this is not what I had planned for my small business ✿ SMALL BUSINESS DIARIES

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Күн бұрын

In this small business studio vlog awe have a little bit of a disaster....two days before our products are due to go live we have recieved errors in them all! Lets work it out together and finally get this christmas shop update on the move!
Where I get my DTF Transfers:
inkfusedtf.co.uk
I hope you enjoyed this vlog Ill see you in the next one!
YOU DA BEST
Love,
Catherine
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🌸 Chapters 🌸
0:00 Arriving in the Studio & Goals for the day
1:09 Unboxing Backing Cards
2:51 Unboxing & Manufacturing errors in our new products
8:41 Designing Christmas Tote Bags
10:43 Who I use for DTF Transfers
11:45 Saftey Hazards in the Workplace
12:56 Testing new Products & More Errors
15:51 Christmas Photo Staging & Shopping
18:23 Product photography for Shop Update

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@KeyushTheStuntDog Жыл бұрын

I would just sell the cards as they are, I don't think anyone will think there's anything wrong with them with the lamination. So long as you can still write inside then just sell them as they are, no need to reduce them to seconds.

@megnewton216 Жыл бұрын

Okay we all know you're like the sweetest most talented person and artist but I also wanted to note that your outfits and makeup are always so cute and trendy, I've been following you for years and you never miss!! You're and inspiration on literally every level!! 💕👏💕

@anaffonseca Жыл бұрын

I think the mate paper on the inside makes perfect sense! I would sell them just as they are!

@mrs.quills7061 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I wouldn’t worry about the lamination too much. Just sell them as two different options and make unlamented a little cheaper and contact the company to get your money back. I sell greeting cards too and some of my customers prefer the unlamented matte look. They’re super cute regardless, I know it’s hard to not fixate on it being perfect, but I’m sure people will be happy with either version. I think I’ve been saying this a lot but I really appreciate videos like this, I’ve been struggling to keep up with posting on my Etsy shop and social media. I work full time and some family issues have left me burned out, so it’s like you showing your last minute madness makes me think okay not everyone has it together all the time lol. We’re too hard on ourselves!

@westwoodandhyde Жыл бұрын

It’s been a while since I’ve watched your KZfaq video and I was like who the heck is this girl. Can’t believe how much weight you’ve lost. I’m so happy for you and your healthy journey ☺️

@fijaystudio Жыл бұрын

I love how you got from disaster with the dtf to win, win, win, for you, for a local business and for us viewers. And it's incredible you've shared a manufacturer with us as well. I have no issue with finding my own in alibaba but it is always great to see a user and a product from a specific place to really see how it turns out. You are (will you ever get tired of hearing it!!?) stunningly attractive - you always had the cutest dress sense anyways and you look so well and healthy and happier now. And I love the Christmas wrap scene, makes everything all come together. My fave design is the gingie spice tote, and how it is now evolving, as you plan, into its own interactive world with its own reality.

@LukesLiife Жыл бұрын

The slick back hair looks nice xxx

@xoxolorae Жыл бұрын

Definitely do not look like a potato! Manu's are so hit or miss I swear lol they are never consistent!

@Lisasplace Жыл бұрын

product errors by the manufacturer most be the most annoying thing. I hate it when it happens especially if the company doesn't care if the job is done poorly

@emmalouloves2397 Жыл бұрын

I thought your hair looked fab slicked back, kind of like a anime school girl look 😆 I can recommend Batiste dry shampoo, it's amazing when you can't be fished to wash your noggin locks. Love all the products. x

@annawaiq6360 Жыл бұрын

For some reason I havent been on your page in years and I only recognized you by your sweet voice. YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY GLOWING

@KatnippStudios Жыл бұрын

oh my goodnss than k you so so much 🌷

@WendyGreenIllustrations Жыл бұрын

I love peppermint!!! she is probably my favorite design this year!!!

@CandiWare Жыл бұрын

I love the xmas warping paper its so cute has to be my fav design of yours this year. OMG yes I remember when you had the stickers on the cards in 2020 that didn't work out. Wow has it really been that long ago?!?? I always love your style and makeup too omg your always on point. Really feeling the cozy vibes with the sweaters, also with all the deco for your photo shoot soo cute. Have a wonderful rest of your week. 💖

@HaylieSings Жыл бұрын

I always appreciate seeing the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of running the business, because it is encouraging to see how you problem-solve; I tend to feel like- hey if she can move through the setbacks and frustrations, maybe I can too!

@Rec426 Жыл бұрын

This makes me excited again for my own business. My business partner is my mum and we were working on the candles (cos it’s gonna be a candle business) today and things are starting to look a little more real! Things were a bit stagnant before cos of life things but now it feels like we’re steadily starting to look at fully opening the business. Still got a little of things to do before that tho 😅

@aliciamando Жыл бұрын

You look amazing girl!

@fabrylucy Жыл бұрын

You look so pretty in a pony tail 🥰 my favourite character is Puddin 🤩

@carolineshergold3467 Жыл бұрын

Love the little Christmas village for your photos. 🤩

@beckymcclelland Жыл бұрын

I loved the Gingie and Spice wrapping paper....so 😍 cute!

@tammieh647 Жыл бұрын

Loved all the enamel pins❤️❤️❤️

@hanmat3427 Жыл бұрын

I actually love the slick back hair!! So cute and trendy!!

@obiwann785 Жыл бұрын

I've used Inkfuse too and the transfers were incredible!

@nancye7520 Жыл бұрын

Whew!!! That was a whirlwind! 🥰

@lacemcintyre7421 Жыл бұрын

That mustard shirt though 🔥😍

@KraftyCdn Жыл бұрын

your video had Canadian theme going there lol Michael buble and Tim Hortons :)

@janinethorp4881 Жыл бұрын

They are all soooo cute 🥰

@rrrs92 Жыл бұрын

I just love watching your process and seeing behind the scenes. I'm an artist who is just starting a tiny studio and I get so much inspiration from your vlogs. I also love how you are so real and show the mistakes and disappointments as well as the victories. AND you are looking great!

@annavannoni Жыл бұрын

All of them! 💞💞

@glendasummerlingraham677 Жыл бұрын

I love all the new designs, but the kitten is my Fav! Happy holidays

@wendythompson6169 Жыл бұрын

I love peppermint and the little cute Christmas tree!!!! and so excited for the jumpers.. but for next year.

@francesscapiedra9355 Жыл бұрын

Really love the Gingie and Spice wrapping paper and the Peppermint the cat pin! Already have them in my cart! Cannot wait to wrap my Christmas present in the wrapping paper! Love these Vlogs! So cozy and warm. Something comforting about your videos! I keep rewatching! 🤩

@cherylclark9957 Жыл бұрын

So cute! 💕 Always love all the attention you give to every little detail! 👌

@jenniferevelynhayes Жыл бұрын

I love it ALL!! You are so talented and I love how your sweet and fun personality comes through in your super cute designs. How could we possibly choose one favorite?? ❤🎄

@starbrown1219 Жыл бұрын

Love the pins. You are so fun to watch.

@jesscoombs5626 Жыл бұрын

I would 100% recommend Instant Print though!

@fuzzydragons Жыл бұрын

shame about the card mess up but the design looks great!

@therummagingferret Жыл бұрын

My order is in. Look forward to getting it. 💜🧡💜🧡💜🧡

@donavioleta Жыл бұрын

AAAAH got you right away hihihi I've been binge watching your videos and ooooh my lord you have changed so muuuch. Keep up the wonderful work dear bariatric friend hihi ☺ i need to order some things from you, can't wait to see your work up in person 🥰 love ya, girl 😘

@r_27P Жыл бұрын

You absolutely do NOT look like a potato with your heart like that! You look lovely as always!

@ArtySubu Жыл бұрын

Loved your little village photo setup!

@sassypackratstudios361 Жыл бұрын

I love the ginger house pin!

@donnamartinez6201 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I can't choose a favorite. They are all too adorable.

@mochi_fiend935 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us what owning a business is really like! We don't always have things prepared super early and we're not always organized. Usually my workspace is chaos, unlike the cute aesthetic studios you usually see online. But that's okay! Doesn't make our work any less valuable :)

@Whimsy_Pose Жыл бұрын

Love the pepermintl pin!!😍😍😍😍😍😘

@melodynikkole Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this collection my favorite is the Christmas Puddin I placed a order for goodies for Christmas can’t wait to receive it here in FL 😊

@TheHsallaway Жыл бұрын

So cute. I love the puddin pin! Honestly all of it is so cute. Your backdrops are amazing too, I don’t feel like I could throw one together like that!

@linsaraillustration Жыл бұрын

Difficult to choose fav 😁.. love it all

@MarciesWhimsySoaps Жыл бұрын

Oooh! I think your hair is cute! I love your snappy little mini skirt with your outfit.😊🌸

@sonatawinchester5951 Жыл бұрын

Oooh, did someone say new tote bag? My daughters and I absolutely loved the kitty with bubble tea one we got recently. The print quality is great, the bag is really big, yet strong and, well, the artwork of course was perfection. I’m delighted that you’re bringing out the one with the thank you card Gingie and Spice scene! Such a shame about the cards, hope you got that sorted quick smart! Anyway, thanks for another great video. I’m going to have a nosy on your shop and probably buy all the things. 😊

@vivekagudmundsson9624 Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for this time love all your new design so cute.and you my Lady locking awsome. Hugs from sweden.🤗🥰🙋‍♀️

@TheStationFairy Жыл бұрын

CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE TOTE!! :)

@49lucky Жыл бұрын

Oh my I'm in heaven everything is wonderful i love it all but love puddin.

@kpsfineart-DreamingBearStudio Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed it much. Love you. :-)

@A1xh4 Жыл бұрын

Sell them as they are and just put a note that a perm marker/pen will need to be used to write

@JulieEbersole Жыл бұрын

I thought you just looked darling in the opening of this week's vlog! I actually loved the slicked back pony tail--it seemed polished and fresh to me! Just sayin' . . . 😘 Great vlog--thank you!

@lunamarie5314 Жыл бұрын

I'm only 6 minutes in but I have to comment on how professional you are about finding out that the lamination was done on the wrong side of the cards. Idk but if it was me in your shoes I would've gotten so mad I would've started crying lol. But they did come out BEAUTIFUL though and I'm already in love with your wrapping paper too.

@PolkaDotPearle Жыл бұрын

Every time you said card catcher, in my head it was child catcher 😂

@vintagetalesstudiowithjenn7002 Жыл бұрын

I would sell the cards as the are... just say that they must sign with a permanent marker or pen. :)

@Michelle-ss5mj Жыл бұрын

All the new designs are amazing!

@lucys.c.5307 Жыл бұрын

Love the gifts tags, wrapping paper and new tote designs!

@marklola12 Жыл бұрын

Really sorry you seem to have endless issues. Hopefully you get a company much like your DTF guy where things are all great and if anything happens it's quickly sorted. Thank you for the company names, I only make things at home but looking at some point to branch out and do different items where it could be cheaper to get someone else to make certain things so I know to give printed a big miss

@SuperKopykat Жыл бұрын

I love the Gingie wrapping paper!

@SoothingSounds-zr2py 3 күн бұрын

Do you ever think about making DTF designs to sell

@CanvasAndCopper Жыл бұрын

Omg I can’t believe how many issues you’re having with this manufacturer😮

@marklola12 Жыл бұрын

We had a Tim Hortons open up near my work wow talk about expensive...coffee is more expensive than Costa and unfortunately I have given them 4 chances to get the pumpkin spice latte right and only once was it ok...the others the coffee was burned and bitter so had to throw it....their apple fritter donut is gorgeous though it's all cinnamon....y I had to ditch Costa too because their are using sugar free gingerbread Syrup and it tastes horrid compared to the normal one 🤣 so I have bought a proper coffee machine where it grinds the beans..or use pre -ground ones and a milk frother and I bought the proper gingerbread Syrup and a pumpkin spice one.

@CanvasAndCopper Жыл бұрын

The only thing I get at Tim hortons coffee wise is the French vanilla latte it’s Devine, but they forgot to add the French vanilla once and their coffee itself is rank 😅😢

@jenniepoo085 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to see the totes!!! Thank you for always being inspirational. I love the ginger bread house. And how it's all coming together. I can not wait for the kids' book to come out one day. I have been a fan since day one! Keep up all the great work! I would love to see a vlog on photography and inspirations for product photos. :)

@rosalieedith Жыл бұрын

Hi! How do you get the printed colours so consistent when using so many different companies? I love watching your videos every week & everything you create always looks so amazing! Do you Pantone colour match? ❤ I look forward to hearing from you (or anything that may also have the answer)

@allycrafting Жыл бұрын

Omg ❤ I love every pin you make ❤

@lalalandofclouds Жыл бұрын

Always enjoy watching your vlogs!😍💕

@dandreadiop3350 Жыл бұрын

Hey Catherine! I make my Cards and sell them also. I was wondering..."When you put your "Brand Label" at the top around the card & envelope, Are these Labels " removable?.. meaning..they do pull away easy "without" tearing the card & envelope?.. Thanks!

@wickedlee Жыл бұрын

Peppamint is definitely my favourite. I have to say how fabulous you are looking - not so much the weight loss but more how you seem to be so much more confident in your own skin. It's really nice to see 💜

@carolhodson6353 Жыл бұрын

My favourite design is the cat drinking with the straw.so cute.

@lindahardman6258 Жыл бұрын

I love the Puddin design as I am partial to kitties 🐈‍⬛.

@marklola12 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried writing on the cards with various different pens that Most people would use like a basic biro pen to see if people can still write on them...I have a feeling the writing may smudge and not fully dry. I guess if it does not smudge you could still sell them as seconds....if it does smudge so no good as a card could you not cut the front and sell them as picture cards or something?

@jennavanleeuwen Жыл бұрын

What do you do the seconds?

@acelestialwitch8512 Жыл бұрын

I’m wondering if I should invest in a printer to start a small Etsy shop with prints. I have no idea where to start the idea overwhelms me 😅 so far I have been uploading a online digital portfolio for card companies. Is it a smooth transition? So far I haven’t put my work out really other than Instagram and Facebook

@linzertube Жыл бұрын

Your video really put me in the Christmas spirit and I can’t wait to get my Christmas decorations out, too! Your Pudding designs are extra-cute this year…love the sweater he’s wearing!

@julievictoria4526 Жыл бұрын

Before you even mentioned your hair, I was thinking, "The hair is cute!" But I know how you feel, I don't really like my hair up either.

@budgetboxuk Жыл бұрын

Did the labels come off the cards ok?

@Marylou7204 Жыл бұрын

You went to Tim Hortons??!?!? How long has the UK had that??? lol. I thought they only expanded to the US. We love your Christmas designs♥️♥️♥️

@CanvasAndCopper Жыл бұрын

We’ve had it a few years now I think, but there’s not many down south.

@beachblythe Жыл бұрын

Your cards would be adorable framed!

@juliehodges3894 Жыл бұрын

Maybe gift the cards with orders that you receive as it’s always nice to get a little extra at no cost, then they can send to friends who may then be a new potential customer for you. As you have publicly said they are incorrect I don’t think you should morally charge full price, but your decision in the end ❤

@undeaddoeinc.407 Жыл бұрын

I have a weightloss related question. How have you been clothing wise? Like did you get rid (or donate) most of your clothing to buy more or have you modified some to fit? After Christmas I get my surgery and am looking into what I am gonna do with my clothing that I know for certain wont fit me anymore.

@donavioleta Жыл бұрын

10 years in after my bariatric i can tell you what i did hihi keep everything, wear them untill you fit they are not visually appealing anymore and think about belts, for winter tou can buy more fitted clothes to put inside the bigger ones and get really confy, and buy as little as you can until you stabilize your weight because what fits you perfectly this month may not fit you well at all the next. Save your biggest outfit as a reminder not to ever go back there too hihi I took a year and a half to get to a stable weight and ended up having a lot of baggy clothes cause I've bought too much too soon. Hope you have a fantastic journey, love 😁

@carlswoolf4544 Жыл бұрын

You rock Katnipp! Erm all the designs are my favourites! If I had to choose it would be the new Christmas puddin design xxx Carly ❤

@SpooksAndSpanks Жыл бұрын

Wait… you have Timmies in Scotland? 🍁

@bexh6125 Жыл бұрын

All of your designs are so cute 😍.

@TheAshesvondust Жыл бұрын

Huh! I didn't realize Timmies made it across the pond, how did you like it? Peppamint is so adorable, I can't stand it. Just ordered my Christmas stickers for me and my sister (sticker fiends, both of us)

@Karenm1969 Жыл бұрын

I ordered some DTF prints from him; but quite odd mine were only by individual sheet…not in a roll format like you got…kinda disappointing…oh yeah; its been almost a week since I ordered them and no update on tracking….UUGH

@KatnippStudios Жыл бұрын

Ohh this is very very unusual! He usually responds super fast, and gets them tracked, have you tried calling him? I wonder why it was supplied on sheets? 😮 xxx

@sealyba Жыл бұрын

I ordered the Christmas house pin and now I must to order the little fox pin and art print for my friend named Fox. I love all of the Christmas goodies!

@keturahmckitterick9200 Жыл бұрын

Aww always will be peppamint! Love everything in your blogs! To stink I’m cute…..💗

@robo8850 Жыл бұрын

I am commenting from Japan and have been watching your videos since about three years ago. I have a question about the sticker. Is it possible to make stickers without a computer if I have an iPad Pro and a cutting machine? Sorry to ask this question even though you are busy.

@beachblythe Жыл бұрын

Yes if you want to use an iPad with a cricut machine it’s absolutely possible!

@robo8850 Жыл бұрын

@@beachblythe Thank you for replying. I will give it a try.

@lisabatten6068 Жыл бұрын

I love pudding. I can't wait till my order comes in.

@firebutterfly Жыл бұрын

Possibly use the Crickut to cut each card out and use them as art prints, or tags, or ? Decor for journals ie ephemera or shaped bookmarks?

@benipray Жыл бұрын

the Peppamint pin is sooo cute ;A; 💖 I can't buy it right now but hopefully it will be available after Xmas too... 👀✨

@ayondayv Жыл бұрын

How are you finding the increase in energy costs when running your business? Also love your hair that colour, it really suits you ! The large printed wrapping paper is adores ! do you ship to EU?

@osteophagus Жыл бұрын

I feel like it might be time to search for a new printer? It just seems like y'all are constantly having issues and you don't need that kind of stress :(

@GenTink Жыл бұрын

Sorry, did you say you went to Tim Hortons? Like the Canadian coffee chain?

@hellobirdiecreative Жыл бұрын

We have them here now. Somehow it's not quite the same

@JohnRhobie Жыл бұрын

You really need to change that concealer color its so yellow 😭😭😭😭

@annap214 Жыл бұрын

Actually Matt inside is nice too. It’s easier to write on. Some greeting cards did design this way. But still…the consistency of this manufacturer is 💩 crap….

@sulkyblackheart Жыл бұрын

Im not sure if there's something similar in the UK but I use table riser's to help with back issues leaning over a table for hrs at a time. It could help adjust the height for you. Its a cheap fix as well!