Hi everyone, my name is Amanda. I am the artist behind Karnal Designs. I am a vendor and Social Media coordinator for a small but mighty farmer's market in Owasso, Ok. Honestly, that's something I never saw myself doing...
My story is a basic one. Yes, I just admitted I can be basic, let that sink in... Okay back to work. I am an avid crafter. I love to make beautiful creations either in Wood or fiber. I am never bored because of it. One day I decided to start making bath bombs for my nieces and that was the start of a new experience. I told my friends of my new products and one of my friends met someone that was running a farmer's market looking for vendors. She was trying to rebuild the market and needing warm bodies. My friend kept in contact and kept also putting the thought in my head... After a bit of scheming we took a leap of faith and figured that if we didn't sell then no harm done my nieces could have my stock lol. Shannon and I were both huddled under a little 6x6 tent looking as ridiculous as that sounds. Just wondering how we would do....
Shockingly enough, we both sold items. It was weird to have people seeking us out to buy our simple handmade goods. We were hooked, no pun intended... We decided that we needed to invest in the 10x10 tents each and more items to sell. That was 2 years ago, wow...
I have since taken on the role of Social Media Coordinator and point of contact for the market. Our former market manager is on her next journey in life and we are moving on to continue the momentum of growth for the market. This year we hope to gain more amazing vendors. We can only do this by making a few changes. Our new council of vendors is helping to make these amazing changes and we cannot wait to see what the 2019 Season brings our wonderful community farmer's market...
If you have ever wondered if your products would do well in a market environment, I recommend you giving it a try. Our market will provide a trial option that gives you the chance to test the waters. Everything you have ever dreamed is just on the other side of fear.
Please stay tuned and thank you all for everything you do!
Amanda
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