EDIT 9/30/24: Hey! I got a lot of questions about outsourcing/finding manufacturers, so I made another in depth video about that: th-cam.com/video/fATWc0bl580/w-d-xo.html ------- If you have any questions, feel free to ask! My shop: www.zaccura.com/shop Thinking about starting your business? Here's another vid with 3 crucial lessons for growth & fun: th-cam.com/video/1MfJvnrPPGg/w-d-xo.html
@@MidnightWinter_VKS I've collected and use tons of supplies. But if you check the description box of any of my art videos, there is always a supply list of what I used in that vid! Hope that helps a bit. :)
I've watched so many "how to start a sticker business" videos, this was the first one I found genuinely helpful. It tells me everything I want to know in a way that isn't overwhelming and I feel really positive about starting my business in the future. Thanks so much I really enjoyed it
When you said we should be proud of even one sale I smiled. I drew some coloring pages and put them on Etsy. Over the course of a few months I think I sold 2. I have been down b/c I put a lot of work into them but it's so saturated with *cough* AI art *cough* and it's hard competition. Anyway just knowing at least 2 people found joy in my art makes me happy and I should be proud of myself. I just tend to get down easily. I enjoy drawing and painting and I just need to keep at it. :)
Omg this is so me too, reading this made my day knowing others are feeling the same way 🥰 I hope you keep continue and not be so hard on yourself 😍 bless up 🙏
Save yourself the headache and get an eco tank printer. The best investment I’ve ever made. The ink lasts forever and each of the four bottles you need to refill only cost about $18 each and again, last forever. And I also recommend finding a good vinyl sticker paper. I’ve tried so many different kinds of sticker paper, including online labels which are terrible.
Im almost 40. Always drawn as a hobby. Now that i have a daughter, im looking to make side $. Even if i dont sell 1 single sticker, i want to be an example and overcome my fear of failure. Thank you for helping my little family and me!
This is exactly the kind of video Ive been looking for. As an artist, making a sticker business seemed simple on paper, but I assumed there was a lot more to it than just "buy mass quantities of stickers of the art your drew and sell them all off." Im glad not only that this video confirmed my assumptions were correct, but also gave me the clarification and info I needed. Thanks for making this!
I'm pretty sure this has been the most motivational video I've come across, I appreciate how honest and respectful you are about the process and people's expectations, thank you.
I'm so glad you made this. I'm gonna be opening my easy shop soon selling stickers and prints. I'm glad you talked about not spreading yourself to thin because I was gonna do that at first. I was gonna sell stickers, Keychain, prints, buttons. But then I was like that's alot of out sourcing. So I'm gonna start with just prints and stickers And with low quantity for all.
Sounds like a plan! (I also started with just 2 stickers and a few small prints😄) I wish you all the best with your shop. So glad you found the vid helpful!!💕😊
this is a really well done video! I'd like to add a point tho, the taxes part! before opening a business you should check the tax laws of your country, like for example in my country you can't do all this legally without first registering your business and paying some very high taxes upfront😢
If you dont have a scanner or cant pay to get scans, take a picture of the drawing, send it to your device that you draw on, and then trace over it digitally. Its a bit tedious depending on the piece, but it works pretty well!
hey i am from india , todays during searching for stickers for my laptop i got an idea of making customize stickers and that idea is reason for me to here . i liked your way to explain and helping everyone who interested , really thanks , even big thanks for this video .
I just stumbled by this video, and I just want to say.... THANK YOU!!! I've been meaning to open up an online shop for drawings I've made, but it's such a scary process to start (even though it isn't...) and the dreaded feeling of doubt ate at me every single day when I had the small kernel of courage to try it. So thank you for posting this in-depth video and showing, not just me, but everybody that it ISN'T impossible. Can't wait to watch more of your new videos!
What an excellent video! So thorough and detailed. I've been on the fence about starting a business, and I've been an artist for SOOOO long! Everyone says "you need to sell your work!" But what does that actually look like? Well, now I know! Wonderful! Your work is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for taking your precious time to help those of us out in the world who have no idea how to start their business!
Thank you a lot for this video! I had a small Etsy shop where people could commission writing from me. I made 4 sales and was over the moon with it haha! I do want to focus on art now however, so I think I will start with printable/downloadable content but I would love to move forward with stickers/memos/prints. Definitely keeping this video in my likes for when I get to that point :)
My sister and I were thinking of starting a small sticker business locally, and I was confused of where to start. Your video helped a lot. Very informative with great tips. Thank you very much. Also your art is amazing. Greetings from Iraq.
This was the BEST video! Most videos are so loud, fast paced and only give pretty much a one sided information being what they use and no other options or at least explain the other options. Your video was wonderful, easy to listen to, understoid everything you said and you gave pros & cons to everything. Thank you SO very much for posting this. Hope you and your business have an amazing year!
Can I just say that your voice was incredibly calming for me. I've been doing so much research and overthinking that I've become stressed and wandered into analysis paralysis territory. It was lovely just taking a break, absorbing info and being all chill about it ❤
This was very encouraging and helpful for who is thinking to starting out! Thank you for your insight. I actualy was needing this enlightenment as an artist,... making the first step is a bit hard but i'll try... And one more thing, I loved your choices for the soundtrack! 😊
Taking that first step is hard! But you got this!💕💪 I wish you best of luck on your endeavors. And thank you, so glad you enjoyed the video and music choices (I actually spend quite a lot of time picking out music for my vids, so I'm glad you like it haha😆)!
Thank you so much for the video, it was really helpful! I've been curious how to do the manufacturing and other things at home and what that would entail. I've had a redbubble shop for a good number of years at this point with just a few sales here and there. The business of marketing yourself on social media or other means always stressed me tf out, but lately I've been feeling really silly having these designs sitting there, not advertising them at all and then get a random sale out of nowhere. So that tells me there's people out there who do like my art and do actually want to buy it, I'm just not trying harder because I'm scared of not knowing how. So thanks, really, this video was super informative !
I’m a little late to this video (which is a wonderful video!), but I wanted to say: Yes! Please do a video on selling directly from social media like instagram! That would be fantastic! I struggle with IG since direct links still aren’t allowed in posts (or I just haven’t figured it out). Also, your video editing is wonderful!!!
Thank you so much for making this video❤ I have been struggling for a long time trying to find what I want to do with my artwork and this video has made me feel more confident to just start. Getting started will likely be the hardest part- but growth won't happen without it! Thanks again💕 much love
For a long while now I've been going back and forth on whether I should take the plunge and try making a business to sell my art or not. I've been terrified of failing and confused on how to go about it all. This video helped me SO much in so many ways, thanks a bunch!! Also, I love how you explained everything so casually and thoroughly. The whale bits made me laugh too lol 😂❤ immediately subscribed!!
Your information and tips have been extremely invaluable! It is given me a more streamline form of focus for processing and selling. It's actually made me less anxious and more confident in starting. Working on more of my product which I have started as a series hinting at a story. Thanks so much for your time and hard work 🤗❤️👍🏽💯
I have a passion for art and my long term goal is to be able to do it full time. I just turned 20 and struggle really badly with anxiety, so selling things always seemed so intimidating and like this giant, full of so many things I had to know, and it’s definitely stopped me from even trying. You just made it so digestible and seem so easy???? Dude, I’ve never been more confident I that I’ll be able to do something! I’m 100% gonna be referring back to this, because suddenly things don’t seem as scary anymore :DDD Thank you!!!
Girl!! May G-d bless you for all this valuable information. Thanks for your time and for honestly sharing your own experience running a business (this information works not only for stickers business, trust me!) ❤ wish you the best!!
I loved so much your entire video, the genuine content and the smooth narrative. It is completely useful and full of directions and advices to the beginner I am. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and insights. Your work is really inspiring and beautiful. You should consider making a course about your drawing style. Thank you again. Your new subscriber!
Came here on a whim looking up how to print stickers, then got caught up in all the great business info. No idea what your channel is but based on this video alone you have a new sub. Well done 👏
Great tips! Thank you for making this video and including links to supplies! I run a small Etsy and have been looking at adding stickers to my store to expand my merch so this was very useful!
Loved the pace of your video. I also loved the background music. I tried to watch other peoples' videos on stickers and I just couldn't get through them....but yours YES
Such an amazing breakdown video! It is so rare to see artists go into proper actual detail about their process and real challenges they face when making their products. The advices you give are incredibly helpful and unlike most youtubers not generalised. Definately going to subscribe to your channel. Thank you very much for this video.
Great video! You had so much insightful information for a new business owner. Your cutting skills *chefs kiss* so relaxing watching you cut out your stickers.
Thank you so much for making this video! It answered all of my questions about starting up my business and I love how clear each step was! I am looking forward to more videos like this :)
I see you're using, and recommend, oracal 651 for an overlaminate. For this purpose, from the same brand, oraguard 200 or 210 is a better choice. It has uv resistance added into it, so the media underneath survives the sun better. The price is also the same or cheaper, depending on the supplier.
Love this video Zaccura! I have kind of stepped back to re think my business. I still want to make stickers and notebooks. I guess i should be proud that I sold around 1300 custom stickers for a lady for her business marketing, nearly a year ago.. it started with 300 stickers, then she came back for another 1000 stickers. I made like $200 ❤ felt so good. But making custom stickers with one cricut is intensive and some tedious work and I WAY underpriced myself ❤ I took a step back though, to focus on my girls and homeschooling, but I know my time will come! I want to get an ipad and procreate and learn to make my own designs! I know that can take a few years to get the hang out though since I'm not very artistically inclined. ❤ None the less thank you for this honest and truthful video! ❤
Ahh 1300 sold stickers is definitely an accomplishment to be proud of!! Everyone undersells themselves the first few times, it's no worry, the fact is you did it!🙌 I know your time will come again too, hope you enjoy the journey of making your own designs. Best of luck, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!!💕
This is an incredible video, so helpful, so detailed, but not too overwhelming. Seriously, I learned so much and feel more motivated and grounded about starting my business
I'm not on social media besides TH-cam. I don't like the other sites. I'd prefer folks who actually watch vote on which ones they want to support your channel/work. Cuts down on dead stock inventory aspect. Then make it, offer mystery packs too. Like Ko-fi as a concept just needs work & your own website part. Helps if you start a Stickerbook club...lol my 80s child status is showing. ♡ Thnx for sharing!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I've been looking into restarting my sticker business but feel nervous. After coming across your video I felt more at east in knowing that you just have to try. Thank you thank you thank you!
thanks for this video :3 ive been wanting to sell my art for so long and the urge is getting stronger by the day 😭 i think the things that are stopping me are my self doubt and my lack of resources. i hope that when i finally get a part time job i can save up for equipment so i can finally make this happen.
Hiya! This was thourough, detailed, and so helpful on so many levels. As someone who wanted to find ways to make my art more flexible, your video is really eye opening. I also love the fact that you pointed out that certain fancy equipment isn't a MUST, which is really comforting. Thanks for this and wishing you more successes!
Lol the “you’re right I totally don’t” from Steve made me laugh out loud 😂 I always think that when people say they’d buy off me I’m like “would ya though.” Thank you for the informative video!! I keep umming and ahhing about finally opening my sticker business and my partner purchased a Cricut Joy for me to make things (I know you can’t make stickers the normal way on them you have to do a little hack for that specific machine but still). I have support but it’s just me being unsure. Your video helped me clear my head a lot ❤
😂In all seriousness though, I do think most people mean it when they say they would want to buy your stuff; but life is life and budgets are budgets! Sometimes people just can’t at that moment, or change their mind after reading more about the product, or just forget. (I’ve been there as a customer) So I try to take those comments as positive feedback, like “there’s interest!” but not “people are DEFINITELY going to buy this” because you can never predict that. ;) And I’m so glad the video helped bring some clarity, I wish you best of luck when you open your shop!!💕
Great video! Seeing that printer is giving me haunting memories of when I also had it. Esp when you showed the test print page. I bought a different brand, and it's been SOOO MUCH BETTERRRR.
Brother Mfc-j1010DW. It’s been very reliable. The printing quality is pretty good on the highest setting. If i was printing art prints to sell, id upgrade, but this works great for what i need.
I've always wanted to draw but never could invest in a lot of paper and paints and I struggle with stick people but it has always been a dream. Now I have discovered digital art! I can make a mistake and erase it without wasting paper and paint. I enjoy doing embroidery, I've discovered it's called thread art these days. So this video has been very helpful.
Thanks for sharing this. I'm still learning for my arts and crafts small biz. This really helps pipz like me. Sometimes it's really overwhelming when you have ideas to try. 😅 Thanks again!
So you don't use tracking on the mail-type orders and it still gets there just fine? That's awesome. Looks like I'm going to be outsourcing and/or wholesaling, because I cannot do the cutting, nor afford the ink & machine investments. Time & space are also issues for me. Thanks so much for clarifying these issues. You saved me a lot of mistakes. Have a great day! 💖
Yep! I recently updated my US (domestic) shipping so everything comes with tracking except for sticker-only orders, which are still shipped with stamps. But the change was mostly because there were some delays in the US over the winter. Even with the delays, the mail-based stuff arrived safe and sound eventually. But I wanted to give customers (and myself) a little more piece of mind for when they place more expensive orders.
I notice that in these videos of DIY craft, the ladies are very precise & neat. Their fingers are slim, slender and a little small. If only people supported their work more, by buying directly from them.
Several months into my Etsy sticker journey and I finally made my first sale! I have 47 unique sticker designs but barely get any views. I feel like if I could just get my stickers in front of more people I could get many more sales.
thank you so much for making this video!! It helps a lot, you successfully grew my confidence, and all the information is packed nicely in a video. Really appreciate your story and suggestions.
Such a genuinely useful video!! What I tend to get stuck on is picking a style and branding, because a semirealistic more serious style and cute/silly stickers in the same shop could be weird, I also want to have a focus, say dinosaurs, but arent sure if thatll limit me later on. Definitely doing too much thinking amd not enough doing!
Ahh I feel you! Consistency is important (something I'm always telling myself haha), but you'll also learn what connects best with your audience over time, they may surprise you! I wouldn't worry too much at first.💕
I loved the video, im that kind of person that only thinks that should do, but never does anything cuz im afraid of what could go wrong. But i enjoyed your tips so much, thankyou, im currently working at some artworks, and for the star i would like to try selling stikers first, because one think i learn in cons is that, everyone LOVES stikers, about literly everything, so Im going to start from there. thankyou so much for this video
Thanks for the video! Lots of great info for all the finer details like how you mail stuff out! I found this video more helpful than many of the others out there thanks to stuff like that!
definitely learned a lot from this video! Thanks, especiallly the laminate for the stickers, thats such a game changer haha. I was one of those who attempted making stickers but I sadly had a rough time selling anything unless I was at a physical event.
I really was so lost to what business of what I want to do...but then I saw this video and found sticker business. I gotta say even for just a stickers...it has A LOT of things you had to invest and money to put into, But just like you said start small. Imma actually try it out but ofc I just started I will try to make it little by little and start by small steps even if my customers are only 2 or 3 hehe.
EDIT 9/30/24: Hey! I got a lot of questions about outsourcing/finding manufacturers, so I made another in depth video about that: th-cam.com/video/fATWc0bl580/w-d-xo.html
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If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
My shop: www.zaccura.com/shop
Thinking about starting your business? Here's another vid with 3 crucial lessons for growth & fun: th-cam.com/video/1MfJvnrPPGg/w-d-xo.html
love your video, very honest, I loved to start creating stickers but I'm not good in drawing..like creating my own ideas for my stocker..lol.
what art supplies do you use? I have been having a hard time finding some that work for me. Thank you!
@@MidnightWinter_VKS I've collected and use tons of supplies. But if you check the description box of any of my art videos, there is always a supply list of what I used in that vid! Hope that helps a bit. :)
@@Zaccura oh ok, thank you!
How much money you spend for making website
I've watched so many "how to start a sticker business" videos, this was the first one I found genuinely helpful. It tells me everything I want to know in a way that isn't overwhelming and I feel really positive about starting my business in the future. Thanks so much I really enjoyed it
Ah that was exactly my goal with this vid! So happy you enjoyed it and found it helpful. Best of luck with your future biz!💕😊
Hey! Drop you insta @ if you have one I’ll be happy to support.
Same
Same 🫶🏻✨
did you end up starting?
When you said we should be proud of even one sale I smiled. I drew some coloring pages and put them on Etsy. Over the course of a few months I think I sold 2. I have been down b/c I put a lot of work into them but it's so saturated with *cough* AI art *cough* and it's hard competition. Anyway just knowing at least 2 people found joy in my art makes me happy and I should be proud of myself. I just tend to get down easily. I enjoy drawing and painting and I just need to keep at it. :)
It's tough out there for sure!! And definitely easy to get down at times. Just gotta keep going and never forget to have fun with it.💕😊
You should be so proud!!!
Omg this is so me too, reading this made my day knowing others are feeling the same way 🥰 I hope you keep continue and not be so hard on yourself 😍 bless up 🙏
Save yourself the headache and get an eco tank printer. The best investment I’ve ever made. The ink lasts forever and each of the four bottles you need to refill only cost about $18 each and again, last forever. And I also recommend finding a good vinyl sticker paper. I’ve tried so many different kinds of sticker paper, including online labels which are terrible.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and recommendation! Do you have a rec on the vinyl sticker paper?
Can you even print at home with an injket printer ona vinyl sticker paper?
@@danas986yes
@@danas986 yeah, i have an inkjet printer, it doesnt work with glossy stuff like vinyl but it can do it with specific sticker paper for inkjet.
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Im almost 40. Always drawn as a hobby. Now that i have a daughter, im looking to make side $. Even if i dont sell 1 single sticker, i want to be an example and overcome my fear of failure. Thank you for helping my little family and me!
Ahh sending you so much luck and wishes for success for you and your family💕🙏
Ill buy coz im on the same boat
hoping your daughter is still doung well
How's it going my man
“Because I like the pain” OMG that one got me and made me LOL for real… That was just so genuine and the delivery was perfect LOL
This is exactly the kind of video Ive been looking for. As an artist, making a sticker business seemed simple on paper, but I assumed there was a lot more to it than just "buy mass quantities of stickers of the art your drew and sell them all off." Im glad not only that this video confirmed my assumptions were correct, but also gave me the clarification and info I needed.
Thanks for making this!
So glad it was helpful and clarifying!! Wishing you best of luck with your art and biz!
As a person who’s thinking of starting a small bizz this was by far the best video I’ve come across.
So glad it was helpful! :D
I'm pretty sure this has been the most motivational video I've come across, I appreciate how honest and respectful you are about the process and people's expectations, thank you.
Your video is like.. You are my friend and giving real advice 🥺
I'm so glad you made this. I'm gonna be opening my easy shop soon selling stickers and prints. I'm glad you talked about not spreading yourself to thin because I was gonna do that at first. I was gonna sell stickers, Keychain, prints, buttons. But then I was like that's alot of out sourcing. So I'm gonna start with just prints and stickers
And with low quantity for all.
Sounds like a plan! (I also started with just 2 stickers and a few small prints😄) I wish you all the best with your shop. So glad you found the vid helpful!!💕😊
@@Zaccurathat encourages me…where did you start selling them when you started out
this is a really well done video! I'd like to add a point tho, the taxes part! before opening a business you should check the tax laws of your country, like for example in my country you can't do all this legally without first registering your business and paying some very high taxes upfront😢
Ah that is a very very good point I had not thought to mention, thanks for bringing it up!!💕
If you dont have a scanner or cant pay to get scans, take a picture of the drawing, send it to your device that you draw on, and then trace over it digitally. Its a bit tedious depending on the piece, but it works pretty well!
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
hey i am from india , todays during searching for stickers for my laptop i got an idea of making customize stickers and that idea is reason for me to here . i liked your way to explain and helping everyone who interested , really thanks , even big thanks for this video .
Thank you for actually giving us accurate and great info without withholding the important things. You will definitely do well.
My first ever Super Thanks to a Super Amazing video! 💓
Aww thank you so so much for the support! means a lot!💕🙏
I just stumbled by this video, and I just want to say....
THANK YOU!!!
I've been meaning to open up an online shop for drawings I've made, but it's such a scary process to start (even though it isn't...) and the dreaded feeling of doubt ate at me every single day when I had the small kernel of courage to try it. So thank you for posting this in-depth video and showing, not just me, but everybody that it ISN'T impossible.
Can't wait to watch more of your new videos!
Thank you so much for your kind words!! I'm so glad the video was helpful. Wishing you all the best on your business journey!!
What an excellent video! So thorough and detailed. I've been on the fence about starting a business, and I've been an artist for SOOOO long! Everyone says "you need to sell your work!" But what does that actually look like? Well, now I know! Wonderful! Your work is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for taking your precious time to help those of us out in the world who have no idea how to start their business!
Aw I'm so happy I was able to help at all! Wishing you best of luck with your future biz!
Thank you a lot for this video! I had a small Etsy shop where people could commission writing from me. I made 4 sales and was over the moon with it haha! I do want to focus on art now however, so I think I will start with printable/downloadable content but I would love to move forward with stickers/memos/prints. Definitely keeping this video in my likes for when I get to that point :)
My sister and I were thinking of starting a small sticker business locally, and I was confused of where to start. Your video helped a lot. Very informative with great tips. Thank you very much.
Also your art is amazing.
Greetings from Iraq.
This was the BEST video! Most videos are so loud, fast paced and only give pretty much a one sided information being what they use and no other options or at least explain the other options. Your video was wonderful, easy to listen to, understoid everything you said and you gave pros & cons to everything. Thank you SO very much for posting this. Hope you and your business have an amazing year!
Wow thank you so much for the love and well wishes!! So happy my video connected with you! Good luck with your goals💕🙏
Can I just say that your voice was incredibly calming for me. I've been doing so much research and overthinking that I've become stressed and wandered into analysis paralysis territory. It was lovely just taking a break, absorbing info and being all chill about it ❤
This was very encouraging and helpful for who is thinking to starting out! Thank you for your insight. I actualy was needing this enlightenment as an artist,... making the first step is a bit hard but i'll try... And one more thing, I loved your choices for the soundtrack! 😊
Taking that first step is hard! But you got this!💕💪 I wish you best of luck on your endeavors. And thank you, so glad you enjoyed the video and music choices (I actually spend quite a lot of time picking out music for my vids, so I'm glad you like it haha😆)!
The amount of detail you put into this video is incredible! Thank you ❤
Thanks!
Thank you SOO much for the support!! 🙏💕
Thank you so much for the video, it was really helpful! I've been curious how to do the manufacturing and other things at home and what that would entail. I've had a redbubble shop for a good number of years at this point with just a few sales here and there. The business of marketing yourself on social media or other means always stressed me tf out, but lately I've been feeling really silly having these designs sitting there, not advertising them at all and then get a random sale out of nowhere. So that tells me there's people out there who do like my art and do actually want to buy it, I'm just not trying harder because I'm scared of not knowing how.
So thanks, really, this video was super informative !
Selling/marketing is hard for sure! But that's great that you've gotten some sales though, sounds like good designs! Wish you best of luck💕🙏
This was so informative and I like your voice and how you explain things. Also you’re funny! Thank you!!! Going to check out your store now as well. 🎉
Aww thank you so much for the support and kind words, it means so much!💕🙏
I’m a little late to this video (which is a wonderful video!), but I wanted to say: Yes! Please do a video on selling directly from social media like instagram! That would be fantastic! I struggle with IG since direct links still aren’t allowed in posts (or I just haven’t figured it out).
Also, your video editing is wonderful!!!
Thank you so much for making this video❤ I have been struggling for a long time trying to find what I want to do with my artwork and this video has made me feel more confident to just start. Getting started will likely be the hardest part- but growth won't happen without it! Thanks again💕 much love
Yess!! You got this! Best of luck!💪💕
I'm saving this video as reference. It was incredibly well-made.
So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching! :)
You have a wonderfully calming voice.
For a long while now I've been going back and forth on whether I should take the plunge and try making a business to sell my art or not. I've been terrified of failing and confused on how to go about it all. This video helped me SO much in so many ways, thanks a bunch!! Also, I love how you explained everything so casually and thoroughly. The whale bits made me laugh too lol 😂❤ immediately subscribed!!
Awe I'm so glad it was helpful!! Best of luck with your endeavors and thanks so much for the support, glad to have you here💕😊
Your information and tips have been extremely invaluable! It is given me a more streamline form of focus for processing and selling. It's actually made me less anxious and more confident in starting. Working on more of my product which I have started as a series hinting at a story. Thanks so much for your time and hard work 🤗❤️👍🏽💯
Thank you! This was a very informative and helpful video on the sticker business! I wish you all luck!
Watched on my hospital bed and felt full of hope! It was perfect... thank you...❤🎉
Wishing you a speedy recovery and best of luck with your future endeavors!!❤️🙏 Thanks for watching.
Thanks!
Ahh thank you so much for the support!!🙏💕
I have a passion for art and my long term goal is to be able to do it full time. I just turned 20 and struggle really badly with anxiety, so selling things always seemed so intimidating and like this giant, full of so many things I had to know, and it’s definitely stopped me from even trying.
You just made it so digestible and seem so easy???? Dude, I’ve never been more confident I that I’ll be able to do something! I’m 100% gonna be referring back to this, because suddenly things don’t seem as scary anymore :DDD
Thank you!!!
Ahhh this warms my heart to hear!! You got this!! Best of luck to you💕💪
Girl!! May G-d bless you for all this valuable information. Thanks for your time and for honestly sharing your own experience running a business (this information works not only for stickers business, trust me!) ❤ wish you the best!!
I'm so glad it was useful! Thank you for the kindness💕😊
I loved so much your entire video, the genuine content and the smooth narrative. It is completely useful and full of directions and advices to the beginner I am. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and insights. Your work is really inspiring and beautiful. You should consider making a course about your drawing style.
Thank you again.
Your new subscriber!
Thank you so much for your support and comment!! 💕🙏
I love how thoroughly and clearly you explained everything, and I love your art, too! Subscribed ❤
Thanks for the support! :D
It was very helpful to hear that you cut out the stickers yourself. That’s a big money saver right there.
Came here on a whim looking up how to print stickers, then got caught up in all the great business info. No idea what your channel is but based on this video alone you have a new sub. Well done 👏
Aw thank you so much for the support! Means a lot!💕😊
Great tips! Thank you for making this video and including links to supplies! I run a small Etsy and have been looking at adding stickers to my store to expand my merch so this was very useful!
Loved the pace of your video. I also loved the background music. I tried to watch other peoples' videos on stickers and I just couldn't get through them....but yours YES
Thanks so much for this review! 💕🙏
Such an amazing breakdown video! It is so rare to see artists go into proper actual detail about their process and real challenges they face when making their products. The advices you give are incredibly helpful and unlike most youtubers not generalised. Definately going to subscribe to your channel. Thank you very much for this video.
Thank you for subscribing! So glad you enjoyed the video💕😊
Thanks
Thank you so much for the support!!💕💕
I never thought about scanning my watercolor art to make stickers!
Great video! You had so much insightful information for a new business owner. Your cutting skills *chefs kiss* so relaxing watching you cut out your stickers.
Thank you so much for making this video! It answered all of my questions about starting up my business and I love how clear each step was! I am looking forward to more videos like this :)
So glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful! Hoping to make more like this.💕😊
I see you're using, and recommend, oracal 651 for an overlaminate. For this purpose, from the same brand, oraguard 200 or 210 is a better choice. It has uv resistance added into it, so the media underneath survives the sun better. The price is also the same or cheaper, depending on the supplier.
Thanks for sharing this info!!💕
Love this video Zaccura! I have kind of stepped back to re think my business. I still want to make stickers and notebooks. I guess i should be proud that I sold around 1300 custom stickers for a lady for her business marketing, nearly a year ago.. it started with 300 stickers, then she came back for another 1000 stickers. I made like $200 ❤ felt so good. But making custom stickers with one cricut is intensive and some tedious work and I WAY underpriced myself ❤ I took a step back though, to focus on my girls and homeschooling, but I know my time will come! I want to get an ipad and procreate and learn to make my own designs! I know that can take a few years to get the hang out though since I'm not very artistically inclined. ❤ None the less thank you for this honest and truthful video! ❤
Ahh 1300 sold stickers is definitely an accomplishment to be proud of!! Everyone undersells themselves the first few times, it's no worry, the fact is you did it!🙌 I know your time will come again too, hope you enjoy the journey of making your own designs. Best of luck, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!!💕
Excellent video, thanks for sharing your wisdom. Great vibes too . Love the sense of humor
Thanks for the video! Your color matching stickers vs painting is remarkably accurate. The benefits of self printing, I bet. ♥
Definitely a perk of self-printing for sure!
This is an incredible video, so helpful, so detailed, but not too overwhelming. Seriously, I learned so much and feel more motivated and grounded about starting my business
I'm not on social media besides TH-cam. I don't like the other sites. I'd prefer folks who actually watch vote on which ones they want to support your channel/work. Cuts down on dead stock inventory aspect. Then make it, offer mystery packs too.
Like Ko-fi as a concept just needs work & your own website part.
Helps if you start a Stickerbook club...lol my 80s child status is showing.
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Thnx for sharing!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I've been looking into restarting my sticker business but feel nervous. After coming across your video I felt more at east in knowing that you just have to try. Thank you thank you thank you!
So glad it was helpful! You got this!💕💪
thanks for this video :3 ive been wanting to sell my art for so long and the urge is getting stronger by the day 😭 i think the things that are stopping me are my self doubt and my lack of resources. i hope that when i finally get a part time job i can save up for equipment so i can finally make this happen.
Wishing you the best on your pursuit!! Hope you get to seize the urge!💕💪
Hiya! This was thourough, detailed, and so helpful on so many levels. As someone who wanted to find ways to make my art more flexible, your video is really eye opening. I also love the fact that you pointed out that certain fancy equipment isn't a MUST, which is really comforting. Thanks for this and wishing you more successes!
Ahh so glad it was helpful! Thanks for the good wishes, same to you!!💕
Lol the “you’re right I totally don’t” from Steve made me laugh out loud 😂
I always think that when people say they’d buy off me I’m like “would ya though.”
Thank you for the informative video!! I keep umming and ahhing about finally opening my sticker business and my partner purchased a Cricut Joy for me to make things (I know you can’t make stickers the normal way on them you have to do a little hack for that specific machine but still). I have support but it’s just me being unsure. Your video helped me clear my head a lot ❤
😂In all seriousness though, I do think most people mean it when they say they would want to buy your stuff; but life is life and budgets are budgets! Sometimes people just can’t at that moment, or change their mind after reading more about the product, or just forget. (I’ve been there as a customer)
So I try to take those comments as positive feedback, like “there’s interest!” but not “people are DEFINITELY going to buy this” because you can never predict that. ;)
And I’m so glad the video helped bring some clarity, I wish you best of luck when you open your shop!!💕
Great video! Seeing that printer is giving me haunting memories of when I also had it. Esp when you showed the test print page. I bought a different brand, and it's been SOOO MUCH BETTERRRR.
Hahaha it is a fickle one😂 But what can I say... I love the quality of the prints it makes!
Please can you advise which printer you purchased instead. Thank you.
Brother Mfc-j1010DW. It’s been very reliable. The printing quality is pretty good on the highest setting. If i was printing art prints to sell, id upgrade, but this works great for what i need.
By far the best informational video on making a sticker business I've seen, the links were a huge help as well. Thanks so much
So happy to hear it was helpful! Best of luck to you!
Awesome video, I’ve been stumbling my way through selling stickers / art and I’m so happy I just watched this! Thanks so much!
Yay!! Stumble on, you got this!💕💪 Thanks for watching.
@@Zaccura The seed packets were a great idea! Just ordered some
Genuinely enjoyed the way you presented all the info and broke down each section!
I don't think i've ever considered starting a sticker business - But this video was really insightful, well-written and well-edited. Thanks!
Hi! I love your video style. Flows very well! Makes it super easy to watch.
This is one of the best things I've seen! I always wanted to make stickers and prints! So this is honestly useful! Thank you so so much!
So happy it was helpful!! Best of luck with your creations!!💕
@@Zaccura thank you! And best of luck to your future endeavors, whatever it may be!
I went to Sticker Mule with your link and got the $10 credit! Thank you so much Zaccura! Can't wait to use it toward some die cut acrylic keychains.
Yayy! Glad it worked.
Thank you, I appreciate the tip for choosing how much I should stock up on for my first batch!
Thank you so much for this! You sound so gentle and this info was really helpful! Keep doing what you love 💕💕
I've always wanted to draw but never could invest in a lot of paper and paints and I struggle with stick people but it has always been a dream. Now I have discovered digital art! I can make a mistake and erase it without wasting paper and paint. I enjoy doing embroidery, I've discovered it's called thread art these days. So this video has been very helpful.
I have been watching many videos but this has been the very best so far! THANK YOU SO MUCH! It is so informative and very well explained! Cheers!
So glad it was helpful!! 💕
This has been so helpful and practical and cuts to the chase, whilst being encouraging and easy to digest. Thank you so much!
What a lovely review, thank you so much! So glad it was helpful
Thanks for sharing this. I'm still learning for my arts and crafts small biz. This really helps pipz like me. Sometimes it's really overwhelming when you have ideas to try. 😅 Thanks again!
It can be overwhelming at first, but you can do it!! So glad I could help at all, good luck!
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Ahh thank you SO much for the support!!💕💕
Really appreciate you putting it out there! Fantastic video.
Photopea is my go-to program. It's like PS with an ad bar.
This was super helpful and very encourgaging; you were transparent about everything....something that is hard to find....I appreciate that very much 😊
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I'm so thankful for this video!! It's answering many questions I've had while working towards starting my sticker business. Thank you so much !!
So you don't use tracking on the mail-type orders and it still gets there just fine? That's awesome. Looks like I'm going to be outsourcing and/or wholesaling, because I cannot do the cutting, nor afford the ink & machine investments. Time & space are also issues for me. Thanks so much for clarifying these issues. You saved me a lot of mistakes. Have a great day! 💖
Yep! I recently updated my US (domestic) shipping so everything comes with tracking except for sticker-only orders, which are still shipped with stamps. But the change was mostly because there were some delays in the US over the winter. Even with the delays, the mail-based stuff arrived safe and sound eventually. But I wanted to give customers (and myself) a little more piece of mind for when they place more expensive orders.
I notice that in these videos of DIY craft, the ladies are very precise & neat. Their fingers are slim, slender and a little small. If only people supported their work more, by buying directly from them.
oh fun facto, I work at USPS and we are releasing D&D stamps this year! I'm stoked lol. Thought a few readers would like to know
I saw that on their Instagram!! I was like um YES!💕 Also as a small biz that depends on the usps, I feel like I should thank you for your service😁✌
Several months into my Etsy sticker journey and I finally made my first sale! I have 47 unique sticker designs but barely get any views. I feel like if I could just get my stickers in front of more people I could get many more sales.
Ahh congratulations!! First sale is a big step! Keep up the great work! 💪💕
thank you so much for making this video!! It helps a lot, you successfully grew my confidence, and all the information is packed nicely in a video. Really appreciate your story and suggestions.
Yay! So glad you're feeling more confident! Best of luck to you!💕
Such a genuinely useful video!! What I tend to get stuck on is picking a style and branding, because a semirealistic more serious style and cute/silly stickers in the same shop could be weird, I also want to have a focus, say dinosaurs, but arent sure if thatll limit me later on. Definitely doing too much thinking amd not enough doing!
Ahh I feel you! Consistency is important (something I'm always telling myself haha), but you'll also learn what connects best with your audience over time, they may surprise you! I wouldn't worry too much at first.💕
Absolutely spot on! Can’t wait to test it out.
Thank you for this video! Appreciate tips - especially on the fulfillment side. Your video left me feeling encouraged ❤
Thank you, this helped alot. You actually gave the information necessary for beginners. The best video I have found.
So glad to hear!😊
I wish I’d seen this video earlier. Helped me realize so much.
Appreciate all the details you’ve shared!
THIS IS SO HELPFUL AND WORTH TO WATCH UNTIL THE END
What a video is the most complete thing I ever seen 😢😢❤ thank you
I loved the video, im that kind of person that only thinks that should do, but never does anything cuz im afraid of what could go wrong. But i enjoyed your tips so much, thankyou, im currently working at some artworks, and for the star i would like to try selling stikers first, because one think i learn in cons is that, everyone LOVES stikers, about literly everything, so Im going to start from there. thankyou so much for this video
Thanks for the video! Lots of great info for all the finer details like how you mail stuff out! I found this video more helpful than many of the others out there thanks to stuff like that!
Your art is so beautiful!
Aw thanks!!!💕
Thank you for this video! It was easy to follow along and think about some things for the future that I hadn't thought about such as having a booth :)
definitely learned a lot from this video! Thanks,
especiallly the laminate for the stickers, thats such a game changer haha.
I was one of those who attempted making stickers but I sadly had a rough time selling anything unless I was at a physical event.
Online sales are tough! But that's great that you were able to sell in person! :)
@@Zaccura thanks, many blessings to you and your growth!
I really was so lost to what business of what I want to do...but then I saw this video and found sticker business. I gotta say even for just a stickers...it has A LOT of things you had to invest and money to put into, But just like you said start small. Imma actually try it out but ofc I just started I will try to make it little by little and start by small steps even if my customers are only 2 or 3 hehe.
Yayy! Good luck!!💕
I like how u can apply this vid for pretty much any business, God bless❤
This is much more informative than what I thought it would be, thank you so much 🥰
That was the goal haha! So glad you enjoyed it!💕😊
This video was great, every question I had and didn't know I had was answered!
So happy to hear it!😊