do puzzle videos full time, that must be exciting.

[@JudithARobinson]

When I first came across Karen Puzzles, a couple of years ago, I thought 'why is this person familiar?' I soon realized that I'd watched some of your DIY videos, when I first started watching KZbin. So, I subscribed here as well, and watched some more! The end of an era is always sad, but I'm so happy the puzzle channel is doing so well. You really have built a wonderful community over there. And I'm so glad I watched this video, as I now know that you still have the puzzle Barbie box!!! The best puzzle/DIY combo I've ever seen!

[@lindah6258]

Good for you, truly

[@scofah]

I'll never forget watching your Harry Potter Christmas. That was amazing. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@abbyzinger]

Congratulations on a wonderful run on this channel Karen! I've been following you since the early early days, when you were still in college and I was still a wee babe. Since then, we've both grown up, moved to LA and changed our careers immensely - it feels like I grew up with you in some regard! I'm glad I got to meet you at VidCon many years ago and I'm glad I've been able to follow your journey through all these years that you've shared with us! Thank you for all the content you've made (and continue to make!) over the years - I've enjoyed so much of it!!!

[@AEvans36963]

You made the right choice. Life's about change and there always comes a point when you have to recognize when it's time to move on.

[@peachgeek]

So glad for all your news! Congrats!

[@wendy4304]

I have followed you on Karen puzzles only and did not know your history. It was interesting to get to know you a little better. Looking forward to more seeing more Karen puzzles. All the best.

[@ZottePark]

Thank you for fourteen years, Karen! It was great watching you develop your career(s) from the early days until the present. Don't forget to be awesome.

[@DuluthTW]

I love all your videos here and wish I had more time to watch your puzzle videos. You're a real treasure. Thanks for sharing!

[@tammydouglas1012]

Wow… sorry that you aren’t up here anymore. I just found your page…I will continue to watch your videos and tell you how awesome they are🙂

[@VisualMind]

It's so interesting that KZbin never recommended this channel to me even though I've watched countless of DIY videos. I actually found you through your Puzzle channel!

[@athluisa]

You are so amazing! I cannot believe I have been following you for 10 years already. So excited for you to witness your next chapter :)

[@annascheck1237]

Thank you for all the diys over the years! I've been following for 8 years, starting with your graphic design content. You're the reason I know about Hank and John Green, how wild is that? Best of luck with the puzzling, cheers 🎉

[@valentinavee]

I enjoyed that walk through memory lane. Can’t believe I first started watching you when you were a student at RISD!

[@parejeda]

Thanks for all the great inspiration throughout the years! 🎨

[@alvashoemaker8536]

THANK YOU for your time, & sharing your talents!! 😲❤👣

[@100jeichelle]

Going to miss this channel! Keep evolving and always keep doing what you love 💕 See you on your other channel!

[@HarryBoSweets]

I stumbled on your puzzle channel in Spring 2020 and am proud to have stuck around since! I knew about the DIY channel but didn’t really watch any of the videos, and noticed there weren’t videos being posted anymore. Oh well, I prefer puzzling anyway!

[@nickic4894]

You are amazing. I hope you don't remove this channel. I love going back and rewatching to see all your ideas.

[@nmrk8436]

I enjoyed the Video of making Doorstop using stack of Books...That was awesome idea and wonderful narration

[@InsiyaPoonawala]

Happy retirement, Karen. Have been following your puzzle channel since the beginning, but will definitely miss your crafts and DIYs. I remember your CV design and miniature book-making videos quite vividly, and it because of you that I have safety pins attached to the inside pockets of all my jeans and go to the bathroom in the night with one eye shut; it was also through you that I first found out about nerdfighteria, and for that I will be forever grateful.

[@xDivenire]

So happy to see you grow in your career and for your next move! Congratulations! On the most unrelated note ever, I've been following you for ages all the way back to your earlier design video days, and you actually inspired me to become a UX designer! But it's really amazing to see how your career and interests has evolved over the years. So happy for you and can't wait to follow along with your puzzle videos!

[@Mayinspire]

I'm just so glad to see you so happy with this decision ❤ I'm just about to start my KZbin journey, so listening so closely to make sure I'm on the right path xx

[@nenalyzed]

I'm sad to see this channel go, but I'm happy you will focus on the puzzle channel because it's insanely awesome. Love what you do!

[@ejbmenzon]

sorry to see you leave DIY but always keep smiling and stay safe

[@MFCOOL83]

Keep following your dreams, I wish you continued success. ❤ Can't wait to see what's next for your puzzle channel. 👍

[@katiebrooker1437]

aww Karen, an end of an era! good luck on the puzzle channel!

[@dilarauysal1096]

I cannot tell you how much I feel you. When I was at high school you were my inspiration and thanks to your videos I've learnt so much. Basically you and HGTV handmade made my crafting world a lot more colorful and skillful. However, when I started university I lost my enthusiasm towards crafting and I felt like I lost myself espesially after the Rowling incident. So thank you for teaching so much and thank you for the last video, this speech made me realize that it is okay to move on one hobby to another and focus on other stuff

[@StefanHayden]

I don't comment much but I've followed you since what feels like the beginning and always awesome to see you grow and change. love your puzzle channel! You're doing good work there!

[@mysterialite]

I can't believe it's been 8 years since you started working with HGTV! Congrats on your pivot and I'm glad the puzzle videos will keep coming! 🙂

[@sankamae]

Karen, I just discovered you a few weeks ago, and I haven't even been noticing the dates on your videos... just that they have been so helpful to me. I'm very sorry to hear that you are ending this series, but I want to say THANK YOU for the body of work that you have put out there for us budding crafters. I know that I will refer to your videos many, many times in the future. 🙂

[@LindsayOLeary]

I had no idea you had this giant >100,000+ subscriber channel as well until today... and I just want to say thank you for kind but clear comment about why you no longer feel comfortable doing any Harry Potter crafts. You are a friggin' ray of sunshine and keep on puzzling (heading back over to Karen Puzzles to check out video 5 of your 24,000 piece puzzle). Much love from London! 🌈❤🧩

[@PaulaJaey]

Oh cool, you explained your DIY stopping here so my curious mind can be *sated haha. Well done Karen. I know I originally knew if you through this channel (and got to randomly meet you at VidCon 2013!) so it’s kinda crazy to see this part of your life come to an end. So excited for what’s to come on Karen Puzzles though!

[@firewordsparkler]

So exciting that you're able to do puzzles full time!! I've been loving your content there.

[@Mac_an_Mheiriceanaigh]

Oh no - I am so sad the book didn't happen!! It looks AMAZING!

[@CL-ly7un]

Sorry to hear that. Always love your video and outfit. And congrats on the new job. Stay pretty and creative.

[@veroosh]

Best Wishes Karen x

[@ERYN__]

Will still love to see your DIYs on Instagram even if they're not instructional.

[@daan8695]

About a month ago I stumbled upon your puzzle channel and even more recently I found this one. I loved your most recent video's and although I realized it wasn't likely you were gonna make a lot of new content, I decided to subscribe. But apparently I have a kind of talent for it, because a lot of the time when I start to follow a sleeping channel, not long after the creator decides to make one last video to announce once and for all that the channel is definitely retired 😂 Anyway, I am still going to make the Harry Potter Christmas ornaments this year (I haven't finished the video yet, but I hope you will keep your content up) and I will definitely keep following you over on Karen Puzzles!

[@karenkavett]

The videos aren’t going anywhere. Thank you for watching!

[@daan8695]

@@karenkavett I have another question, if I may. I haven't been able to find an answer on your other channel, but maybe I just haven't looked good enough: what is the black globe that is shown at for example 9:55? Is it a puzzle?