Beginner on Etsy? - SIMPLE DESIGN HACK That Made Me $6000 in Two Weeks

Are you getting the traction you had hoped for in your Etsy shop? If not... It might be your designs and I have a great hack for you! In this video we will go over the mistake MOST Etsy POD Sellers are making, and how you can stand out above them!
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[@cindyleinwand5062]

Great video Shawna! I don't do family shirts but gave me a few ideas. I had my 1000th sale today! Yeah! I find it so hard to believe a shop that's only 2 months old has a generic type shirt that's a best seller. I see shops only a few months old having thousands of sales already and I always wonder if maybe that's an experienced seller opening a 2nd shop - or they're not new to selling online. It just seems when people are only 2 months into a shop there is just too much to learn! You are such a great teacher - I bet your 4th grade students were sad to see you go!

[@melodeelucido1446]

I was thinking the same thing Cindy--2nd shop or experienced Ecom

[@ifeifesi]

Chances are they have multiple shops and are experienced and are spending a lot on advertising

[@mela6885]

If you sell shirts that are often bought by groups, that’s causes high sales too (bachelorette, group trips, professions, family, etc)

[@ghosttube6525]

Yea I don't see how you could gain that much traction SO FAST! Probably marketing on social media platforms as well

[@OneAwareness1]

Definitely spending over $25 a day on ads

[@leitram78]

Your video is inspiring! I'm jumping into Etsy! So true! "Just make the listing" tweak the design later to improve on the next one. Thank you! I needed to hear this.

[@shawnalynn2083]

I am so glad you found this helpful!

[@mybeloved1]

This was all so good!!! Such cute designs and ideas. Thank you so much!!!!!

[@shawnalynn2083]

I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@MarkusBeher]

Excellent video, that’s been really helpful 😊

[@shawnalynn2083]

So glad! Thank you so much for letting me know!

[@gladsmd]

Thank you shawna, you always spread a rays of hope and positivity, my sales are so slow, I appreciate the value on this video.

[@tracya68]

What great video! I am one of those people that just get stuck and you are the best motivator. I'm going to keep pushing forward and definitely try some of monograms and other things you mentioned. Glad I took the time to sit and watch some videos tonight. It is always on my list of things to do!

[@LMCEK]

Thank you Shawna! This video finally gave me the breakthrough understanding i needed to differentiate my products in the market. I honestly think that at least half of "copycats" are not malicious. They are just beginners who have never created artwork before, have zero graphic design experience, and don't know what to do. Of course im not excusing the true copycats lol. Hope you are having a great Q4 ❤

[@shawnalynn2083]

Thanks LMCEK ! I am so glad you enjoyed this one and I think you are so right!

[@heathalee]

Wow, really great instruction! I don't make t-shirts, but the research techniques are great for anything

[@toothgoaldigger4282]

This was a GREAT video!!! I learned ALOT!! Please keep design tips coming! That is definitely my weak spot.

[@EvonneFatimah]

new SUBBIE! I just thought of this idea to sell on Etsy and I really really like how you walk us through the process I am so so so happy I found you after watching a million videos theses last couple days you have my attention and are myFAV, this is my third video from you and I can't wait too get started!!!! thank you because I am going to stick to this for 1 year and see where it gets me!

[@shawnalynn2083]

Thanks for subbing! And a HUGE congrats to you on starting this journey! I can't wait to hear about your first sale!

[@hayleyvantine647]

This is the first video that has made me fully understand how to design something new for the market. This video is gold!! I will be back to watch this video many times over. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@LIVIE4LIFE886]

Your positivity is infectious! Thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts and ideas with us!

[@shawnalynn2083]

Thank you! What a nice comment for me to read!

[@AssassinGreen]

I've had an Etsy shop selling print on demand for 3 years and have just over 570 sales. I'm grateful for all the content, and covering this topic has been a real help. I have yet to see a video that explains this in such a way that makes understanding the concept easier. I think part of the problem is that we feel comfortable creating a similar design that is easier to comprehend and manage. I often find myself flicking back and forth from the design that inspired me through my research to get ideas as I design and it does end up being quite similar. Letting ourselves go and pushing ourselves away from what is similar can be daunting and uncomfortable. Still, we must try to cut ourselves away from it, believe in ourselves and our skills, and trust our abilities to learn and grow. Thank you, Shawna. I'll take your advice and give it a shot. Should we start thinking about Valentine's Day already now?

[@thelavishdollexperience2266]

I enjoyed this video. Thank you so much . The only video i found that really explained a design strategy. Im still struggling to design, bc i don't quite understand a good design strategy for myself. Thank you shawna this help alot!

[@shawnalynn2083]

I’m so glad to hear that! I’m going to try to put a video out like this each month to keep your eyes peeled!

[@brittanyvarengo9671]

I should be doing Father’s Day but you inspired me for Q4. May have just made like 20 designs for the holidays haha

[@hottotrotarabs]

The initial with the skeleton hand design is a really good one!!

[@shawnalynn2083]

Thanks! I thought so too! LOL

[@karenpickett4971]

The last one is the best!!!

[@shawnalynn2083]

Thanks for watching Karen!

[@assiaali1]

First time watching your videos and I became your follower now. Thank you so very much ❤❤. Very informative and I love your energy throughout the video. Sending you all the love ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@shawnalynn2083]

Thanks for subbing! And thank you so. much for taking a second to leave such a nice comment!

[@betha2396]

Well, that was super helpful. Thanks so much for the new video, Shawna!

[@urskamousiki4602]

My favorite was without a doubt Naughty and we gnome it. The one comment/advice I have is to try to find graphics that match the fonts a bit more. The gnome was super cute and the letter was awesome as well, but if the gnome had a black border like the letter did, it would look even better and much more cohesive. Or the letter without the black border. Just my two cents. But a good video, thank you!

[@RailinX]

These were just sample ideas she quickly put together to help people imagine different ways to create new designs.

[@urskamousiki4602]

Yeah, I know. That part was mostly meant for the chat. It was a piece of advice, I obviously wasn't attacking Shawna, why would you even write that?

[@jenniec12]

I appreciated this tip as a newbie! And this video of course. Thanks both!

[@almagjim]

Thank you for the tip! I did catch that as she was putting it together, the thing that I do have a lot of trouble is with my tags. Do you recommend we use Erank and Everbee together? And possibly also get a membership with Kittle even though I haven’t made sales yet? I totally screwed up my Halloween designs and I think I did the same for Christmas, however I am not stopping. I am pushing forward and investing in my shop because I want to one day be a stay at home mom 😊

[@dianadouglas5274]

Great video tho I agree about the gnome not being quite right in relation to the fonts. . It seemed a little stiff. Most buyers won’t care or even notice so I don’t know that it’s even worth changing.

[@hottotrotarabs]

This is the video I need Shawna!! 💕💕💕 Thank you so much for such valuable information!!! The designing has been so fun… I love it… but also where I STRUGGLE the most. I feel like I have a roadmap now.

[@shawnalynn2083]

Yay! I am so glad this helped you! Surrounding ourselves with creativity brings more of it out in us so I hope this got your creative juices going!

[@angelarome2900]

I have been struggling to sell and this has really helped me with some ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@HeathDavisHavlick]

Word searches - you're a genius! No wonder you're so successful. Thanks for sharing your success with us!

[@shawnalynn2083]

LOL! It is a fun little hack that can give you lots of new ideas!

[@mscervantesr466]

This is an awesome video. I am going to need to watch this a few times. Thanks.

[@shawnalynn2083]

I am so glad you enjoyed this!

[@lld1664]

Thank you Shawna, your videos are always so practical and motivational. I love how you use your teaching experiences to develop your design strategies and explain your concepts to us. Would love to see a follow up on this video on how these designs fare on Etsy moving through Q4.

[@ThreadsAndPressStudio]

Thanks for good educational video. Hoping you can help with couple of questions. My wife and I are starting out embroidery, screen printing, htv side hustle. We are making our own. Is this good or should we be trying Print on demand. I opened an Etsy shop, threads snd press studio. Do you have videos for makers as well?

[@savvyveganista]

Great video Shawna! I love all your content and have been incorporating all your tips into my new Etsy store! I have been open for less than 3 months now and already have 85 sales and I attribute it all to your helpful advice!

[@almagjim]

Wow 🤩 congratulations 🎉 I have been with my shop for four months and sold only 1 item to a customer (not family related) and two to family members. I feel that I totally missed up on my Halloween designs and Christmas designs as well 😢 I have been having so much trouble finding a Niche. Do you specify in a niche and also have other additional items were you niche down? Thanks 😊 and congratulations again

[@savvyveganista]

@@almagjim now I have 345 sales and 96 orders so far this month in January so I’m super happy with my progress so far! I don’t really specialize in a particular niche but I have two best Sellers at the moment and both of them are personalized sweatshirts. My advice to you would be if you aren’t yet offering a personalized item maybe try that 😊

[@melodeelucido1446]

Wgeee HAW!! Excellent design video. My brain is spinning. Thank you Shawna!

[@Auntdidder]

This has nothing to do with the video but your hair is beautiful!!

[@mistarob80]

First time here, YOURE FREAKING AWESOME!! 🤩💯🤘

[@shawnalynn2083]

Hey there and welcome! I am so glad you found me! And thanks for this awesome comment! LOL

[@nancyparish7323]

Loved the last design. FYI Christmas was spelled wrong. Sorry to bring up a typo. Love your videos!

[@AlainMillercom]

The last design with gnome is my favorite!!

[@Sun.Shine555]

I cant stop staring at your eye makeup. Can you do a tutorial on that? 😁

[@shawnalynn2083]

LOL! Thank you!!!!!!

[@williammeadors1720]

This was my favorite video yet! You did an awesome job of helping me think outside of the box. This is what I struggle with. Thanks Shawna! Love your encouragement!❤

[@Livyac]

Amazing video!!!!!! ❤🎉❤ Thank you for open my eyes through these great design tips!!! ❤I will practice it!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@shawnalynn2083]

I am wishing you so much success!

[@April-pt7sh]

Great video!!!!! I always enjoy your content!

[@shawnalynn2083]

Thank you April!

[@dianesuber1521]

I think the gnome one was super cute! Also, thank you so much for this video! I really needed to hear it! I am frequently stuck for hours trying to get a design perfect. Ugh

[@tonyr.4778]

Interesting. Every other youtube etsy guru says the opposite. They say copy what the best sellers are doing and make slight changes. I agree with blazing your own trail and being creative.

[@shawnalynn2083]

Thanks Tony! I am wishing you so much success!

[@TheEMC99]

This is the great content that's often few and far between on many channels. Thank you. Happy Q4! ❤

[@julianlightfoot]

I like the candy cane letter with the family christmas

[@ItsNatalieMedina]

Love your energy! This is exactly what I needed today, thanks ❤

[@shawnalynn2083]

I am so glad Yatnalie!

[@sonz4205]

Shawna!!! As always, I love your content. This is an amazing video. I did something similar recently, not holidays but a completely different niche, this really does work!! Thank you for all your videos. Love to Tucker!! You are both awesome ❤🥰 xxx

[@marysortman1218]

I like the nome one!

[@Gabbie-loanofficer]

I love all your info! Can you give us ideas for Valentine’s Day?

[@novasflame6398]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I’m so over teaching 😊

[@rendub99]

Thank you for this content Shawna. Very helpful!

[@RailinX]

Super inspirational! Love the way you brainstorm new ideas.

[@treashamarch7199]

Thank you so much for this encouragement

[@Businedu]

You never miss 🔥

[@Raima230]

Thanks again Shawna for this helpful video tutorial. 👏😊

[@amillionandoneideas]

Definitely the last one with the gnome is my favorite!

[@CarolHeyn]

Another awesome video that has my own ideas flowing. Thanks so much, Shawna!

[@ryanstone3257]

Thanks shawna!!! You’re super helpful as always! The teacher in you is strong 😅

[@Nantzee1]

great video, lots of good info

[@shawnalynn2083]

Thanks Nantzee!

[@angikayco]

Great video! Thanks for the inspiration. I love your gnome !,

[@FamilyDinnerDelights]

Your content is always so helpful!!

[@gigiu9198]

Super helpful I am a newbie with 2 sales. Thank you!

[@shonahall1689]

I love the skeleton snowflake one best. Group shirts arent something ive done yet because I dont know how to list multiple productfor.people to select different members, or how it comes together on printify

[@kattalley1384]

Thanks again! Your videos are the best!❤

[@shestylesit7480]

Hi Shawna I'm getting valuable information from this video so I thank you for that. Do you by any chance do coach calls?

[@suchetamukherjee5548]

Very informative and unique 😊😊😊. Thanks

[@ChronicallyJessie]

Word. Searches. 🤩 Genius!!!

[@shawnalynn2083]

LOL! Helps me so much with ideas!

[@PatriciaDonato]

do you have any video showing your workflow? such as how you organise your design folders, with software you use to put the designs together, the creating of mockups and how to setup custom listings on etsy? once we receive a custom order, what is your process to fulfil it? Do you create a bunch of designs and then do the mockups and listings or do you list it as soon as you got a design ready?

[@almagjim]

Thank you for your informational video. Would you please mention which fonts you use or which ones do you recommend? Thanks

[@its_just_fair_value]

Good video good ideas. Thank you

[@shawnalynn2083]

You are welcome! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@hannahjoy4857]

Another great video! Thank you!

[@OrangeVilla]

Thanks for yet another great teaching video! Just when I was feeling discouraged by my beginner-level design skills. 😢 Such a valuable lesson! One question, with all the fun Christmas design elements found in Canva and Creative Fabrica, I came across some with glitter gold or metallic ones. Are those to be avoided for POD since Printify might not be able to print glitter or metallic? Thank you, Shawna!

[@nancycasttarot6263]

Just subscribed…I like your energy.

[@OctoKidsTV]

Hi Shawna, just checking if the gnome graphic is trademarked like the Disney cartoon? can we use gnome for the design on etsy? checked on the uspto saw that "gnome" is trademarked, but not so sure about the graphic? thanks !!

[@MyrnaGomez]

Shawna, how do you find best sellers on Etsy? Through the Best Seller badge or is there another method? Thanks for the video!

[@Oneil1570]

Great video Shawna! What are your thoughts on how quickly you should list? There is a lot of conflicting information online.I have seen your video about how many listings you had at what times and it seems you listed very aggressively. I have also seen videos saying list one a day. Just curious about your perspective.

[@SuperJamesW007]

Hi Shawna. I am wondering this grinch hand is trademarked already. There was a one in Canva and I asked them this question and they decided to take it down after 10 days. Could you please guide us how to check trademark so my shop will not get into trouble. Thanks

[@Handcraftedbydebbie]

This is great content. However, I work in retail, and the cost in retail is so much cheaper for these designs. Keep in mind, the retail stores are watching what is popular and making it cheaper so people Can save money. I have had a shop in Etsy and didn’t do well because the minute you put up a new design, a hundred other shops will do the same and under cut your costs. It’s tough to sell on Etsy.

[@stefb.4628]

Hi Shawna, do you do shop reviews by any chance? I am getting really disheartened lately by my lack of sales and not sure which would be best direction to take😥

[@bforrester1503]

How are people selling the family packs of pajamas for christmas? Is each item created separately ( kids shirt, mom shirt, dad shirt etc...) then just grouped together? And what about pj pants to match?

[@Lish-mk4jk]

Hi Shawna, can I ask how many niches do you currently have approximately and if you have a separate store for each niche or do you just have 1 store? I'm having a lot of ideas but its in a few different niches and I'm wondering if I should create separate stores or stick with one.

[@shawnalynn2083]

Hey there! At this point I'm is maybe 5 to 7 niches and they are all in one store! Definitely stick with one! I am wishing you so much success!

[@Gena-o2o]

How many designs should I be placing on etsy per day? I my shop is just two months old and I started getting one sale per day in the last week, but I was hoping Christmas season would be a lot bigger. I just don't want to get my store shut down for looking spammy. What would you suggest.

[@shawnalynn2083]

WOW! I think it is AMAZING you are already getting daily sales! That is awesome! I never worried about putting too much out... I just went for it! If I were to start a new shop tomorrow I would be trying for 5 to 10 a day if I could manage it!!

[@Gena-o2o]

@@shawnalynn2083 Thank you so much! I love your positivity and your enthusiasm in your videos. You have given me hope on more than one occasion when I really needed it! ❤

[@vickicantrell2781]

Thank you! Once again, it was inspirational! There are many great POD KZbinrs, but your teaching skills and awesome content make you my favorite!! I wish you were able to one a day! (But I know that's not possible!) You give me the motivation I need when I am so frustrated that I wonder if I will ever be successful! I liked several, but the gnome is cute!

[@sweetbeep]

22:08... Wait how did u get the reindeer to be half behind and half in front of the initial D?

[@shawnalynn2083]

I will have to do another video to show how I managed this! LOL. But the quick answer is aI layered him behind the letter and masked out pieces I didn't want showing.

[@sheli4795]

@@shawnalynn2083 I would like to see a video on this too :)

[@ytmedia4574]

Hey shawna, great video, I have a question, most of my listing views are from the direct traffic category i have followed your SEO tutorial and i was wondering is there any way i can get some if my views from the etsy search category?

[@jyoung4JC]

Are you using Hello custom for your personalization?

[@rachelwise5193]

If I want to do matching couples shirts or family shirts with different texts can I upload all of them in one listing on Etsy? because on Printify I only have an option to design one item at a time. And, I don't see the option to upload the same font in two different colors for light and dark colored shirts.

[@SimplicitDesigns]

Very informative video. But what is the design hack? Just researching existing designs and creating your own using the inspiration?

[@ifeifesi]

Basically, yes!

[@AtinaEstrella]

What if we get grinch hand from CF, dont we get the license to sell?

[@shawnalynn2083]

Hi there! No, they wouldn't be safe unless you had permission from Disney. Keep in mind Creative Fabrica is a platform much like Etsy where creators can post there works. Just like Etsy has people posting things they shouldn't so so can CF. Hope this helps!

[@curbsurfer]

What program did you you to screen record this video?

[@varshellofficial]

Hi , i have etsy store and I uploaded total 111 listings now listing going well with etsy ads and get 49% organic also but my main problem is not getting one sales but i got too much favorites and i have only 12 sales now its 4-5 months of store started please give me guidance 🙏

[@dawnsmith9993]

The gnome one

[@StrayCxt78]

Hello, am I able to use the same product designs for two different shops or will Etsy take them down?

[@shawnalynn2083]

Hi there! You should definitely not use product designs from other shops as this could wind up in them being taken down and is not a good practice to be in. It will often end up with you, not making any sales as well, so best to be creative and create your own designs. Hope this helps!

[@StrayCxt78]

@@shawnalynn2083 Thanks for the advice 🙌 but I actually meant that I own two shops, and was wondering if I could use the same design for both of my shops

[@babum80]

Hi! I'm in India and just started using Etsy. Got stuck on the "How you'll get paid" part because India's not on the list. Any chance you could help me out?

[@lilianamadi1967]

Thank you Shawna but can you teach someone how to create this and earn from it?

[@adamromanowski4681]

Hello, where is the best place to get backgrounds for mock ups 😩

[@shonahall1689]

I've started making them using Canva. They stand out more as they are unique.

[@Raima230]

Hi Shawna!😊

[@deeclutter1123]

The red nose on the reindeer and Grinch hand are a no-no as is the “tasty cake.” Those are copyrighted/trademarked and they don’t play. It’s not worth the risk.

[@shawnalynn2083]

Hey there! Thanks for the heads up on the Tasty Cake and the red nose on a reindeer!

[@Lish-mk4jk]

why is it not safe to use the grinch face or the grinch word ?

[@specialk8927]

The items on your wall seems like it’s on your back, background blown up so big it’s overtaking you😮

[@shawnalynn2083]

Thanks! I'll have to think about filming in another spot if lots of people are distracted by the background!

[@AmberGarrett-py6ry]

I liked naughty and we gnome it. Thank you.

[@MarianelaHernandez-l6b]

Hi Shawna, I have 3 o the designs you showed but none of them have any traction 😢😩😩

[@ifeifesi]

Probably the shops she is showing are using a lot of paid advertising and marketing

[@joycemclaurin1704]

Isn’t Grinch copyrighted?

[@sweetbeep]

28:32. A big "C"?? Some people put a big C on the listing?

[@shawnalynn2083]

Hey there! Just throwing a few ideas out there on how you could make it obvious to customers that you are personalizing something:)

[@Adventurekids805]

Do you prefer Kittle or Canva?

[@shawnalynn2083]

They are both great! I like them for different reasons! Either one you start with is a good choice!