STARTING AND RUNNING AN ETSY STICKER SHOP | How I Started My Etsy Sticker Shop On A Budget

[@voxdoodle7266]

What’s awesome about you is that you’re honest and you’re real and you’re a real artist I’m tired of fake people copying other peoples art and saying it’s really easy to do bless you

[@Dsus_00]

I really like how you simply talk about how you started your Etsy shop and kept it very simple and actually i was searching for how to make stickers, you explained it very well, including all the costs, thank you very much💗

[@kokomai1331]

I'm 14 years old, and I love drawing small things. My mom always suggested I start making stickers or something like that. So, I considered it. But I didn't know how to start, plus it was also today when I started considering it. I'm HELLA SCARED, but once again, this would be a hobby and not a lifetime job, I tell myself. Thank you so much for making this video! It helped me with what and where I will buy my things. For now, I will start saving my money to afford the tools you've used. Thank you ❤

[@apieceofpeace369]

me too

[@VedikaKannanDesigns]

The video gave me good insight about selling via etsy shop, and tips. Thanks for sharing!❤

[@squid.ink99]

Lovely! Great clip of you putting the Cricut in the car-- talk about cinematography!!

[@erinivins3316]

Thank you for showing us how you got started. Most videos I’ve seen everything has to be perfect but starting an Etsy shop is such a learning curve and so many mistakes and learning opportunities are made. Loved the video! Keep up the great work!

[@lisacaston4802]

Yes, I'm late to the game but thank you so much for your encouraging and honest video about your learning journey! Truly helps!

[@jenni-doodles-studio]

Your illustrations are sooo cute!

[@g4meboy13]

Nice! I'm jealous of the price of the cricut 😂 I got the pricey one and I've barely used it

[@usedcookingoil1963]

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[@abbylynn8872]

Cricuts are on sale for 169.00 at Michael's and online....

[@stephenwalsh4481]

Same at first now i use it alot more making shadow boxes now but stickers are so easy to do!

[@amyeethomas2495]

I got a air2 at Walmart for $150. The following week it was at 199 glad I grabbed mine when I did!!

[@coexistcorner]

It really has, I'm trying to find a sustainable way to support myself thru my creativity. Your journey really has given me inspiration and hope. 💜

[@liesespeaksdeutsch606]

I just wanna say that you are so pretty and cute, and then I realized that I look similar to you and it gave me so much confidence knowing that other people might see me the way I see you :) I hope this boosts your confidence too

[@thienminh149]

You are talented, this is priceless.

[@lavender_garden8042]

I’ve been pressured into getting my first job, and while I want to go out and get something out in the world, I’ve been wanting to be creative and less consumed by time and stress. And since my mom runs an Etsy store too, I figured I’d make one too! Thank you :)

[@aaeriaesthetics3695]

Tips?

[@vanessazuniga4982]

Nice, you did give me inspiration and confidence that I can open my own etsy shop. Thank you! ,

[@XxProjectLegoxX]

Very comprehensive, informative, and extremely well put together. I appreciate KZbinrs like you. Thank you!

[@lillyofthemountainss]

I agree, she did such a good job! She just earned a new subscriber 😊

[@BlackWolfCosplay]

Genuinely the most useful video I've watched so far, you show a bit of design, trial and error, the whole process and give a really handy breakdown of the cost of materials! Thank you! Also super cute designs 😍

[@montane_west]

YOU ARE FLAT OUT AMAZING... I LOVE IT 💖

[@Meowwowwow]

You are such a sweet down to earth person ❤️

[@juliebean74]

I just recently decided to start a shop because i want to help my dad pay bills and well, to help pay my college tuition n stuff. But i dont have art style yet..? I have some ideas because i always search for stationery that goes with my aesthetic but never find any so i kind of have an idea of what i want to do... just dont know where to start bc i have nothing. Not even an ipad to draw designs in. Pls help ... what should i do first?

[@helenmabel5263]

I would just start with a sketchbook! I still feel confused about my art style sometimes, but having a sketchbook helps me experiment with different styles. It can really help you figure out what you like to create. Also, if you don’t have an iPad, there are cheap drawing tablets that can be connected to computers through USB, or if you prefer traditional mediums, you could always create something and then scan it to get a digital file! I hope this helps!

[@juliebean74]

@@helenmabel5263 thank you so much!!

[@SOLTANA17]

@@juliebean74 I used to use MediBang on my phone. Procreate has a paid phone app too! If you have a smartphone with an intact screen you can just use your finger for a while on that. Maybe start with digital downloads ❤️

[@sethsanmiguel7196]

Try AI Generated art

[@LaptapGamer]

@@sethsanmiguel7196or don’t..

[@meladytwo]

Love your stickers. They are super cute.

[@Rollychuu]

Thankyou so much for this insight. I'm in the same boat, contemplating starting a sticker business as well and seeing this video only helped me feel reassured about just getting started in this process .

[@helenmabel5263]

I’m so glad that it helped! I wish you the best of luck starting your business 😊

[@sazukick]

Did you start your shop? :)

[@skyannesanimals]

I like this video! You get right to the point, explain it well and make it look easy. I like that it’s nice and mellow to watch. Good luck !

[@Nostadri]

Such a great video!🌟

[@ghostlyt7585]

Love all the designs and this video is so well made! Good luck with your shop!

[@helenmabel5263]

Thank you! 😊

[@Arcenia13]

Ooooh how cute! Thanks for sharing!!

[@ccflpre-k8570]

Loved your video! I am trying to start my etsy shop and you video was helpful!

[@susanaskew2855]

Love your video! Such a great way to explain things. Can you share how you turned your drawing into the colorful digital image? Thanks!

[@Lcarolineart]

This is super helpful as a beginner sticker seller! I already had an Etsy store but no idea where to even begin with creating stickers, so hearing your story from beginning to end (including some mishaps you had along the way) was really insightful and encouraging! Thank you ❤

[@judeyyudkin3183]

Cute stickers. Thanks for sharing.

[@lovekimberleyday9232]

Love how u take the time to wrap ur items so it’s an exciting experience for ur buyer love it 👏👏💕💕💕💕

[@withlovemadmax]

I love this video! 🥹🤍🍃

[@thisispoi7087]

it was very helpful thank you

[@iammellbell]

I really enjoyed this video and found it very helpful thank I also think that you have a really sweet personality so I'd love to see more from you :)

[@NerriPangoCrochet]

This was the cutiest video I’ve seen on creating business ever!!! Enjoyed it so much! So calm and inspiring at the same time. Thank you! 🙏🥰🌸

[@manangmambobola3252]

You're very talented. Thank you so much.

[@DavidGridley]

Consider getting a Brother Scan N Cut.. you scan and cut the stickers (and anything else you can imagine) with ease.

[@MissTopDJ007]

Love your lipstick! What's the lipstick stick color and brand at 0:16? Thank you!

[@rinainlondon8]

Oh that’s so nice I like to know where u create design

[@nat4i3]

I love your shop aesthetic!

[@PegzieBean]

Thank you for sharing! It is very inspiring.

[@matrixwanderer7819]

This is inspiring. In just recently opened an Etsy shop but I sell more stickers in person

[@sazukick]

I want to open a sticker store too and I know that the first stickers will be purchased by my family and friends 😂 this videos inspire me to not be that afraid, but I still struggle. And what kind of stickers do you sell?

[@matrixwanderer7819]

@@sazukick mostly weed inspired stickers. cartoon characters high and stuff like that 😅 lol

[@tinacookieleesanchez6850]

Thank you for sharing I’ve been looking for videos on how to sell stickers on Etsy you’re amazing and your artwork is beautiful!💗💗💗

[@hannahdo5705]

The video has such a positive vibe to it. I was smiling the whole way through :)

[@asliazilaslife1286]

I love ur stickers made from scratch…they are so cute

[@anuaravind3188]

i’ve been thinking of starting an etsy shop for so months and months and after seeing a few videos i kinda do wanna try it…but i’ve got important exams this year so i’m thinking if i do all the research now once my exams are over in june i can start my shop! this video was really helpful! thank youuuu!

[@Lashuanprettyboy3000]

Love the work!!!!

[@sheridezubiria450]

This is a great video! Easy to watch and informative. I hope you keep making videos!

[@happinesss2]

love your logo!! and all the designs are sooo cute. love the soft coloring. as well as the cozy vibes of the video :)

[@DesignCutters]

Hi Helen I like how your video showed a timelapse or animated effect. Could you tell me how you did that? Great job by the way!

[@ceceyangg]

Why didn't I find you the whole past year when trying to figure out on starting my own shop... I really appreciate you being honest on how much you spent on supplies and all... please do a more in depth if you haven't! Subscribed! I love your art!

[@Kayla-sm9gc]

Okay wow you’re really pretty❤️ now that that’s out the way i’m pretty sure we have the same printer so that’s refreshing to see. Also your art style *chefs kiss*

[@ninapoppies]

Your drawing are so cute !!!

[@ellascottagecompany2044]

Thank you so much, you helped it be less intimidating 😊

[@TcVideoHosting]

You can fold paper towel into squares wet it lightly microwave for one min sit clogged ink cartridge on it for 30 seconds or so it will open them up print on regular paper first to make sure it's good

[@thesandydiaries1278]

Your opening is so cute I can’t omg

[@valeriaw.8501]

Thank you Helen, that is great!!!!!!!!!!!

[@callmesilvs]

I loved this so much! I’m in the process of compiling everything I need to make stickers 🙈 excited but also nervous hehe. your video def encouraged me 😬💛

[@laurenxenacampbell]

Love this video! Your art style is beautiful and this is by far the best store start up inspiration I have come across. Please keep going!

[@tanujgodara1243]

Thank you for this video Helen! As someone who really wants to make custom stickers, this video gives me good guidance and some motivation as well! What I take away most is how much you seem to truly enjoy it over the whole "business" aspect of it. That is what I am aiming for too! Just for the art to get out there! Thank you and good luck with your Etsy shop!

[@benicio1967]

You did a fantastic job on this. Wow! You really know what you’re doing. I don’t know anything about how to do any of this.

[@thejollyjawbreaker]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your process!!!

[@heathermoreland6015]

Thanks for the video. Your journey is inspiring.

[@chauhuynh910]

hi Helen, what a cute video. I just LOVE seeing the process, it makes me so curious about how things work out. Thanks for sharing this. What I would find interesting is how much you make out of it. Maybe you can share that, too if you havent already? Because thats the first video I am watching of ur channel ;)

[@lilblkrose]

Like your packaging table, it really makes a difference to have a clear station. Thank you for sharing.

[@arielgaring22]

I am also beginning to start my etsy sticker/planner shop and this was just the video i needed to motivate me further🥺 I was first worried of the start up cost I have to cover and I do not have any great background in illustration but I do enjoy seeing people make cute illustrations as well as the process it goes with. Right now, im focusing in finding my art style and producing stickers as soon as I can 🥹

[@DaveTalksBusiness]

Great video, Helen!

[@winec00ler]

what design program/software/hardware you use? I use a wacom tablet with an imac. I like the textures you create in your work.

[@yolanda5006]

I loved this! You started a business on a budget!! ❤️

[@rhoz5191]

Interesting. Thank you. But what do you use to design the stickers?

[@Fivepinkkumo]

Oh lady. Let me thank you so much! You’re the first one that I find on YT thai literally starts with nothing (I don’t have the printer but it’s okay). I wanted to know of it was doable with little money and no mashine - I really want a Cricut one day, but this is not the day ahah-. So thank you for giving me hope! [I’ll continue to sell things on Vinted just to reach a good amount of money and maybe to buy a used cricut as well]

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

I mean, if you're wanting to start a sticker shop or any shop, really, you should at least have a printer, lol. It will be your number one used item.

[@howperfectlycurious1440]

Exactly the type of video I was looking for! Very inspiring. ☺️

[@silverliningfragrance1434]

The stickers are so cute😻 Thanks for the great video

[@Timothyis]

very inspirational. Thank You for sharing. good video

[@arifsoeprijono8128]

hi Helen, I'm from Indonesia, I want to ask: 1. How long have you been making and selling your stickers? 2. In the production of 1 sticker, how much does the production cost reach the consumer? 3. Has the price of your 1 sticker been covered, including the benefits you get? 4. what is the specialty of the sticker that you make so that consumers can be interested in buying / must have it while you have to face other competitors who of course can be cheaper than yours, because they are mass-produced. 5. Is the printer ink you are using waterproof? 6.why not choose a cameo sticker cutting machine is the cameo more expensive than cricket? Sorry, I ask a lot of questions because I will be starting a small-scale printing business. By making stickers like that, I got a lot of references, such as designs and so on, but after I calculated the production costs, the selling price did not match the price, I also lost to factory-made stickers. cheaper . thanks for the answer, please advise

[@Marcus-ux3cm]

Great video!! 👏👏

[@jonathanphillips9044]

im starting a sticker business to without a printer tho or cricit.btw love your hair

[@AverageHomeBoy]

Idk if this would've worked, but for the circle punch dilemma - maybe you could've used the circle punch as a guide and taken an X-acto knife and cut them while they're still held in the punch, that way it's like a stencil. I like your logo and I also like that you talk about your struggles. This was a super informative video and I really appreciate it!

[@rickbrown24]

Hi! Great video! How do you protect your art?

[@yessicastation1836]

Thank you for sharing. Could I know which printer and ink do you recommend please

[@Adriana-so5jn]

One question do you draw on rgb or cmyk for printing?

[@elaineroop1920]

Love this video! What do you create the art images on?

[@designbyemma]

Love this video Helen :)

[@jackieg5016]

Hello ! Love your video. Your stickers are super cool! Which software do you use to design your beautiful stickers? Is it better to design the stickers on laptop or iPad? Where can I get the pen you use to design your stickers? Thank you!

[@Lofieloves]

Do you print your own shipping labels or do you white it on the package ? Cause im struggling and idk what is the best way to do it :(

[@nb-xs6cd]

Love your video it is amazing and inspiring I want to create my own Etsy sticker shop thanks for this video! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@naylyanis]

Awesome! What software did you use for drawing please?

[@SabrinaGiles]

Hi! I'm moving in the next few weeks, but will be starting two etsy shops very soon! I loved your video and am excited for your journey! Can't wait to follow you on this adventure.

[@dinamaksimova9359]

Cool! Thank you for sharing this)

[@sarahsolmiiie2504]

shipping is the scariest part for me! i dont wanna do it wrong lol but i have everything (except product photos, still working on that one!) i need to open up!

[@alexgraffart3046]

Thank you so much for the video!!!! I definitely want to start an Etsy shop soon

[@itscharliebee2307]

Oh dang you practically stole that cricut! Nice! Your art is adorable I wish you all the success! Honestly little videos of you creating your stickers and showing your small business on TikTok might not hurt. I see soooo many small business sticker makers on there promoting their business and just having fun really. Tiktok is a strange beast...but there really is a little niche for just about everything on there.

[@helenmabel5263]

I actually created a TikTok account, I’m just still getting used to posting on it! I have a few sticker videos up on it. It’s @helenmabelmakes if you want to check it out!

[@itscharliebee2307]

@@helenmabel5263 followed :)

[@mindygeist7157]

Good for you! Thanks for the information 👊☕️🍩

[@brendaturner1149]

Thanks for the video. It looks like this would be a fun way to make money. Your stickers are adorable and I wish you the best. If you don't mind, make a video showing how to make stickers.

[@clarissa522]

I get bored when I see people speak on their videos BUT your face is so friendly and cute that I felt happy when I was watching haha

[@helenmabel5263]

That’s so sweet! Thank you! 😊

[@amandaoshita]

They're all so cute!

[@fiberglass101]

What a pleasant video.

[@circle258artstudio6]

Wonderful video! Who did the filming? How did you learn film editing? Also, how did you have the magnets and pins made? You’re so inspiring!

[@MaryAnn-fq3ku]

Cute! What do you use to design your stickers?

[@clairen3898]

printed my first stickers today! Now just to be a good instagrammer.

[@decadentlycrisp]

Hi! What software do you use to print your stickers? Many thanks for the helpful video.