There are sticker shops out there that send weekly emails about the upcoming sales. However, I learn to ignore them. Partly because all they say in their weekly email is about what sales are coming up and I don't feel they put any heart into it. When yours come to my inbox, I would actually read it in full because you talk about other things and not strictly about the sales. If one is going to send a weekly email, do it like the owners from Wonder Pens or like you do, Helen! I think you have a fan base that is big enough that you don't necessarily need to send us weekly emails. Those who complain that you don't send the emails could probably be new to your shop, and I think you must make a business decision if you want to cultivate new customers who may become more loyal to you in the future.
It honestly can be difficult to find a good balance of email marketing to send. I usually send 2-3 emails for big events, one to let people know the details and when it, one when it goes live, and one when it's about to end if it is a limited event like a preorder. But other than that I only send 1-2 emails a month. I've never had anyone complain about my email frequency and I genuinely don't think a weekly or even fortnightly email is too much if it's new information and actually useful. ❤️ Making sure the subject line is clear and descriptive is also useful so people can decide if they want to open it or not. I think people are more likely to be annoyed if a subject line is click baity and they open it and it's just another BUY MY STUFF email.
Happy Sunday! Happy to hear you mention the Leuchtturm notebooks. I was wondering when we were going to get an update on them. I'm so excited to have one (er two.. I bought two). I can't believe it's already been 2 months! So exciting. I hope you have a fantastical week Helen!
I just finished the Aftershock documentary on Netflix! WILD!! It’s been in the teens in Atlanta and that’s absurd cold but I’m also thinking about how it’s not “that cold.” 🥶 I love that you show your oops/mistakes and quick fixes. It’s so comforting as a content creator that you aren’t alone! ❤
Thanks for considering "email inbox overload" for your customers. 🎉 Relieved to know that I'm not the only one who carries tasks forward repeatedly, even when I really want to be working on them. ❤❤❤
I started my day with a Helen video this morning 🥰 That's how you know it's going to be a great day! I can't wait to hear what you think of Big Swiss. Have a wonderful week, Helen!
“Into Thin Air” is such a great book, and that Leonardo fountain pen is exquisite! I bought my first fountain pen in November due to you, and now I have four, lol. All of them were $50 or less, but now I’m looking at this one and Pelikans and Sailors! I have definitely gone down the fountain pen rabbit hole now, lol. I also got my order from your shop, and my only regret is that I didn’t buy more. Love your channel so much, and thank you for brightening my somewhat lonely Sundays. ❤
I love your videos because they are always so soothing and inspiring; thank you. Just spent a happy pocket of Sunday planning along with you. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks again! 🧡
Makes me feel less alone to know that you also write notes to your future self to please finish things. The amount of times I have written ‘for the love of God finish this’ lol
I got a Hobonichi for the first time and I really love all your inspiration for how to potentially use it. I also love your designs- your coffee monster in all his different clothes and situations is genius!!! :) Have a great week-- I'm freezing too ;) Stay safe.
Happy 🎉 New Year, Helen ❤❤❤I am working A LOT! It is cold 🥶 here too! And a bit of a randomness here (and brief catch up!) My daughter is using the Hobonichi cousin which we set up with your tabs and flower themes for each month! I am so excited! Love your video . ❤Jenean PS Back to no sugar since January 1st.
really like those current reads and book finished stickers, also once again love your spreads (and happy late holidays and new years, hope it was an good one :) )
Hi Helen, I have just started to purchase your beautiful products and am waiting on my order to arrive…I love these Winter Inks however it’s 40 degrees here at the moment! LOL….thank you for all your beautiful designs, Bec
Love this video! I'm glad you are prioritizing reading and taking some time for yourself. I also hope your dr appointment went ok. Finally, love thise bake stickers! Are they from your shop?
Omg I read Into Thing Air too and it totally gripped me! I read it with the aircon on full blast and it really added to the mood... I hope you enjoyed it and thanks for writing so much with fountain pens - fp enthusiasts like me really find it satisfying!
Love this. Waiting for my first order and very excited getting some of TCMC items. I have seen some older you tube videos with lovely items - where do people sell older items that are not on the website? I am in the UK.
Thank you for sharing! Is there any stickers for the hobonichi cousins’s 6 months at a glance pages? I’m also using it as a habit tracker and wondering how to pretty up the months header and the big square at the bottom. Thanks
I love following you! Thank you. Just wondering if the stickers you used for the your run on Wednesday and then your wholesale order on Friday were from your store?
Hi Helen ^^ I just got my first fountain pen as a birthday present and I'm super excited to use it. I also got a sample ink from sailor and omg why does it smell like that LMAO!!! maybe I should experiment with other brands. After getting my fountain pen I checked your guide videos and wanted to say thank you
The ink has a certain smell because there's an additive in there to prevent the growth of mold. All brands have some sort of anti mold additive in them. Happy birthday and enjoy your new fountain pen! What did you get?
@@bruin_tea_et_ecriture Oh, thank you so much for the info ^^ I did not wanted something fancy for my very first fountain pen so I got a Kaweco Perkeo Jungle Green with F nib. It was rather cheaper. I will consider getting a Twsbi eco in the future though.
@@hazaltsuki You're welcome. I can understand wanting to test it out before buying something more expensive. I have about 20 twsbi ecos. They are work horse pens. I love the large ink capacity and that they don't dry out after non-use. You're going to have a lot of fun!! :) Keep us posted on how you're getting along. Also, Goulet Pen Company has a fantastic youtube page with tons of beginner videos to supplement Helen's fountain pen videos. What sailor ink color did you choose?
@@bruin_tea_et_ecriture I will keep that channel in mind, thank you. I got Manyo Kakitsubata from Sailor and also got one from Wearingeul. I just love green tones so I choosed The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Both of them are 2mL samples. When my Sailor filled cartridge empties I will fill it with Wearingeul and give it a try.
Thanks for your videos, Helen.. I watch them all! I'm kinda confused, though. Did you video this last week? I'm asking because you're doing last week's spread and not this coming week, but it sounds like you're talking about this next week. I'm just wanting to understand your timing of posting the videos... Ok, as I watch more of this video, it looks like you're filming a bit every day, and then posting all of the previous week's videos together at the end of that week (Sundays). Is this correct? Thanks! Oh, and could you share your "vegi-chile" recipe?
Hi Helen. Please send out an email every time you add new stickers. I don’t spend a lot of time on social media and as a result, I have missed some new releases and overstock sales. Stay warm!
There are sticker shops out there that send weekly emails about the upcoming sales. However, I learn to ignore them. Partly because all they say in their weekly email is about what sales are coming up and I don't feel they put any heart into it. When yours come to my inbox, I would actually read it in full because you talk about other things and not strictly about the sales. If one is going to send a weekly email, do it like the owners from Wonder Pens or like you do, Helen! I think you have a fan base that is big enough that you don't necessarily need to send us weekly emails. Those who complain that you don't send the emails could probably be new to your shop, and I think you must make a business decision if you want to cultivate new customers who may become more loyal to you in the future.
I agree with you and wanted to add that Wonder Pens is the only shop email I actually read!!
WonderPens emails are the best! It's like a warm hug haha. Thank you so much for your perspective
It honestly can be difficult to find a good balance of email marketing to send. I usually send 2-3 emails for big events, one to let people know the details and when it, one when it goes live, and one when it's about to end if it is a limited event like a preorder. But other than that I only send 1-2 emails a month. I've never had anyone complain about my email frequency and I genuinely don't think a weekly or even fortnightly email is too much if it's new information and actually useful. ❤️ Making sure the subject line is clear and descriptive is also useful so people can decide if they want to open it or not. I think people are more likely to be annoyed if a subject line is click baity and they open it and it's just another BUY MY STUFF email.
Even if she just sent emails when a new release or sales came out. I’d get rid of my fb account. I hate fb.
Happy Sunday! Happy to hear you mention the Leuchtturm notebooks. I was wondering when we were going to get an update on them. I'm so excited to have one (er two.. I bought two). I can't believe it's already been 2 months! So exciting. I hope you have a fantastical week Helen!
Thank you so much!!! Hope you have a great weekend as well!
I just finished the Aftershock documentary on Netflix! WILD!! It’s been in the teens in Atlanta and that’s absurd cold but I’m also thinking about how it’s not “that cold.” 🥶 I love that you show your oops/mistakes and quick fixes. It’s so comforting as a content creator that you aren’t alone! ❤
Thanks for considering "email inbox overload" for your customers. 🎉 Relieved to know that I'm not the only one who carries tasks forward repeatedly, even when I really want to be working on them. ❤❤❤
My pleasure!! I think it's because I feel the same way as a consumer haha
I’ve never been so early! I was literally just checking your channel hoping for a new video and there was!
Omg thank you Jennifer!! Have a happy Sunday!
Hi Helen! Love your real time plan with mes! Thanks for the video! Happy Sunday!❤️😊🌺
Thanks so much! 😊 Happy Sunday Gabby!
You're writing is absolutely beautiful.
I started my day with a Helen video this morning 🥰 That's how you know it's going to be a great day! I can't wait to hear what you think of Big Swiss. Have a wonderful week, Helen!
“Into Thin Air” is such a great book, and that Leonardo fountain pen is exquisite! I bought my first fountain pen in November due to you, and now I have four, lol. All of them were $50 or less, but now I’m looking at this one and Pelikans and Sailors! I have definitely gone down the fountain pen rabbit hole now, lol. I also got my order from your shop, and my only regret is that I didn’t buy more. Love your channel so much, and thank you for brightening my somewhat lonely Sundays. ❤
I’m interested in fountain pens now too…I’d like to try them out first though. I wonder if I can somewhere?
I am so happy for you!!!!!! Nothing brings me more joy than hooking people onto fountain pens haha
there are dedicated fountain pen shops! You can see if there is one in your area ^_^ @@wplants9793
@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCoYou’ve certainly done that, lol. I didn’t think the writing experience would be that different, but it really is. ❤
The classic vertical Washi looks so good blocking time off! Looking forward to getting it! Love you!!! 😘😍🥰🤗
Love you moreeee!!! I'm so happy to finally use it hehe
Watching your videos just makes my brain happy. 😊 Very calming. Plus, your stickers and washi tapes are super adorable.
I love your videos because they are always so soothing and inspiring; thank you. Just spent a happy pocket of Sunday planning along with you. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks again! 🧡
Omg thank you so much!!!! I hope you have the best Sunday ever~
Another crozy Sunday plan with me. ❤
I totally agree with you about newsletters. They fill your inbox and at the end you never read them😬
Makes me feel less alone to know that you also write notes to your future self to please finish things. The amount of times I have written ‘for the love of God finish this’ lol
Yeapppp! I need to yell at myself sometimes haha
Your comment “for the love of God, finish this” made me burst out laughing. I feel you SO hard. 😂
I got a Hobonichi for the first time and I really love all your inspiration for how to potentially use it. I also love your designs- your coffee monster in all his different clothes and situations is genius!!! :) Have a great week-- I'm freezing too ;) Stay safe.
i don't do weekly spreads but i always love seeing yours!!
Its a snowy day here. I was catching up on journaling and getting cozy. Have a great week! ❤ p.s. super excited about Q1 sub AND notebooks! 😍
Stayyyy cozy!! I'm glad you're excited!
Happy 🎉 New Year, Helen ❤❤❤I am working A LOT! It is cold 🥶 here too! And a bit of a randomness here (and brief catch up!) My daughter is using the Hobonichi cousin which we set up with your tabs and flower themes for each month! I am so excited! Love your video . ❤Jenean
PS Back to no sugar since January 1st.
Happpyyyyy New Year!!! I hope you had fun setting up your planners hehe. ROOTING FOR YOU!
@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo we so did!!!!!!!! Thanks to you!!! 🩷
really like those current reads and book finished stickers, also once again love your spreads (and happy late holidays and new years, hope it was an good one :) )
So inspiring!
Thank you!!!
Hi Helen, I have just started to purchase your beautiful products and am waiting on my order to arrive…I love these Winter Inks however it’s 40 degrees here at the moment! LOL….thank you for all your beautiful designs, Bec
This is fantastic, Love the themes ☺☺
Thank you Chantelle!!!
Meanwhile today in Perth it was 43c when I left the office!!! Totally roasting! I still think I prefer heat to your cold!!! Yikes!
Love this video! I'm glad you are prioritizing reading and taking some time for yourself. I also hope your dr appointment went ok. Finally, love thise bake stickers! Are they from your shop?
Omg I read Into Thing Air too and it totally gripped me! I read it with the aircon on full blast and it really added to the mood... I hope you enjoyed it and thanks for writing so much with fountain pens - fp enthusiasts like me really find it satisfying!
Love this. Waiting for my first order and very excited getting some of TCMC items. I have seen some older you tube videos with lovely items - where do people sell older items that are not on the website? I am in the UK.
Thank you so much for ordering!!!
love the bear sticker so much!
Thank you Tatiana!
no problem @@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo
I love your content !!! Keep up the great work !
Thanks Alli!
@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo anytime !! ❤❤
Have a wonderful day Helen
You as well!!!!!!! Thank you for watching ^__^
So, have you shared this veggie chili recipe? You talk about it a lot and now I’m getting curious to try it. 😊
I will try to do a blog post about it next week! I haven't really shared a recipe because every week is different and I eyeball everything :')
Love it❤
Thank you!
Love your videos! And love the vertical washi. Is it only available through a subscription?
Thank you Amy! At the moment, yes! But I hope to bring some popular designs back for the shop ^___^
Thank you for sharing! Is there any stickers for the hobonichi cousins’s 6 months at a glance pages? I’m also using it as a habit tracker and wondering how to pretty up the months header and the big square at the bottom. Thanks
I love following you! Thank you. Just wondering if the stickers you used for the your run on Wednesday and then your wholesale order on Friday were from your store?
Aww thanks so much Stacey, you made me very happy today! That is from Fox and Cactus!
Hi Helen ^^ I just got my first fountain pen as a birthday present and I'm super excited to use it. I also got a sample ink from sailor and omg why does it smell like that LMAO!!! maybe I should experiment with other brands. After getting my fountain pen I checked your guide videos and wanted to say thank you
The ink has a certain smell because there's an additive in there to prevent the growth of mold. All brands have some sort of anti mold additive in them. Happy birthday and enjoy your new fountain pen! What did you get?
@@bruin_tea_et_ecriture Oh, thank you so much for the info ^^ I did not wanted something fancy for my very first fountain pen so I got a Kaweco Perkeo Jungle Green with F nib. It was rather cheaper. I will consider getting a Twsbi eco in the future though.
@@hazaltsuki You're welcome. I can understand wanting to test it out before buying something more expensive. I have about 20 twsbi ecos. They are work horse pens. I love the large ink capacity and that they don't dry out after non-use. You're going to have a lot of fun!! :) Keep us posted on how you're getting along. Also, Goulet Pen Company has a fantastic youtube page with tons of beginner videos to supplement Helen's fountain pen videos. What sailor ink color did you choose?
Some ink is stinkier than others haha.
@@bruin_tea_et_ecriture I will keep that channel in mind, thank you. I got Manyo Kakitsubata from Sailor and also got one from Wearingeul. I just love green tones so I choosed The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Both of them are 2mL samples. When my Sailor filled cartridge empties I will fill it with Wearingeul and give it a try.
Hi Helen, would you mind sharing your veggie chili recipe (measurements/quantity included)? I would love to try it ❤, thank you so much.
Chili sounds really good right now, it's kinda cold in Southern California (45-65 degrees...lol) Do you mind sharing your veggie chili recipe ?
Could you share hpw you do your veggie chili?
will you be doing more set ups in the monthly section of the hobonichi?
Thanks for your videos, Helen.. I watch them all! I'm kinda confused, though. Did you video this last week? I'm asking because you're doing last week's spread and not this coming week, but it sounds like you're talking about this next week. I'm just wanting to understand your timing of posting the videos... Ok, as I watch more of this video, it looks like you're filming a bit every day, and then posting all of the previous week's videos together at the end of that week (Sundays). Is this correct? Thanks! Oh, and could you share your "vegi-chile" recipe?
Thank you for watching Martha! Your understanding is correct ^_^ I plan a few days at a time throughout the week, then upload on Sunday!
Beautiful spread Helen! And happy birthday to Karen ❤
Thank you so much Rosalin!!!
Please post veggie chili recipe. I made your brownies and they are great ❤
Where you live, they don’t pick up the recycling and garbage bins on the same day?
Our garbage and recycling pick-ups alternate every other week!
Where I live (Portland OR) we have garbage pick up every other week for everyone. Every week is compost and recycling.
Hi Helen. Please send out an email every time you add new stickers. I don’t spend a lot of time on social media and as a result, I have missed some new releases and overstock sales. Stay warm!
Question.. Will you every do a "house" tiny icon like the one that you have in the monthly kit or something like that?