How to Package & Ship your Stickers for LESS THAN $1!!!

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You've made your beautiful stickers and have them posted to Etsy. You make your first sale (congrats!), but then quickly realize you didn't even think about how to package and send your stickers to your customers! And, what's worse, you're on a super tight budget with very little wiggle room.
In this video, I show you how you can package AND send your stickers to your customers for less than $1! :)
Find my stickers, prints, and more at byamara.co.
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-- CHAPTER MARKERS --
0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Why You Shouldn't Use Cardboard for Packaging
1:09 - How I Created My Inserts
2:18 - The Best Little Baggies
3:00 - A Slight Packaging Snafu
5:06 - Back to the Baggies!
5:50 - The Perfect Thank You Cards
6:37 - And, Finally, the Envelope
6:57 - How to Properly Package an Order
7:31 - A Brief Note on Stamps
8:25 - But How Much Does This All Cost?
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-- WHO AM I? --
Hi there! My name’s Amara and I’m an archivist, illustrator, and historian living in Chicago. On my channel, I create mocktail recipes, teach you about art history and how to make art, and also review things.
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@Thatgeekishfamily 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I love hearing Etsy sellers talking about how the packaging just ends up in the trash - whether it's recyclable, compostable or not, it requires resources, fuel, and more to create for something you're just tossing.

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! 😍Like don't get me wrong, I love the vibe that packaging can create, but at the end of the day it just goes to waste for 5 seconds of enjoyment. Sustainability is a HUGE thing for me, so I want to try to make my shop as eco-friendly as possible!

@noelaniloeak9387 2 жыл бұрын

This is great! My packaging cost under $1 too! 0.94c to be exact. it includes: -brown envelope -plastic bag for stickers -4x6 thank you card with inspirational quote on the back (in hopes they use it as decor) -business card -tissue paper - stamp -4x mini "thank-you" stickers for the outside of my envelope listed below: "do not bend" sticker "thank you USPS" sticker "YAY" sticker my logo sticker

@greenglitterheartn4228 Жыл бұрын

How? From where?

@spicycxlbs7995 Жыл бұрын

How did you get all of this for under a dollar?😭

@itzalmazofficial 10 ай бұрын

@@spicycxlbs7995that’s what I was thinking💀💀💀💀💀

@cryptidtoast 2 жыл бұрын

i love your vibes, thank you so much for all the info!! you left nothing out :D

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 🥺 I hope my video was at least a little bit helpful to you. Happy stickering! 😍🥳🖤

@CriticalNerdTheory424 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid...your energy is positive and I’m gonna have to order your stickers

@AmaraAndrew 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! :)

@colinmuskett5465 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information I have never broken my postal costs down like this (from the UK)

@xoblitz9038 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! It helps a lot :) Also your stickers are so cute

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! :) Do you have a sticker shop?! :)

@paganelli4483 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Amara, I'm a musician about to open a Etsy store with my graphics and designs and although I have some ideas you made many smart points.

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Ahh, thanks so much! :) Congrats on starting your own shop! 🥳 If you need help with anything along the way, please feel free to reach out and I’ll do my best to help! :)

@isaniart 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful, thank you! I’ve seen some people use glassine bags as a more eco friendly clear baggie option, but I haven’t run the numbers on the price per bag

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) Thanks so much for watching!! And thank you so much for the tip about glassine baggies! I honestly hadn't even thought about those before. I think they're a little pricier, but if they're eco friendly, I'm all for it! Thank you!! 😍

@BunnyDogLover 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome packaging info!!!

@AmaraAndrew 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Teri! :)

@0countrygirl00 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation!! Thank you!!

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

😍

@candyDander 6 ай бұрын

Helpful video!

@ohhstellar 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Thank you!

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Of course! Thank you for watching! 😍

@podcast29ala 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you dear great video! I find it helpful thumbs up

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😍

@Azinya 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful info, thank you.

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Of course! Thanks for watching :)

@heyxsabrina Жыл бұрын

You're adorable! Love this video, thank you for the info!

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness!! Well, thank you so much 😂 I hope my video was able to provide some value to you! 🥰❤️

@linaa4076 Жыл бұрын

So cute! Do you have a video to show how you set up the shipping on the listing ? When I set it up on Etsy it costs 3-4 for shipping within USA for something that weighs 1 ounce. Am i doing something wrong ? It is so expensive! I just discovered I can send with a stamp for only like 55 cents ? But how does this get set up on Etsy ??

@Ookleton Жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips!

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Of course! Thanks so much for watching! :) If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out :)

@honeyhartmr 2 жыл бұрын

I love your packaging. Honestly, I'm not a fan of tissue paper even though a lot of peopleuse it. To me, it scream cheap or tacky. I think keeping it simple is nicer. For me, as long as my items arrive in good shape I'm happy. I rather have small businesses save their money.

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) Thank you so much! I totally agree about tissue paper, especially considering the environmental impact it has! :)

@BecciBex Жыл бұрын

Yes but tissue paper is biodegradable, recyclable and better for the environment than plastic 🤷🏻‍♀️

@SkwithOv 10 ай бұрын

disagree entirely, although my situation is different - i make and sell stitch markers are jewelry (most isn't terribly fragile, but can still be damaged if the mailer is really crushed or something) one piece of crumpled tissue paper wrapped around my items in the mailers, rather than loose as they had been previously, and i haven't had a SINGLE item damaged in transit, where i had a number (a small number, but more than none) before that nobody has said anything about it looking cheap, but i have gotten good reviews on everything arriving in good condition and safe it's much cheaper than using a tiny box for each order, but i also use a single sheet of tissue paper in boxes to protect my items - folded and placed well, you don't need much at all i think it's much more professional than a plastic bag or paper crinkles that make a mess everywhere it costs like $0.02-$0.04 per sheet, depending where you buy it and the size and everything maybe not super useful for stickers, sure, but it's definitely useful for protecting anything even remotely fragile you can get it in fun colors or even design your own (although i don't, mine is white, i already design my packaging cards and use wax seals i've made to make things look nice) i'd rather an occasional person think it looks tacky than having to replace orders/items due to being damaged in transit, which ends up being way more expensive

@johnhipp604 9 ай бұрын

@@AmaraAndrewcan I ask you something yes or no

@yeseniareyes538 2 жыл бұрын

I love this lol 😃😍

@emocraps07 2 жыл бұрын

I use the thin cardboard protectors like you would get in the .25 sticker machines as kids.. push in the quarters and out pops your sticker/temp tattoo lol... but I've never had issues with it. you can even cut the center and use them as inserts

@SpaceBandit666 11 ай бұрын

I think this is way better than using the plastic bags, unless its biodegradable its wasteful

@KawaiiCurves-og1ft 4 ай бұрын

great idea!

@vm7939 2 жыл бұрын

Hello!! Where do you buy both of those types of stamps? This was so helpful, thank you for making this video.

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) I buy both types of stamps from my local post office. I'm not sure where you live, but if you live in the U.S. you should be able to do the same! You can ask for a stamp booklet for the regular stamps and then if you need extra ounces, just ask the clerk at the post office for "extra ounce stamps." :)

@DemonsterousD Жыл бұрын

Great video! I was looking for those poly bags! Can I ask, how do you go about printing on your brown card stock? It looks like it would be too thick for my printer.

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thanks so much for your question! :) I actually have an entire video on how I create my inserts that you can watch here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9BzgaRit5bbl2g.html This particular weight of cardstock is really lovely to create with because it's thick enough to protect the stickers, yet thin enough to not clog up the ol' printer :)

@ramsam4522 Жыл бұрын

Hello there! I love your art omg!! I was just wondering if you can share some tips about shipping international. I am a new etsy sticker shop owner and just got my very first international order from the UK but I am so confused with what to do. I am planning to use a forever global stamp, do I need to do anything else? I read somewhere I need to fill out customs form but not sure how to do that and it’s just one sticker sheet. Thank you soo soo much for your help!♥️♥️

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thanks so much for reaching out! :) So, unfortunately, I don’t offer international shipping in my Etsy shop, so I’m afraid I won’t be of much help. :/ I did do a brief Google, though, and it looks like a forever global stamp is the way to go (just like you said!)! I don’t think tracking is included, so just something to be aware of! Again, sorry I can’t be of much assistance, but it looks like all you need is that forever global stamp! Best wishes! :)

@hobohobbies 2 жыл бұрын

For the Brown envelope the linco's towards a size of 3.6 by 5.125 however it looks much larger on the video. Are you using an A-1 or an A-4 size. Thank you and I love your videos

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh, sorry about that! 😬 I actually bought the A7 (5” x 7”) envelopes. I hadn’t designed my thank you cards yet, so I decided to go a little bigger to be on the safe side. Thanks so much for your question and happy sticker-making! 😍

@karencatangay8569 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful information! May I know the dimensions of your small card stock insert please? Thanks!

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Karen! :) My cardstock inserts measure 4 ⅝" x 2 6/8." They fit perfectly within the little clear plastic baggies I use in case you get those, too! Hope this helps! :)

@adrian.d 9 ай бұрын

I know this video was made 2 years ago I’m just getting into this sticker business (yay) 😂 would you still recommend everything today that you posted about 2 years ago? Love this video too by the way ❤

@AmaraAndrew 7 ай бұрын

Hi again! 😂 Thanks so much!! It's funny because I would actually recommend all the same things lol. Once I find something that works, I sort of stick with it! 😂 If you find anything that works better, though, please let me know! 🙏

@chuuchuu8329 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking of starting a sticker shop and this video really helped me I was worried about packaging but you really helped clear things up thank you so much

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh, you should totally start a sticker shop!! 😍 and I’m happy to help! I made this video a few months ago and I’m still using the same stuff, so I can vouch that it still works 😂

@chuuchuu8329 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAndrew Ahahah I'm glad to hear that 😄 thanks again!!

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

@@chuuchuu8329 of course! And thank you!! 😍 best of luck with your sticker shop!

@alyssamsobel Жыл бұрын

This was a really good information! I just opened an sticker Etsy shop so this will be very useful! I do have a question regarding delivery. How do you mark it complete in Etsy? You select Mark as Complete instead of buying the shipping label. But how does USPS know to track it to your Etsy account so it says delivered and that allows them to write a review for your shop? Does it automatically send them an email to review the item when it hits the estimated delivery date?

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi Alyssa! :) Yay, congrats on opening your own sticker shop! 🥳 For all my orders under $10, I mark the order complete and select the “USPS” option from the “Shipping carrier” dropdown menu. This way, the customer knows that it’s arriving through standard mail. I think Etsy sends out an email roughly 1-1½ weeks after the item has “shipped” so then the customer can review their product. :) Sorry, I don’t have specifics, but I hope this helps a little! :)

@staceyros 6 ай бұрын

i do minis, tried stickers but they didnt sell for some reason lol..had like 400 design options..anyway lol..i get the 4x6 photo envelopes from amazon..23 dollars canadian for 100...23 cents is pretty good, i pack in 100 pc zips from the dollar store too..

@nadiafreudiger8836 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Amara, Do you have any tips on how to ship and package large vinyl decals with First Class Stamped Mail?

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nadia! :) The largest stickers/decals that I've shipped from my Etsy store have been around 4 inches and have fit in a standard 5" x 7" envelope, so that's the only experience I have with large stickers. I know the post office has a wide array of options for shipping depending on the size and weight of your packaged item, so I would suggest consulting their site here: www.usps.com/ship/first-class-mail.htm#:~:text=Mail%20in%201%E2%80%935%20Business,%E2%84%A2%20postage%20rate%20goes%20up. They'll have the best options for you. Best wishes and I hope you can find a successful option! :)

@palicka_anna 2 жыл бұрын

I love this

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😍

@xeniahaberditz5472 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the info Amara ! I'm thinking of opening a bullet journal/sticker shop on etsy at some point in the next two years. I just don't have any art related instagram page nor followers. Do you think it is still possible to have the shop first or should I focus on the social media aspect first? Thanks ❤

@AmaraAndrew Ай бұрын

Hi!! Sorry for the late response!! You should totally open your shop no matter what. I didn't have any art-related platform when I started my Etsy shop, but if you focus on using SEO-related titles and descriptions for your listings, it should increase your odds of finding your proper customers :) I'd say focus on the social media as much as you can, just to help promote your shop, but don't get hung up on having everything perfect. It's better to start and then figure it out :) You could even start doing a daily Short where you're creating a bullet journal entry to track what's left to start your own Etsy shop. It could be a fun, meta way to create content and promote your listings!

@andrewduran2724 Жыл бұрын

👏 awesome thank you 🙏

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Of course! Thank you for watching!! :)

@AChapin Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for the great video. In the video you mention that sometimes you have to print out an extra ounce of postage (.15)….. I’m wondering how do you (or where can you) print just an ounce of postage. This could be very helpful to know. Thank so much. Great video.

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Great question! :) I either get my extra ounce stamps from the automated kiosk at the post office. If that isn't available for some reason, I just get them at the counter. :)

@AChapin Жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAndrew Thanks so much!! Be blessed!

@user-wj7he6uf8p 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Amara I really appreciate your info showing how to ship stickers in an affordable way. I just opened my etsy shop literally a few days ago and I was struggling because shipping cost way too much just to send out stickers. I'm from foreign country living in the US I don't know much about postal system so I have a couple of questions. 1. the stamp you're using like 55cent. is it good for all around the country I mean to go anywhere in US? 2. Do you have to use specific envelop? or can you use whatever you get from michales , Walmart or Amazon? Thank you for your info and wish you the best.👍

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) Congratulations on starting your own Etsy shop! That’s super exciting! :) Now, onto your questions! 1) I use the First-Class mail Forever stamps. These let you send 1 oz. of mail anywhere in the U.S. If you find that your email is a little over 1 oz., you can purchase an additional ounce stamp. So, for each ounce your envelope is over, you can purchase an additional ounce stamp. If you're going to be anything over 3-4 oz., I would recommend sending your stickers a different way since the cost will add up. :) 2) I purchased a box of 5” x 7” envelopes from Amazon (I have a link in my bio to them, if you want the same ones!). It looks like the maximum size envelope you can send with the Forever stamp is 6 ⅛” x 11 ½” :) I’m also including a direct link to sending envelopes on the United States Postal Service website. They’ll have ALL the answers to any future questions you might have. They also have a post office locator in case you would like to talk to a postal worker in person :) www.usps.com/ship/letters.htm?_gl=1*7qbpiv*_ga*MjMyMDg0MzAxLjE2NDkwMzM0MjQ.*_ga_3NXP3C8S9V*MTY0OTAzMzQyNC4xLjEuMTY0OTAzMzQyOS4w Sorry this was a really long message, but I hope this makes sense and helps a little! Also, please feel free to reach out if I can help with anything else! Best wishes in the success of your sticker shop :)

@adrienneclark903 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Canadian stamps are soooo much more. Dang. Before I got my new printer the ink was a killer in my costs as well.

@mythical.craftstarot Жыл бұрын

Question! When you send them out do you hand write the address of the clients on each envelope?? Thank you so much for this video. I love how simple you made shipping out to be.

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Great question! I handwrite my thank you cards as well as the address on each envelope. It takes some time, but I like the handmade feel of it. I normally block off an hour each week to focus on that. :) Thanks so much for watching! :)

@mythical.craftstarot Жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAndrew thank you so much!! You really built my confidence in this area. I appreciate you and the time you took to answer my question🙏💗

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

@@mythical.craftstarot ahh yay! I’m so glad! :) Best wishes on your sticker-making journey and please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions along the way! 🥳

@cyramclennan2580 10 ай бұрын

3:19 i laughed along with you when your round sticker didn't fit! Hey thats being a business owner! Have a task but that task ends up having a ton of steps added into it because you have to readjust becayse of said situation lol 🤣

@AmaraAndrew 10 ай бұрын

Hahaha right?! That was a genuine accident, but, hey, at least I’m learning!! I’m glad you can share my pain 😂

@cyramclennan2580 10 ай бұрын

@@AmaraAndrew we are all learning every day ❤️❤️

@adrian.d 9 ай бұрын

I did too lol!!

@alexandramulero3128 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for the video, do you know how I can change the shipping option to stamped mail on Etsy. I can’t seem to do it and I ended up putting first class, but I rather do stamped because it’s cheaper to the buyer

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thanks for your question! :) So, I use the "USPS First Class Mail" setting in Etsy, but then have free shipping as the default for all of my stickers. I then include the price of the stamp in the price of each sticker, so it makes it easier for everyone, kind of like a flat price. That said, I'm not quite sure if there is an option for stamped mail (or where to find it), but you could try my method, if you'd like! :)

@TheWesleys 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAndrew oh okay!! Free shipping with cost of stamp included. Then ship yourself. Do you hand write the customer address ?

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWesleys Hi! :) Yes, I handwrite each customer's address as well as each thank you card! I find this to be a nice touch to make it a little more personal. You can definitely find rubber stamps online if you don't want to handwrite each address, or you could also print out your own address stickers :) Hope this helps!

@liannearellano3296 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video 👌 I have a question are we supposed to put our address on the envelope? Or just the customer address?

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi Lianne! :) I strongly, strongly recommend putting a return address on your envelope! That way, if the envelope gets lost in the mail, it'll return back to you. I have a P.O. box in a neighboring town, so I don't have to use my home address. That could be a possible option for you if you don't want to use your home address for the return address! :)

@liannearellano3296 Жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAndrew thank you so much for the information

@SimsbellVilla-um8ch 4 ай бұрын

Where I can find these materials for example in the Aliexpress(affordable)? Because I'm where Amazon do not ship but Aliexpress does, anyone help?

@staceyros 6 ай бұрын

shipping/postage is crazy in canada, standard is over a dollar...and if an envelope is thicker than 5mm its more towards 4 dollars, thats why i dont do bulky stuff anymore

@subreezy 9 ай бұрын

curious do you handwrite the to and from addresses and do you use your home address?

@AmaraAndrew 7 ай бұрын

Hi there!! :) I do handwrite the to and from addresses, just because I like to, but you can absolutely get a label maker and standardize the process since it does get a little time-consuming! Please, DO NOT use your home address for anything you do!!!! I recommend going to your local post office and getting a P.O. box. You can use that as the return address on your envelopes, instead of your home. Safety first! 🙏

@TheWesleys 2 жыл бұрын

So for Etsy I listed my sticker and put the weight (obv it’s less than an oz.) but Etsy shipping lowest was First class mail? $3. Am I missing a shipping option? And do you still use shipping label??

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! :) So, I only use shipping labels for orders over $10. I purchase my labels through a website called Pirate Ship since I find them to be the most affordable option :) For my orders under $10, I just use regular ol' stamps. I have a custom shipping setting in Etsy for my stickers that I use to make it a little easier/quicker for me. Hope this helps! :)

@wannabecarguyz279 Жыл бұрын

What size is your Card stock for the 3x5 bags? Do you have a video how you making it!!!

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) I have a video explaining how I make my cardstock inserts here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9BzgaRit5bbl2g.html Hope this helps! :)

@wannabecarguyz279 Жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAndrew thank you!!!

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

@@wannabecarguyz279 of course! :) And if you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out and I’ll see how I can help!

@susanarichards5253 Жыл бұрын

Hi do the stickers bend in the mail , sometimes cardboard can bend please let me know thanks

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi Susana! :) (So far) I haven't heard any complaints by my customers of their stickers arriving bent. It's surprisingly sturdy packaging when all combined! :)

@user-nb5ou4ih3u Жыл бұрын

Where do you get the additional ounce stamps?

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi Bailee! I get my additional ounce stamps from my local post office! There's an automated kiosk at my location, so I can select them there, but if you don't have one at your local post office, someone at the desk should be able to help you! :)

@Chisoms_lifestyle Жыл бұрын

What about your shipping label ?

@shirleyclay 2 жыл бұрын

*Do the envelopes shipped this way have tracking, as I believe Etsy now (2022) requires tracking?

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shirley! :) From what I understand, Etsy requires tracking for orders over $10. I made this video geared more toward orders under $10 since I was just starting out on Etsy :) That said, for my orders over $10, I use 9” x 7” bubble mailers to make sure that my customer’s stickers are extra protected since they’ll be around larger packages. I honestly haven’t tried using my regular envelopes for this :)

@kaile8829 10 ай бұрын

Question on what address would you put in for the from. Do you use your own name and address?

@AmaraAndrew 7 ай бұрын

Hi there!! :) I 10000% recommend getting a P.O. box through your post office. That way, you can use that for your return address. Please NEVER use your home address!!! Safety first 🙏🖤

@MicroxB Жыл бұрын

How would you have the shipping set up in etsy to ship with a envelope and stamp?

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) Thanks for your question! I have separate profiles for each item in my shop (stickers, greeting cards, prints, etc.) and each has “free shipping.” You can create separate shipping profiles in Etsy under “Settings” -> “Shipping Settings” -> “Shipping Profiles.” In there, I have my “stickers” profile set to ship with “USPS First-Class Mail,” i.e. to ship with just an envelope and a stamp. :) Hope this helps! :)

@jonathan__BBE 2 жыл бұрын

whats the max amount of ounces that you can have to ship an evelope with a stamp? because sometimes I want to sell a pack of address labels but its about 3oz

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) You can use a single Forever stamp to send an envelope up to 1 oz. If you want to send a 3oz envelope, you can purchase "additional ounce stamps" to supplement your Forever stamp. I think they're currently about $0.20, so you could purchase two of these in addition to a Forever stamp. :)

@morgannwilliams967 10 ай бұрын

What about computer ink?

@Cremeandtoffee Жыл бұрын

How do you cut the brown cardstock papers to that size? do you just use scissors? lol

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi Emily! :) Haha I primarily use an x-acto blade and a sturdy ruler (linked in the description!), but I've definitely used regular ol' scissors, too. Scissors can definitely get the job done. I just prefer the exactness of the x-acto knife and ruler! :)

@TubeWatcher 2 жыл бұрын

How did you get passed the "tracking required" for shipping on etsy?

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) So, in my shop, I provide tracking for all orders that are over $10. I package these orders in bubble mailers and then ship them using the least expensive shipping label possible, which is normally through the USPS. Hope this helps! :)

@chh1643 5 ай бұрын

I loved your video! I'm assuming that there is no tracking. I had an issue a few times sending an item without a tracking # and the person claimed they never received it. I refunded the money because I had no proof. :(

@AmaraAndrew Ай бұрын

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that happened to you! :( Yeah, I ship without tracking just because that's worked for my shop, but if that's happened to you before, I'd probably recommend including tracking. Just so you're not in the hole 🖤

@Neon-Starz Ай бұрын

Ebay has a cheap shipping program for certains items that fit in #10 envelopes and weight less than 3oz. Its tracked, and so you will have proof.

@user-so6kw4ft4y 5 ай бұрын

Hi Thank you for this video❤ I’m Igbo and I’m surprised that your name is Amara… One of your parents must be Igbo right?

@Ro-df2xy Жыл бұрын

What GSM is the cardstock you used?

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) The cardstock I use is 216 GSM and 80 lb. I have it linked in the description! :)

@joanamistak8402 2 жыл бұрын

What happens if your customers says they didn’t get your order and u don’t have tracking ? To prove that u shipped ?

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) I personally haven't run into this issue yet, however if a customer would reach out to me and tell me that they haven't received their order, I would resend their order and pay extra for tracking information to ensure it made it to them. I do include tracking on orders over $10, though, to ensure that their purchase makes it to them safely :)

@buendiasolutions Жыл бұрын

Do you use tracking for the letter? I've always been curious if tracking is required by Etsy.

@HMCraft_Art Жыл бұрын

In case you haven't found the answer yet - tracking isn't required by Etsy. You can update the progress of a sold order to "In Progress" or "Completed" after you've already mailed it, and while it has a box where you *can* enter tracking info, it's not required. I did have a glitch once where it tried to force me to add a tracking number, but it was some issue about the order being over $10, so it may require tracking over a certain price.

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) So, exactly what HM Craft said previously: you technically don't need to add tracking information for orders under $10. So, for any orders that I ship out below $10, I do not provide tracking information. For all orders over $10, though, I use shipping labels so then I can include tracking information. :)

@Lyndsey17 11 ай бұрын

@@AmaraAndrewthanks for the video. I just sent my first decal to my first customer. I did not add tracking because I sent it in an envelope and shipping as a package is almost double the money of the decal...my question is.....without tracking, how would I know customer received it and how do I get paid without proof of tracking? Kindly Wish I would have seen this video before I sent the decal. I only included application instructions. I was even unimpressed😂

@VisStickersPinsPatchesPlus Жыл бұрын

I am getting issues with my local post office saying if it is in an envelope and is not a letter or card with nothing else included, it is a package and I have to pay first class package rates. Have you ever had this issue?

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi Violet! Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that! I, personally, haven't had any issues with my local post office like this. You should be able to send anything that's under 2 ounces with a regular ol' Forever stamp and envelope! How large is your envelope and do you know how much your entire package weighs?

@VisStickersPinsPatchesPlus Жыл бұрын

@AmaraAndrew hey! Regular sized letter envelope, doesn't weigh more than 1 or 2 ounces. I found out it was just the lady that works at that post office. Since my envelopes are a tad bit thicker than normal, because they hold stickers, she was trying to say it was a package. But it has to be like a half inch or something thick to be considered that. I have had no issues with any other local post office but the issues at the one were so bad, I can't send my mail thru there at all. And they're the post office all my mail goes thru. So I have to take all my envelopes every couple days to a post office further away. Which sucks, but it is what it is. I tried complaining to their manager. I would have to let them keep messing with my mail to prove the issue and they not only were trying to charge me way more for each envelope, several envelopes disappeared and were never returned to me. Some were returned a month later with no explanation. It was insane

@bunbun3961 Жыл бұрын

but this way there is no tracking right ?

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) Yes, that's correct, no tracking is included with this method! If you want any tips on how to ship with tracking, though, you can check out my other video where I talk about how I ship with tracking: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gsmUebqCsd6ze6c.html Hope this helps! :)

@korynebaehrmartin5379 Жыл бұрын

You had me at "got my ass" 🤣

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Haha I’m glad you enjoyed! 😂

@OGEdgyUsername 2 жыл бұрын

Lol I never understood why some sellers put so much effort into their packaging Like, wrapping it all in tissue paper, putting washy tape, adding even more stickers, cards and confetti and such It's a waste of money and materials when it could just end up in the trash Sure it looks nice, but people are only ordering for the stickers

@shariq8701 Жыл бұрын

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@Krougher 2 жыл бұрын

In my country, stamps are 1.50€ !!! Absolutly gigantic price compared to other country !

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear that! That’s a terribly high price to pay for stamps! I guess my method may not be as cost-effective for you 😬

@kimspirationcrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I still use the cardboard method because I'm scared they will bend. Won't they bend in the mail?

@kimspirationcrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I'm selling stickers too btw

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) I haven't received any feedback from customers about their stickers arriving bent, so, going off that data, I don't think they're arriving with any issues. I use a pretty hefty weight cardstock and write "PLEASE DO NOT BEND!!!" on both sides of the envelope :) You could totally still use cardboard, though, if you prefer! 🥰

@kimspirationcrafts 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAndrew yes but the postage is more expensive when using cardboard xd I might try this method and see how it goes :)

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

@@kimspirationcrafts yeah, I ran into that same issue, too! :( I hope all goes well if you try this way and let me know how it goes if you do! Best of luck! :)

@kimspirationcrafts 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAndrew thank you! Good luck to you too! :)

@paigeish Жыл бұрын

Hello! Are you able to elaborate a little bit more about the whole stamp situation please? Is it basically for every ounce in the envelope, you put the same amount of stamps? I’m just confused on how that process works. Thanks!

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hey! Sorry, I know I didn't do a super good job explaining it, but hopefully I can help here! :) You can send up to 1 oz. of mail in a standard size envelope using just one Forever stamp. For every ounce that you're over that initial 1 oz., you'll want to purchase what's called an "extra ounce stamp." You can either purchase this from a kiosk or from the main counter at your local post office. So, for example, if you're sending out an order and it weighs 1 ½ ounces, you'll need to add this "extra ounce stamp" to account for the extra half ounce that isn't covered by the Forever stamp. I'd recommend buying a little food or shipping scale because then you can weigh all of your orders before you send them out :) I hope that helps, but please reach out if that doesn't!!

@linaa4076 Жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAndrew Does it need to weigh 1oz for the stickers, the thank you card, the plastic bag, like everything that goes inside the mailing envelope ? Or, does it need to weigh 1oz for the stickers, the thank you card, the plastic bag, and the shipping envelope ? Thank you!

@Sarchitekt 2 жыл бұрын

have your customers ever received one of your envelopes that's been smashed by the post office? i've been let down too many times by the usps to trust them without additional cardboard

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! :) I haven’t received any feedback from my customers about smashed envelopes, so I’m not sure if that’s happened or not. I always write “PLEASE DO NOT BEND!” on the front of every envelope to make sure they know that there’s something fragile in there :)

@itsjerae Жыл бұрын

Do you have a trackable way to ship your stickers?

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) I do! In this video, I talk all about the affordable way I send my sticker orders with tracking info: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gsmUebqCsd6ze6c.html I hope it helps and feel free to reach out with any questions! :)

@itsjerae Жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAndrew Wow! Thanks for the reply!

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

@@itsjerae No worries! And, like I said, if you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out :)

@AdvancedCommonSense Жыл бұрын

Wish it’s waterproof and unbendable

@chonky9586 7 ай бұрын

Hi Amara! I have sticker paper, can I make my own stamps??

@amberveronique913 8 ай бұрын

Where are y’all getting your stamps? Here it’s 95 cents a piece!

@jhonneasmoak8128 2 жыл бұрын

Did you use YOUR address? 🤔

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! :) so, I have a P.O. Box from the post office that I use as the return address for anything I send out. I really recommend setting one up if you’re looking to sell anything! 😍

@jhonneasmoak8128 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAndrew I’m was hoping you didn’t say that cause I’m toooooo cheap to get a P.O. Box lol but I’m on it. Thank you so much !

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

@@jhonneasmoak8128 oh no! 😂 I think you might be able to set something up at UPS or through something like virtual address, but I’m not entirely sure how those two things work or how much they cost. I think UPS might be free? Again, I’m not totally sure, but I would check those out first! :)

@jhonneasmoak8128 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAndrew well thank you I will look into it, I appreciate your help 😊

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

@@jhonneasmoak8128 no problem! Best of luck! :)

@tiffanyau7426 Жыл бұрын

You should be careful with your postcode! everyone can see when you go on amazon

@AmaraAndrew Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for looking out! That's for my post box, but thank you! 🙏🥰

@tolido20 2 жыл бұрын

Shipping alone in my country would make it more than one usd 😂

@AmaraAndrew 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! 😂 I should change the title to “about $1” then! Hahaha

@iDesignTuts 6 ай бұрын

I swear the same bags, same company are going to cost me £18... Wahhhht edit: I just realised this video was made two years ago before the cost of living crisis in the Uk. Nevermind