setting up the new studio, prepping for a shop update, worries about leaving etsy | moving in vlog

[@machouston6448]

Hi Tana, A huge welcome back your new studio is starting to look great, you and your studio vlogs have been missed, your a true inspiration to the thousands of would be crafters that subscribe to your channel, looking forward to seeing more of your studio vlogs and many, many congratulations on moving to your new temporary home, well at least for the time being anyway, bye for now

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much! Glad to be back and uploading videos again. I appreciate the love and support!

[@geristaff3009]

I'm watching this with my headphones on and every time you walked over the squeaky floorboard I kept looking round thinking someone was in the room with me 🤣🤣🤣

[@TanaMakes]

Hahaha. Oh my gosh, how spooky. Sorry 😂

[@betzaidatatacajigas7874]

You got this Tana!! Loving the studio progress

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much! 😍💕

[@deborahcorreale352]

Congratulations on the move that it went well, on your new place, your new studio. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your ESTY shop and starting your website. I am struggling to start 'something' I think that I am overthinking everything. You watch people who are doing great and you get scared to start and then you watch someone who is not doing well and you are afraid to start. Then you want to pick the right thing to do, right way to start, right web host and on and on... Love your videos!

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! Honestly, every new thing is scary but you just have to go for it because you never know until you try. As long as you do your research, know that your photos are good quality, descriptions are informative and clear, and know that you're providing a good quality product, you can't really go wrong!

[@tolebearlucy6936]

I’m so happy to see you all settling into your lovely home. The pups look like they’re loving it. I do really like your studio upstairs and taking your time to find your creative rhythm. Change is exciting and you’ll do great! 🥰

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! They are enjoying it 😊. Glad you like it too! I'm excited to get used to the new normal 🥰

[@13juniper]

The way Shiko was sitting while you were putting up the pegboards was everything lol.. so cute. Look at all that light in your new studio! I can only imagine how inspiring that will be when you get back into the groove of making items

[@TanaMakes]

Hahaha. We love when he sits like that 😆. I'm loving the lighting. I can't wait until winter is over and it can be brighter for longer. And oh man, that sucks! Isn't that how unpacking always is.. The box that had the bag with screws ended up being in an open box that was still in my car. Like dang, if I just would've unloaded my car sooner, I would've found it lol

[@SageWolfStudio]

you could take the door off the closet and use it as a supply storage area, just a thought. Love the new studio.

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! Definitely using it for supplies storage. Gonna leave the door though in case I need to hide a mess 😅

[@Lia-ej8fh]

Dont leave etsy just yet, have both for a while, till you know and have established your website! I loooove the new house!! I know you will blossom in there!

[@TanaMakes]

I may use it to put the extra, already made inventory. Thank you so much! 🥰💜

[@Lia-ej8fh]

@@TanaMakes The website looks great!!

[@TanaMakes]

Thanks! 😁

[@jenreu]

Love the new studio and congrats on the new website. 😍😍😘😘

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! 😍💜

[@JustafewDesigns]

Love your new space!! You have been such an inspiration to me... because of you I started using my Glowforge. lol I bought it and let it sit for almost 2 years, pure procrastination!! Maybe I'll be able to get my Etsy going. You are going to do soooo well in your new room, so excited for you!!! big hugs, Elsa

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much! Yes, you need to use it! It's seriously such an amazing tool for shops 😊

[@kristineleedesigns]

I love your studio. I am new here and I just checked out your shop. It looks great! You did such a great job. So inspiring. Congratulations on your success!

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much! Glad you're here and I appreciate you watching and commenting 😊

[@rosemarie7378]

I'm super excited for you! you must be so proud. Good job. I'm looking for the same kind of set up for my office/ workshop. The only thing I can find on the Ikea site is individual desks. How did you find yours?

[@JollityPop]

I love your new set up, there is so much more natural light. Congrats again on the new place.

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much! Definitely loving all of this light 😍

[@harmonistuckman3541]

I am in love with that big desk! Can you put the link of where you got it from please?!🥺☺️🤗

[@SybilCreates]

Congrats and good job on the new studio space! The lighting looks wonderful.

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much! 🥰💜

[@CallMeTippy]

The studio is looking so good! I know you have the whole two color theme going on for your product photos, but have you thought about using the wrapping paper as background for the totes? It would still have the mint color and it would be big enough, I think. Also I can't wait for the day that I feel confident enough to move my my two shops off of Esty ( I have one Shopify and two Esty shops), congratulations on the new studio and the move from Esty!

[@TanaMakes]

Oh that's genius! I'm going to try that! I'm still not confident but you never know until you try. At least I technically still have the option to still extra ready to ship items to etsy if needed. Thank you so much! 💜

[@corrinelewis1842]

Happy for you beautiful self, space and creations👏🏼👏🏼

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much! 😊💜

[@SteffaniesJourney]

Love the new office setup

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@Kera.S.]

I found your channel today and subscribed to it, your Instagram, and shared it all with my niece and (adult) daughter. I love your products! They are so cute and fun! But also seem to be of great quality! Looking forward to purchasing!

[@TanaMakes]

Oh my gosh, thank you so much! Welcome! 🥰💜

[@junereilly6938]

Just happened to stumble across your channel on youtube. Checked out your shop and I'M IN LOVE!! I have a sailor mouth, and this stuff your stuff is right up my alley! Haha! I will be ordering soon!!

[@TanaMakes]

Hahaha. Thank you so much! 😊

[@jamiesimpson7248]

Oh, I’m SO excited for you guys! It looks great and the dogs seem at home as well. Hooray for Saturday’s! ❤️

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! 😁💜🎉

[@sassypackratstudios361]

Love your new studio!

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@monikas341]

Hi Tana i love your new studio. Can you tell me the brand of your new paper cutter trimmer

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! It's by unbranded on amazon 😊

[@monikas341]

Can you sent a link thank you

[@Unukadesign]

Awesome!!! I'm loving the new set up! Cant wait to see more studio vlogs!You're such an inspo honestly Tana! Keep up the amazing work! 🙏🏽💞

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much! Glad you like it! 🥰💜

[@KatnippStudios]

Oh my gosh this is a huge big step, but how excitinggg!

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much, Catherine! 🥰 Excited to get it all set up and share 💕

[@whitneykopsie9772]

I honestly love this video. It’s funny but I learn something from every one of your vlogs. This time was tricks on background for photos.

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! So glad you're still able to learn something from each one 🥰

[@tajeand]

This was so calming to watch! With everything going on I definitely needed one of your vids! Also, congratulations on your new home; new workspace, everything. Wishing you much success with your new website launch, too :)

[@TanaMakes]

Aw, I'm so glad! Thank you so much! I really appreciate it 💕

[@tajeand]

@@TanaMakes of course! ♥️

[@Moongirl68]

I love your new studio! ❤️ Can you tell me what metal press you have? I’m thinking of buying one but not sure which type to buy.

[@TanaMakes]

Thanks! It's a stamp perfect ssp from steel stamps.

[@nams920]

I'm not sure if you mention this in the descriptions of another video, but would it be possible to let us know what machines you use in addition to your Glowforge Pro? For example, your heat press, mug press, engraver, printers, etc? And your thoughts about them - pros/cons, do you regret/love your choice, things you wish you knew then that you do now, etc. Those of us who are thinking of pursuing some or all of your skills as a business or a hobby, I think it would be really helpful. Maybe a future Q&A?

[@TanaMakes]

Sounds like a good idea for a future video! Will do 😊

[@LifeIsAPageTurner]

My husband needed a mini fridge in his space too when we got our new house lol have you tried different 12 x12 pieces of scrapbook paper from michaels and taping them together on the back? A more expensive option is replica surfaces, but I really do love them lol

[@TanaMakes]

Haha. My husband is addicted to diet pepsi. I have! A couple of them are the 12 x 12 but I just don't glue them to that they stay easy to store or spread as needed. I probably will invest eventually on a more professional setup lol

[@brianaazevedo8690]

Hey Tana! Congrats! Where is your pegboard from? I’ve been searching for one!

[@TanaMakes]

Hey! Thank you! It's from ikea 😊

[@lovelisali]

Love your new studio!! So excited for you to finally get plants!! Eeekkkk.

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! Ahhh! I'm so excited too 😍💜

[@Kera.S.]

Have you thought about getting fabric for taking your pictures. You could get solids in those colors you love.

[@TanaMakes]

Ooh I didn't think of that! That would be perfect!

[@prit402]

I just bought my Glowforge Pro and I'm so excited to get it!! I decided to use your referral code just because I had to support you one way or another! Love your studio vlogs so much, hope to see lots more of them! :) Congratulations on moving to your new home!!

[@TanaMakes]

Aw, thank you so so much! How exciting! Can't wait for you to get it! 😍💜

[@dullpoint1072]

I'm moving into my new studio/ home in a few months.. I'm so excited and watching this video made me even more excited!! I'm moving from GA to NC so it's even more exciting. I want a laser printer but my studio will be my garage. I'm having to get a service door instead of a window but I don't know how that's going to work. It being in my garage will definitely separate me from family life and work. Now it's in our living room and all I do is work bc I'm always seeing it 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@TanaMakes]

How exciting! Congrats! Definitely great to have a completely separate work space. If you can't vent it outside, you may need to invest in the filter.

[@stacyanthony7148]

So, I found you a few months back because I have wanted to add a glowforge to my surplus of crafting tools. I really love the though of cutting out the large words that people use on wreaths or to hang on the wall. Anyways, how do you vent it through the window? My work room has windows but none that open. My house was built in like the 40s so the windows have been painted over many times before I bought this house. Also, did you find yourself getting many orders on etsy? I mostly sell on my FB business page. FB has been getting uglier by the day so I was contemplating moving over to etsy. I currently make shirts, hairbows, tumblers, face masks, among many other things. I have always been up for a challenge. I am LOVING the lighting in your studio!!!

[@TanaMakes]

Hey! I literally just stick the hose out the window lol. Definitely not the most professional but usually people build boards the width of their window with a hole the size of the hose to attach the hose to, then every time they open the window, they just wedge the board with the already attached hose. If you can't open your windows then it seems the only choice would be to get the filter they offer. I did get a lot of orders from Etsy. I highly recommend it if you don't have a large audience to survive through your own website as etsy brings in a ton of customers and you can basically get orders without doing anything other than making sure your listings and photos are really good and informative.

[@kimberlyroberson7505]

You can get larger paper (like 18x24”) for photo flat lays pretty inexpensively from an art store - usually sold in loose leaf toned drawing paper area. 🙂 Love your new studio!

[@TanaMakes]

I'll have to find someplace other than Michael's around here then because all they had was 12 x 12 😅. Thank you! 😊

[@kimberlyroberson7505]

@@TanaMakes Might be a regional thing I’m not sure, but usually the 12x12 is in the scrapbooking section of Michael’s but the big individual sheets of colored paper are usually in the back of the fine art/drawing section in like a stack/flat file thing. 😊

[@TanaMakes]

@@kimberlyroberson7505 Okie, I will double check and hopefully find the colors I need 🤞. Thanks! 😊

[@Liisaa2010]

Oo love a new studio set up vlog! where is your standing desk from if you don't mind me asking? Is that a drawer underneath it?

[@TanaMakes]

Thann you! The gray and white one with the drawers is from Costco and the all white one with my computer is from flexispot.

[@Liisaa2010]

@@TanaMakes thank you for sharing!

[@carolinachickfrombrooklyn664]

So glad I found this channel

[@purplepeace5785]

Congrats!!!! Can you please tell me what size glassine bags do you use for the bracelets?

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! They're 3.5 inch squares.

[@MsYu-os8mr]

It makes me happy that it's 30 minutes long 🥰🥺

[@TanaMakes]

🥰💜💜

[@kimmcconnell2155]

The studio looks amazing. I love it. Do you do all your work from the Cricut Air 2 , I love your work, i can't wait to get my shop up and running

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! I use the cricut for making stickers for my packaging and for cutting vinyl for heat pressing totes. :)

[@kimmcconnell2155]

@@TanaMakes awesome. Love your video's thank you for sharing

[@ginevra4212]

I'm so glad you're back 😊❤️ I love your studio vlogs!!

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much! 🥰💜

[@janiiith]

Great vid. Really glad that you have shared with us how you are setting up your new studio space.

[@TanaMakes]

Of course! Thanks for watching 🤗💜

[@ikindred]

Wow...I just found your channel and I am from Woodbridge, VA and recently moved to Las Vegas!

[@TanaMakes]

How exciting! What a big move!

[@Moongirl68]

Love it! Can you tell me where you got your packing table and the table that adjust in height?

[@TanaMakes]

The packing table is from Ikea. I have two adjustable height tables - the white one from Flexispot and the grayish one with the glass top is from Costco.

[@Moongirl68]

@@TanaMakes thank you!

[@char.makes.things]

yes!!! those L shaped hooks have been out of stock up in PA too! been losing my mind searching for some for product store lmao!

[@TanaMakes]

Just gotta keep trying 😭 lol

[@marie-low-stresslife7374]

Your new studio is going to be so nice to work in! 😍 It's so great to see you upgrade your studio and searching for your new work balance! Can't wait to see you pack the launch items! ☺️ (I knew the camera was going to fall at some point but i still laughed so hard when it happened 🤭)

[@TanaMakes]

I'm loving working in it so far and it's not even anywhere near done hehe. So excited to pack everything - I'll definitely include that in the next video. And lol, so smooth, right 😆💜

[@alexis_keith]

The new office looks so good 😍👏🏻

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! 😍💜

[@cins3789]

I'm new to your channel, but I'm wondering if you have ever done a video that shows how you take photos and how you edit them on Photoshop? That's an area I really struggle with and would love to see! I looked through your video and coud not tell if you had that by just reading the descriptions.

[@TanaMakes]

Hi there! No, I don't have a video on that as the way I take an edit them is pretty unconventional. I use my phone, Bluetooth drop them to my computer, and edit in photoshop basically the same way you'd edit in Lightroom. I highly recommend using the Lightroom app on your phone to edit them and you can even buy presets to give your images a similar look and feel.

[@Byangelinamaria]

Came out beautiful love it 😍

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you 🥰

[@RachelSocially]

Hi just found your channel! ❤️ For the paper issue could you do a greenscreen background and then mask the geometric purple and green shapes in photoshop. Then your not restricted to the size of the paper and your background colors can be consistent. You could easily change the colors if you ever wanted to in the future. Just a thought. 😊

[@TanaMakes]

Oh that's so smart! Thank you so much!

[@Vanssaxo]

What heating press do you use? ☺️

[@TanaMakes]

Stahl's maxx 😊

[@omaryrodriguez]

Studio looks amazing! Do you mind sharing the T-Shirt Press machine link? Thank you!

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! Here's the one I got: www.heatpressnation.com/products/stahls-hotronix-maxx-15-x-15-high-pressure-heat-press

[@bonghitsforalgernon]

may i ask where you got your desk organiser with all your thank you cards? ive been looking for one like it for forever 😭

[@TanaMakes]

It was either at Ross or Home Goods so I don't have a link for it. Sorry 🥺

[@2Peachcobler]

Where did you get the gray cube on your packaging station that has slats? Went to you site but I didn't see the key chains that are on your home page?

[@TanaMakes]

I got him from home goods. The motel style key tags are on the website, only a couple left. Shop updates every Friday at noon est 😊

[@RuxyMachal]

Where did you get those big spools of cord from? I’m looking for something like that for my macrame but I can’t find anything in the right size that’s not crazy expensive

[@TanaMakes]

I got them from carelessthreads.com. I think they were around 30 to 40 bucks.

[@saro1palan870]

Beautiful room. Can I ask where you got the stamping desk?

[@TanaMakes]

I got it from Costco. The version they have now is a little different - it has a small curve in the front but they also added wireless phone charging on the top.

[@saro1palan870]

@@TanaMakes thank you

[@Fabulousfreak189]

if you dont want to out holes in your earring cards, you can use a paper clip or small binder clips to clip on the earring cards and hang them up! :)

[@TanaMakes]

That's genius! Thank you so much for the tip! Probably doing that because I was not excited to make holes lol

[@Fabulousfreak189]

@@TanaMakes haha i know what you mean! Good luck

[@hello.its.me.23]

Hi! Your studio looks great, so does your webshop 🥰 would you mind sharing what Shopify theme you use? I have a small webshop in The Netherlands and I love the layout of this theme 💗

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much! 😊 I used the minimal themed! 💕

[@daniqueleysner6127]

I love your new studio space! What is the ikea name of the big drawers you have under your desk?

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! They're all called "Alex" and they just have different sizes available 😊

[@daniqueleysner6127]

Tana Makes thank you! I am looking for a new home (and new studio) so your moving vlogs are perfect for inspiration 😁

[@elainamishelle]

Can I ask what microphone you use? The quality is incredible for headphone use

[@TanaMakes]

It's just my Galaxy S20's microphone 😊

[@MelanieSharae2]

I’m looking for good quality cuff blanks. Any recommendations? Love your videos!!

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you! I don't share the exact shop but I found mine on etsy. I make sure to order mirror finish stainless steel. I found my favorite by ordering small quantities from a bunch of shops to see which one I liked best and work well with my stamping machine 😊

[@MelanieSharae2]

@@TanaMakes thanks so much!!!

[@HeavenLeeMadeOnEtsy]

Wishing you much success. Pupper looked so tired from helping carry the glowforge upstairs. Lol

[@TanaMakes]

Hahaha. Thank you! He was such a good supervisor through the whole move too 😆💜

[@ItsTrenace]

Also try Coles Plants on Church Hill...new plant place in the city.

[@TanaMakes]

Oh awesome! Thanks!

[@tracymanogue4819]

I was so thrilled you opened your own website. :) two orders later. But, awaiting the coffee cups to come back. Fyi, I love your camo sweatshirt.

[@TanaMakes]

Aw, thank you so much! I tried so hard to make some for this update but didn't get to 😭. Next one for sure because I want some too haha. Thank you so much for your support 💜

[@TanaMakes]

Oh thanks! I got it a while ago from aerie ☺

[@tracymanogue4819]

Looking forward to it.

[@SHESMINAJ]

I love watching your channel 🥰 so inspiring

[@TanaMakes]

Aw, thank you 🥰💜

[@josiecollado4278]

Love the Ikea table, what exactly is the name.Thank you

[@TanaMakes]

It's called the fanbyn.

[@rinainlondon8]

Hope I have studio too

[@EyeAmLolo]

Such an inspiration 💜

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you 💜

[@whatstheteemorebyrocexpres3047]

I just found your channel. I love your products. I'm not too far from you. I'm in Richmond. Would love to collaborate one day.

[@TanaMakes]

Thank you so much! How awesome! I'm excited to be in this area now 😊

[@turkessataylor5003]

Omg... I’m coming to wash clothes at your house...lol

[@TanaMakes]

😂😂. Sadly I was so excited but I think the dryer was defective because after one week, it stopped wanting to start. We're having a technician come 😅

[@abilynnnnn]

Do photoshop tutorials!

[@shola7987]

I haven't worn jeans since march 2020 smh

[@TanaMakes]

I only put them on for videos so I look a little more put together hahaha

[@shola7987]

@@TanaMakes respect lol

[@noemil8159]

What type of dog is he/ or she?

[@TanaMakes]

He's a mixture of 7 breeds 😊

[@noemil8159]

My puppy looks just like him, what breeds is he?

[@TanaMakes]

@@noemil8159 Norwegian elkhound, siberian husky, border collie, staffordshire terrier, german shepherd, plott hound, & doberman 😅

[@magalyvlogs5993]

Hola 👋

[@luv2craftcards]

You only make items with bad words?

[@TanaMakes]

Nope, I have two shops.

[@TanaMakes]

But yes, the potty mouth one would make sense to have bad words since it's called potty mouth 😊

[@Saudart11]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jasminem3902]

Omg . I don’t think I realized you were in Richmond . is that where you were before the move ? Sorry I haven’t watched all your vids... 😊 hey 👋🏾 neighbor lol. P.s. I’m @wild_child_dzigns on ig feel free to say hey sometime ! -- Edit: you answered my question at the end of the video...so welcome to Richmond Aaaayyy!

[@TanaMakes]

Haha! Thank you! I'm excited to be here 😍💜

[@TanaMakes]

Just followed you and your earrings are freaking stunning! I've never seen anyone turn laser cut wood into such beautiful, colorful earrings. You're amazing!

[@jasminem3902]

@@TanaMakes 💞💞💞 thank you sooooo much! I appreciate that. P.s. I think you are going to like Richmond. Too bad things are not as they would normally be because I think you would do well at events like Richmond night market !

[@TanaMakes]

@@jasminem3902 you're welcome! 💕 I can't wait for there to be markets again. The amount of small businesses that support local makers and the markets is actually one of the main reasons I've been wanting to come to RVA. One day 🤞