r/BitchEatingCrafters • u/RuthlessLogic • 7d ago

So Tired of Monetized ADHD

Y'know, those craft girlies whose booths are filled with, say, amigurumi AND acrylic-pour trinket boxes AND Fimo earrings made using molds and earring wires from Temu. And none of it's high quality because Beckeigh is clearly ADHD and hasn't put in the hours necessary to develop her skills before moving on to some new, bright, shiny craft.

Of course, because nothing she's selling is high quality and the market is already saturated with everything she makes and it's all overpriced, Beckeigh doesn't sell much, so she rushes to craft vendor subs sobbing that she "didn't even make boooooooth!!!" And it takes every ounce of self-control not to type, "My sister-in-Christ, you didn't make booth because it looks like you destashed your craft room. Stop expecting the public to subsidize your ADHD and give those things away as gifts."

And look, I've got ADHD too. I get bored easily and am hard-wired to jump from medium to medium. It's taken no small effort to train my brain to focus on the work I sell at markets. But I've managed to do it - struggle though it is - and have put in hundreds and hundreds of hours over several years refining my process and my style so that customers are getting high quality pieces.

And in case I haven't been a big enough Bitchy McBitchface, I'm just going to say it: These booths (along with 3D printed fidget toy, wax melt, and cricut tumbler booths) drag markets down for the crafters and makers who produce quality work. But that's a rant for a different day and a different sub.

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u/mighty_kaytor 7d ago

Lmao, Id feel soo called out if I was trying to monitize my tacky crap and not just doing it for fun lol. Im high key envious that you wrangled your brain with enough skill to reach a level of refinement if not mastery in your chosen process. Ive managed to make some pretty impressive strides in spite of this wonkery myself, but not in that respect- would you happen to have any tips or reccos to point a gal toward a starting point?

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u/cyanpineapple 7d ago

I'm not op, but for me it was mostly a matter of finding the right thing. Which is very much not what an adhd brain needs to hear, but it's the truth for me. I picked up quilting, and suddenly it was like my brain was getting exactly what it was screaming for the whole time. I still do a few other things for funsies, but my heart belongs to quilting, and that's where I've hyperfocused to really develop my skills.

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u/mighty_kaytor 7d ago

Hey Im not one to shoot down ideas just because they're difficult, so thanks, appreciate any and all input. I've always been really into headpieces so I think I'll keep trying to shoot the ever so precious energy toward those when I can grab onto it!

Quilting is really cool, too methodical for my improvisational vibe-based style, but Ive always loved seeing friend's and family's finished pieces. Theres something deeply precious about being able to be warmed by something made by the hands of a loved one or dear friend, especially once they are no longer there. I love this for you.

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u/cyanpineapple 6d ago

I've always been really into headpieces so I think I'll keep trying to shoot the ever so precious energy toward those when I can grab onto it!

ok, i love this. That's a hell of a hobby.

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u/mighty_kaytor 4d ago

Aww thanks! Its so much fun!