Episode 1: Confessions of an Etsy Shop Owner - How/Why I Got Started

[@MichelleElaineOfficial]

Love this series. I love that you are able to give such great advice. Here for it

[@bymyrap]

So here for this series! I needed to hear “don’t wait on perfection” I’ve been waiting to open an Etsy shop for years now but always pushed it off bc things weren’t “perfect”. Looking forward to next monday

[@countingchange8677]

I watch your channel everyday because I’m catching up on older videos didn’t discover you until your house buying process. It’s so nice to see how far you’ve come!

[@ellybspeaking8205]

Yayyy! I’m so ready for the next one! Thanks for sharing your journey Shay!!

[@kissesofdoomkm]

You can use the silhouette software for free without purchasing the machine. I loved this video. I cant wait for the rest of this series.

[@MrsSonyaKS]

The lighting. Your braids. Your office/studio set up. YES to it all! Great vlog.

[@cecedavis9840]

THANK YOU! Much respect to you for sitting down and doing these videos.

[@joshoemaker64]

It's so great of you to share all the behind the scenes & what it takes to start an Etsy shop. As dinnerdime who is wanting to start a UTube channel & open an Etsy shop (not stickers though). I really appreciate your ideas & thoughts.

[@SharpeThings]

I am so here for this series. I've been sitting on this idea for way to long so thank you for you service

[@ChrissyJijon]

Loved your video!! You are very first person who has an etsy shop and has made a video about I can relate to! You make great points. My whole idea of selling something started when I started to crochet. But didn't actually think about selling a year later. Withing that yr I practiced crochet and learned how to make beanies and all buuuut in the middle of all I was also a twin mom to my little girls and because of that I dove in the ig world, which was new to me and I came a across a bow company and I bought bows from them for my girls, from that I got the idea that I wanted to make bows for my girls but never did because I never bought a sewing machine so I just kept crocheting and learning more for 1 yr and half. What changed it all was when my father came to visit us and I told him I wanted to learn to sew and he knows how to, so he bought the machine as a surprise and we sew a dress I then went ahead a sew a bow made it and that was it! A week later i opened my etsy without knowing anything about etsy lol, but the funny thing is that I started with bows and nothing crochet because my main passion is crochet and with that I wanted all to be perfect just like you. So I started with bows and a month later after being open and sharing on Instagram I very quickly learned so many things and made my very first sales. And haven't stopped since then. I now have crochet items and bows in my shop but did start with bows. Very long story and this is my very first time sharing it! 🙂

[@thefictionkitten]

I love that you’re so open about sharing to what you’re using and all that stuff! It’s awesome to see how things really are! I’m loving your videos!

[@EthanCBlanco]

Your amazing for sharing. So many people won’t and it just shows how much your proud of what you do and being a down to earth person to not be pressed about others wanting to start a business like yours or others.

[@realjournaltalkwithv7414]

Thanks for sharing. I would love to make stickers on a personal level, as I am doing my budget journey.

[@CaffeinatedCait]

Can't wait for the rest of this series!! I'm soo eager to hear your thoughts and experiences :) Thank you for being so willing to share all of this information with us!

[@myownIDENTITY2016]

Thanks Shay...you are setting the standard my lady! Love that you are willing to share and help others on there way. And hek yeah!!! Can't be bothered with all that, Lol love that...put it on a 👕 black is my favorite color 😉.

[@kisha_cm3426]

Hi! Love your willingness to help others with your knowledge.

[@dailydosewithliz]

This is FANTASTIC! Great series!! I am HERE for this!! 🙌🏽

[@figuringthecost1422]

I love that you enjoy helping people!

[@korkeshaarrington7223]

Yaaaaasss!!! I'm ready for this series!!! I will be taking lots of notes.

[@The25sheeka]

I love that you are willing to show and help other and God is going to keep bless you. Love your channel

[@JOURNALJOTANDJIVE]

Awesomeness! Thanks for sharing! As always your transparency is refreshing and rewarding!

[@kawiscov]

I love the way you talk and explain everything , thank you.

[@LadyofHuntingdon]

I really enjoy your videos😊 I enjoy that you are real and don’t cut out all you slip ups, after all we are not perfect. The way you explain what you are doing is easy for me to follow, so a HUGE THANKYOU for being you. I’m in Australia and am now thanks to you am obsessed with budgeting and planners, that are not as popular here so I am having to purchase from the States and have them shipped here. My Husband is very happy as I have never budgeted before, and thanks to you I have learned so much😊

[@OnTheHuntCollectibles]

Thanks for all this info. It has helped me so much. I asked for a silhouette for Christmas so that’s how I will be able to afford it hopefully. I plan on messing around a learning for a few months and then open it. Also have stuff to open a crafty shop as well. It’s my goal for this month to get it done. Love your videos

[@AnikasKreativePlans]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. I truly appreciate your information. Great information.

[@twistedhook4461]

Absolutely love the motivation... The sharing of information... Just overall building other women up. Been nervous to get started. So thank you

[@irisjuliete8057]

Thank you for this whole series...really appreciate all your help girl.

[@lifeasqueline]

I'm so excited for this series!

[@PenniesNotPerfection]

Excited about this series! I’ve been toying with opening an Etsy shop as I’m working on increasing my income so this is so helpful!

[@bew1972]

Shay I'm loving this series! I've been watching your channel and E. Michelle's channel all weekend, catching up on older videos and I just can't get enough! You are so very helpful, honest and really inspiring. Grateful to have found both you and E. Michelle and I'm so happy your shop has been so successful so far! You work hard as heck and you are reaping the rewards...way to go :)

[@Tan-rf6oe]

Thanks for sharing and being so open about your process, I will definitely stay tuned.

[@JustbeingRee]

Thanks for this series...took me a minute to go back and find it...but im ready to get things on the ball!!!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@AlexandraVictoriavegan]

I love your energy so much. I'm filled with pure happiness watching you. Omg ❤️

[@kimd.7846]

Thank you for doing this series! The timing is perfect for me!

[@mmh2112]

Great advice thanks for being transparent!

[@meloplans]

See I've always struggled with what I want to do in life. Like you, I'm stationery obsessed. I could literally spend hours walking stationery aisles, looking at notepads and so on. I have my own planner and spend soooo much money on stickers. Is it worth it??

[@ktk1964]

Thanks for the information. I really appreciate at. Can’t wait for the next one.👍🏽

[@barbarahairston4749]

Great video thanks for being transparent & willing to share your experiences! Bless you, Doll! Keep shooting for the stars❣

[@DebtFreeDee]

1:21 LOVE this comment! Was listening and it made me smile. Excited about this series, thanks for sharing!

[@angelique1508]

Thanks for being so helpful with those wanting to break into this business. You've created some great Karma. :)

[@vane22081]

Wow!! Nice information!!! Really do help!!! I have a bunch of questions, I will wait for the Q and A video!!! Again thank you!!!

[@sugarbianca]

Love this! I look forward to the rest of the series because i feel like many people keep info like this to theirselves maybe be cause they fear competition.

[@tashaharrison718]

Thanks for this information Mrs Budgets.

[@jasmynrenee6143]

I love ❤️ my stickers!!! I just received them today and I need to order more already. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@achristiangirl85]

Thanks Shay! Ready for episode 2

[@ingerb3973]

Omg I'm so happy you're doing this video, I have so many questions.

[@sandrabuntyn8024]

Thanks for sharing. Staying tuned.

[@tanjee23]

This is really nice of you. Thanks!

[@theofficialwalmart]

Thank you so much, Shay.

[@makingthehomemaker8999]

Ahhh it’s here!!! 🎊🍾🎉

[@rubyrawr4075]

I fully understood when u said "just open it" it took a year for me to open my shop xD

[@notaburden9721]

Thank you doing this series. It's such a great idea.

[@Sheniz]

Planning on launching my shop in Jan, so this is super helpful. Thanks Shay. Sending love and light your way xx

[@FlyGrayStreak]

Great video! I'm ready for the next one!

[@CraftyMomof12]

I have made my own planner stickers, with my cricut and my silhouette cameo 3, I’d like to open a sticker shop on Etsy but I’m nervous that no one will buy them so I post them on my Facebook business page at Creations By Sheryll

[@margaritamendoza4285]

@ sheryllw I don't have FB but I'm always looking for good planner stickers. :) I say go for it!

[@marilynmurphy11]

Thanks for sharing! Love it!

[@kristalmonique]

Thank you for this video!! Awesome info!!

[@VinVegasVlogs]

Love this series

[@harmony123246]

which silhouette did you get? i see there are a few different kinds

[@nischellehartzol]

Hey Boo🙋🏾‍♀️| TFS|Awesome Advice

[@31diva2013]

Hi Shay.. first let me say Thank you for sharing so much with us, I appreciate you. I do have a question. I have not figured out how to create 4 sheets to page without having the ruler. I hope this makes sense. I just bought the silhouette cameo 4 and getting ready to start my own shop, my baby girl is headed off to college this fall and momma could use some extra income. Any tips will help. Thanks again

[@ShayBudgets]

How big are the sheets that you’re trying to make four of?

[@31diva2013]

I am thinking 4x5 sheet size. I want to start out with Icons and scripts until I get the hang of it

[@ShayBudgets]

You should definitely be able to fit four of those on one sheet. I actually have a video showing how to create stickers.

[@31diva2013]

Ok cool, let me look at again. Thank you for all of your help.

[@VinVegasVlogs]

And I too forget my wedding date..... lol

[@VictoriaTattoos]

What paper do you use?^.^

[@ShayBudgets]

Online labels

[@VictoriaTattoos]

Shay Budgets thank you! I’m looking on that website but don’t see the premium paper you talk about, just the standard white paper.

[@VictoriaTattoos]

Shay Budgets also thank you so much for these videos. They’re so informative and have really helped me write plans for my own sticker business. You’re great 🤗

[@ShayBudgets]

It’s technically not premium matte but weatherproof/waterproof

[@VictoriaTattoos]

Shay Budgets thank you 🙏