How to Start a Stationery Business Online - Everything I Wish I Had Known!

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  • Опубліковано 19 гру 2016
  • If you've been thinking about selling your stationery designs, but don't know where to start, this video will help! I've gone through step-by-step how to plan out your stationery business launch so that you can save time and get your business started! As always, please leave any questions and/or requests in the comments section below!
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  • @chronicfish
    @chronicfish 5 років тому +281

    For 10 minutes.. I thought you had the most fluffy pillow ever.,..until it started moving :P

  • @jillianclemmons
    @jillianclemmons 7 років тому +108

    I've been misspelling stationery in my Etsy tags this whole time! Thanks for the reminder!

  • @mrbillings7239
    @mrbillings7239 7 років тому +112

    I like the first idea best. A business where I get paid, but don't really have to move. Thanks for the tip.

  • @BellA-lm4fm
    @BellA-lm4fm 7 років тому +217

    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 😊

    • @HollyHomebody
      @HollyHomebody  7 років тому +10

      haha! he's real!! :) thanks for watching!

    • @Jurgenwenger
      @Jurgenwenger 7 років тому +1

      Holly Casto hey, is there a stationery hq type business in the UK?

  • @suzannelacore7289
    @suzannelacore7289 5 років тому +9

    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!

  • @OliviaHaywardTalks
    @OliviaHaywardTalks 7 років тому +83

    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.

    • @nezukodemongirl
      @nezukodemongirl 6 років тому

      Hey Olivia! I switch back and forth between the two of you guys for my Etsy help! Just came from your video!

  • @cbeloved284
    @cbeloved284 7 років тому +7

    love the straight to the point information. It is wonderful that you are willing to share information.

  • @sarahwhiddon3140
    @sarahwhiddon3140 7 років тому +1

    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.

  • @schoolprojects3619
    @schoolprojects3619 5 років тому +1

    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!

  • @courtney4128
    @courtney4128 5 років тому +2

    So, SO helpful! It also made me pumped to start my own business. Thank you!!! You broke it down so well and so simply.

  • @ArianaReed326
    @ArianaReed326 7 років тому +9

    That stationery joke had me laughing too hard! Great video, Holly!

  • @MrsMomNextDoor
    @MrsMomNextDoor 7 років тому

    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!

  • @CP-gq5fw
    @CP-gq5fw 7 років тому +1

    I really enjoy watching your business videos because I always learn great tips! Thank you so much for sharing your skills and experience!

  • @angelinaxbraun
    @angelinaxbraun 5 років тому

    Started my etsy shop nearly a year ago. Thank you so much for summing everything up! Keep it up!

  • @lianamillahh
    @lianamillahh 4 роки тому +1

    This video was SOOO helpful!! Thank you so much for being generous with your knowledge.

  • @donaldscott3754
    @donaldscott3754 5 років тому

    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!!!

  • @deenpack6148
    @deenpack6148 6 років тому

    Omg! I am soooo in love with your Channel! Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @MasterTeacherTutoring
    @MasterTeacherTutoring 7 років тому +41

    Hi Holly, thanks for the video. I have one question: What software do you recommend for creating your stationery? Thanks so much.

  • @CraftyEntrepreneur
    @CraftyEntrepreneur 6 років тому +2

    Thank you! This is the best video I have come across thus far.

  • @victoriavandenberg2518
    @victoriavandenberg2518 7 років тому

    Such a great video! Thank you so much Holly... Off to watch the rest of your videos :)

  • @cameroonbeauty4ever
    @cameroonbeauty4ever 5 років тому +4

    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 :)

  • @Kekeboo200
    @Kekeboo200 6 років тому +3

    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.

  • @karlapitzen60
    @karlapitzen60 4 роки тому

    This was so incredibly helpful. Thank you! I plan to watch more of your videos, and I love the dog in the background.

  • @leannechhay
    @leannechhay 5 років тому

    Thanks Holly! very generous of you to share these steps for those wanting to get started :)

  • @MarintanOmpusunggu
    @MarintanOmpusunggu 6 років тому +1

    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 :)

  • @tinkercreekhandknits
    @tinkercreekhandknits 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for this video! You answered so many of my questions and gave me some direction, really appreciate it!!

  • @meghan757
    @meghan757 7 років тому

    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.

  • @hannahhelton5744
    @hannahhelton5744 7 років тому +5

    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.

    • @HollyHomebody
      @HollyHomebody  7 років тому

      so happy to hear that Hannah - thanks!

  • @nailcandy
    @nailcandy 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for this info! You're such a blessing!

  • @DrMekel
    @DrMekel 6 років тому +1

    Thank you so much! This was quite helpful! Feeling better about getting things off the ground with my business idea now!

  • @mijavera
    @mijavera 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @AmyLee-gz7yf
    @AmyLee-gz7yf 4 роки тому

    I think I found the best video explaining about stationery and other related items. Thank you for the video!

  • @EleonoraEleonora001
    @EleonoraEleonora001 7 років тому

    You are awesome, Holly! Thank you so much! I love you videos !

  • @belovedwomen
    @belovedwomen 6 років тому

    Very helpful video! Thank you so much for sharing 💜

  • @tribinslibrary
    @tribinslibrary 6 років тому +1

    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 (:

  • @thiswestlife9576
    @thiswestlife9576 3 роки тому

    I love how informative this is! Thank you!

  • @fernandaguerreroochoa8017
    @fernandaguerreroochoa8017 5 років тому

    Thank you so much. I have been wanting to do this for a while.

  • @IshwariThadhani
    @IshwariThadhani 5 років тому

    this video is so helpful!
    thanks so much!

  • @simplykamy
    @simplykamy 6 років тому

    just subbed! You're very informative and just encouraging as well

  • @leonatsiara
    @leonatsiara 5 років тому

    Thank you Holly for all your amazing and helpful videos! 😂 Wishing you all best! 😂😂😂

  • @24HourDiva
    @24HourDiva 6 років тому +1

    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!

  • @a.j9099
    @a.j9099 7 років тому

    The most helpful video I've ever watched. THANKS 😊

  • @mygirltv5064
    @mygirltv5064 7 років тому +1

    Thank You! so much Holly:) truly appreciate it

  • @sophiehutchings748
    @sophiehutchings748 7 років тому

    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!!!!

  • @fashionistakitty
    @fashionistakitty 5 років тому

    Thank u so much love! All the info is so helpful!

  • @potsie18
    @potsie18 7 років тому

    Thank you so much for sharing all your wisdom! Helping me so much :) x

  • @Nicole215
    @Nicole215 4 роки тому +1

    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.

    • @GoonCartoons
      @GoonCartoons 2 роки тому

      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.

  • @fatimai7189
    @fatimai7189 5 років тому +1

    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.💕

  • @Sandra9135
    @Sandra9135 5 років тому

    Thank you for sharing a WEALTH of information. You are a beautiful person to do this. Thank you!

  • @LauraWatsonArt
    @LauraWatsonArt 7 років тому +10

    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 :)

    • @HollyHomebody
      @HollyHomebody  7 років тому +2

      you can do it, Laura!!

    • @LauraWatsonArt
      @LauraWatsonArt 7 років тому +1

      Holly Casto Thanks Holly, you are an inspiration!

  • @nokitscardsfromFi
    @nokitscardsfromFi 7 років тому

    Another great video Holly, I am loving these!

  •  7 років тому +1

    Great video! Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @elisegibbons6028
    @elisegibbons6028 4 роки тому

    awesome video- this is such a huge help!!!! Thank you!

  • @hyacinththompson6089
    @hyacinththompson6089 3 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @pamjarrin5752
    @pamjarrin5752 3 роки тому

    This was super helpful I can't wait to get started

  • @ChefSaidahFarrell
    @ChefSaidahFarrell 6 років тому

    This was great info! Thank you for posting.

  • @phalonneattilus3881
    @phalonneattilus3881 4 роки тому +7

    What printer would you recommend for printing the invitations I want to offer that

  • @JulieAbcede
    @JulieAbcede 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for this!!! I subscribed! 💖💖💖

  • @madeleineeliason7929
    @madeleineeliason7929 6 років тому

    Bless you for sharing this!! Thank you!

  • @micaiahrenee
    @micaiahrenee 3 роки тому

    thank you so much for this video!!! it was so helpful!!

  • @TheLuxMomLife
    @TheLuxMomLife 3 роки тому

    The best, most simply stationery video I have seen this far

  • @happilyG
    @happilyG 5 років тому +1

    So many great ideas thank you!!!

  • @dinchen7757
    @dinchen7757 7 років тому

    uh this topic is interesting. i always thought about this kind of shop. thank you very much!

  • @brittanyobarr
    @brittanyobarr 7 років тому

    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 😇

  • @y0cie47
    @y0cie47 5 років тому

    Thank you for creating this video!

  • @KendraStantonLee
    @KendraStantonLee 7 років тому

    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!!

  • @comedygumballmachine4748
    @comedygumballmachine4748 5 років тому

    Wow... thanks so much for sharing all this info! So helpful! ... and lots of love to that beautiful doggie! :D

  • @danielchisala59
    @danielchisala59 6 років тому

    darling u sure dont knw how helpful this video is and the information. thanks a lot i really needed this information.

  • @tatsymarie3196
    @tatsymarie3196 3 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @mariawilliams9968
    @mariawilliams9968 7 років тому +1

    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.

    • @HollyHomebody
      @HollyHomebody  7 років тому

      so happy to hear that Maria! you should for sure take the leap. :)

  • @erinbradley98
    @erinbradley98 7 років тому +4

    Love the all inclusive info! What type of stationery did you sell?

  • @dianaboah349
    @dianaboah349 6 років тому +1

    Thank u very much for the information..God bless u....its really educative n helpful

  • @brandeshasworld
    @brandeshasworld 5 років тому +1

    super helpful! Thank you!!

  • @TiaFaith
    @TiaFaith 7 років тому

    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.

    • @TiaFaith
      @TiaFaith 7 років тому

      And hi Chester!

  • @caneciadavis4652
    @caneciadavis4652 6 років тому

    Great Information!! Thank you so much!

  • @JHernandezOriol
    @JHernandezOriol 2 роки тому

    Super helpful, thank you!!

  • @diannaparis
    @diannaparis 6 років тому

    I LOVE THIS VIDEO!

  • @harriettebakker6768
    @harriettebakker6768 7 років тому

    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

  • @palmamingozzi5736
    @palmamingozzi5736 7 років тому +1

    This was very helpful, thanks

  • @ranimadel7857
    @ranimadel7857 5 років тому

    Greattt video, helped alott

  • @thegabreal
    @thegabreal 6 років тому

    Hi, thank you for the tips. Another thhing, I was so serious listening to you then your dog moved and showed its face. Cute ♥️

  • @lindsayfoster4759
    @lindsayfoster4759 5 років тому +2

    Hey holly! What software did you use to create the designs? Thanks so much for this helpful video.

  • @michellecarmack2171
    @michellecarmack2171 5 років тому

    Thank you so much for sharing!!!

  • @GoonCartoons
    @GoonCartoons 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @jomo8780
    @jomo8780 3 роки тому

    That’s for sharing all this valuable information.

  • @TheLordsPrecious
    @TheLordsPrecious 7 років тому +15

    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).

    • @HollyHomebody
      @HollyHomebody  7 років тому +4

      haha thank you!! that minty blue is my favorite color so I use it a lot :)

  • @TiFos4446
    @TiFos4446 6 років тому +2

    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.

  • @rachelremington4971
    @rachelremington4971 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for this video, so helpful!

    • @HollyHomebody
      @HollyHomebody  7 років тому

      Happy to help Rachel - thanks for watching!

  • @noellesharee8094
    @noellesharee8094 5 років тому

    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?

  • @haydeedelarosa6475
    @haydeedelarosa6475 5 років тому

    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 💚

  • @perimelep5757
    @perimelep5757 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this video!! :)

  • @adamnaughty
    @adamnaughty 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge , do I need to register my design

  • @surrected4526
    @surrected4526 4 роки тому

    Thank you! ~Chester's so cute!

  • @shereenivy4247
    @shereenivy4247 5 років тому

    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

  • @michellemurray1600
    @michellemurray1600 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much!! 😊👍

  • @helenallen-burt552
    @helenallen-burt552 7 років тому +1

    You mention that you will be posting a separate video for resellers but I couldn't find it. Could you share the link please?

  • @anaaremere666
    @anaaremere666 6 років тому +1

    Great video! Awesome dog!

  • @jamiel4021
    @jamiel4021 7 років тому +8

    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

  • @ChescaXanCreates
    @ChescaXanCreates 5 років тому

    thank you ma'am i was enlighten w/ your tips.😍

  • @misaandcoart
    @misaandcoart 5 років тому +2

    This is invaluable. Thank you so much. I was stuck at finding suppliers but your recommendations are so good.