STUDIO VLOG: How I prepare for a shop update! | $$$ | what I need to improve on

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Chapters:
0:00 intro
2:36 how i use notion for shop updates
6:37 drawing sticker sheets
7:39 unfortunate cirumstances :\
9:50 more drawing!
12:57 getting back on track
15:07 prepping inventory
16:23 my new products!
22.17 new freebies
24:03 social media strategy/ driving sales!
25:19 making content
30:03 making product listings
33:25 What went well with the update
37:23 how much i made
38:32 What I could improve on

[@pastelaries]

Tbh I love chatty style videos! I like to play vlogs while coworking so it’s nice to be able to listen in.

[@SmolSarahsYT]

Anyone else watch this lovely human while working on their journal/small business/ect? I feel like we're friends ;~;

[@Holly.makes.things]

"Sometimes you need to be ugly to get things done" 😂😂😂 so real

[@tulleandpens]

So when you do you webpage makeover, maybe add a section where you introduce your characters?

[@lelalu101]

I appreciate these videos so much! As a fellow messy brain human who desperately attempts to plan around my brain being chaos! My products are super different than yours but seeing the process you use makes it easier to conceptualize 💞

[@jennyg1845]

Haha same. Everyone’s like wow you’re so organized! No, I just know how chaotic I am and write everything down to mitigate some :P

[@mikaylaswansong2204]

I love your studio vlogs and your artwork! I just want to tell you, as someone who would not be a good small business owner, I think you do an amazing job. I hope you give yourself credit for all the work you’ve done. You are an inspiration to me as a very amateur artist!

[@ViaBri]

this shop update was amazing! don’t push yourself too hard when you are sick❤

[@lauralouisetaylor2726]

Oh no sorry you were so poorly Julianne!! Thanks for the vlog, you little trooper for filming even when you felt like death! Super woman 🫶

[@jennaparamour7169]

Getting inspiration from other artists and small businesses is great, but using their success to punish yourself is not great. You are one person doing an entire teams worth of work. If felt like you were really hard on yourself in this video but you did a great job with your launch!

[@kimethaturner152]

GIRL!!!! You are amazing! You be killing it- i know you give yourself plenty props but let me do it also. I’m giving you credit! I’m giving you girl boss vibes! I’m giving you grace! I’m giving you leniency! I’m giving you peace! I’m giving you confidence in your abilities! Yes you. You got this. Take a step back and bask in the success you got. Own that shit!!!

[@cozyandcard]

I love your videos and your art so much. I keep checking your shop for art prints but sadly I also live in Scotland, UK so not available for me yet but topped up on some of your stickers. Thank you so much for sharing behind the scenes with us. 🥰💕🥰

[@Alex-rk4ww]

First of all, so glad you got to take a break in order to heal. Def prioritize your health. Secondly, Yesss all in for the gradient tutorial! I think you're a really good teacher so you could def do tuts for content. Your videos always make my day so much better! I love how personal they always feel. Keep up the good work!

[@xeniahaberditz5472]

Oh my god why does this arrive right when I'm finished with my break 🫠 2h of thesis writing and I'll be baaaaaack Julianne 🫶🏼 looking forward to it !

[@LopsideMakes]

Lol I almost always watch videos from her and other channels while I’m doing work (Besides writing). I hope you do well on your thesis, you’ll do well, stay focused!!

[@xeniahaberditz5472]

@@LopsideMakes thanks, one more month and I'll be done 💪🏼🔥 watching shows in the background didn't work for me, found it too distracting watching stuff in English and reading in depth science papers in English as a non native. It's all lo-fi for me babyyyy :D

[@miki-log]

No because I'm also writing my thesis and have to come back to this vid 😅

[@Artbyjenuine]

The fishing and orange 🍊 sticker sheets were my favs 😍

[@solitaireclub]

Not understanding how long it takes us to do things is half of the definition of ADHD, I feel.

[@kimethaturner152]

I love shop update videos and yes some do it seamlessly but most *MOST* have some sort of hiccup you are not alone, 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@nikkimiascott9950]

I love your videos especially the chatty ones! I also love your stickers and will definitely be getting some on my next payday. Your sprouts are super cute! I also love the idea of some travel stickers. Another couple of suggestions for your weekly ‘homework’ are Pokemon Go stickers and some of the cute kitties you use on screen in the videos. ❤

[@iamfumi2768]

Thank you soooo much for this video I learn new stuff and I think I will get Notion thought I have a actual note book to write everything. also, Yes plan a head and put a deadline to what ever you want I do this like I will put designing and drawing what I need to order from manufacture first like keychains and standees then what I can make at home like print and stickers and to make things even more organised and not having art block I switch between material from watercolors to Digital art and i put break days for me to relax and go out

[@amandaisernia]

Obsessed with the new sheets! Great job!

[@JulianneDoodles]

Thank you so much!!! I was so worried people wouldn’t like them haha

[@Un_Elysian]

I love the flower sticker sheets! Your characters are so cute, inspired me to make some of my own! They’re different lil red pandas 😁

[@justynajusty]

You know you love Avatar when someone says Secret Tunnel and you start signing the song 😂😂

[@NicoleHelenaCates]

It did not occur to me that you could be an Avatar fan and not sing Secret Tunnel occasionally.

[@emilysapphire312]

Literally was just watching your old vlogs while getting my kids to sleep and it popped up ahhh it’s so good!❤

[@owlsgurl]

These studio vlogs are good. I would do pre pre plan on the products do before the shop update just in case something goes wrong unexpectedly. You’ll have some your products done the first week then next week of the actually pre week before the actual launch day the shop update goes live. I love your style it’s so ☺️

[@Danijiiro]

I’ve been doing a marathon of your artist alley videos in preparation for my very first one. You inspire me, Julianne 🤍 hope you’re feeling better!

[@sweetieloulita6262]

I think you're doing great ❤ honestly each product doesn't need a 'live' photo, just a sample photo of the paper type(s) that you can include with each product 😉

[@cherilynrosa5892]

I love your honesty and chatty videos! The fishing sheet is so cuuutee! 🤩

[@zmartin5546]

I could hear the song in my head before you even told the convention part of the story for the Secret Tunnel cassette tape. SECRET TUNNEL!!! SECRET TUNNEL!

[@JulianneDoodles]

A true fan

[@Beelzy66]

Hi Julianne! Just want to say I'm a long-time lurker and I really enjoy your studio vlogs (and of course your other videos too)! I put your videos on while I draw for commission work or even just for myself and they are so motivating to listen to. I relate a lot to your small business struggles, being someone who struggles to keep myself organized when it comes to my etsy shop updates as well. You're so real and you should honestly be super proud of yourself for how much you push yourself to improve and HAVE improved over time. Love your art and thank you for sharing your journey as a small business owner! (P.S. Heck Yeah fellow fictional character lover! I've been crushing exclusively on fictional chars for as long as I can remember, so yes, solidarity on that too!! *fist bump* lol)

[@olivia_vermast]

The secret tunnel sticker omg love😭😭

[@JulianneDoodles]

Haha thank u!

[@supergoo1234]

man i love your videos, even tho you feel unorganized and chaotic. these videos are an inspiration and motivation!

[@EVILxHEMI]

Great video! Glad you're feeling better and thanks for keeping it real! NO business is perfect. You just do you. That's your style. We are our own worst critic sometimes - I don't know why. Be proud of what you accomplish and don't sweat the little things. It's a journey and you never stop learning. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Now, if I could only follow my own advice!!! LOL! Peace. ❤🙂

[@rachelkeerie8853]

Oh you poor sausage, feel well soon. I’m loving your new designs. Sending healing thoughts from Down Under x

[@uniandumi]

Yes take care of yourself! I was sick before my shop update too and I just did what I could. :( ❤ 9:14

[@rheenavalencia4660]

❤❤❤ loved this drop! Can’t wait for it to arrive! Your little sprouts in fruit costumes 🤩 so so cute

[@braggswagg3448]

Keep doing evening you’re doing… I love watching your videos.

[@thestarseedacademy]

as a fellow ecom shop owner, this was extremely enjoyable to watch! It's nice to see im not the only one just doing my best to figure things out one step at a time. I also cant believe people don't get the secret tunnel reference! Like thats on par with cabbage guy!

[@PlanWithEmm]

THROUGH THE MOUNTAINNNNNNNNNS!!!

[@ChantelleArts]

your products are so cute!! 🥰

[@laurenm8587]

I am really loving the studio vlogs and honesty about running your business. I think all your videos feel relatable somehow even though I don’t run business or plan to, but this one especially so. So thank you. I love your new stickers - I can’t wait until they arrive.

[@JulianneDoodles]

Thank you so much for ordering from the shop 🥺🥺🥺 I feel like the way I do things is a little extra chaotic from anxiety/poor time management LOL

[@HamsterPancakeAU]

Secret tunnel will live rent free in my head till the end of time.

[@waichin88]

Enjoying another studio vlog while working. Thanks for sharing your processes and ups/downs, it's always interesting to see all sides of owning your own business. Also, a video on gradient maps would be good to see. I didn't realize you could make your own and I've just been colour correcting manually...

[@rheono5839]

Atomic Habits- is a great book you should read :)

[@maaatev]

I love how long your videos are!!

[@fabric.soundz]

I’m ridiculously almost absurdly addicted to your channel. I like how u organizer n package orders. If anything, I’m the order from Guam 🇬🇺. I gotta have them all like Pokémon 😊 next time.

[@tinavaldez1281]

Just made my very first purchase! I’m so excited to get my sticker sheets 😊

[@dominiqueendeavors]

love the secret tunnel sticker! huge Avatar fan...just started re-watching the series again this week....If you know you know! Had to have it so I got it! 💞💕

[@CyndyTangerineyyyy]

Would love to see a video on how you use the gradient map on Procreate!

[@maddydohnt3736]

Hey Julianne, when you make notepads, will you make some like A5/A6 size with lines like letter paper? I'd totally buy that for my penpal letters! Love your videos ❤

[@canvasdrop_art]

I enjoyed this vlog so much. And you should really give yourself more credit for the effort and work you put into your small business. Improving is always great, but pat yourself on the back for all that you have achieved and do get done. Not everyone is remotely as capable or creative. You inspire many ❤

[@_shwally]

Beautiful! ✨✨✨✨

[@liamdepam]

Please do a tutorial on the gradient map!

[@xxkaykaykayxx3228]

Love these studio vlogs 💜. I feel like I know you through these! I follow you everywhere so I personally knew you had a shop update happening. But perhaps you can start adding short reels on KZbin (duplicate your instagram ones maybe) to indicate your shop update here. Just an idea and apologies if you had already considered or mentioned you’d do this. Also, I’m wondering if you would ever consider discussing in depth how you research, build connections with, and choose outsourcing companies for other needs in a future video? This part has always seemed challenging for me as someone who is looking to start a small art stationary business coming from a science background and would be super insightful. Thanks as always for your enjoyable and high quality content.

[@tangleduniverse5042]

Thank you so much for sharing behind the scenes 😢 could you share what it is like doing taxes doe a small build?

[@JulianneDoodles]

Hey! I don’t mind talking about my finances and stuff but I’m no accountant so giving out advice on taxes is probably not a great idea. there are lots of videos out there from accountants on small business taxes and how to manage them!

[@user-nh8pc8uk6n]

Love your videos!!

[@JulianneDoodles]

Thank you so much!

[@kyucumber8096]

just found your channel and i have been bringe watching your videos!! Your art and your vlogs are so inspiring. Hopefully i could apply your burnout tips to my own small business 🥲 and how you upgraded your business assets too. Thank you for sharing your progress and process with us! 💗

[@Nuancesofnancy]

Maybe bcuz im a millennial, but sugumaru is my spirit sprout haha. I think the beauty of having a small business is how you can experiment and bcuz you sell stickers, its very versatile. Summer is coming up, and fishing is a popular hobby. Drawing things related to fishing is kind of hard to make cute to begin with, so I commend you on taking the chance. Continue experimenting and being curious, if it helps you prevent burn- out, its empowering [for you] as a business owner.

[@royallyrain]

"Secret tunnel, secret tunnel~ through the mountains~ secret, secret, secret, secret tunneeeeellllll~ yeah!!!"

[@l.a.treasures7828]

Im sure you could probably find someone who would happily take pics for your in exchange for the item you want photographed, like a collab of some sort lol, just a thought ❤

[@itshansstudio]

YES when you said sometimes it helps productivity to be cute but also sometimes it helps to be dressed down, girl I FELT that cause same 😶Love the new designs and great video, you're doing great 💜💜

[@JulianneDoodles]

LOL u gotta know what works best in the moment 😂😂 and thank u!!

[@by_alice_entropie]

You should do acutall affirmations. Changing your mind towards launch days and alike. No matter how stupid it sounds it is true "Thought are Things" or "You are what You Think". This really can make the biggest difference! Instead of "it is the same all the time" you should staight correct yourself and say "this time it will be better than before" "with every launch I am gcoming closer to my goals" "I am able to manage my time more efficiently".

[@naureenscreativecorner7354]

I love your videos. Btw you do not need to do photography of your listings. Your digital images are great, and I actually prefer them!❤

[@anmytran9516]

Great vid :)

[@tashabrand9309]

You should make a book on your cute little tiny plant characters

[@kellydipity]

I loveeeeeeeeee your work! I've been wanting to start an art small business for awhile and this is motivating me to get started! I hope you are able to make time to take care of yourself!

[@jazzy8391]

I love how your Notion is organized. Do you have a template?

[@joestoppable]

I don't know what happened. I only went to go spend $30 today on the new/old merch. Somehow I ended up spending $96 even after the discount. In all honesty I can't wait to see what the future holds. I will for sure next time be there day one next time. But 4 days afterwards is still ok

[@jimoran5265]

Would love a Procreate how-to and tips video! I've been a Clip Studio person but I'm trying out Procreate soon.

[@JulianneDoodles]

Ooo I love clip studio too! I’ll add a procreate video to the repertoire

[@huffleproud7171]

I know the secret tunnel song and have never watched Avatar. I placed an order and I can’t remember if I got the fishing sticker sheet but I may have to do another order to get it lol

[@TheFlauschig]

Early video crew unite! \o/

[@JulianneDoodles]

🥹🥹🥹🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@Rooseveltdraws]

I always enjoy watching your videos. Could you explain how to use the gradient tool on procreate?

[@tinkerandteal]

will you share your template for notion? I struggle with planning my launches so much and just need to organize better!!!

[@elizabethwissmiller4060]

What would you change about your print?

[@kimvanderloop]

I love your drawings, do you draw the complete stickersheet on one page or do you draw everything apart and them put it in the cricut design all together there?

[@jenyjenn9347]

lovely blog as usual :) what tablet holder do you use for your ipad? Looking for something on Amazon that is sturdy and not expensive

[@MsJudeAnne]

It's the Mic for me :)

[@Halloweirdo2013]

What brush do you use for your outlines in procreate?

[@Zahrah.M]

Girl our fictional character taste is the same! Nanamin is the best fictional husband ❤ Also definitely keep making art products for you bc that energy is how things will appeal to your audience ☺️ Also yessss that secret tunnel sticker is everythinggg

[@Christina24life]

Your cricut’s always seem to work like well oiled machines. Do they ever give you trouble?

[@AnnabelleMRocha]

Super cute artwork! 💕 What sticker paper do you use?

[@dawnsoto7320]

Hi! I love watching your vlogs ♥️. In the intro you have a little blue file Rolodex looking thing. Where did you find that? That’s perfect for storing our 500 million stickers 🥳

[@JulianneDoodles]

In the description box :)

[@dawnsoto7320]

lol. I got so into the video I didn’t even think to check the box. 🫣

[@Kamiink]

What song do you use for the outro?

[@user-nh8pc8uk6n]

First!

[@tashabrand9309]

Like a graphic novel or a manga

[@JulianneDoodles]

I’m thinking of doing a webtoon or short comics!!

[@Nuancesofnancy]

I noticed the style of your drawing brush thins and thickens as you draw. Is that pressure based or the style of the brush? Also, mind if ask what brush you are using?

[@JulianneDoodles]

I use dry brush :) and the line weight changes according to pressure for most of the default brushes on procreate

[@Aberm19]

My current crush is Elliot in Stardew Valley

[@AuroraCatfe]

What brush are you using for the brown outline?

[@Mypherspective]

I also want to know what brush she's using. Suits her art style very well. ❤

[@AuroraCatfe]

@@Mypherspective I would love to try it out.

[@Tks19962]

beautiful collection congratulations on successful launch❤ time management is my issue too and homework idea is too good hope it helps 🩷

[@JulianneDoodles]

Thank you so much!

[@AnnabelleMRocha]

Super cute artwork! 💕 What sticker paper do you use?