Is Handmade A Good Option For Me? | Pros and Cons of Making Planners and Journals By Hand

[@HealBILY]

I have been doing lots of research and your channel is by far the most informative. Thank you for your time, effort, and clearly your passion. ❤

[@bcrsgcr]

Thank you so much for this video! I have made my own planners for a couple of years and I have all the stuff needed. I've gotten compliments on how nice they looked. I think I'm going to give this a go. I've already got the planners done and I've created 2 samples Your videos are giving me the inspiration to keep going!

[@TheHsallaway]

I've been spending lots of time comparing different printer services, and haven't even started pricing out handmade yet! But I love this breakdown, helps to think it thru in a structured way. And I feel the same way about my homemade clothes, if someone didn't know I made it = WIN!

[@TheInspireBlueprint]

Yes it's definitely a ton to consider in the beginning for sure. So glad you liked the video! That's so cool that you make clothes!

[@ACHud2023]

Yes! I will say having certain items starting out is a blessing. I had a printer at home and my mom had a paper trimmer from her job she let me have. It was such a blessing that I was able to start out with those items and 3 months in I'm still using those items.

[@TheInspireBlueprint]

Yes!! That’s amazing and so glad you had that. You never know what people have and it can make all of the difference!

[@tekeyaclark4740]

Thank you! 🙌🏾🙌🏾....I just sat and took notes on the pros/cons and are going to take the time and compare ⚖...I truly feel handmade with a sprinkle of a local company is where it at for me 😅....This was much needed!....I also have to randoms lol 1. It looks like your hair is getting longer already (go you!) LOL and 2. Where is that gray outfit from that you have on @ 9:57??...I totally had to scroll back to check the timestamp 😅....And again thank you! You are always right on time 👏🏾🙌🏾🤗....

[@TheInspireBlueprint]

Im so glad this is helpful! I think that sounds like a great mix of both lol..it can be a lot - believe me I know lol. And yes I was just talking to my husband about how long it's getting already. It usually grows back pretty quick so hoping to be back by the fall lol and thank you! I had to go and see what outfit it was lol I got it from this cut little shop of a girl I know thesummernorth.com/ I'm not sure if it's still available thought I got it last spring.

[@JRose-zk1ni]

You know this video is RIGHT ON TIME for me!!! I was feeling overwhelmed with everything I need to learn in order to JUST GET STARTED!! I'm inhaling and just taking it day by day, baby steps, no stress..lol..Thank you for this!!!

[@TheInspireBlueprint]

You got this!

[@A-C_Creations]

I am glad I found your channel. I make digital pour paint art and an idea popped in my head to make notebooks with my art on the cover. My husband thinks my idea is cool. Do you have any videos on how to make hardcover books? I love your personality and your name. You seem like an awesome person.

[@flowersafeheart]

Oh ok, each video is giving me more info! Booked a call so will talk to you soon!

[@zothiso]

Bonjour Tatiana Thank you so much for all the guidance you are providing to this community. I did try to download your guide but I did not receive anything in by inbox even in the spam folder...

[@TheInspireBlueprint]

I just checked there was a technical issue on my end. You should have it now :) Thanks so much and sorry for the inconvenience.

[@alohomoratarot]

This is very helpful! I wholeheartedly agree with the comments on decision making. It can be quite a conundrum honestly. You get to be in charge but you have to have the discipline to stick to one thing. And because of that, I’m thinking about investing in a small team to hand-make my notebooks so that I can handle having custom products, but not be too overwhelmed with my businesses. Do you know where I would go to find people like this? Is there a special term for that role? I imagine it would be quite different than finding a print designer in general. I’m obviously very new to this, but your videos have been helping a ton!

[@TheInspireBlueprint]

Yes that sounds like a great idea! It sounds like you would be creating your own unique role but basically they would be fulfillment for you. You would teach them the process sand then they will execute it as orders come in. I'm not sure where to find them though possibly search your personal network to see if anyone locally is looking for this type of work with a mix of customer service to start. Hope that helps! Definitely not an expert with hiring but that's probably what I would do.

[@denamartinez9005]

Will it become complicated to make planners by hand for a big-orders or should they be made upon customer request or restock inventory?

[@empower_herstory]

Thank you for this video Tatiana! Do you still make handmade notebooks as well?

[@TheInspireBlueprint]

I used to but at this time I have all of my notebooks outsourced with other companies. Thank you for watching!

[@__led]

Is book board too thick to punch in the Cinch? Or do you have another way of cutting it?

[@TheInspireBlueprint]

There are different thicknesses of book board so it could possibly be too think however I’ve never had an issue.

[@__led]

Thanks!