packing orders for my small business // weekend in my life as a small biz owner, unboxing supplies

[@Sevinique]

I used to make candles, but I am an all-around maker. Currently obsessed with making stuffed animals with tiny clothes. ❤😂

[@monicarazak]

omg stop this is so cute

[@laurieszentirmai4511]

I don't make candles but I am also sort of an all around maker and I'm having a really hard time streamlining and figuring out what to focus my small business on. Lol

[@hilarylauren6112]

Hey Monica! Just want to give you some customer feedback. I personally love when candles have lids so I can comfortably stack them when they’re not in use in my cabinet. I also like to put candles out with a lid so the smoke doesn’t overtake the fragrance. That said, I know as a fellow small business owner that reducing costs can make or break your business, so do what’s best for you 😊

[@monicarazak]

Thanks so much for the feedback!! I totally agree with you. I went through I brief phase of not offering lids, but I went back to including them in the order! Shoot me an email through my contact form on my website and I’ll send over a lid for ya:)

[@MKPanda0428]

A candle snuffer should work for wood wicks as an alternative to the lid. Most candle maintenance sets will come with one!

[@annaramos9354]

Hey Monica, can you do a tutorial on how you did those dust covers for the candles?

[@annaramos9354]

Hey Monica, can you do a tutorial on how you did those dust covers for the candles?

[@_samantha_xoxo]

Hey Monica! It was so nice to meet you at the popups and see your amazing products in person😍 Thank you so much for opening our packages and reviewing our products from Allure Legacy. I hope your mom loves the mug as much as I loved designing it🎀 I'm also so happy you like the clothes as well, especially the Jersey Girl sweatshirt! I love wearing mine when it's colder because has fleece inside 💕

[@jamesonj22]

so i actually recently got into sewing this summer! after watching your videos i realized that this was the summer i started my own business. i am going to start selling pouches and scrunchie to start off and then jewelry and tank tops after! ❤

[@monicarazak]

OMG YAY SO COOL!! What’s your IG I would love to follow along!!

[@ThirdInLineBoutique]

You nailed describing online orders as ✨magic ✨ because it truly is! There is nothing like it.

[@lindarichey4689]

Happy mail!

[@lexyeppley]

I crochet and knit as a small business! Ive been selling locally and in a little shop near me but am working on prepping to post on Etsy. It's been such a challenge because I feel like the super soft plushies have been thriving for other people but im finding I like a more classic look more. Im really trying to lean into the cottagecore/ renn faire vibe. 🥰 Your video on taking your small business seriously was so inspiring!

[@StellaLCorey]

I love watching your craft videos. They gave me so many great inspiration I love watching your videos and I’m making stuff for my bracelet shop❤

[@helloimparadox]

I literally just launched my candle business this previous weekend! I've also recently got into sewing and am offering a few book-related items. I'm working on adding tote bags and have tons of other ideas floating around my brain. You've been a beacon of motivation! Thank you for all you do!

[@jwynn2592]

Hey Monica! I love all your videos and you are a inspiration! I started out doing floral design: wreaths, floral arrangements, grave saddles, etc.. but now i make pens, keychains, glass cups, cup koozies, & car accessories! I just love crafting lol!

[@monicarazak]

literally crafting is my one true love

[@ashelyxobegay9608]

I love watching your videos! Truly an inspiration and great motivation to keep my small biz going 🥹🫶🫶🫶

[@itsmeowornever.8143]

Something super simple to make which you've probably seen, are bowl cozies. They insulate your bowl for soup, or ice cream - both of which are eaten more often in the winter. Yes, it's a fact that ice cream eaten more often in winter, than summer. They sell like crazy in AZ. You could collaborate with the ceramic girl and make cozies to fit a special bowl. Also, people look for plate cozies because people don't really make those. They're good to keep your fingers from getting too hot or cold when holding a bowl. My sister uses 2 at the same time, one for the bowl and the other as a bowl itself for crackers or ice cream toppings. Can also make them with a different pattern on eack side to flip when using. Anyway, thanks for your fun vids.

[@paulamarth]

I make amigurumis (crochet plushies) and I love your channel. I love all the small business tips and tricks you share. I love to follow and support small businesses specially women owned (not limited to it). I’m from Toronto so a fellow East coaster! Been to Jersey once and I loved it, can’t wait to go back.

[@monicarazak]

CUTE!! yayy east coast🤗

[@elodied.s3957]

Love 💗 hope the business grows even more 🙏🏽

[@jamiewilson3620]

Hey Monica! I’m Jamie and I’m the momprenuer behind Hooks and Heart. I crochet/knit accessories and amigurumi. Love watching your vlogs while I’m market prepping!

[@kikidoesloveme5086]

I love the constant uploads! Keep up the great work ❤

[@emsfofems]

oooo im so interested in seeing a what you spend in a week/ month for the business!!

[@jenniferlewis9864]

I love all kinds of crafts. I do woodturning, clay jewelry, crochet, sewing, resin, baking

[@monicarazak]

oooo love all the crafts💕

[@sammsouri]

Hey Monica! I love your videos and they've been incredibly helpful as I start my own small business. To answer your question, I create jewelry, beaded bookmarks, and stickers!

[@monicarazak]

loveee beaded bookmarks🤍

[@cherleengilman2278]

I made a candle cover for my friends candles two month ago. I had never made it before but wanted to see how it would look. It turned out great and she loves them. I have to put it on her laptop so she can make them when she needs them. I use Circuit too. Loving your videos. 😊

[@Daija__e]

Me looking for somthing to watch this morning. OH DUDE MONICA POSTED Now my morning is complete

[@monicarazak]

🥰🥰🥰

[@isou.i]

I started my own shop recently. It's southing on Etsy lol. I sell origami paper stars inside a jar. I'm soon adding more products to my store. I'm starting out right now :)

[@teshaunanicole832]

Great day! I’m a small business that makes cold processed soaps, body creams, and candles/wax melts. I love making soaps and honestly making candles is coming in close to being my favorite.

[@monicarazak]

Candle making is soooo therapeutic🕯️

[@SewFelicia]

The dust covers look great. ❤❤

[@abcdefg1235449]

I make crochet handbags and yeah I have to sew in lining if someone asks for it. I also read tarot at some events 😊

[@alixlivingston410]

so many new uploads i love it ❤

[@jackielichtenwald3663]

I make a lot of items. Some include Reversible Animal Bandanas, Microwavable/Freezer Rice Packs, lanyards, scrunchies, zipper pouches, small hand bags, Animal Leashes, just to name a few. I would love to make clothing. So far I have only made a couple apparel items. My favorite 2 were my daughter's prom dress and a dress that my other daughter wore when she went to Japan.

[@monicarazak]

SO talented!! Love that you made pieces for your daughters🤗

[@victoriadonaghey8636]

So excited ❤️ watching your videos always makes my day!!

[@monicarazak]

🥰🥰🥰

[@szninggg]

I run a crochet business on an island so i make bikinis, cover-ups, bags, bucket hats and lots more.. custom & ready-made pieces ! Love love love watching your videos while I work 💖

[@knitsnloops]

same! except my beach crochet makes are just for me, but love watching her videos while I crochet!😊

[@monicarazak]

Ooooooo this literally sounds so amazing do you have an online shop??

[@monicarazak]

I need to learn how to crochet ASAP

[@szninggg]

@monicarazak you shoulddd.. I know your "crochet with me" videos would be ** chef's kiss **

[@phoolkumariepersaud607]

This is my first time watching you. I am currently do gift basket. Now trying to start up.

[@ToldByBri]

Yeah new video!!! You literally inspire me soooooooooooooooooo much to get up and start working on my small business. I haven’t technically launched yet, still working out the logistics and products but I’ll get there! I love watching your videos I can’t wait to have my meeting with you Friday ❤

[@monicarazak]

Can’t wait to chat this week💕

[@nurlianaadam]

YASSSSSSSSSSS. looking forward for your vlog. I've been binch watching all!😂

[@rarestiitch]

same!!!

[@monicarazak]

Thanks SO MUCH for watching🥰🥰

[@Phoema21]

Look for 90-110lb cardstock for the dust covers. If you’re printing it on a printer (not using a rubber stamp) just gotta make sure your printer can handle the thickness. Watercolor paper def comes in 90lb and 140lb. So maybe try that? Five below has pads of watercolor paper in both thicknesses I believe. Good luck! I love sourcing materials lol!

[@monicarazak]

I’ll try this!!!

[@laurena8401]

I ordered a pumpkin chai mini candle and a white satin scrunchie! I can’t wait to get them this week. I personally am trying to start these fall vibes early 🍁 ☕️

[@monicarazak]

Yay thank youuu! Can’t wait for you to receive your order🤗

[@lexishontel]

Hi Monica! Love your videos! I have a small business as well I make tote bags, pouches, ceramic home decor and so much more. Your videos are very inspiring. I like getting market sales cause it’s in person. I haven’t gotten a lot of online sales and would love to make packaging my products more fun. I will get there eventually. Content creation can be a lot. Thank for the awesome content!! ❤

[@monicarazak]

online sales are tough but consistency is key! Keep showing up on your socials and build an email list from your markets and you’ll eventually start seeing online sales😊

[@lexishontel]

@@monicarazak thank you for the advice!!! I appreciate it!

[@welllivedwt]

I make journals, candles, tote bags, and crew necks!

[@Kaykay27ization]

So excited for our call on Friday! Love your work!!

[@monicarazak]

Can’t wait to chat!!!

[@coachcarenfern]

😂😂😂 can’t believe I’ve been watching you for about a year now and hadn’t subscribed, so I did today! I’m lots of things 😊 but I used to be a nightwear designer and I had a little shop on Etsy funny thing was I never did well there but I did well at shows, if I had thought of KZbin then can’t imagine how far I would have gotten. Now I teach sewing/pattern making and other life and business classes in my Academy along with coaching and bookkeeping as well to answer your question. I enjoy watching you weekly as I’m a crafty lady as well 😊 keep up the good works Monica 🥳

[@monicarazak]

LOVE that you’ve done so many things!! Thanks so much for watching & subscribing!

[@coachcarenfern]

@@monicarazak you’re welcome ☺️

[@hannahhutchinson4282]

Love that you're shouting out other small businesses!! I have a small biz, hancrafted and I mostly make philly sports apparel. Any chance you're a phillies or eagles fan?

[@kimberlypenn4308]

Hi Monica! I make jewelry. Mostly seaglass pieces😊

[@monicarazak]

SO cool!!!

[@Justcetriyaart]

Bing watching your most recent vlogs as i prep for market. I make art inspired by my haitian heritage and other gifts like beach covers, candles and perfume. I hope to make scarves from my art once i get sewing machine. Ill be sure to send you fabrics of my art and a few small things. Thank you for all the info.

[@pratibhamootoo6402]

I make tea boxes,journals,ephemeras, unique post cards,custom boxes lots more

[@pratibhamootoo6402]

I also do craft classes love doing craft markets

[@BeadingwithBrooklyn]

I found your stuff and I love it your one of the channels I look at for vid ideas and stuff I also have a business myself! My business is a bracelet business but I also sell earrings and I’m thinking on expanding it with more stuff! Also you got a new sub this popped up on my inspo page and I was like I need to comment. Anyways I’m done with my essay😂

[@SewFelicia]

I would love to see how you made the dust cover lids including the printing. ❤❤

[@JessikaRabbittCreations]

I make epoxy tumblers, epoxy keychains, scrunchies, bookmarks, magnetic book marks and stickers!!!

[@LilikoiBoutique]

I enjoy watching your videos 😊 I handcraft ribbon leis for graduation.

[@mariahernandez311]

Hi Monica, I love watching your videos they inspire me to not give up on my journey in candle making. Thanks for the email about your secret project, I'm excited to create with you .

[@monicarazak]

SO excited!!!🤗

[@docd2026]

Hi Monica! I make herbal pain relief products!

[@ChristiJimenez-v1q]

love every video Monica!!!! I would love a circuit video tutorial… would love to try making new things for my small business 💕🫶🏼

[@monicarazak]

amazing idea I’ll work on this!!

[@simplesimone4779]

Hi Monica, I am a bee keeper and i do honey related items. I also do some jewelry

[@SonsPodcast]

I make crochet bags and also plushies. Putting up your hair makes you prettier

[@Xylina-4180]

I think Monica loves green fabrics 🍀👗👒!!!?

[@ChantelleArts]

I do unboxing videos and I know exactly what you're saying! for my most recent haul I had to wait over a month for the second package to arrive and that took a lot of restraint haha 😂

[@monicarazak]

haha literally takes all my willpower to not immediately open everything ASAP😅

[@Phoema21]

I make and design 3D printed body inclusive plant pots and plant accessories with my business Griot Goods! I’m having a lot of fun showing more of my behind the scenes of running my small print farm and designing.

[@monicarazak]

WHOA that’s awesome and so unique

[@laurieszentirmai4511]

Could you reuse all the shipping boxes you recieve things in. Amazon boxes etc. Put a piece of your branded tape over the other company name and make the process kind of part of your brand. Reuse, sustainable, no waste.

[@nicolealexandrabeauty3312]

Hi! I make cold process soap, body wash, foaming hand soap, shampoo & conditioner bars, perfume, bath bombs & so much more. basically head to toe to clean & have you smelling great!

[@csgcreations]

I def want to try the vinevida fragrances. I have my eye on their Chanel Bleu inspired one.

[@monicarazak]

I love my vinevida fragrances!

[@triplegoddesssoapery]

Online orders feel more special because people had to seek me out and go through all that effort to buy something. Also, all things being equal, I would stop doing most in person events if I had the same volume of sales online. ❤

[@susanj3513]

I have searched everywhere for the right structured batting. What is the one you used? Deets? It looks like exactly what I'm looking for. Great contect. Thank you!!!

[@monicarazak]

It’s from sailrite! I love it so much but fyi it takes up SO much space in your crafting studio lol: www.sailrite.com/Batting-83-Thick-55-Wide

[@annaramos9354]

I am studying my candle business. I wanted to know if when you go and do your pop-ups, do you have to have it LLC and where do I contact the organizers for these events? I live in New York City and I’m a little lost in this area.

[@customdesignssuperstore5229]

Love your videos. They are so inspiring. Where do you get your candle labels? Thanks!

[@monicarazak]

I get the big ones from Fast Printing and the minis I make myself with my cricut!

[@customdesignssuperstore5229]

@@monicarazak thanks for replying! You’re so talented I thought for sure she probably makes them yourself!

[@LunaandEmber]

I really like Vineveda

[@StackandStyleStudio]

Hi there - FL girl here - I have a jewelry business - make stainless steel jewelry and beaded jewelry. Trying to figure out my KZbin so thanks for your videos!!

[@luckymom241]

I make cloth dolls and stuff animals doll clothing. Going to add book sleeves , key fobs and book marks.

[@monicarazak]

Ooooo SO cool!!!

[@caiijoyce]

Does the small pouch fits a kindle?? I've been looking for a cute pouch to put my kindle on the go but can't find a really affordable one

[@sandrafrancis8577]

What are the sizes of your scrunchies ? You are so inspiring.

[@ariabrown9307]

I make crochet apparel!! You inspired me to start doing more pop-ups in my area, keep up the awesome work! P.S. I'd love to send you a sweater or something, what are your favorite colors?

[@monicarazak]

OMG STOP SO EXCITING. I’ve been loving pink green and orange lately:)

[@ToldByBri]

I am a painter mainly. I work with acrylic and oil paints on premade canvas and wooden canvas. I am also hoping to sell candles, polymer clay jewelry, my ceramics, hair picks, prints of my art, and stickers

[@CindySaraga]

Aprons crossbody purses love to sew

[@helecrafts]

Hello 👋 I'm a small business owner and I make candles, wax melts, plushies, sensory toys, resin figures, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, scrunchies, art prints, cards, plus much more.

[@michelejarrell4851]

Do you have a video how you mom's the pouches?

[@carriestolz8099]

What is the name of the place you get your materials from? Also just love watching you

[@monicarazak]

Most of the suppliers I source things from are in the description!:) mainly Makesy, candle science, brambleberry, vistaprint, mood fabrics, etc! thanks so much for watching!!

[@Loecandles]

I make candles , room sprays and now wpoking how to make soaps.

[@RockScissorsPaperPress]

I make books like sketchbooks and journals and other stationery like notebooks and note cards.

[@monicarazak]

AMAZING do you have an online shop?? I’m in the market for a new sketchbook!

[@RockScissorsPaperPress]

​@@monicarazakI do! It's at rockscissorspaper.square.site/s/shop! I can make a custom book for you if the ones in stock aren't your style. I've been meaning to work on some made with some fabric handwoven in the Philippines that a bookbinder over there gifted me when she found out I was Filipino-American. There's a rich weaving culture over there!

[@quiettornado1970]

currently: crochet furry Lanyard.

[@IvankaEvans]

39:02 online sales Only because I’m not able to go to markets as much because I’m not off on Saturdays.

[@SewFelicia]

What about looking for card stock. It’s used to make cards

[@creassyaking5574]

I have 2 small businesses. One business I make crochet handbags and accessories. The other business I make amigurumi. I'm also from New Jersey.

[@Skhan-pn3sm]

Hi, I started my small business and opened my shop on etsy. But no luck. I am not receiving any orders 😢. What can I do to get orders. Thank you

[@Haberdasherheather]

💚

[@victoriadonaghey8636]

I make crochet items! What breed is your dog btw?

[@monicarazak]

He’s a golden labradoodle:)

[@bonichehandcrafted]

Hi! 😊 I make bath bombs and shower steamers

[@jenniferlewis9864]

💜💙

[@ariabrown9307]

What software do you edit photos on?

[@monicarazak]

Adobe Lightroom!

[@edenlee7662]

Has the email been sent? Have people received?

[@monicarazak]

It was sent out to people who filled out the link over a week ago:) if you signed up more recently, you’ll be getting an email soon!!

[@studiomookie]

🦊❤

[@lilliankemelhar8436]

I make polymer clay earrings

[@KomfortZoneSoaps]

Hi...i make natural bath and body products !!

[@monicarazak]

Ooooo so cool love this

[@KomfortZoneSoaps]

@@monicarazak I have you in in the background when I’m working ❤️❤️❤️

[@LifewithJessL]

I make girls dresses.

[@marieshalocreations]

Hi Monica, I am a candle maker but I also create my vessels from concrete. I have added room mist and home decor items as well. Btw, love your content ❤❤ maries_halo