Episode 2: Confessions of an Etsy Shop Owner - Equipment/Products I Use, Start Up Costs, etc.

[@ShayBudgets]

Random but while editing, I noticed a feature that had something to do with reversing the video so I did that and that’s why the bill due stickers & my desk and everything else is backwards or opposite. Don’t judge me 😹😹😹

[@badmothertucker6579]

Shay Budgets would you please link the silhouette portrait 2 in your amazon shop so I can get it through your affiliate link?

[@bew1972]

@@badmothertucker6579 She may have added this after you asked but I"m on there now and the Silhouette 2 is linked...it's 12/11 around midnight EST. Hope this helps :)

[@badmothertucker6579]

Bridgette Warner awesome, I will check again!

[@badmothertucker6579]

Bridgette Warner Found it❤️

[@bew1972]

@@badmothertucker6579 Great! So glad you found it :)

[@DiVaDownLoads]

Love the videos...finally someone not ashamed to literally share their product information so other folks can learn too..thank you so much i have been waiting on someone to just say the name of the printer they use for their stickers, the tips and all are just great cant wait to see more cause i am definitely taking notes, you are truly a kind and genuine person..thanks again...

[@misstoyad8401]

Random comment- but not only is this great information and inspiration for those wanting to open an Etsy shop. It great for helping to plan out and inspiration for opening other types of businesses as well. Loving the videos.

[@idowhaticando]

I have given myself 6 weeks to learn how to design and cut stickers and open an Etsy shop.I just got my cutting machine. I have 3 weeks to go! I find myself nodding in agreement with a lot of what you are saying, so I'm subscribing! Thanks!

[@TheRiverCameron]

I design my stickers in Photoshop, then open the file in Silhouette to make the cut files.

[@brandiking678]

River Cameron I am wanting to start doing this but photoshop is so expensive. Idk where to start.

[@cathyconey3273]

Wow so frugal! I saved on gift cards for my Cricut explore air 350+ tax then the Kodak Anna Griffin verite printer hsn 210 came with extra ink for like five years! Then I ask about paper on sale with coupons!! Trying to save is hard! Don't regret nothing!!! Keep up the creativity

[@foodudey8u]

Just watched this after finding your first two week sales video. Thank you so much for making this. Super in depth, thoughtful, down to earth!

[@PenniesNotPerfection]

Loved hearing about what you chose to buy! It seems like the cutting machines are all pretty similar in quality these days.

[@ellybspeaking8205]

Thanks for sharing this info because I honestly thought I would need more money than that to get a sticker shop started. I'm glad to know it doesn't take all that. I also didn't know you could get the silhouette studio without owning one! I'm going to go ahead & starting learning how to use that while I save for my machine!

[@tashicag9914]

Thank you for sharing product info. I have a Cricut but spending money on paper for stickers was becoming crazy. Hell I not trying to sell them I just want a nice quality to print for my planner. THANK YOU!

[@hitthejai]

I love that you let it be known that you don’t have to get to the most expensive stuff to make things work.

[@Renarocs]

Thanks for this video and others. I recently bought a silhouette machine and want to open my own Etsy shop selling crafts and stickers. I mentioned you in the video I did about my machine. Keep these honest and open video coming. Thanks for sharing!!!!😊

[@drearocks1021]

I happened to run into your channel throu E. Michelle and girl!! I'm so happy I did. I'm trying to do the exact thing you are telling me to do.. and I'm cheap too so this helps ALOT!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@MorenaMami0803]

Thank you so much for this series! I need to just take the plunge and get started

[@jeaninethrivenurture]

Thank you for your honesty and transparency. I enjoy your videos.

[@MichalHynson]

Some much value in sharing your beginning stages. Thank you!

[@ChrissyJijon]

Wow! Love your process. I just went all in and I work on several sometimes too many projects at the same time lol!! I make bows and sell crochet so my inventory is very diverse and my supplies are very different for both of my makings Haha!! So totally opposites on that. Add to that my 2 yo twins and my 6yo son. And you bet my life is a chaos lol. A beautiful chaos which I need to get more organized but I'm able to it like this. 🤣🤷‍♀️

[@figuringthecost1422]

Thanks so much for sharing this Shay. I’m not going to start a sticker shop but I want to make stickers for my planner to save money and possibly include down the road in my home based business for subscription services that are in the making. Glad to know estimated startup costs but I will have to find out more about printers to use in foiling. I have seen a few vids on yt showing foiling with the laminator that I actually own.

[@vivianagonzalez6803]

I would like to try designing my own stickers just for a hobby. Who knows maybe sometime in the future opening an etsy shop ..thanks for sharing love 😘so happy for you.

[@kissesofdoomkm]

My silhouette is cutting off from the middle to the bottom right 😞 head aches!! Thanks so much for all the information!! Loving this so much!!

[@truniqlyblessed9439]

Hey Shay..love the vid and the information you shared...Keep it up girl and keep head high..

[@pattycaswell9139]

Shayyyyyy, girl loving this series. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@Ellengsartchannel]

Silhouette portrait 2 is no longer available on Amazon and other sites are either selling newer models or the same one at a higher price.

[@AnikasKreativePlans]

Thanks for sharing. I use Inkscape. It is a free download. It is similar to the silhouette software.

[@PyrrhP]

Thank you for your great videos! I have a question about the paper, I hear a lot of references to "Premium Matte" but for the life of me cannot figure out what paper it is. :(

[@BleuEye]

Pyrrh Pianissimo Premium Matte are removable stickers!

[@LeeAnneRMT]

I got a silhouette cameo for Christmas a year ago. Still have not used it. 🤔😕

[@SouthernTeeTime]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. This was very informative.

[@theofficialwalmart]

1: thank you so much for sharing. I appreciate this. It’s so helpful. 2: you come to my county for your anniversary!! Gburg is best!

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

Congratulations on your business Shay! Keep going Lady!

[@twistedhook4461]

Absolutely so happy I found you.... Maybe a stupid question... How do I know what size my little images should be...?... Lol. I draw on my iPad using Procreate... But... I don't know how I'm supposed to size my images. Thanks again!

[@craftylittlerosebud3668]

I am loving this series!

[@shaunikasellers3006]

I’m a fan! You said (paraphrasing) that you love when your husband go to work, because you do your best work. ME TOO!!!! Now I don’t feel bad!!

[@dollipopx3]

Shaunika Sellers haha me too!

[@brendarobinson6135]

Hey girl- ❤️the video. Very encouraging and informative. Just wondering what product from online labels is the “premium matte”. I use “removable white matte” and the color quality is not great- can’t find one that is labels on their website as “premium white matte”

[@notaburden9721]

Thank you for doing this. It's really informative.

[@consistentlychristy2991]

I believe you can design in procreate. Seen several videos of people doing that which is what I want to do but I need an apple pencil for the detail that I want to create

[@truuadventures]

Thank you for sharing. It was very informative.

[@zotzulu]

Thank you sooo much for this series💜!

[@antidote_408]

21:24 "I guess ya'll waiting for me to do that math huh?" 😂 yes, yes we are, thank you kindly haha because it was getting confusing after awhile

[@cportgirl33]

Thank you for sharing. Information was great.

[@jordanruth0809]

I am so glad for this video!

[@MentallyHellthy]

Hey girl! Love your series. Do you have any plans to share how you get the word out for your shop? I recently opened my custom vinyl stickers shop

[@ShayBudgets]

I used youtube and Instagram

[@rhondabeard7012]

Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

[@Ellengsartchannel]

I use ipiccy.com and gimp software to make planner stickers.

[@makingthehomemaker8999]

Very informative! Love it!

[@michellinembuyi11998]

I'm 20 and I go to university and work part time. I've adjusted loved drawing and I was just introduced to opening an Etsy shop. Stickers stuck out to me and other things. Any advice would be duly appreciated 😌

[@brandiking678]

Where do you get your back grounds for your monthly budget kits? Do they come from the silhouette software or do you purchase them elsewhere?

[@ShayBudgets]

Silhouette

[@sandrabuntyn8024]

Where did you find the small desk and drawers. I will be using my office for several projects?

[@ShayBudgets]

Ikea

[@firefilledcreations]

Love the videos!!!! Thank you!

[@intentionallyinpired]

Shay I know this video is older but how did you get so many customers so fast.? Thank youuuu💕

[@ShayBudgets]

They came from KZbin and Instagram!

[@ResilientBeauty22]

I thank you for doing a video like this. Did you buy your Silhouette in a bundle kit? In tried researching the new printer noun mentioned and it seems tone discontinued sonI purchased the equivalent for $29.99 from Best Buy it is the Cannon MG2522.

[@ShayBudgets]

No, I just bought the silhouette by it self. It comes with everything that you need. And yes, the printer is discontinued.

[@ResilientBeauty22]

@@ShayBudgets thank you for replying so quickly. I just love your hustle spirit trying to get mine back. I want to attend some planner conventions and groups can you film a video on how to do so? I am new to planning.

[@ShayBudgets]

Well I go to the planner meet ups in my city and surrounding cities, but I have only gone to one planner conference and I was invited there to speak. But here is a list that I recently found of planner conferences in the US! thesassymal.com/blogs/news/upcoming-planner-conferences-us

[@ResilientBeauty22]

@@ShayBudgets thank you!

[@KassieJane]

Wondering how one would start up a shop and get it going somehow, WITHOUT a large KZbin audience (or any audience) already to promote to...

[@MsValove4]

Very informative video! Tfs!!

[@melaniefox3341]

Hi @Shay Budgets, any chance you could add a link to the exact premium matte sticker paper you ordered? I can't seem to find anything other than just matte sticker paper on onlinelabels.com. Thanks so much!

[@jimmystudies9848]

Melanie Fox I want to say it’s removable matte because it’s more expensive?? Idk I’m on the same boat as you :|

[@firefighterdew]

@shaybudegets I know this is an old post. But can you post the link to the type of paper you use?

[@dannimakesstuff]

Great video! So does etsy take its taxes and fees automatically from your sales or are you billed for them? I've been contemplating starting a separate shop for printables and stickers. Im a newbie all around with etsy. I have a shop www.etsy.com/shop/PartyStuffByDanni for party stuff and apparel.

[@ShayBudgets]

Automatically off the top

[@dannimakesstuff]

@@ShayBudgets Thank you for the response. Ive been binge watching your channel all morning. Great information and love your personality. 💜

[@SoQuaintAndSimple]

What are the premium white matte labels called on onlinelabels.com? I'm not seeing a "premium white matte" on there.

[@ShayBudgets]

www.amazon.com/shop/shaybudgets

[@firefighterdew]

Shay Budgets is it the removable paper for $65?

[@felicityh8927]

How do you flatten the stickers? When I pull mine off the cutting mat they curl SO BAD

[@ShayBudgets]

Is your mat extremely sticky?

[@felicityh8927]

@@ShayBudgets yes. It's pretty new

[@ShayBudgets]

You need to remove some of the stickiness. I like to dampen a washcloth with warm water and rub off some of the sticky matter

[@felicityh8927]

@@ShayBudgets ahhh okay. Thank you. Pressing my stickers under books is for the birds hah

[@jennifermurray3975]

Hey Shay how did you order the free samples?

[@ShayBudgets]

Hey, just go to online labels and type in free samples in the search bar and it will give you directions

[@erikasavarese4760]

where did you get the printer. I keep finding it closer to $100

[@ShayBudgets]

On sale at Best Buy

[@erikasavarese4760]

@@ShayBudgets Thanks! I also dont see premium matte paper. There is something called aggressive matte is that what you mean?

[@taigeniesteele29]

Could you tell me where you purchase mailers?

[@ShayBudgets]

Amazon

[@harmony123246]

Could you link to the paper. i have been trying to find the right kind but its really confusing to me lol

[@ShayBudgets]

Hey! Check my description box or about page for my Amazon shop. There I have the exact products that I use.

[@harmony123246]

Thank you that is super useful. im trying to set up my own store but have always been concerned with not knowing where to start. your videos help a lot@@ShayBudgets

[@krystalsevert5259]

Is there another printer that replaces the one you print stickers with? The one you have is discontinued :(

[@ShayBudgets]

Yes, there is an updated version.

[@krystalsevert5259]

Do you know the name of it? I’m looking for a cheap version! Thank you for your help!

[@pimuni97]

how did you get the free paper samples?

[@ShayBudgets]

Request them on online labels

[@pimuni97]

@@ShayBudgets Thank you so much!!

[@Itstylise]

How do u do advertising tho with starting an Etsy

[@ShayBudgets]

Social media platforms

[@janetv9924]

Why shipping labels and not stamps?

[@ShayBudgets]

Because I can print the shipping labels at home at a discounted rate

[@janetv9924]

Is it expensive, but it’s a stamp cheaper?

[@janetv9924]

Omg I’m actually taking to u 😍😍😍🤯it’s my first ever sticker business and I’m really debating the stamp or shipping label process I think that’s what’s holding me back from starting it

[@ShayBudgets]

No it’s not expensive

[@janetv9924]

Thank you so much for the quick response I have been a life saver and thank you for it ur honest. 💖💖