I started a Planner and Stationery Business with no money

I started a Planner and Stationery Business with no money | How, What, Where and Why

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In the last few months of 2022, a few things happened leading up to me deciding to start a stationery business. I've always been a planner and I've been using Canva for a long time to create designs, business cards, planner inserts, etc. Now I can finally turn that into a planner and stationery business with the bookbinding skills I've learned!
The business is still at it's beginning stages and it will take time building up an audience without the use of paid advertisement. But I'm up for the challenge and I'm so excited!
There are a few ways you can support me and my small business:
- Subscribe to my KZfaq channel!
- Check out my short course about designing with Canva on Creative Fabrica: www.creativefabrica.com/produ...
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- Follow me on IG: / jm_things
- Visit my website: www.jmthings.co.za
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Please let me know in the comments what kind of videos you would like to see on this channel in the future! I'm always open to new ideas. :)
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We are now at 1407 subscribers! A special thank you to each and every one of my subscribers for being part of my KZfaq journey!
Thanks for watching!

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@bunx5527 Жыл бұрын

you inspire me I'm planning to start my own planner business and im a little bit scared but may allah help me

@loubnalotfi6949 Жыл бұрын

INSHALLAH

@pokebhai7827 Жыл бұрын

InshaAllah hey do u have started 😅 ?

@juliak5 Жыл бұрын

Any results?

@aishanasim7989 11 ай бұрын

Me tooo, ameen

@noviandanibushron 10 ай бұрын

Ameen may Allah makes everything easier

@trish694 7 ай бұрын

As a fellow South African, I am so very proud of you. Your books look amazing!

@stephaniedemski 4 сағат бұрын

Apple! You are an inspiration, so talented, and I pray your business will be successful

@SacredSoulPractice 9 ай бұрын

So proud of you - this is all so inspiring as well -/ I love love stationary and have always wanted to make a planner of my own to sell

@VeroDeDream 10 ай бұрын

I am from the Caribbean and thinking of doing my own type of stationery... I am a stationery lover...so why not embrace it ❤ you enspired me to go for it. Thank you ❤

@abigailpereira3230 3 ай бұрын

Your work looks amazing!

@lisahitchcock3389 10 ай бұрын

I saw your video, and I love the scriptures you included in the teacher planners! I can see God providing at each step and I will be praying that He will bless your business and it will grow...allowing you to make more money than you ever thought and bringing glory to Him at the same time! Oh, and "apple"!

@JMThings 10 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your comment and prayers ❤️ thank you!

@ItoeKobayashi 8 ай бұрын

Apple. Thank you for sharing your story! I've had a long-term closet dream of making planners as well, but I've never felt like it was something I could actually DO. Hearing your story helped ground my mind and make me realize it's not only possible, but ideal to start small and work my way up!

@heidischuller5349 8 ай бұрын

How fantastic to be able to follow a fellow South African! All the best with your business!

@Lissbirds 9 ай бұрын

Apple 🍏 Also, your story is inspiring. I'd love to see more of your bookbinding process, especially cutting and sewing the pages!

@melissahammond6243 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing. 2 weeks ago I came across a video on how to create your own notebooks and i fell in love with the idea that this could be a great business venture since I love creating greeting cards ect. Thank u so much for this video. It has truly inspired me to venture into this notebook Journaling business. I am also a South African, durban and can relate to the challenges you face. I am so exited to start designing and creating my very first notebook. I wish you all the best for your business. Stay blessed.

@gingersnaps4194 6 ай бұрын

I wish you all good things and all the success your hard work and dedication demands! You’re a rock star!

@janehumphreys402 8 ай бұрын

So wonderful watching a proudly South African video!!💓💞 my prayer is that your business grows into a thriving internationally acclaimed business! God bless you!💕💞

@gennieabalos 8 ай бұрын

I just saw this for the first time! Blessings to you in your business! I did watch all the way. Love your story.

@johnchan9392 10 ай бұрын

Apple. New Subscriber from Canada. Great video! Your custom made planners are great, esp the personal touch you add to each one made. Very inspiring! 👍

@elliomore 7 ай бұрын

You are very inspiring, I've been stuck with a business plan half done due to insecurity of whether or not I will be able to get funding. I guess it's a matter of mind over matter and just getting started with every additional rands I have each month 🍏 wishing you all the success you deserve. ❤

@mariashabbir7629 5 ай бұрын

This is so inspiring. Wishing you growth and prosperity!

@Seaflower722 Жыл бұрын

Apple, and I applaud your hard work and dedication. Truly amazing! Hope you have a lot of success!!

@tammyhoward7960 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information. I've been wanting to make a planner for a certain person. Much like your teachers. I'm praying God blesses your sales. 💜

@Theblesseddaisybudgets 9 ай бұрын

Apple!! This was a very informative video. Thank you so much for sharing your skills and craft with the rest of the world! You are very inspiring, and your products are beautiful! I am just getting started in the budgeting world, and am looking at many different videos, when I stumbled across yours! I’m glad I found it! I am a new subscriber! Have a blessed day! 🌸😃🌸

@sehzzy 5 ай бұрын

Apple 😊 congrats on your small business growing leaps and bounds 😊🙌 very inspiring and I absolutely love your designs. I’m wanting to do designs and artworks for journals but I have no idea where to start 🙈 keep inspiring others around you! ❤

@kaylynnleebell4774 10 ай бұрын

APPLE!🍏 Hey I'm a new subscriber, I'm from South Africa too. Thank you for your inspiration! I would love to start my own small business too, you made me more excited to go for it🤭 I'm proud of you for how far you've made it with your business and may it grow more and become even more successful!🥰❤

@mimisart 9 ай бұрын

Apple 🍏. I teared up when I saw the scriptures, may God bless you beyond your wildest dreams and knock your socks off in the process. I'm currently in the beginning stages of setting up my art business (I'm an acrylic painter in Canada) and stumbled across your video searching for business strategies and learning from other creative individuals like yourself. Your video sure inspired me and gives me hope that my business will be launched and take off.

@OdinOddly 7 ай бұрын

I loved this and found it wonderfully helpful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story, and some of your techniques for getting started. Apple. ^.^ I was with you the whole way!

@theirishcailin333 8 ай бұрын

You're video just came up and I'm so glad. Thoroughly enjoyed watching and you were so clear and concise! I watched till the end and definitely going to subscribe 😊 I make cards but so hard to sell them! It's something I'd really love to do as a job!

@GrantGreetings 9 ай бұрын

I too have a handmade spiral bound book business. Your books are absolutely beautiful! I took a look at your Etsy shop and would like to suggest that you create more books like the $40. one but leave off the suggestion that it is only for South African teachers. You will get way more sales if it is for all teachers. I am also a homeschool teacher. Teachers are always using planners so you are definitely on the right track.

@HouseniAlaric 6 ай бұрын

I miss the scented stationery when I was a child. You inspire me to make my own. Apple🍎

@staceyanable 7 ай бұрын

Apple 🍎. Thank you so much for sharing. I shall check out your course. I really like paper and paper products and enjoy crafting with paper and threads, yarn and just about anything that can be upcycled. All the very best with your business. I pray it will grow leaps and bounds! Blessings

@djenabalynnneri6535 7 ай бұрын

Apple. So proud of you! Loved to hear see more videos from you as it inspires us who also dreamt of having small business like this.

@nochu9753 10 ай бұрын

Apple 4:44 same, I'm from Argentina but same! I'm avoiding to post my work on social media to promote myself fearing someone from another country might ask and shipping costs would end up being higher than the product itself. On a side note, your work seen on this video looks so so professional 😍 I wish you the best look on your business

@MiStuSia16 8 ай бұрын

Wow, the planners look amazing. Beautiful! And you did it all by yourself! Congrats! I know this feeling of being „restricted” in a way - most of these type of videos are from the US and I sometimes feel jealous of their bigger client base and planner/scrapbooking industry being so big and popular. It’s more difficult for people like you or me but nonetheless , here you are, you’ve made it! Sending love from Poland!

@Alina-um6we 8 ай бұрын

This is so relatable. I'm from Ukraine and it's impossible even to register on Etsy 🥲

@jenniferlambert3886 5 ай бұрын

I’m from the US. It’s actually quite intimidating to start any kind of business here because there is so much competition.

@holisticmaymay 8 ай бұрын

Apple! Always so inspiring to see craft as beautiful as book binding help you become a successful entrepreneur. Love it all!

@lizmiller2341 4 ай бұрын

Apple! Beautiful work your planners. Thank you for sharing your story with us! Best of luck!

@LadiesofPurposeTV 9 ай бұрын

Awww I love this! Great job:) I was just thinking it’d be great if I could hire you to make specific planners for my business & then you said you can’t ship to US. Lol. Love that you put scriptures in it!!! God Bless your business!!!

@JMThings 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Hopefully in the near future I'll be able to ship to the US 🌻

@madihaikram5875 Жыл бұрын

I am watching your videos they are very inspiring and beautiful. By far you’re the one person who has shown the whole process of making planners from scratch in each of your videos. I am stay at home mom, your work has inspired me to motivate myself to regenerate my long lost creativity. In the holy month of Ramadan, I am closely watching your videos and learning from you a lot. May god bless you😇 and fulfill all your dreams 💭

@JMThings Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

@MsMeyara 8 ай бұрын

I believe that everything was so meant for you to do this. I don't know who you are , or why your video was recommended to me, but this was sooo inspiring.

@BookAlchemybyJuJa 9 ай бұрын

Apple!!! Congrats and beautiful work. I’m starting a small business making different sorts of journals. Using a lot of recycled materials. Look forward to following you. Judy from Melbourne, Australia. Take care. X

@VeroDeDream 10 ай бұрын

APPLE. I am very proud of you. I can't wait to see you grow. I love that you sew the planner together. Never saw it done before. 🎉 keep going ❤

@kareecase6410 9 ай бұрын

apple! Thank you. Journal making/bookbinding is a fascinating art and one that I am so intrigued by as things become more digital. Your first book -- a total success!! Looking forward to more videos from this channel. :):)

@priskamagdalenasinem7032 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your journey, I am encouraged by your video, and I am currently about to start my small business selling digital journal ♥️

@Kat_and_Luna 8 ай бұрын

🍎 🍏 I’m so happy KZfaq showed me this video again as I’d watched quite a while ago and had lost track of it and your channel when I created my new KZfaq acct! Your video here was the final push I needed to open my sticker and stationery shop this summer and two weeks ago I had my first pop up! Thank you so much for your gentle encouraging video 💖

@AnnvanEssen 9 ай бұрын

Wow, you are an inspiration for those who would like to start a business on their own.. I wish you all the succes you need and go go girl! You got this!💪👊⚘⚘⚘ greetz from Holland.

@darlenejames4341 9 күн бұрын

From the USA, the very best to you and your business success ❤

@holbrookdaddy1 4 ай бұрын

You’re an inspiration for me to get started producing small daily planners. Thank you. 🙂

@amyharrod7639 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful work! Thank you for the inspiration.

@reeree80 4 ай бұрын

Apple! I have not thought about ever making my own planners myself but your video popped up and i loved watching it. Well done and all the best withyour business ☺️

@melodyabbee5325 4 ай бұрын

Greetings from Texas in the USA! I am proud of your success and determination! I wish you the best of luck in your new venture!

@nnekaeuchariaogbonnah1473 9 күн бұрын

Your just popped now and I decided to watch it. Thank you for inspiring me.

@user-nu5rs7nn8l 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful books, especially the teacher's planner. I especially love that you included scripture quotes to inspire the teachers.

@CreativeThinking52 Ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day. 🎉❤

@rhondahaynes1872 2 ай бұрын

Apple! I’m planning to start my own planner business and this video is the first I watched. Thank you for sharing and love it

@LoidaLafi 9 күн бұрын

Congratulations! Apple! I'll be keeping my eye on you. (I just subscribed😊)

@milanols 4 ай бұрын

It's inspiring and your designs are beautiful ❤ all the success 💗

@grace48085 9 ай бұрын

Apple! This is absolutely fabulous. I live in the US now but had been a teacher in SA for many years. This teacher planner would have been a gem. Keep doing this and growing.

@srijitapaul288 7 күн бұрын

Wow, your book looks amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩

@karenmcnamara4585 9 ай бұрын

Apple, I am so happy to see that you have been able to make a business with not a whole lot of money to start, thanks for the inspiration.

@kimswrld5321 9 ай бұрын

Apple 🍎 congratulations on your small business I love it and very interested in starting my own planner business as well thank you for your inspirational video ❤❤

@anonymous2286 Ай бұрын

Apple. Thank you for sharing your journey! Your books look beautiful

@AlihassanAlihassanrao 4 күн бұрын

Your book look amazing❤

@srijitapaul288 7 күн бұрын

Inspiration ✨😁 I will also start my little sweet candle buisness Wish you all the best 💖💖💖

@rnv4058 6 ай бұрын

Apple love this video and your inspiration. Your work looks amazing !

@user-ig8og7si9h 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. It is so inspiring.

@susannahisidora36 6 ай бұрын

Well done-I am so inspired!

@night.terras 9 ай бұрын

*APPLE 🍎🍏* You are so inspiring!! I hope your business achieves amazing things ❤❤

@sherlockacosta379 6 ай бұрын

I'm proud of your progress! You inspired another soul here to Push through this kind of business. I just started to create 2024 calendars a week ago and I'm losing hope if I can do it or not since I don't actually have money. I'm looking forward for your success! ✨ APPLE! 🍎🍏

@AzazeelHandmade 8 ай бұрын

apple, I loved your video, you are so close and its obvious that you have passion and excitement to grow your business, I wish you luck and success!

@rachelmcmillian3042 4 ай бұрын

Apple very inspiring. I have been hesitating for years and am full of reasons why not to get started. I just got started just a few months ago. Enjoyed your video and I feel encouraged, thank you💕

@isabellelemieux1073 2 ай бұрын

Wow. Am really impressed!

@moniquecordes3214 5 ай бұрын

Always fun clicking on something on KZfaq and hearing that SA accent! May your business grow bigger and bigger each day! Sending love, from a Saffa in the US❤️

@carlottawinters6124 Ай бұрын

Yes, I'd love a video of how and where you found your supplies.

@bluemoonbarn 6 ай бұрын

Apple... What a great video! Your designs are beautiful, and you seem very well organized. I'm sure your business will continue to grow and become successful!

@Cocacabana777 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful work 😊 love it!

@Justin_W 8 ай бұрын

Apple. This is seriously impressive!!! I had NO IDEA this could be done at home! But, since I live in a small island country, this kind of thing is expensive to produce and even more expensive to ship. Still, this is very impressive and inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

@sarahbritt5992 24 күн бұрын

Beautiful work. Awesome, you followed your heart. I would love to learn. I've always had a creative mind, but I do get in my own way. Thank you for sharing.

@chelsyescalona 9 ай бұрын

Nice to see you are making it work! I've watch the entire video (apple! :) Best of luck to you!!!!

@kristanixon7852 Ай бұрын

This was such an inspiration to me. I have been wanting to start a business like this. 🍏

@parrisani 5 ай бұрын

Apple. Your story is so inspiring. I love that you are making your dream a reality.

@renee6651 9 ай бұрын

Apple, Thank you I've been inspired and look forward to seeing you continue to grow. I will keep trying in my dreams as well.

@chasantos9077 8 ай бұрын

Congrats on the business! rooting for your success! *echo* 😉

@KellysCreativeDreams 9 ай бұрын

APPLES. Congratulations on starting y our business. Sending energy for much success! - Creative Blessings!

@kathyroseking5942 9 ай бұрын

🍎 this was very inspiring. Thank you for sharing as I am also thinking about creating my own planner. Then see where that goes.

@dallamiaparte5174 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing, you are inspiring me. Good luck 😊

@AnArtistJourney77 9 ай бұрын

Wow, What a great idea. I love the planners and books. Best of luck with your business.

@sairak5089 2 ай бұрын

I love your video, and it inspired me to make my dream come true... thanks a million times ❤

@bash4374 9 ай бұрын

Apple. Well done girl, hope things grow joyously for you

@ladycuddlebeard 9 ай бұрын

First time watcher here. Thank you for sharing a bit of your journey. Well wishes that your business keeps growing! Also, apple. :)

@delvamellissa14 8 ай бұрын

Apple. This is amazing! I have always wanted to create and design my own planner but never thought of doing everything myself. You have just inspired me to do so!

@robyn_southafrica 4 ай бұрын

This video was just suggested under another video I was watching and I was intrigued only to see you're a local! Yay! New subscriber here 😃🤍

@craftingexperiments-StellaT Күн бұрын

Apple. Thank you for the inspiration. Just subscribed.

@devonsweeting7477 9 ай бұрын

APPLE. Just starting my own stationery company. Thank you for the inspiration. Congratulations on your growing company!

@riekiesrandomlife 8 ай бұрын

Appel. Your work is beautiful!! Great to see a fellow South African on YT. Will definitely subscribe and follow. This is something that I have really wanted to learn how to do.

@user-jy1ww7lb4h 9 ай бұрын

Apple! I'm from California and happened to come across your video. Thank you for inspiring me and I want to learn to make hard bound book journals for myself and for family and friends.

@roannemandap9150 5 ай бұрын

Wow! That would also be my dream business. Your planner is so beautiful!

@madeleincoetzee5636 3 ай бұрын

Apple. Wow, you go girl! So proud of you! I'm also from South Africa on the West Coast... I just love love your planners and books and everything...😊

@ashleypelton Ай бұрын

Congratulations on making your business grow and living out your dreams!! I'm in the States and still working on starting a business. I do loose florals in watercolor. I am not very tech savvy so it's a challenge. Thanks for sharing your journey!