STUDIO VLOG | Launching New Products, Prepping for a Shop Update & Packing Orders

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Күн бұрын

What a journey this t-shirt venture has been so far! I honestly can't believe it! Join me in this studio vlog as I prep the shop for another t-shirt product drop and launch a brand-new design! Spoiler alert - we sell out 😳 So I spend the days after packaging up orders and prepping for the next restock. I'm so grateful to be able to call this my job! Thank you for all your support always 💖
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0:00 Intro
1:46 T-Shirts have Arrived!
8:00 Worries
11:53 New Labels
14:16 Pink Friday Sale
17:18 Co-Working
18:42 Launch Prep
23:57 New T-Shirt Blanks & Transfers
30:52 I Sold Out!
32:55 Packaging Orders
35:10 Thank You
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@Lisasplace Жыл бұрын

as a customer if i'd know a store takes 50% of an artist i like, i will go 'out of my way' to order it directly from them.

@CoconuTacha Жыл бұрын

Me too! Aren't the fees insane!? xxx

@mrs.quills7061 Жыл бұрын

Same same!

@TykitFleine Жыл бұрын

I personally really like that colour blue for the shirts, maybe a new design for it would be a fun way to use them up! maybe something about having your head in the clouds? Or something cloud themed? I think big white fluffy clouds would pop on such a saturated colour, or even a rainbow coming out of a cloud with a cute quote / pun?

@TessaNewberry Жыл бұрын

My business is based in the States, but regarding the Christmas market, if you know that Christmas will be busy enough it would be worth hiring someone seasonally to pack orders during that week you're out and maybe even for the rest of the holiday season. I also highly recommend charging your customers VAT at the market. When we do in person markets here we have to collect state and local tax which we don't have to do online. Sales tax is just a part of purchasing things in person and most people understand that! I'm new to your channel but I love your editing style and I'm excited to be a part of your journey from now on!

@SparrowsEndBusinessDiaries Жыл бұрын

I think the bright blue would work really well within your brand. I like the ideas some other peeps have left in the comments such as making "bright ideas" the theme and having them as a one-off limited edition. If it saves brain/energy work involved in returning them etc then it's a win! Great video x

@BlackNBlue10_4 Жыл бұрын

Aaaahhhh I’m so glad you posted. You have videos I love rewatching while waiting for a new post!!!! Love your channel

@jenavy Жыл бұрын

Those are a lot of fees for a market! I’m pretty sure you’ll make a lot of sales. It just comes down to how much you want to expose your brand and how much stress you are willing to take for that time of year. You can always start your holiday phase for your online shop early so it can alleviate last minute buying(not that won’t happen). At the end of it all, choose what will make you the happiest. 😊

@AMundaneLife Жыл бұрын

You could use the brighter blue for like a bright ideas theme :)

@vanessamacleoddesign Жыл бұрын

I think that being in John Lewis at Christmas time, though stressful, will just put SO many new eyeballs on your stuff, and the positive ripple from that will only be felt later. If it was me, I would go for it, and then evaluate whether or not its worthwhile to ever do again. As long as you're not making a loss on anything- think of it as a marketing exercise.

@vanessamacleoddesign Жыл бұрын

Also, hmm, you *could* increase the in-store price just for that week?

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

That's exactly what I've chosen to do! Paid the deposit too, aaaah! It'll definitely be such a big experience! Thank you so much for your advice, it really helps xxxxx

@luuasaurusrex Жыл бұрын

I would definitely wear the sky blue! I'd say that shade still fits with your brand! Maybe it could be a new design opportunity! ❤

@craftylittleswan Жыл бұрын

No me currently sat in my 'designing & Thriving' T-shirt whilst watching this, thinking that I was very lucky to get one in the launch! 😄 I really like the look of the sky blue colour. 💙

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Aww that's amazing what perfect timing!! So glad you love your t-shirt! xxxx Thank you so much 🥰

@ChantelleArts Жыл бұрын

The t-shirt looks so pretty, I love all of the colours you've chosen, they are perfect ❤

@CoconuTacha Жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you so much Chantelle! That means so much to me! xxx

@tooooooooooooota Жыл бұрын

I think you should Keep the blue & make limited edition design on them 🤍👌🏻

@gillyt2752 11 ай бұрын

Have you got a family member or friend who could do the orders / packing for the John Lewis week ? You could print the orders in the evening and drop all kit for packing to them at their house or if they can come and help you pack etc in the evenings for a couple of hrs in that week if you can’t hand over responsibility for it during the day, maybe someone you know could do with a little bit of extra money for Christmas ? Love the T-shirts and larger designs, good luck with sorting out the Christmas Markets and John Lewis, such a great opportunity if you can get it all together 🥰

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Yess! My only issue is everyone works full time 9-5 so sourcing help is a little bit of an issue 🤔 I'm still figuring it out but I think my partner may be able to help. I'll figure something out I'm sure - it's so daunting! So glad you love the t-shirts! Thank you so much for watching and have a lush day! xxx

@kawaii_crossing 11 ай бұрын

i love the sky blue a lot :)! i love how more saturated and warmer it is :-D. You can advertise the sky blue as limited edition to whatever design you have. :)!

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Yaaay I'm so glad! I love how the blue turned out now! xxx

@SimpleClarityCo 11 ай бұрын

OMG i'm small business too and would love to and would love a working session with fellow creatives. It gets lonely doing things alone and trying to stay motivated. I'm also in the US lol but a 5am work session before my kids get up! Yes! lol

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Omg you must join us! We do co-working sessions every Tuesday at 1pm UK time (this may be 8am US time depending on where you are?). We LOVE them and always get so much done whilst chatting xxx

@SimpleClarityCo 10 ай бұрын

@@CoconuTacha OMG yes! I looked and couldn't find which membership to choose to become a part of the working session group. Any guidance would be appreciated! 🙂

@TanyaLochridge 11 ай бұрын

Love this! I just added a Munbyn Label Printer to my mix! Looking forward to using it for other types of stickers/labels along with mailing labels. Welcome to the heat press brigade. It’s a whole new world! Oh and it looks like you are set for blank mailing labels until 2026 maybe!!! 🐾💕🐾

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Lol I am loving the heat press brigade!! It's been so much fun! and LOL the labels took me by such surprise hahahaha xxx

@danireilly5697 Жыл бұрын

A basket or 2 on the base of the rail, might help support the tshirt weight. Plus provide some more space to put the prepacked tshirts 😊

@CoconuTacha Жыл бұрын

What a great idea! I'll try this, thank you! xxx

@mzzbevcreates 11 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the sell out of your t-shirts! They do look great and hope to get one for me some time too. The purchase of your own heat press is a great idea and I agree it will help with those sells that you have run out of but can quickly put one together in no time. Sounds like you have a busy season!! Those tags are definitely a step up! Great job! 👏🏼

@KellyRossouw 11 ай бұрын

Aah im so glad you are trying the DTF route! I hope it will be better for your business 💚

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

I'm LOVING it so far!!! So much easier and the quality is amazing!! I've run mine through high-temp washes and the tumble dryer and they're still so good! Even though you're not supposed to hehehe xxx

@Werecat06 11 ай бұрын

I love the sky blue. Maybe the brightness will help stand out at markets etc

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you think so! I love the blue now! xxx A happy accident hehe :) xxxx

@natalieneumann5003 11 ай бұрын

My Small Business Tshirt arrived today, thank you a lot for these beautiful Shirt, I love it ❤so much, I’m exited to do my next order 🎉 from your awesome Shop, I love your Style 🫶

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Aw that's amazing thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it! 🥰🌈💖 xxx

@my_positive_perspectives_au 11 ай бұрын

I'm so proud of you xx i always love your vlogs and Instagram posts

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Aww thank you so so much! 🥰💖

@starbrown1219 Жыл бұрын

Love your t-shirts. I like the darker blue. Congrats on your success with your launch. How can you pass on John Lewis. Lots of exposure with a quality event.

@rainykanon 11 ай бұрын

I've been eagerly waitimg for a new vlog!! ❤

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you! Another one is now up hehe xxx

@leighsanchez481 11 ай бұрын

Just came across your channel and found that it was very interesting and informative. Thank you for sharing this video. The deeper blue is really nice.

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! Thank you so much for watching xxx

@styledbygabi 11 ай бұрын

That one more chapter decal is so cute I want to get one for my bestie for christmas

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Aww thank you so much! I love that design xxxxx

@sewdutchstudio 11 ай бұрын

Our lab pup is very sweet and not barky at all outside but inside she barks at everyone, even though they are across the street, how dare they walk there 🤣 P.s LOVE my 2 sweaters and t-shirts 🥰

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Omg that's the same as Mochi! Must be a lab thing hehehe they think they're so big and tough in secret but in reality they are big softies xxx I'm so glad you love your sweaters and t-shirts!! Thank you so much! xxxxx

@fijaystudio 11 ай бұрын

I think that you could safely leave the online shop open at Christmas, but with a notice on it saying that due to the pop-up you will be posting on such and such a date, rather than within 24 hrs. Don't risk losing sales! I love your new T's. I can't believe you manage to fold them all without a Sheldon T-shirt folding board..

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Yes that's such a good tip!! I may have to do that.. And thank you! Lol I need the t-shirts to fold smaller than my sweaters so had to learn how to do it without the folding board hahaha xxx proving useful for my wardrobe hehe xx

@LucyLocksArt Жыл бұрын

I am so chuffed for you! I cannot wait for the restock, everyones too fast! 😅

@hayleyjanestudios 11 ай бұрын

You can also get free shipping products if you have a Royal Mail business account too ☺️

@mrs.quills7061 Жыл бұрын

I know you said people don’t like pre sales, but I don’t mind waiting. Maybe you can do a Kickstarter?? I actually like the designing and thriving shirt cuz yeah that’s me! 😂 Also, for your labels, keep the box they come in cut a slit in the middle and size it down to fit it so it stays up and you can pull out more through the slit! As for the shirt, it’s super pretty! Why not use some of your travel designs or even make an outdoor or ocean design to go on it? I’d love a Tokyo shirt!! Those would sell great in store too.

@simplykamy 11 ай бұрын

I just ordered ^..^ I can't wait to get them!! If you do a restock of the purple one I'm def interested since I grabbed the pink and blue one and really want the purple one as well since I have a small business as well

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Yayyy! The purple is now restocked but only in certain sizes (it's super hard to get the lilac lol!). xxx

@DesiraeOfori 11 ай бұрын

I'm so excited that I got my Small Business Big Dreams shirt!! And it didnt take too long to get to Florida! I do hope and will keep checking back to see when the Thriving and Designing shirt comes back. I never clicked on an email link so fast, as when I saw yours come through saying tshirts were restocked 😅😂

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Yaaaay!!! That's amazing! I'm so glad you like it! Thanks so much Desirae 💖 Designing and thriving is back but only in certain sizes at the moment 💖 xxxx

@The-Foxeh Жыл бұрын

you could do like bleach sploges on that deeper blue for like a cloudy look, would look amazing

@mrs.quills7061 Жыл бұрын

I love that idea! She can use a bleach spray too to make an acid washed look!

@MoonArtDreams Жыл бұрын

Oh my god! Will the „designing and thriving“-design be available as a sweater at some point? 😍 As a graphic designer I have been WAITING for a design like this (but missed the T-shirt launch 😂)

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Oooh do you think it'll work well as a sweater too!? 🤔 xxxx

@judyg9889 11 ай бұрын

I think the bright sky blue is a good additional color for your brand...when you were showing it I could see the poster above your monitor, and it looked about the same color! :)

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Yay I'm glad you think so!! 😁 xxx

@Julianaao2601 11 ай бұрын

That JL pop-up sounds expensive omg! But then again it’ll be Christmas, so what about hiring someone, maybe part time? to help you with your online store or the pop-up, that way you can take full advantage of the holiday season!

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

I know right!?! It's scary! My friend is coming to help me at JL part time, so that will be a lifesaver that week! I may need to train up my boyfriend to pack orders at home whilst I'm there... hehe xxx

@serenabrent8832 Жыл бұрын

Love the T-shirts, and the new blue is lovely. Why not print white lineart on the new blue t-shirts, like flowers/leaves etc, or maybe different skylines (like your skyline stamp pins, or in the style of your Eastbourne print you did in one of your earlier vlogs)? John Lewis at Christmas will help to widen your customer base and will get you more well-known. Have you thought about a two-tier hanging rack? The Range has some good ones at the moment, especially their telescopic 2-tier one (needs no tools, drills or screws to install).🙂

@chrisbeeblack 11 ай бұрын

I really like the sky blue - it's so pretty! Also, I really hope you'll launch the small business tee in a different color than pink at some point 😍 Pink is really not my color lol

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Thank you sooo much! Hahah I'll keep that in mind 🥰 xxx What colour would you prefer?

@chrisbeeblack 10 ай бұрын

@@CoconuTacha Honestly I wear basically anything that's not pink or beige/brown. Blue, green, orange, yellow, purple, teal you name it 🙌

@107tatiana 11 ай бұрын

Well congrats on selling everything! I just started my Etsy shop but no luck yet. Kinda bums me out.

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Patience is the name of the game when it comes to Etsy, I promise. It took me a year to get my first sale! xxx

@crochetbycriselle1721 9 ай бұрын

Hello!! I love all your designs!! 💗 And i also love your hair here hihi! Did you use Dyson hair curler here? 🤍

@CoconuTacha 9 ай бұрын

Ahhh thank you sooo much! Yes I switch between using my Dyson airwrap and the Molly-mae curling wand 😁 both have different but amazing results! xxx

@kimberlyhendren2097 11 ай бұрын

Hi. I'm new here. I like your channel. As a fellow small business owner, the name of the game is making money. You can probably make more by keeping your online store open and avoiding the high fees at the market. Even if the market sounds good in theory, after all of the work you'd have to do to prepare, if they are taking that much of your profit, it defeats the purpose and you'd be losing money by closing your online store. I get it. I try to do markets if they aren't too expensive and if I know there will be a good turnout. It is tricky. Some markets steal our money (over charge) and as small business owners, there isn't always a lot of money to go around. Good luck with whatever you close! You will do great!

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

I know right? This has always been my mentality.. But I'm also like... How will I know if I don't try!? But I 100% agree with you! xxx

@kimberlyhendren2097 10 ай бұрын

I wish you LOTS of luck! you are so talented, you will be a success no matter what! @@CoconuTacha

@linsaraillustration Жыл бұрын

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@Jay-kk1kv Жыл бұрын

How do you gage how many shirts to restock? Do you do polls on your social media?

@hayleyjanestudios 11 ай бұрын

Just a thought…if JL are taking the VAT is that because they are paying it for you? So if you are already VAT registered this is just doing you a favour as you won’t have to pay it across 🤔 to HMRC after. As some others have said, think of the pop up shop as marketing, it’s exposure so new customers can find you

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

No because I am not VAT registered, but JL are so I have to charge VAT 🤔 And then send it on to GBX (Great Brand X-change - the organisers). It's all very confusing! But yes, I'm thinking of it as marketing, networking and a chance to meet new customers 😁 Thank you so much for your kind and helpful comment, and for watching! xxx

@scheminggoldfish Жыл бұрын

Could i pease ask where you get your DTF fronts for your tshirts

@PolkaDotPearle Жыл бұрын

Is your curved desk from iKEA? I wish theyhadn’t discontinued them 😢

@louisetubb2342 2 ай бұрын

I want to buy a T-shirt but unsure on sizing I am currently a size 16 but I do like it baggy and not tight what would you suggest in a size to have ?

@CoconuTacha 2 ай бұрын

Hi lovely! The t-shirts are a little roomier than the sweaters. I recommend an XL for a UK size 16 xx

@lindaashford7187 11 ай бұрын

Don’t let customers This email was dictated, not typed. your stock and releases. Work to your schedules and if they want item, they will budget and/or wait.

@Bkini 11 ай бұрын

I’ve done one with them & John Lewis and I don’t think it was worth it especially after they take commission +mine was £250 for the week and 25% commission it’s hard work you will need people there to help you as you aren’t allowed to leave your pop up unsupervised at all! So it’s extremely long days for you +whoever helps xxxx

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

I know this is what I'm thinking! It's going to be so hard and such longggg days, especially as it'll be Christmas opening hours! I've paid the deposit so have to suck it up and go for it now heheh! Would you consider doing one again? Or do you have any tips to get the most out of the experience? xxx

@Bkini 10 ай бұрын

@@CoconuTacha its good for content making & I met some amazing customers / shoppers so that was fun. Do you have people helping you? as you're not allowed to leave your stall empty (it made things hard) plus take a little stall with you you'll need it! I don't think I would do it again because of the long days and I didn't have much support from the store, but could be so different for you all depending on the store you're in. id say take as many photos/videos for content & hand out business cards or even do a giveaway for the people who sign up to your website and follow social media gets them customers online xxxx

@Bkini 10 ай бұрын

I also got put in gifts when I was clothing and I wasn't on the women's floor so that was annoying xxxx

@tinaciancone4810 Жыл бұрын

Hi how are you

@dianaviera6228 Жыл бұрын

To lose about 50% is insane when you can make 100% in your own shop. You do tend to sell out on your own and do not need to pay an outrageous amount to make someone else profitable. Something is wrong with that picture.

@marialeeramirez8727 Жыл бұрын

Wish you luck on your heat press machine hope all goes well for your remarkable journey.🪻

@EJPARSONSUK 11 ай бұрын

Fab video, always fun to watch. So happy to see your business doing so well 😁 I have a Munbyn printer, mainly for Etsy labels, but I'd really like to make my own logo labels with it. May be a stupid question, but what software do you use to design your labels? They look so good. Looking forward to your heat press experiments.I caught a glimpse of your heat press in the background 😉 I have the same one, same colour too 😂😊

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I use Affinity Designer and I highly recommend! It's professional design software but much cheaper than an Adobe subscription as it's a one-off payment :) I've used it since I graduated! xxx

@EJPARSONSUK 10 ай бұрын

@@CoconuTacha That's great because I've gone and bought it 🤗 Loving your vlogs, so great to see the success you're having, especially with your clothes line. I went to get a t shirt but they'd all gone! Next time I'll be ready! 🤣🤞

@MISSLEONAJB 11 ай бұрын

Hey sweetie 🤗 I am so so happy that you had a successful launch of the t-shirts, you are doing so so well with your clothing line ☺️ Did you make a decision about John Lewis? I’m not in your position so really hard to know what’s best but I wasn’t sure about it. Such a super amazing opportunity but at your busiest time and they’ll take so much of your money….it’s a tough one. Looking forward to how you got on with your new heat press 🩷 xxx

@CoconuTacha 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Leona! 🥰 Yes ! I'm going ahead with John Lewis lol I am scared! I've paid the deposit so just have to go for it now heheh... Thank you so much for watching! Hope you're well lovely xxxx