How to Start a Greeting Card Business in 2024 (beginner’s step-by-step guide from scratch!)

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When I finally let go of fear and put my greeting cards out there, I made $500 in revenue in my first month! That was 2018, when I had just learned calligraphy for 3 months and then wanted to start a greeting card business just in time for the holidays.
At the beginning, I had so many questions, like “What size should I sell my cards at?” and “How do I even invoice my customers?” but with time, I figured it out and since then, I’ve sold greeting cards every Christmas.
If you’re interested in selling your art and starting a greeting card business, stick until the end of this video because I’ll be answering the most common questions I asked myself when I first got started selling my cards. I also explain when the best time for starting to sell your cards is!
Give this video a thumbs up if it was useful and let me know in the comments!
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0:10 Printed or handmade?
0:37 Card size
1:17 Find a print shop
2:13 Take photos
3:05 Price your cards
4:27 Where to sell your cards
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@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

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@tonym994 Жыл бұрын

I actually found it a bit uplifting. good stuff, Dina. I've always sort of been an amateur cartoonist, and I have a (currently)sagging blue collar career, so I know the exhilaration it (being self-employed and enjoying a degree of success) can give you. a few years ago, my niece asked me to draw 'Garfield' for a homemade card on her brother's birthday. that started something, tho. I had done cards from scratch for fun before, but never realized that I can come up w/ my own ideas. it was all about drawing. now, after staying away from Peanuts (which I love)and Garfield, I'm drawing original cartoon cards from my own head. that very day, I created a card for him also, using Groucho Marx, as they share a birthday. I realized I can write jokes, and it's a revelation. I always say "ideas don't flow like water" .that's ironic, because I became a little pre-occupied w/ designing my own Christmas card, when, one day in the shower, it came to me! I threw caution to the wind(as far as giving away my intellectual property),and had STAPLES copy about 50 of 'em, and sent them to friends, relatives, and customers. anyway, Grandma Moses is my idol, more for her accomplishments than her work (I don't exactly love everything she did). getting a much later start than I, she started painting "in earnest" (wikipedia) at age 78. she is most certainly a role model. anyway, my first career is still going ,but going down fast. I live w/ only family, in a house we own. so my living situation is ideal (not having to sweat rent), for pursuing cartooning (mostly cards), tho I don't live here free. I've no illusions about being the next Grandma Moses, don't take me the wrong way. but if I could make (at greeting cards/ cartooning) equal to what I made last year in my current business (an embarrassing total), I would consider that a milestone. so one foot is in blue collar work, while the other is in greeting cards. Winter is slow in my work, so I look forward to sitting here at the drawing board over the Winter. I am intimidated by the business side of it, tho. that's why I intend to seek out more great videos like yours, Dina Lu. thank you so much. I love your cards!

@starestrella3515 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing such helpful information.

@BusinessBasics 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you just jumped into the topic and don't ramble on like some other creators 😆 A very professionally done tutorial with great information and tips. Thanks for sharing!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it 🙌

@kinksdefined5883 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@theirishcailin333 2 жыл бұрын

Completely agree!

@toris6925 2 жыл бұрын

"Don't let perfectionism stop you" - that is a true takeaway! I launched my greeting card business this summer and find that my biggest hindrance is myself - second-guessing, overthinking, etc. I constantly have to tell myself that "it doesn't have to look my favorite professional company at this point". Do what you can with what you have and you'll grow from there. Thanks again for making this video!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

YES, very well said Tori!! Congrats on your business 💪 And I'm glad you found this video helpful!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tori, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@happinessinnature Жыл бұрын

Same with me… I have been Making Digital illustrated wedding cards All my friends are telling me to Start a business.But I am still overthinking about it!

@chantalmassin1756 Жыл бұрын

Really ok Im doing it. Thank you

@michiganlighthouse Жыл бұрын

Agree! At some point you have to just do it. And in doing it, you'll figure out more than when just thinking about it.

@SonnyL143 8 ай бұрын

Deciding to get uncomfortable and working towards your dream is scary. A job income will always be there as a back up. Extremely proud of you and look forward to witnessing you achieve all your dreams! ❤

@DinaLu 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@SonnyL143 8 ай бұрын

Great tip with the white poster board as a back drop for pictures!!! Stealing your tip! 😊

@DinaLu 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@barbjursic9300 7 күн бұрын

I did graphics before I retired but I was an amateur watercolor artist as well. From the start, I scanned my paintings both floral and landscape and I've had good luck printing them on my inject printer in various sizes. I knew about the envelopes and purchased about 250 of each size, but I've also had success designing for business size envelopes which are available at the dollar store. I haven't been selling them lately but your video gives me incentive. Thank you.

@DinaLu 6 күн бұрын

You're welcome!! Hope it goes well with your art/card business💕

@jillmetz5091 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your expertise in such an understandable way and for making so many resources easily available. I am excited to get started!

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sarahhubraj5566 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your video! I am thinking of starting a business selling my homemade cards and this is great!

@DinaLu 9 ай бұрын

Good luck! Cheering you on ♥️🙌

@mumjourney3672 2 жыл бұрын

Yay yay yay just do it .. don’t let professional or big company scary you .. do it and make your dream coming true … JUST DO IT

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Doing something is better than doing nothing 🙌

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mum Journey, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@brittneydawn2429 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I’m considering starting my own little business and you’ve inspired me 🥰🙏🏽

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Yay so glad to hear this Brittney!

@wildlightarts 2 жыл бұрын

This is great advice! Thank you so much for sharing your experience launching your creative business. It's super helpful!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support as well! Glad I could be helpful 🙌

@tanugupta9389 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best inspiring videos I have watched till now❤️ I'm planning to start card business but there is lots of questions in my mind. You definitely have answered many of them 🤩 thanks for sharing your wisdom!!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful to you! ❤️

@ringtonetemu1906 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely a great presentation. I wanted to start a card business for many years and just didn't. But watching your presentation put Me back in gear. Love your direct approach and your NO RAMBLING style. Pretty to the point and super encouraging! thank you!

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!!!

@kathygallagher5409 Жыл бұрын

Dina, thank you for this video. You just popped up randomly in my recommended and what a gift….it’s 4am here in London, England and I couldn’t sleep and was gifted this information from you. ! Just subscribed, liked and feeling inspired😊

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Awww Kathy! I’m so happy to read this. Thank you for subscribing! I hope my videos can help you out even when you’re tired in bed lol

@user-qk7lh4wl6e 10 ай бұрын

Thank you thank you so much!! This helped me with some questions I had! I need to learn the digitalis’s the art work!

@DinaLu 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!!

@mannasnature8261 2 жыл бұрын

I bet you are super blessed, being a blessing to so many!!! Thank you!! 🙏🏽💛

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Aww that's so sweet! Thank you ❤️ I'm happy I get to be helpful!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Manna's Nature, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@michiganlighthouse Жыл бұрын

Nice. Tips. I've sold various handmade things over the years but still picked up good reminders and some new tips. I concur - sales are much brighter at the holidays!

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! 🥳

@mones673 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the tips!

@DinaLu Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@dhilenkasamaraweera6192 2 жыл бұрын

I hope to start off a small greeting card business soon and I didn't know where to begin with. I found this really helpful. You explained exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much ❤

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dhilenka! I'm so glad it was helpful to you ❤️

@ShabooWaboo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video because im trying to start and a greeting card shop and this helped me a lot❤

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Yayy! So Happy to hear this

@danacali4nia Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these tips! I’ve always wanted to make cards and even remember designing some in the 4th grade using regular copy paper and markers 😅 I totally want to add this to my arsenal of potential side hustles. Anything to feed my creativity and make a living off of it is a good idea 😊

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! That's awesome you already have some experience 😊 now keep doing it!

@NLTJNET 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Dina. It was very informative and to the point.

@DinaLu 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kerwinfernandes9583 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these tips. God bless you! 🙂🙏🏻❤

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

You too, Kerwin! Thank you so much for the support 🙌

@arizonanala9150 Жыл бұрын

Excellent information. Thank you for sharing.

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support Arizona! 🙌

@sukanyasarkar3650 5 ай бұрын

Love your energy ❤ 🥰 Thank you so much for sharing the tips ☺️

@DinaLu 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@hatchinghumor 2 жыл бұрын

I love your energy. May your business and endeavors prosper!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You as well 🙌

@dr.y.joyharris-smith5222 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Very, very helpful!

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@brandiw7605 Жыл бұрын

This was very informative and straight to the point. Thank you!

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed this video and found it useful, Brandi!!

@LadyJP6969 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Subscribed.

@DinaLu 10 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you so much!!! 💕

@TheIZKALOTZIN 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! I feel really inspired, already thinking about my greeting card project! 👏🏽

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Izka! Wishing you all the best with your project! Thank you so much for the support as well 🙌

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Izka, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@DarthaDewoody-kq4wd 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your information

@DinaLu 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@juliamarz3403 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was super helpful and inspiring! ❤

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful to you Julia! ❤️

@iamangela171 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video! I love that you went straight to the point!👍

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Thanks, A! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙌

@Rastelle7 2 ай бұрын

Thank you and God bless your business!!

@DinaLu 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@scoobie8amg 9 ай бұрын

LOVED THIS VIDEO! THANK YOU!

@DinaLu 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! YAY!!

@Chooseyourariventure Жыл бұрын

This was great! I am definitely starting my creative biz this year and this was very inspiring and helpful!

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!😊

@kushiautar1660 Жыл бұрын

I love this😍 thank you so much❤!

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Thank you 🙌

@chantalmassin1756 Жыл бұрын

Awe you are a awesome lady. You actually encouraged me to try at least. I felt kind of funny cause Im a seasoned lady and trying to start a business at my age. Ugh. But then again why not I love to create and I hope others with enjoy my creations too.. Thank you and many hugs to you

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you! Keep going and do what you love Chantal ♥️✨

@carriezita 2 жыл бұрын

Super informative, love the detailed suggestions :)

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carrie! Glad it was helpful 🙌

@kimberlythomas5089 2 жыл бұрын

I felt like you were talking directly to me! Especially about the fearful and perfectionism part! I really do appreciate you and the information in this video! VERY informative and well put together. Thank you so much. This was the push I needed.

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kimberly, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@sheilykaleeahmunoz6428 2 жыл бұрын

You explain so clearly and perfectly👏🏼 i want to sell greeting cards on etsy but I feel like I will first sell to my family and see how that goes 😁thank you soo much this video was super helpful i just subscribed 🤩

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support, Sheily! I'm happy my video was useful to you 😊

@shaylaturner 3 ай бұрын

Thank you soo much, I needed this video today. ❤

@DinaLu 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!!!

@annayaakeimmusa5041 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! I absolutely LOVE this information 😍

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Glad this was helpful Annaya! Thank you 🙌

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Annaya, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@WhereisMyBlueCrayon Жыл бұрын

You won me with “ Don’t let perfectionism stop you” phrase. I’m an old woman and this is one of my biggest hindrance when is related to my artwork. Wonderful video! Thanks! You got a new subscriber!😊

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Aww I'm so glad you resonated with that! Thank you for subscribing!

@Popchyk Жыл бұрын

This is awesome advice Dina! Thank you :)

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful!!!

@user-yu7xy2mt8x 10 ай бұрын

Great presentation. Thank You.

@DinaLu 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@crystaldixon6175 Жыл бұрын

I love this video so much. Subscribed!

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the support Crystal! 🙌

@rosecoloredglasses67329 5 ай бұрын

Great information!

@DinaLu 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@rosie6876 Жыл бұрын

so helpful! Also motivating me to try and sell cards properly

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Yay! Glad it was helpful to you Rosie 🥳

@christinelatham5973 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information. I make handmade cards and have had several people ask to buy them as a set, but I haven’t known where to start. This video had ALL of the information I needed! Thank you again for your kindness.

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Christine, I'm SO glad to hear that! Awesome people want to buy your cards as sets :) Best of luck!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Christine, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@brydeepalmer2807 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful thank you!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful to you Brydee!

@ph1982 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate the tips. Your cards turned out beautifully!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you PH! Glad it was helpful ♥

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey PH, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@mrspatricepurple Жыл бұрын

So helpful thanks🎉

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TheRfiggins Жыл бұрын

I started making greeting cards a few years ago and sold them in a cafe for a while. I think I have finally perfected them, but they some time to make as I use my photos from my photography.

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

That's great, Richard! I'm glad for your progress 🙌 Are you gonna start selling them again?

@maggiemullin684 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you!

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!!!

@Jhemmiegraphy 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. 😊

@DinaLu 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@michelleseges9047 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great video! Thanks for sharing the great tips.

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle! I'm glad it was helpful to you 🙌

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Michelle, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@diannewalls7363 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! I'm retiring soon and want to use my card talents to sell....I've been making cards since Sept. 2014 ....I attend a Stampin up class once a month...it's tons of fun and so much information!! I'll keep coming back and refreshing my memory on things you had to say...Thanks again!!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I'm glad you're having fun with your classes Dianne! I hope my videos are helpful to you. Good luck!! 🙌

@shellycooper1743 16 күн бұрын

I am in my late 50s and work as a caregiver for seniors. I have been making one of a kind greeting cards for years. Not for a living. I would love a way to do a small little business selling my hand painted cards. Thank you for making this video ❤️😉

@elizabethmarquez499 Жыл бұрын

Wow so informative!! And your energy is beautiful. I work full time but am always asked 'why don't you sell these cards?' You have really got me motivated 👍

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Glad I could be of help, Elizabeth! 🙌

@Mslavishlife11 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@bobi1049 3 ай бұрын

Love!!

@vitojohn8168 Жыл бұрын

Impressive,very nice

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@PatrickCooperPhotography-nw1pp 21 күн бұрын

That is a valid point about pricing hand made greeting cards higher than cards that have been printed by a printing house. And that actually reminds me of a very silly and surprising moment that occurred when I was selling my hand made cards at a market stall on Kangaroo Island in South Australia. A young woman was approaching my stall. As she was walking over, I told her that my cards were $4 each. Straight away, she stopped in her tracks and said: "Too expensive. I can buy cards for $1 over there" and started walking off away from my stall. I don't know exactly where she meant by "over there" though she was pointing to the right. She may have been referring to another stall at the market or the local post office (which was in that general direction.) It's very likely that she was referring to postcards at the post office which sell for around $1. This is very silly comparing the prices of postcards to greeting cards. Although similar, they are two different products. And regardless if they're hand made or professionally printed, a greeting card will always be considerably more expensive than a postcard. And it's common knowledge. As she was walking away, I told her that my cards are hand made and a lot of work went in to them. She casually replied: "Oh" and kept on walking away. That was a bizarre incident!

@DinaLu 21 күн бұрын

Yeah totally! And there are even some stores that sell cards for $10-15 like Papyrus (a premium greeting card store), and those are PRINTED haha. Some people just don't appreciate handmade goods.

@PatrickCooperPhotography-nw1pp 20 күн бұрын

@@DinaLu Woah $10 - $15 for printed cards? That store must sell some super deluxe greeting cards! Gosh, that woman is now looking even more silly with her comments. I do recall some time ago, you were going to work on some hand made greeting cards yourself?

@DinaLu 19 күн бұрын

@@PatrickCooperPhotography-nw1pp yes $10-15 for greeting cards! Usually they have some pop out elements, or sparkles, or something like that. And the cards are really thick. I don't really make handmade cards right now! Focusing more on content creation.

@LevanielProduction1 Жыл бұрын

Loving😍 your hair!

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️

@majin_duke 2 ай бұрын

Very good information. I am a wildlife photographer and have been looking for opportunities to expand my brand while make some money on the side. Very interested in greeting cards or small prints! Great video, Dina.

@DinaLu 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@suryahappycrafts2489 Жыл бұрын

Great information. All the best

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Thanks Surya!

@Ziphozibo 2 жыл бұрын

Thks Dina Gives me a real boost to get going

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Zipho 🙌

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Zipho, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@Ziphozibo 2 жыл бұрын

@@DinaLu Thks Dina hadn’t seen it. Have already bought my paper-hoping to try out my designs this weekend. Thank you for the inspiration x

@poetpeacegraceandlove Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Grace Lynn!

@zubaidahahmad3446 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, this was so insightful

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help Zubaidah!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Zubaidah, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@anver6594 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for motivating me! I've been drawing greeting cards for my family and friends since I can remember. I've always thought that starting a business was too scary and difficult, but now I might actually give it a try. I guess the important thing is to use perfectionism in the right areas. I've been trying to get rid of it because it's been keeping me back from so many things. But I don't think perfectionism is bad in a creative process because it does give good quality results. We just shouldn't let it stop us from trying new things.

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Yes! Something is better than nothing 🙌 I'm glad to hear you'll be giving calligraphy business a try. Let me know if you need any help!

@shamsasworldinlondon9158 Жыл бұрын

Hope you are doing well ..did you start your handmade card business...how it's going now.. could please give me little information..

@anver6594 Жыл бұрын

@@shamsasworldinlondon9158 oh sorry I can't give you any more info yet because I haven't started. It's still gonna take a while for me to figure things out. And I've also been really busy with a temporary job the last month and other creative projects. And I'm still working on my perfectionism, because it makes me procrastinate way too much.

@shamsasworldinlondon9158 Жыл бұрын

@@anver6594 aww.. hope you will be successful one day...thank you for your reply... good luck

@prettyfancy Жыл бұрын

This video was SO informative !! NEW SUBSCRIBER from me! Going to check out your other vids! 🎉🎉🎉

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

@faithful5681 7 ай бұрын

This was very informative 😊I do have a question: I can't draw and I know I want my greeting cards to have some sort of art on theme. Do you have any suggestions on resources that can help me with this? Thanks

@kristenseulgiivlog Жыл бұрын

inspired to start a greeting card small business too :)

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that Kristen!

@GabrielRamirez0 2 жыл бұрын

great video! A goldmine of information.

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Gabriel! Glad it was helpful.

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Gabriel! I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@sabrinabradley5010 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@DinaLu Ай бұрын

You're welcome

@Jamie5633 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I have made cards from my photography in lockdown They are selling in local shops which is great however I want to sell on line too Thanks for the tips I tried ETSY but got stuck I will keep trying thank u

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome work Jamie! Hope it all works out with selling online 🙌 Glad the tips were helpful to you.

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jamie! I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@flyingmintbunny1286 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!! nice to have someone who gets to the point straight away.. what would you recommend for getting cards prunted without having a store nearby, i live in the middle of nowhere..

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Aw I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! There are a ton of places where you can print cards online (Canva for example) and then they ship it to your house

@barefootmum 4 ай бұрын

I am wondering about using pieces of paper that has print on it napkins my photos that I have edited craft items. do I run into any copyright issues

@troyvo8069 8 ай бұрын

i’m thinking about quitting my FT corporate job and starting a greeting card business. gotta test it out first and see how it goes!

@DinaLu 8 ай бұрын

Ohh! I'm wishing you all the best 🙌

@eniola4201 4 ай бұрын

did you ever make the move?

@swarangishandilya8083 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dina, this was very helpful ❤❤

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support Swarangi ❤️

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Swarangi, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@zinashzinabu3993 Ай бұрын

Thanks Dina, for your information ,but i have alot of hand made post cards, made by leaf, so how can i selse for our world ( I am from Ethiopia ) pls contant me,

@slavenastoycheva 8 ай бұрын

I'm trying to make my own greeting cards but I noticed that if a drop of water falls on the card, the ink washes away and there's a horrible stain after that. Does anybody know if this is normal or if it's something to do with the paper or the printer? I can't find any information about it :/

@Psalms20A21 4 ай бұрын

🧠Thank You🌿Will Share😊

@DinaLu 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@anzaeria Жыл бұрын

It sounds like you have had very good success with your greeting card business. The type of greeting cards I make to sell at the local markets are very different to yours. Rather than Christmas or birthday cards, they are photographs of nature scenes / wildlife. They sell okay at the markets to tourists but I have no idea how well they would sell online. I think one of the main reasons why people buy my cards locally is because they want something that reminds them of a place they've visited (in my case Kangaroo Island in Australia.) By the way, I must say that you have some amazing wildlife / nature in Canada. I visited Canada a number of years ago (including Vancouver.)

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

Hi Anzaeria! Is it similar to postcards? It is a good move to offer them at local markets where tourists can easily access them. If you would offer them online, you can always list them individually or even in bulk. That's true! BC is filled with great nature too 😊

@anzaeria Жыл бұрын

@@DinaLu Hey Dina. You are right in that they are similar to postcards. Technically, they are greeting cards in that they are folded over and come supplied with envelopes. Though they serve pretty much the same function as postcards in that they feature images of the places and the local wildlife that visitors have been to / observed. People likely buy them as souvenirs or send them to relatives / friends. Yea if I did make them available online, I would only have a small selection to begin with (my best sellers.)

@nishaj4095 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! New subbie

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support! 🙌

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Nisha, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@jesaflores 5 ай бұрын

Do I download it as PDF for printing?

@nadeembiotech 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent insights - I love it. Would you please share a few tips to keep the prices minimum - please find cheaper cards in Dollarrama/Walmart. Envelopes from Amazon make it more costly (~2CAD+). Would you please recommend any sites for buying a plane or colorful sheets and accessories at a lower cost (for making hand-made cards)? Thank you.

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nadeem, for handmade cards, you can buy a pack of cardstock and make cards yourself. You can also check out craft stores to see what kind of accessories are on sale. For envelopes, you can try different craft stores. I found that usually craft store envelopes are cheaper than amazon. Good luck!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Nadeem, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@TheBlueHutch 2 ай бұрын

Subbed 🎉! I just didn't understand how you said you were using Google docs. Was it to create invoices, i think?

@DinaLu 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! It's for collecting orders. And then I would send an invoice to their email manually using stripe or wave. Kind of a lot more steps😅

@massimehrkhah607 Жыл бұрын

thanks

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@kokomo23love 2 жыл бұрын

Starting a new business is daunting. I’ve been entertaining the idea of being a girl boss for years!!! Your advices makes the idea of owning a small business not too scary 😬😱😥 ☺️💡

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks NL CT! You can totally do it!! You can start small first like a side business to get a feel for things. 🙌

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@kokomo23love 2 жыл бұрын

@@DinaLu Thank you. I will check it out. Btw, I viewed your Virtual Asst. Video. I am not in the market to hire, I am thinking of exploring the VA as a career.

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

@@kokomo23love oh that's awesome! Send me a DM on Instagram @dinacalligraphy if you want a few pointers on how to get started since I'm on the other side of the process.

@hennaahlgren4057 6 ай бұрын

How did you send or give the print to the printers? If I take a picture there will be the backgroung color from the paper so do I have to photoshop it away or do they fo it?

@DinaLu 6 ай бұрын

I give the print shop an illustrator file. So before that, I digitize the entire illustration / calligraphy

@wr1380 Жыл бұрын

Great video! How do you mail customers your cards? I am afraid of them bending in the mail. Do you buy stiff envelopes? Thanks much!

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

I wrap them up in some tissue paper!

@GinaGratza 3 ай бұрын

Are hand made cards possible to reprint with hand drawn designs? Would that be considered digital vs handmade? Thank you! Helpful and inspiring video!

@DinaLu 2 ай бұрын

You can totally do that! Whether or not it's considered "handmade" is a bit of a grey area.

@paigerobbins1246 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video but you didn’t mention shipping at all! Do you do all of your own shopping or have someone do it for you? Thanks!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Paige, I wish I could squeeze more information into the video! With shipping, I am in Canada so I usually use Canada Post/Chit Chats. I do it all myself. Where are you based?

@J3nnycat 9 ай бұрын

What about Etsy as a platform? Thank you for your straight up honest advice 😊

@DinaLu 9 ай бұрын

For selling physical products, I personally wouldn't use Etsy because you find the lowest priced items on Etsy for physical/handmade goods (in a lot of niches), so it's hard to compete because you'd be competing on price. Even though it might take more time, I would build my own way of reaching an audience/customer base and also do cold outreach to get clients. I'd recommend my new video on how to freelance for some more tips! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o8t8jb2JvN6-nIk.htmlsi=tcc2Ao9B_8QUDLLG

@jamiekim9 2 жыл бұрын

Dina! What kind of card stock do you use for your cards? So appreciate all the helpful business tips!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is matte, 130lb printed at print shop. (130lb was pretty thick, I would probably go lighter next time) glad you like the tips!

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jamie, I made a PART 2 to this video in case you haven't seen it! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9-HjKiGmqyvXWg.html

@CraftyHomeChic Жыл бұрын

Hello, I really liked your video, much better explained than many out there, I have a question, what kind of paper or cardstock do you use for your cards? thank you so much in advance

@DinaLu Жыл бұрын

I just used matte cardstock that the print shop provided! Nothing special haha

@juliea8733 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great tips! Which print shop did you decide on?

@sarahmariemunoz2276 11 ай бұрын

Hi Dina, I just found your video, thanks for sharing! Question - do you also create your envelopes - this is the piece I'm confused about how to keep cost low but also add to the sale and not just add a boring white envelope for them?

@DinaLu 11 ай бұрын

I don't make my own envelopes! I buy them in bulk for cheap and yes they are the boring kind 🤣 either white or kraft paper

@jumanaalibhai1664 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the answer! Where do you buy the envelopes?

@charlesthompson9408 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the information I love to make handmade cards with bible verses on them. my cards are of cartoon images etc. I've been handing them out just to brighten someone's day. people say I need to sell them . I don't know exactly HOW to do this thank you for your help and knowledge Tina Thompson

@DinaLu 2 жыл бұрын

That's so lovely of you Tina, and I'm glad my video was useful to you!

@jiggyplum7851 11 ай бұрын

Hi Dina - this is a fantastic video. Can you please consider doing a video in canva on what format to upload cards, invitations, etc for etsy? I see some as jpegs, some as pngs and some as pdfs.

@DinaLu 11 ай бұрын

I'm not sure what you mean... For templates or digital products?

@jiggyplum7851 11 ай бұрын

@@DinaLu Hi and thank you for replying - For invitations that are editable AND printable, how do you save the file once you’ve created it in CanvaPro? Does Canva just format for you when you choose the template link? Or do you have to save in a specific format BEFORE grabbing the template link?

@DinaLu 11 ай бұрын

@@jiggyplum7851 if we're talking about selling canva templates, you just give the customer the canva template link, and once they finish editing the template, they can save it as whatever format they want. If you're selling something that's already done, then a vectorized kind of file would be best (illustrator file, pdf, etc)

@jiggyplum7851 11 ай бұрын

@@DinaLu thank you ! I needed that one detail about the customer saving it as what THEY want ! Been so confused and you have really helped !! Thanks again and please keep going !