FIRST STUDIO VLOG of 2024💕🧵🪩✨💻🤗 // xTool review, packing orders, chatty small biz productive vlog

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First vlog of 2024:) still packing holiday orders (so grateful for your orders), trying out new crafts, prepping for upcoming candle collections, & more:) thanks for being here!
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~SOCIALS~
Personal accounts:
IG: @monicarazak
TikTok: @monicarazak
For my small business:
IG: @monicascollective
TikTok: @monicascollective
~SHOP~
My Shop (Official): monicascollective.com
My Shop (Etsy): www.etsy.com/shop/monicasDIYs
Shop my Amazon storefront (most pop-up shop and crafting materials are linked here): www.amazon.com/shop/monicarazak
Other products mentioned (some are aff links):
Makesy Spring fragrances discovery kit: bit.ly/48jAYTB
Vertical Ledge candle display 1: collabs.shop/1keqpj
Vertical Ledge candle display 2: collabs.shop/363ehh
Garment Rack: collabs.shop/taezjb
Mini candles display: collabs.shop/mbkky0
ToAuto Wax Melter: amzn.to/46mU36j
Makesy Wax melter: bit.ly/3RNouOl
Makesy candle vessels 12oz: bit.ly/3LAjrgt
Makesy candle vessels 8oz: bit.ly/44X3JCY
Makesy candle vessels 2.5oz: bit.ly/49OoHY
Standing desk: amzn.to/49of0Qe
Hay Crates: www.kqzyfj.com/click-10088617...
My favorite brands/suppliers:
Magic Mind: www.magicmind.com/monicarazak (use code 'MONICAR20')
ThredUp: www.thredup.com/r/P0Q4I7
Mood Fabrics: www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinm...
Makesy: makesy.com/?rfsn=7387625.d18f92d
Vertical Ledge: verticalledge.com/MONICASCOLL...
VineVida: vinevida.com
~MUSIC~
Epidemic Sound referral link: www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
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[@genevacolebinding]

Hey love! I agree that a break from your small business feels more like punishment than a break. I'm an HR professional for my 9 to 5 and my small business just brings me so much joy. I live in Dallas and start my market season in early March. I do have one in late January for a Holistic Festival of Life and Wellness. I make handmade journals, notebooks and sketchbooks so I figured I'd give it a try. I wish you the best this year 🎉

[@beingemma]

I started to find videos joyous. I used to not like it as I put way too many constraints on myself and put a box around me. Now I am just sharing me, my thoughts, ideas and story. I have never cared for New Years. I did end up doing a Valentine Pop Up, but it was a break even day. But my first year testing the waters for the season.

[@vinayrupani7308]

I don't usually watch these long videos but for some reason, I really enjoyed watching this one! Keep up the good work

[@monicarazak]

Thanks so much!!

[@stephanienixon9529]

Love this! Would you consider doing a video going into more depth about how you manage a full time job plus an online store/side hustle?

[@monicarazak]

Definitely!

[@fallonelane4323]

Use EO calc for EO blends always. Using the same amount as FO isn’t correct. EO calc is a LIFE SAVER!

[@Carla_314]

Hey! You should adjust the red and blue dots on top of each other before you engrave your project. That will help with your centering and you won’t have to scoot it around by hand. Happy X-tooling! I love mine!

[@monicarazak]

Yes I figured this out a few days after I uploaded this video!! Thanks:)

[@user-dg3vp5fh2i]

I’ve literally watched your videos all day! It started when I was looking into flea market setup idea videos! I love the flow and you’re an excellent blogger! Thank you for sharing your experience, thoughts and inspiration!

[@micaela.herrera]

I had that same issue a ton with that printer for months. Thankfully I finally figured out what to do. While cleaning the nozzle can help-- I learned that this printer prefers if you choose 'best' under the print quality section. Even if you're just printing on plain printer paper. After I did that the lines go away. Another thing that helps is not letting your printer go unused for months because that can make the ink clog the nozzles. Hope this helps!

[@mysugaplum]

Would love a detailed video on how you make your labels for your products, I’m currently trying to cut costs with labels and need some help 😅

[@mysugaplum]

I should say printing and designing your labels, because you’re labels are so cute 🥰

[@Loecandles]

Hello, I am so glad to see you back. I am a candle maker myself only been on for a year. Still learning. I work a full time & 2 part time job as well. Hey, I understand the break. I watched one of your videos and was saying you would for all the candle makers to meet each. And I think that is a great idea. Please let me know if I can meet or zoom in a meeting.

[@petalss5325]

Happy New Year! I was waiting for you to upload and now that you have it finally feels like new year😂😂 I love your videos, attitude, and maybe it's just me, but you talk like.. real soft? It's really pleasant to hear you talk! I haveno intention or skill to do small business, but here I am.. LOL What I'm saying is, I'm so glad to hear your upload schedule!

[@RockyRoad17]

you’re super relaxing to watch 😊

[@starbrown1219]

Lots of great content. Good luck with the candles. I’m still a fan of your chai one.

[@ChantelleArts]

Loved the video ☺☺

[@keeleyparish2867]

Do you do a trial burn of the new scents? Just that ive bought handmade candles and they always smell so different in the container to when they are lit x

[@tetoniablossom]

I am in AZ so we only have until April for Markets. I did break for Jan to get my online shops set up and plan for my first Mindfulness classes. So excited and nervous.

[@thinnmarmoody]

Pandan is screwpine in English. We add it in our rice when we cook Nasi Lemak here in Malaysia. Pandan, rice, coconut milk and ginger. It's heavenly.

[@monicarazak]

Sounds delish!! I LOVE pandan cake

[@lvg0001]

Hi Monica Happy New Year! Idk but I got drawn to your channel (and subscribed) with the algorithm since I'm also into crafting and was working in tech lol. I just got an X-Tool as well and can't wait to use it 😄 I hope to launch my small biz this year with my lil handmade stuff. It's crazy how well you're really killin it with having a FT job alongside of your craft business, love your clean brand and cute stuff! ♥

[@monicarazak]

Omg we have so much in common!:) so happy to see other techy girls who are also into creative hobbies!

[@plantlifelex]

Love watching your videos! They are super relaxing. Your craft room is looking really nice and your plants are looking super healthy! They really make the space look nice. Do you make regular wax melts instead of candles? I have cats and I can’t burn candles in fear of them knocking it over 😂

[@mrsliptrap]

💚

[@cactusblossomcreations8843]

Love your content! Where do you get your packaging supplies?

[@monicarazak]

mostly Uline and Amazon!

[@tayapage1900]

I have my very first one in march and I am super nervous any tips would be awesome!!

[@KraftyKaren-7]

Hello Monica I love watching your videos look so professional, what wedding software do you use. I just started my KZbin channel of traveling and am new to all of this videoing. Love your vibe and your way of running your business. I also what to start a small crafty business that I can do on the road, have a blessed day. Take care 😊😊😊

[@triciaeugene8451]

Cool

[@nuuanamaikui6425]

If the scent of Pink Lychee spelled Lychee, it's pronounced lie-chee. Sorry, from Hawaii, and I caught this in two videos of yours. Figure I'd say something

[@monicarazak]

Thank you for letting me know!!

[@81tinkz]

Do you have a link for the water tape dispenser? Been looking for one but the ones I’ve found are $30+

[@monicarazak]

Here’s the one I have! amzn.to/49dhBM7

[@81tinkz]

@@monicarazak Thank you!

[@elizapowell7262]

Maybe you could launch a yummy collection of 'fun food' scents 🎂 🍭🍲

[@monicarazak]

YES LOVE

[@MySingleLifeADollShow]

I guess post office around the world all have horrible rude employees 😢 I refuse to work with them when I start shipping.

[@Seolhwaneul]

Oh! Are you actually Filipino? I have been wondering for so long bc you do look like one but your surname says otherwise 😅

[@monicarazak]

I’m half!:)