this video is AMAZING! i am a stationery junkie and it's super interesting to hear you talk about your process. totally will point other paper goods makers your direction. this is a HUGE asset.
I had a stationary business way back in the late 90s and early 2000s. I did everything from obituaries, to church programs, to brochures. Much success to anyone starting this kind of business.
Did you wholesale any of your designs to retailers? I’m trying to find out where a good distributor is for greeting cards, postcards, art prints, and other things that you would sell to gift shops.
Girl, thanks for that spelling lesson at the start of the video. It seems that many social media folks no longer care about using correct spelling. It’s like anything goes!
what I found out was to find a local print shop (not self serve) who can give you advice on paper selections and work with you for custom templates. You’re support local and it’s so much cheaper.
Thanks so much for this advice! I only wish I had found it sooner - I've spent weeks researching questions you just answered in 15 minutes! :) I've just finished designing my first product line, and now feel more confident in some of my decisions about launching, while re-thinking others based on your tips. Much appreciated!
Your video is very helpful!!! I have, like others, been thinking about beginning a stationery business for a long time now. It really stuck with me to do that ever since I created, along with my sister in law's help sending pictures, my mother's funeral program book. We outsourced printing the books and the printer service we used said that I should charge for doing things like this because the program was beautiful according to him. With my many changes in my job situation (too many darn layoffs!!!), starting my own stationery business readily crept back into focus while I am looking for work. Thank you for this vdeo, it was a blessing. May God Bless You!!!
I have been thinking about starting my own stationery business for a while and was afraid to. Didn't know where or how to begin. But this video was very informative and encouraged me to take the leap, baby steps first but to at least start. At age 50 starting something new can become terrifying. Thank you for sharing and I will consider this to be my mentor.
Ohh my word! It's a real dog!! 😍 Thought it was just a furry pillow the whole time til he moves 😂😂 very inspiring and educational video tho. Thanks for sharing 😊
Seriously, thanks so much for this. I've been trying to wrap my head around my business possibilities but this helps give me an idea and start working on a plan and launch.
Thank you! I really appreciate all your advice and tips! Most people do not want to share any "shop secrets" so it can be hard for a newbie to find good information.Thanks for taking the time to upload your videos!
Holly! Thank you so much for posting this video. I'm thrilled to have found your channel and look forward to learning from it. Starting a stationery business is a little dream of mine. This info is a significant part of me starting now.
Omg! I am so at a place where that whole sale catalog video you mentioned would be glitter to my soul right now lol. I hope one day you are able to make it please!
I've never been this early before! I was just going through all your playlists to find a video I hadn't watched before and then this popped up! Thank you so much for all these tips. I'm just about to head over to your blog to download a pricing sheet.
Thanks Holly, great video! Great to hear other people talk about the stationery sales journey. My big lofty goal is to one day go to the national stationery show! Love your channel :)
Thank you for this video! I've watched your other videos about your business, your start on Etsy, and everything else! I am currently deployed, but I am designing while I'm here b/c my goal is to put 110% in this when I get back. I'm enjoying your regular postings! Thank you.
YOU ARE SO AWESOME. IVE BEEN RUNNING AROUND LEARNING, BUT AVOIDING THE PROBLEM "I WISH I HAD KNOWN!" THANKS FOR BREAKING DOWN THE DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY
Thanks for your helpful video! Any suggestions on conventions that are open to the public? It looks like NSS is only open for those already in the industry.
I thought your fur baby was a blanket or pillow through the whole video until he/she turned toward the camera 😂. Thank you so much for the great information and sources!
I wish I had the background in graphic design to do this (maybe in the future). Really good info nonetheless. I see the blanket you crocheted in the background; it looks so good with the wall color (I kept getting distracted, lol).
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience! I actual had such a hard time finding any info on how to do any of this stuff 😭 bless your soul and have an awesome day!
First of all I did not notice the dog until it moved lol And also THANK YOU for this video, it was honestly the most straight forward and informative video and just what I was looking for! I really appreciate you putting together this video.💕
I’m doing greeting cards, and I’m just curious if there is a wholesale Netwerk of distributors to sell to. I am on Faire, Creoate, , and a few other online distributors who distribute to Indy stores, but I’m also looking into getting into the old school net work, I don’t know if there is one distributor they want you to be exclusive, or if you work with sales reps.
Thank you. Very informative. I want to sell birthday cards and greetings cards. What automated machines would you recommend? I would like to have more work done by the machine .
Fabulous info. Thx, Holly! Would love to see a video tour of your set-up when you do a craft show or have a pop-up shop. I appreciated the video on how to set up your booth at a craft fair but would love to have further visuals. Thanks!!
Thanks SO much for sharing this!!! I'm also Holly btw, lol 😊I am in the research phase & my goal is to open my own shop in the next 2 yrs. I've been looking everywhere for good info like this, so truly THANK YOU for sharing!
Holly Casto not really because I just have ideas at this point & need to gain some skills, lol. Plus I'm getting married this summer & have a stressful full time job! But thanks for the encouragement!!😁
Thanks for this video.. it’s really helpful.. I have Q: I would love to start stationary business, could you name manufacturers factory like if I want do pen case or lunch box ? Thanks again
Hi!! Shakil, I am glad that you are starting your business. My suggestion is to have a website for your business and promote your business in social media.I created my website using a free website builder mobile app. It doesn’t need any coding knowledge and it is free of cost. would you like to try that app? Thanks, Sam.
Thanks so much for this video! I was looking around quite awhile for tips, but google doesn't give the answers you need.. And for some reason, not many people are not interested to help you out. So thanks for sharing this, it was super handful! I'll watch all your other videos too .. xoxo
This was SO helpful! Thanks for sharing because you're absolutely right, people are not often willing to share all of this amazing info. QUESTION: If I am wanting to do both stationary and also offer graphic design services - should I do it together or separately on etsy and on my website? I am a freelance graphic designer that is opening a planner insert and planner sticker shop but I also want to (continue to) offer graphic design. I would appreciate your honest feedback, thanks so much!! @Holly Casto
Thanks Holly I subbed write away. You did a better job than if someone showed you . You always gain more knowledge in diy. Just want to say Wave apps is better than Quick books and it is free and has an app to scan receipts etc. I will check out the stationery show. Never heard about that. I signed up for stationeryhq and pretty much all the links you posted. Thanks for doing this .the work with you link is not working
Wow thank you so much for being willing to share this information! It’s s definitely not taken for granted and because of it I’m going to subscribe (& click the bell) lol.
Thank you so much for this video! This video helped a ton!! I would love more details on wholesale if you're ever interested in making a video on it. How to approach stores to sell you stationary there, etc. seriously though I couldn't find any other videos on this with this much detail so you're amazing 😇
First off, you and Olivia Hayward are my heroes. It’s my dream to start an online shop and I watch both of your videos all the time to get myself motivated. If you have several creative outlets/hobbies, what would be a good way to pick which one would make the best content for an online shop? I’m assuming that putting everything together in just one shop would be too confusing and crazy for customers and starting multiple shops for different types of design work seems like it would be very difficult.
Hi there, this is a really good video, Thanks a lot! Based on your experience, I would like to know your opinion about which type of printer do you recommend to print watercolor and other images for stationery laser or inkjet? Thanks in advance 💚
This was super helpful! But I still don't know where to go to design the stationery! Do you hand make each card or use Word? I've done research and can't find anything!
Thank you so much for this! It is so helpful to hear your personal experience and tips about the stationery world. You might have a video about this already, but do stationery artists ever run into issues with copyright?
Thank you so much for sharing! It's really helpful and I have been thinking a lot about starting a stationery business as I am a stationery freak myself. I subscribed to your youtube channel, keep on vlogging :)
Can't thank you enough. Curious - how much money do you think someone could make both starting out and after years of doing this? I am wondering if there's enough profit in it to do it full-time
hi!! Im new and I decided to try selling all my art at etsy. Some of the things I do are quilling, invitations, jewelry, paper flowers and the list goes on... Do you recommend to add to your shop a little bit of everything? or should I just focus on one thing?😓
She suggested to keep to a specific items at first. I was thinking to start a business with my mom, but the products would be so different, so we’re decided to stick to one kind of product per store. She does stone jewelry and I make birthday cards.
Hey holly, thanks for sharing this very informative video. I am just wondering if by chance you know any software I can add on my website to let clients customise fonts/colour themes on an invite template? Thanks
Hi. I know this video is a couple of years old but I've been binge watching and I have a question. I want to start an online store. I don't think I want to create or print anything. I want to purchase cards and other items from a wholesaler. I have done research but I have been unsuccessful in finding vendors that sell quality cards and cute pens. Any suggestions?
I just design letter stationary that's just for general purpose personal letters of the sort you send though the mail. I'd like to sell them. How do I do that?
For 10 minutes.. I thought you had the most fluffy pillow ever.,..until it started moving :P
Lol, me too until you pointed it out. Had to take a second look,lol.
OMG me too. For like 3 mins of the video i was trying to figure out whether it was a pillow or a dog lol
yeah...me too!
until it moved, lol.
Lol
this video is AMAZING! i am a stationery junkie and it's super interesting to hear you talk about your process. totally will point other paper goods makers your direction. this is a HUGE asset.
Hey Olivia! I switch back and forth between the two of you guys for my Etsy help! Just came from your video!
I've been misspelling stationery in my Etsy tags this whole time! Thanks for the reminder!
I like the first idea best. A business where I get paid, but don't really have to move. Thanks for the tip.
hahaha YES!
Hilarious!
I had a stationary business way back in the late 90s and early 2000s. I did everything from obituaries, to church programs, to brochures. Much success to anyone starting this kind of business.
Did you wholesale any of your designs to retailers? I’m trying to find out where a good distributor is for greeting cards, postcards, art prints, and other things that you would sell to gift shops.
Hi Holly, thanks for the video. I have one question: What software do you recommend for creating your stationery? Thanks so much.
Girl, thanks for that spelling lesson at the start of the video. It seems that many social media folks no longer care about using correct spelling. It’s like anything goes!
Right?!
what I found out was to find a local print shop (not self serve) who can give you advice on paper selections and work with you for custom templates. You’re support local and it’s so much cheaper.
Thanks so much for this advice! I only wish I had found it sooner - I've spent weeks researching questions you just answered in 15 minutes! :) I've just finished designing my first product line, and now feel more confident in some of my decisions about launching, while re-thinking others based on your tips. Much appreciated!
Your video is very helpful!!! I have, like others, been thinking about beginning a stationery business for a long time now. It really stuck with me to do that ever since I created, along with my sister in law's help sending pictures, my mother's funeral program book. We outsourced printing the books and the printer service we used said that I should charge for doing things like this because the program was beautiful according to him. With my many changes in my job situation (too many darn layoffs!!!), starting my own stationery business readily crept back into focus while I am looking for work. Thank you for this vdeo, it was a blessing. May God Bless You!!!
I have been thinking about starting my own stationery business for a while and was afraid to. Didn't know where or how to begin. But this video was very informative and encouraged me to take the leap, baby steps first but to at least start. At age 50 starting something new can become terrifying. Thank you for sharing and I will consider this to be my mentor.
so happy to hear that Maria! you should for sure take the leap. :)
Ohh my word! It's a real dog!! 😍 Thought it was just a furry pillow the whole time til he moves 😂😂 very inspiring and educational video tho. Thanks for sharing 😊
haha! he's real!! :) thanks for watching!
Holly Casto hey, is there a stationery hq type business in the UK?
love the straight to the point information. It is wonderful that you are willing to share information.
The best, most simply stationery video I have seen this far
Seriously, thanks so much for this. I've been trying to wrap my head around my business possibilities but this helps give me an idea and start working on a plan and launch.
so happy to hear that Hannah - thanks!
Thank you! I really appreciate all your advice and tips! Most people do not want to share any "shop secrets" so it can be hard for a newbie to find good information.Thanks for taking the time to upload your videos!
Holly! Thank you so much for posting this video. I'm thrilled to have found your channel and look forward to learning from it. Starting a stationery business is a little dream of mine. This info is a significant part of me starting now.
Omg! I am so at a place where that whole sale catalog video you mentioned would be glitter to my soul right now lol. I hope one day you are able to make it please!
Hey holly! What software did you use to create the designs? Thanks so much for this helpful video.
I've never been this early before! I was just going through all your playlists to find a video I hadn't watched before and then this popped up! Thank you so much for all these tips. I'm just about to head over to your blog to download a pricing sheet.
What printer would you recommend for printing the invitations I want to offer that
Thanks Holly, great video! Great to hear other people talk about the stationery sales journey. My big lofty goal is to one day go to the national stationery show! Love your channel :)
you can do it, Laura!!
Holly Casto Thanks Holly, you are an inspiration!
So, SO helpful! It also made me pumped to start my own business. Thank you!!! You broke it down so well and so simply.
Thank you for this video! I've watched your other videos about your business, your start on Etsy, and everything else! I am currently deployed, but I am designing while I'm here b/c my goal is to put 110% in this when I get back. I'm enjoying your regular postings! Thank you.
And hi Chester!
YOU ARE SO AWESOME. IVE BEEN RUNNING AROUND LEARNING, BUT AVOIDING THE PROBLEM "I WISH I HAD KNOWN!" THANKS FOR BREAKING DOWN THE DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY
thanks Jamie!
I think I found the best video explaining about stationery and other related items. Thank you for the video!
When designing planner pages, where do you get all the fonts and pictures for them? If you get them off google copyright?
Thanks for your helpful video! Any suggestions on conventions that are open to the public? It looks like NSS is only open for those already in the industry.
Aww thank you soooo much! I have been dreaming of starting this business but had a lot of fears...thanks for laying it out for us :)
Would love to check out your other video on how to be a dealer or retailer on selling others' stationery products, can I please have the link?
I thought your fur baby was a blanket or pillow through the whole video until he/she turned toward the camera 😂. Thank you so much for the great information and sources!
You mention that you will be posting a separate video for resellers but I couldn't find it. Could you share the link please?
I wish I had the background in graphic design to do this (maybe in the future). Really good info nonetheless.
I see the blanket you crocheted in the background; it looks so good with the wall color (I kept getting distracted, lol).
haha thank you!! that minty blue is my favorite color so I use it a lot :)
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and experience! I actual had such a hard time finding any info on how to do any of this stuff 😭 bless your soul and have an awesome day!
First of all I did not notice the dog until it moved lol
And also THANK YOU for this video, it was honestly the most straight forward and informative video and just what I was looking for! I really appreciate you putting together this video.💕
I’m doing greeting cards, and I’m just curious if there is a wholesale Netwerk of distributors to sell to. I am on Faire, Creoate, , and a few other online distributors who distribute to Indy stores, but I’m also looking into getting into the old school net work, I don’t know if there is one distributor they want you to be exclusive, or if you work with sales reps.
Thank you! This is the best video I have come across thus far.
Thank you. Very informative. I want to sell birthday cards and greetings cards. What automated machines would you recommend? I would like to have more work done by the machine .
Fabulous info. Thx, Holly! Would love to see a video tour of your set-up when you do a craft show or have a pop-up shop. I appreciated the video on how to set up your booth at a craft fair but would love to have further visuals. Thanks!!
That stationery joke had me laughing too hard! Great video, Holly!
Thanks SO much for sharing this!!! I'm also Holly btw, lol 😊I am in the research phase & my goal is to open my own shop in the next 2 yrs. I've been looking everywhere for good info like this, so truly THANK YOU for sharing!
Hi there, fellow Holly! You're very welcome but girl, you can get it done quicker than 2 years!! :)
Holly Casto not really because I just have ideas at this point & need to gain some skills, lol. Plus I'm getting married this summer & have a stressful full time job! But thanks for the encouragement!!😁
Holly Whitelow any updates? :)
Thanks for this video.. it’s really helpful.. I have Q: I would love to start stationary business, could you name manufacturers factory like if I want do pen case or lunch box ? Thanks again
This video was SOOO helpful!! Thank you so much for being generous with your knowledge.
great thanks, I'm also planning to start a stationary shop business
Hi!! Shakil,
I am glad that you are starting your business. My suggestion is to have a website for your business and promote your business in social media.I created my website using a free website builder mobile app. It doesn’t need any coding knowledge and it is free of cost. would you like to try that app?
Thanks,
Sam.
Thank you so much! This was quite helpful! Feeling better about getting things off the ground with my business idea now!
Started my etsy shop nearly a year ago. Thank you so much for summing everything up! Keep it up!
Thanks so much for this video! I was looking around quite awhile for tips, but google doesn't give the answers you need.. And for some reason, not many people are not interested to help you out. So thanks for sharing this, it was super handful! I'll watch all your other videos too .. xoxo
I know this is an old video but just in case you see this comment - what would be an equivalent of StationeryHQ in the UK? Thank you x
Love the all inclusive info! What type of stationery did you sell?
I really enjoy watching your business videos because I always learn great tips! Thank you so much for sharing your skills and experience!
This was SO helpful! Thanks for sharing because you're absolutely right, people are not often willing to share all of this amazing info. QUESTION: If I am wanting to do both stationary and also offer graphic design services - should I do it together or separately on etsy and on my website? I am a freelance graphic designer that is opening a planner insert and planner sticker shop but I also want to (continue to) offer graphic design. I would appreciate your honest feedback, thanks so much!! @Holly Casto
MORTIFIED I spelled STATIONERY wrong lololol!!!
hahaha no worries, gir!! :) I will save this for a Q&A video soon!
Holly Casto Thanks 🙈!! XO
uh this topic is interesting. i always thought about this kind of shop. thank you very much!
Thanks Holly I subbed write away. You did a better job than if someone showed you . You always gain more knowledge in diy. Just want to say Wave apps is better than Quick books and it is free and has an app to scan receipts etc. I will check out the stationery show. Never heard about that. I signed up for stationeryhq and pretty much all the links you posted. Thanks for doing this .the work with you link is not working
Wow thank you so much for being willing to share this information! It’s s definitely not taken for granted and because of it I’m going to subscribe (& click the bell) lol.
Such a great video! Thank you so much Holly... Off to watch the rest of your videos :)
So many great ideas thank you!!!
Thanks Holly! very generous of you to share these steps for those wanting to get started :)
darling u sure dont knw how helpful this video is and the information. thanks a lot i really needed this information.
I love how informative this is! Thank you!
This was so incredibly helpful. Thank you! I plan to watch more of your videos, and I love the dog in the background.
Thank you so much for this video! This video helped a ton!! I would love more details on wholesale if you're ever interested in making a video on it. How to approach stores to sell you stationary there, etc. seriously though I couldn't find any other videos on this with this much detail so you're amazing 😇
Thanks! Looking to make a stationery business for my daughter 💕💕
First off, you and Olivia Hayward are my heroes. It’s my dream to start an online shop and I watch both of your videos all the time to get myself motivated.
If you have several creative outlets/hobbies, what would be a good way to pick which one would make the best content for an online shop? I’m assuming that putting everything together in just one shop would be too confusing and crazy for customers and starting multiple shops for different types of design work seems like it would be very difficult.
Thanks so much for this video! You answered so many of my questions and gave me some direction, really appreciate it!!
The most helpful video I've ever watched. THANKS 😊
Wow Holly. Thanks for the shout out. Let me know if you ever need a favor at SHQ.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge , do I need to register my design
Hi there, this is a really good video, Thanks a lot! Based on your experience, I would like to know your opinion about which type of printer do you recommend to print watercolor and other images for stationery laser or inkjet? Thanks in advance 💚
Thank you for sharing a WEALTH of information. You are a beautiful person to do this. Thank you!
Another great video Holly, I am loving these!
happy to hear that - thank you!
This was super helpful! But I still don't know where to go to design the stationery! Do you hand make each card or use Word? I've done research and can't find anything!
omg holly this was so helpful, I really want to do this in the future but I can find hardly any information like this!!! thank you!!!!
So I've just started making my own logo last night and really wanna do this. Thanks so much for this video!!! Subbed and ready to learn more.
awesome! thank you and good luck :)
This was super helpful I can't wait to get started
Thank you so much for this! It is so helpful to hear your personal experience and tips about the stationery world. You might have a video about this already, but do stationery artists ever run into issues with copyright?
Thank you so much for sharing! It's really helpful and I have been thinking a lot about starting a stationery business as I am a stationery freak myself. I subscribed to your youtube channel, keep on vlogging :)
Great video! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much. I have been wanting to do this for a while.
Can't thank you enough. Curious - how much money do you think someone could make both starting out and after years of doing this? I am wondering if there's enough profit in it to do it full-time
Thank u very much for the information..God bless u....its really educative n helpful
Hi Holly, this video is super helpful! I have a question. Do we need to register a business license? Thanks!!
Love the advice you gave in this video! I’ll be opening an online store soon and I’m doing as much research as possible (:
Is there a way I can print erasers? There isn't an option for it.
hi!! Im new and I decided to try selling all my art at etsy. Some of the things I do are quilling, invitations, jewelry, paper flowers and the list goes on... Do you recommend to add to your shop a little bit of everything? or should I just focus on one thing?😓
She suggested to keep to a specific items at first. I was thinking to start a business with my mom, but the products would be so different, so we’re decided to stick to one kind of product per store. She does stone jewelry and I make birthday cards.
awesome video- this is such a huge help!!!! Thank you!
Hey holly, thanks for sharing this very informative video. I am just wondering if by chance you know any software I can add on my website to let clients customise fonts/colour themes on an invite template? Thanks
Hi. I know this video is a couple of years old but I've been binge watching and I have a question. I want to start an online store. I don't think I want to create or print anything. I want to purchase cards and other items from a wholesaler. I have done research but I have been unsuccessful in finding vendors that sell quality cards and cute pens. Any suggestions?
With drop shipping do you feel like you miss out on branding the package?
Omg! I am soooo in love with your Channel! Thank you so much for sharing.
Do you have any info or advice on copy rights. Can ppl take your designs etc.
What software do you recommend for creating your stationery?
You mentioned getting samples, what company would you recommend to get great quality samples?
Thank You! so much Holly:) truly appreciate it
love the video and i was thinking your doggy is a blanket xxx
my planning to start this business in the future
Thank you for this info! You're such a blessing!
I just design letter stationary that's just for general purpose personal letters of the sort you send though the mail. I'd like to sell them. How do I do that?
good information I like this type of business
just subbed! You're very informative and just encouraging as well
Great video, I have been thinking of starting my own buisness