In a heartwarming twist of fate, a mom’s crafting dreams were nearly dashed at a recent craft fair, but thanks to her son’s quick thinking, her beautiful handmade goods found a new home on Twitter. Meet Karen Thompson, who after setting up a delightful booth filled with her knitted masterpieces, walked away empty-handed. “She called me feeling a bit down because no one bought anything,” her son, Jake, shared with Buzzfeed News.
Determined to turn things around, Jake took to Twitter, posting a snapshot of his mom’s booth along with a touching message. To everyone’s surprise, the tweet went viral! Karen’s charming creations quickly captured the hearts of many, leading to a flurry of sales as people rushed to support her online store, Handmade Hugs, hosted on Depop.
Before long, Karen’s entire inventory flew off the virtual shelves. “She’s been overwhelmed with kind messages from buyers, which really boosted her spirits after the fair,” Jake noted. With the sudden surge in orders, Karen found herself busy knitting away and even had to restock her supplies!
A creative soul, Karen finds joy in sewing and knitting, using these crafts as a therapeutic outlet. “She’s a counselor and often tells her clients that creativity is great for the soul,” Jake explained. What’s even more heartwarming is that the family decided to donate a portion of the profits to a local charity, Community Care, to give back to those in need. Talk about crafting with a cause!
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In summary, Karen’s crafts went from unsold to sold out, all thanks to the power of social media. With a little help from her son, she not only regained her confidence but also made a difference in her community.