Your greeting card startup video for $500 started me on the best path in January. I got the Canon printer you recommended and it's been amazing plus found linen cardstock that makes my cards standout so well. My card business is getting bigger, I just got on faire and delivering my first local wholesale order tomorrow. Honestly you're details with real world info has been a huge help in changing my life for the better, so thank you.
Hi Natasha. I'm hanging out with my kiddo and Cathy in the living room and I'm answering UA-cam comments. Thank you for this comment. It feels really good to help real people and seeing you be successful is more than I can ask for. Best of luck and check out Cathy's video's on product photo's if that's your next step.
Thanks for such a helpful video! I was wondering what the differences would be and am in a place now to want to make stuff in house. I used your link to purchase an electric creaser, really makes the process faster!
Thank you for your time. Your videos are always so helpful I have passed your UA-cam channel along to a lot of people. Have an awesome day & thank you again!
This is a topic I have been wrangling in my head for quite a few months, for all the reasons you mentioned in this video.... and more... I know that I would like to offer cards and am in the process of designing them, but there are so many pros & cons to both outsourcing or in-house printing. I'm still quite undecided after this video, but the cost comparison approach was really helpful! I appreciate you sharing all the good info in this video. I'll add it to my potential resources to use to help me come to a decision!
I think a hybrid model might work if you have a printer at home. Test some of your designs and print at home and then you can outsource your best sellers. The main highlight was that outsourcing isnt completely hands off. :)
Awesome breakdown on how to approach this and what to expect from each option. I've been a DIY cardmaker for decades now and though I know I can do it all, the option of getting a case of neatly scored art cards from my print shop is hugely appealing! Am newly visaually impaired and still at the point screwing up my handmade cards is really upsetting, and learning new tech and software has a bigger learning curve for me than before.
Thank you for this great comparison video! Found your account recently and love it! So helpful to those of us just starting out. You are both an inspiration. Thank you!
Another awesome, helpful and no fluff video(thanks for cutting to the chase). I've done both. I started with a local printer but everything you said was true-it takes time to communicate, check paper and proofs etc. I do all my printing at home, thanks to your equipment recommendations. It's much faster and I don't have to keep inventory. It would be great to get to the point of needing to print large quantities for wholesale orders(maybe some day) but for now, I'll stick with in-house printing.
Hi JoAnne: thank you for validating some of the points I made. It is really helpful to get your feedback and perspective. It really means a lot. We also came to the same conclusion. But if and when that big order comes, we'll be ready to outsource! :)
I have to say I've learned so much watching your videos. I've been wondering which one is beneficial for me between outsourcing or buying the equipment and doing it myself. This comparision has helped a ton!
You gained a new follower, so much great info in your videos!! I've been wanting to add notecards to my shop but haven't yet, all your info is so helpful in getting it sorted out and organized, Thank you!!
Very useful. Thank you. Still leaning towards outside printer...for now, but excited about the idea of doing In-House when I finally have all the equipment. Blessings 😃
Thank you so much for this informative video! You guys are awesome. I'm an aspiring entrepreneur and am passionate about the cards/gift business. I don't know if this is just an assumption, but I feel that making them in studio, there is a sort of a special meaning behind them. The fact that is handmade makes it special. And you can charge a little more. While you can make card bulks outsourcing, there is not that magic in it, when selling it to your customers. Is that fair? Keep up the great work!
It is fair but also if u got a large wholesale order at target or something it might be really stressful to have to do it all on your own. So definitely feel there are certain use cases where this makes sense. Best of luck!!
Thank you for all the great information! Im not sure if I can ask this here- if there’s any info on creating shipping labels for light weighted items through usps that way there is proof of shipment and tracking without using a flat rate cost being that it’s more expensive?
to my knowledge if you want tracking the most economical option is the usps first class package which can be expensive to ship greeting cards. If you want to ship without tracking regular postage works too.
Thank you for this excellent video. I am starting my Greeting card business on Shopify, but none of the connected aps allow you to send one card at a time to customers. You have to order in bulk sent to me and then mail out to customer. so I was wondering if it would be more beneficial to use a local printer and you answered my questions
Thanks for the video! Have you guys ever had an issue with your greeting cards bleeding? I've made some samples that had dried for a few days but bled when I mailed them in a test run. Do you guys have any advice?
I have not actually. What paper are u using? Check out our cardstock video if you need recommendations. How are u shipping the cards? We made a shipping greeting card video that shows the rigid mailer we use and how we package it.
@@EasySundayClub I'm using a 120lb, 325gsm paper, and mailing it in a regular envelope with an eco plastic covering. Maybe I should switch to rigid mailers, I'll check out your other videos!
There are global supply chain issues with printers due to cpu shortage and covid because more people are working from home. I made some video's re: good printers for greeting card. Check them out in the channel.
Super helpful! Thank you. Do you guys have any suggestions on how to handle paper/quality when you switch to have your cards outsourced? I used a much too expensive paper because it prints well on my canon pro 100. I love the quality of it so i haven't changed it up but I'm afraid if I have my cards outsourced I'll be stuck with crappy paper.
I don't know if this helps but I had a similar dilemma when switching my art prints paper. It turned out customers won't notice the difference as much as you think they might. That said, I think it helps to find a printer that has different kinds of card stock vs the single plain white card stock. The limited selection of card stock and envelopes are two of the many reasons I haven't outsourced yet.
You are not taking into acount accidents, mistakes in printing which make you lose product, wear and tear of equipment, repairs, electricity cost. The difference in profit would be way smaller or even would be more expensive to do it at home. That's why I don't understand why people would prefer to do it themselves, is so time consuming and I think even more expensive. It's also way worst for the enviroment. I think the ones doing it themselves are just slaves of marketing. They don't see the bigger picture and asume the tiny small advantage of having a printer is worth it.
Your greeting card startup video for $500 started me on the best path in January. I got the Canon printer you recommended and it's been amazing plus found linen cardstock that makes my cards standout so well. My card business is getting bigger, I just got on faire and delivering my first local wholesale order tomorrow. Honestly you're details with real world info has been a huge help in changing my life for the better, so thank you.
Hi Natasha. I'm hanging out with my kiddo and Cathy in the living room and I'm answering UA-cam comments. Thank you for this comment. It feels really good to help real people and seeing you be successful is more than I can ask for. Best of luck and check out Cathy's video's on product photo's if that's your next step.
Thanks for such a helpful video! I was wondering what the differences would be and am in a place now to want to make stuff in house. I used your link to purchase an electric creaser, really makes the process faster!
thanks so much for the support and kind words! We love the electric creaser too.
Thank you for your time. Your videos are always so helpful I have passed your UA-cam channel along to a lot of people. Have an awesome day & thank you again!
Thank you Jean. We really enjoy helping this community!
This is a topic I have been wrangling in my head for quite a few months, for all the reasons you mentioned in this video.... and more... I know that I would like to offer cards and am in the process of designing them, but there are so many pros & cons to both outsourcing or in-house printing. I'm still quite undecided after this video, but the cost comparison approach was really helpful! I appreciate you sharing all the good info in this video. I'll add it to my potential resources to use to help me come to a decision!
I think a hybrid model might work if you have a printer at home. Test some of your designs and print at home and then you can outsource your best sellers. The main highlight was that outsourcing isnt completely hands off. :)
hi! we answered this comment in our latest q and a video. thank you always for the feedback :) ua-cam.com/video/PPvZPVO0Loc/v-deo.html
Awesome breakdown on how to approach this and what to expect from each option. I've been a DIY cardmaker for decades now and though I know I can do it all, the option of getting a case of neatly scored art cards from my print shop is hugely appealing! Am newly visaually impaired and still at the point screwing up my handmade cards is really upsetting, and learning new tech and software has a bigger learning curve for me than before.
Thank you for this great comparison video! Found your account recently and love it! So helpful to those of us just starting out. You are both an inspiration. Thank you!
You are so welcome! We appreciate the positivity! Be well :)
DAMN, this was helpful!! THANK YOU!!! 🙏🏻
:) you’re welcome!!
Thanks, great info!
I’m outsourcing. I like spending time on the creative side of my art. 😂
good call!
Another awesome, helpful and no fluff video(thanks for cutting to the chase). I've done both. I started with a local printer but everything you said was true-it takes time to communicate, check paper and proofs etc. I do all my printing at home, thanks to your equipment recommendations. It's much faster and I don't have to keep inventory. It would be great to get to the point of needing to print large quantities for wholesale orders(maybe some day) but for now, I'll stick with in-house printing.
Hi JoAnne: thank you for validating some of the points I made. It is really helpful to get your feedback and perspective. It really means a lot. We also came to the same conclusion. But if and when that big order comes, we'll be ready to outsource! :)
Thanks for the video. Could you tell me the name of the online printer you have used? Thanks!
Hi there Jake. It is in the show notes in the third paragraph:)
Thank you for sharing your information, it is super helpful!
Great Amy. Good luck!
I have to say I've learned so much watching your videos. I've been wondering which one is beneficial for me between outsourcing or buying the equipment and doing it myself. This comparision has helped a ton!
Thanks for the feedback Travel Diva! Be well :)
You gained a new follower, so much great info in your videos!! I've been wanting to add notecards to my shop but haven't yet, all your info is so helpful in getting it sorted out and organized, Thank you!!
Awesome! Thank you! Be well :)
New subbie, great tips- thank you for posting!
You are so welcome!
Very useful. Thank you. Still leaning towards outside printer...for now, but excited about the idea of doing In-House when I finally have all the equipment. Blessings 😃
That sounds like a wise decision!
I appreciate your videos! Thanks for the help
Glad you like them!
I wish I lived near you guys. I would be at your house every day saying, teach me teach me.
Haha. Let us know what other topics are on your mind. What city are you in Nakeisha?
@@EasySundayClub i am in Phoenix Arizona
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Thank you always bro :)
@@EasySundayClub you know it brudda ‼️ keep em coming
Thank you so much for this informative video! You guys are awesome. I'm an aspiring entrepreneur and am passionate about the cards/gift business. I don't know if this is just an assumption, but I feel that making them in studio, there is a sort of a special meaning behind them. The fact that is handmade makes it special. And you can charge a little more. While you can make card bulks outsourcing, there is not that magic in it, when selling it to your customers. Is that fair? Keep up the great work!
It is fair but also if u got a large wholesale order at target or something it might be really stressful to have to do it all on your own. So definitely feel there are certain use cases where this makes sense. Best of luck!!
Thank you for all the great information!
Im not sure if I can ask this here- if there’s any info on creating shipping labels for light weighted items through usps that way there is proof of shipment and tracking without using a flat rate cost being that it’s more expensive?
to my knowledge if you want tracking the most economical option is the usps first class package which can be expensive to ship greeting cards. If you want to ship without tracking regular postage works too.
@@EasySundayClub thank you so much for the information and responding
Thank you for this excellent video. I am starting my Greeting card business on Shopify, but none of the connected aps allow you to send one card at a time to customers. You have to order in bulk sent to me and then mail out to customer. so I was wondering if it would be more beneficial to use a local printer and you answered my questions
Thanks for the video!
Have you guys ever had an issue with your greeting cards bleeding? I've made some samples that had dried for a few days but bled when I mailed them in a test run. Do you guys have any advice?
I have not actually. What paper are u using? Check out our cardstock video if you need recommendations. How are u shipping the cards? We made a shipping greeting card video that shows the rigid mailer we use and how we package it.
@@EasySundayClub I'm using a 120lb, 325gsm paper, and mailing it in a regular envelope with an eco plastic covering. Maybe I should switch to rigid mailers, I'll check out your other videos!
@@CheeJustin it probably has to do with the card stock. I think the coated or glossy ones can run. Otherwise it sounds like it's well protected.
I like the convenience of outsourcing, but the shipping costs can be prohibitive.
Def! There are always two sides to the story :)
Since both of these printers and/or ink are not available, what would you recommend as another option for just greeting cards?
There are global supply chain issues with printers due to cpu shortage and covid because more people are working from home. I made some video's re: good printers for greeting card. Check them out in the channel.
Super helpful! Thank you. Do you guys have any suggestions on how to handle paper/quality when you switch to have your cards outsourced? I used a much too expensive paper because it prints well on my canon pro 100. I love the quality of it so i haven't changed it up but I'm afraid if I have my cards outsourced I'll be stuck with crappy paper.
I don't know if this helps but I had a similar dilemma when switching my art prints paper. It turned out customers won't notice the difference as much as you think they might. That said, I think it helps to find a printer that has different kinds of card stock vs the single plain white card stock. The limited selection of card stock and envelopes are two of the many reasons I haven't outsourced yet.
@@EasySundayClub Thank you!
people pay $5 per card? size 4.25 x 5.5 inches?
they do.
You are not taking into acount accidents, mistakes in printing which make you lose product, wear and tear of equipment, repairs, electricity cost. The difference in profit would be way smaller or even would be more expensive to do it at home.
That's why I don't understand why people would prefer to do it themselves, is so time consuming and I think even more expensive. It's also way worst for the enviroment. I think the ones doing it themselves are just slaves of marketing. They don't see the bigger picture and asume the tiny small advantage of having a printer is worth it.
What printer do you use?
I believe they have the epson in the notes(newest one) and have spoken about exactly what they use in other videos you could find
Epson P800. We have a couple of video's re: printer recommendations. We also did a review of the Epson P800.
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You need to include the cost of a printer, if needed, and ink cost for in house.
What’s the name of your local source print? ☹️
Yes, I wan to know it too. I’m finding a pod print in Canada for my greeting cards too. Anyone has suggestions?