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

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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▸ branding your creative business | • Video
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[@chronicfish]

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

[@sophiadelaird7375]

Lol, me too until you pointed it out. Had to take a second look,lol.

[@ekaterinakozina5068]

OMG me too. For like 3 mins of the video i was trying to figure out whether it was a pillow or a dog lol

[@FaithBarnesTGIF]

yeah...me too!

[@FaithBarnesTGIF]

until it moved, lol.

[@simonedishelle6720]

Lol

[@jillianclemmons]

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

[@suzannelacore7289]

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!

[@cbeloved284]

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

[@sarahwhiddon3140]

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.

[@BellA-lm4fm]

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]

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

[@Jurgenwenger]

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

[@mrbillings7239]

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

[@HollyHomebody]

hahaha YES!

[@velvetpetalsvp]

Hilarious!

[@courtney4128]

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

[@CP-gq5fw]

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

[@OliviaHaywardTalks]

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]

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

[@schoolprojects3619]

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!

[@deenpack6148]

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

[@donaldscott3754]

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!!!

[@victoriavandenberg2518]

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

[@angelinaxbraun]

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

[@lianamillahh]

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

[@MrsMomNextDoor]

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!

[@leannechhay]

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

[@karlapitzen60]

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

[@meghan757]

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.

[@Kekeboo200]

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.

[@tinkercreekhandknits]

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

[@thiswestlife9576]

I love how informative this is! Thank you!

[@CraftyEntrepreneur]

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

[@nailcandy]

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

[@AmyLee-gz7yf]

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

[@DrMekel]

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

[@EleonoraEleonora001]

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

[@cameroonbeauty4ever]

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 :)

[@ArianaReed326]

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

[@hannahhelton5744]

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]

so happy to hear that Hannah - thanks!

[@potsie18]

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

[@a.j9099]

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

[@24HourDiva]

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!

[@sophiehutchings748]

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!!!!

[@fernandaguerreroochoa8017]

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

[@fashionistakitty]

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

[@elisegibbons6028]

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

[@tribinslibrary]

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 (:

[@mygirltv5064]

Thank You! so much Holly:) truly appreciate it

[@belovedwomen]

Very helpful video! Thank you so much for sharing 💜

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Sandra9135]

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

[@nokitscardsfromFi]

Another great video Holly, I am loving these!

[@HollyHomebody]

happy to hear that - thank you!

[@ChefSaidahFarrell]

This was great info! Thank you for posting.

[@leonatsiara]

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

[@simplykamy]

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

[@MarintanOmpusunggu]

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 :)

[@IshwariThadhani]

this video is so helpful! thanks so much!

[@madeleineeliason7929]

Bless you for sharing this!! Thank you!

[@fatimai7189]

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.💕

[@dinchen7757]

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

[@micaiahrenee]

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

[@pamjarrin5752]

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

[@KendraStantonLee]

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]

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

[@happilyG]

So many great ideas thank you!!!

[@JulieAbcede]

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

[@harriettebakker6768]

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

[@y0cie47]

Thank you for creating this video!

[@caneciadavis4652]

Great Information!! Thank you so much!

[@dianaboah349]

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

[@JHernandezOriol]

Super helpful, thank you!!

[@danielchisala59]

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

[@LauraWatsonArt]

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]

you can do it, Laura!!

[@LauraWatsonArt]

Holly Casto Thanks Holly, you are an inspiration!

[@brittanyobarr]

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 😇

[@TiaFaith]

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]

And hi Chester!

[@brandeshasworld]

super helpful! Thank you!!

[@palmamingozzi5736]

This was very helpful, thanks

[@MasterTeacherTutoring]

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

[@TheLuxMomLife]

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

[@ranimadel7857]

Greattt video, helped alott

[@mariawilliams9968]

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]

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

[@jomo8780]

That’s for sharing all this valuable information.

[@diannaparis]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!

[@michellecarmack2171]

Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@surrected4526]

Thank you! ~Chester's so cute!

[@Nicole215]

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]

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.

[@anaaremere666]

Great video! Awesome dog!

[@thegabreal]

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

[@erinbradley98]

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

[@misaandcoart]

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

[@jamiel4021]

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

[@HollyHomebody]

thanks Jamie!

[@rachelremington4971]

Thank you for this video, so helpful!

[@HollyHomebody]

Happy to help Rachel - thanks for watching!

[@tatsymarie3196]

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!

[@michellemurray1600]

Thank you so much!! 😊👍

[@noellesharee8094]

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?

[@perimelep5757]

Thank you for this video!! :)

[@TheLordsPrecious]

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]

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

[@RaidenWarbound]

So I've just started making my own logo last night and really wanna do this. Thanks so much for this video!!! Subbed and ready to learn more.

[@HollyHomebody]

awesome! thank you and good luck :)

[@vickielou1221]

Thanks for the information!

[@ChescaXanCreates]

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

[@amarquella]

Thanks! Looking to make a stationery business for my daughter 💕💕

[@phalonneattilus3881]

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

[@aprilcalimpusan7266]

Im so inspired listening to you until your dog moved, OMG it’s a dog! Haha! Loving your video even more 😍🤩

[@TiFos4446]

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.

[@mijavera]

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.

[@premiumhandmadestationery8626]

Amazing Video, Best Wishes

[@lindsayfoster4759]

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

[@anetiajohnson3150]

Great video, I have been thinking of starting my own buisness