Just want to say thank you for such great insight. I have an Etsy shop that opened in April of this year and what I sell isn’t related to wreathes at all but I enjoy your content and appreciate your authenticity and information. Awesome job!
I see the reason for your success, you put God first in your life. You had me when you said going to Church. He has given you a talent and you use it wisely. I am 65 years old and when I wake up I thank God for another day. I listen to Charles Stanley every morning while I'm drinking my coffee. When I prayed this morning before I start my day doing other things I wondered how I was going to reach someone this morning since I wasn't working today, then I listed to your video while I was walking at the Park. God.has let me excel in every job I have had through the years. Keep God first you can't go wrong. I know you have a beautiful family because how you talk about them. God Bless you and your family. Great videos!!!! Thanks for sharing
Absolutely! He is the reason for everything in my life! Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a sweet and encouraging comment 💗. And thanks for watching!
Jenny, I love how you share your information with everyone! You are helpful and encouraging to those of us who are just really getting started with our business. This video is so great, I'm going to rewatch it with my note pad ... SO much information here! Your're the best!
Jenny, thank you for this great video! So much helpful information. And thank you so much for sharing your faith! It's easy to see you have your priorities in the right order. So proud of you, sweet girl!
Thanks for all the information, I am loving making wreaths. I'm still learning and hoping to keep my shop going and slowly get bigger. Your info helps so much!
THANK YOU for the info on quick books. I’ve been so curious! Love the vid. It’s been so helpful! I didn’t see the link for your scale. Would love that as well. Thanks again. Keep doing what you’re doing! ☺️
You’re so welcome! Thank you so much for watching. The link for the scale should be right under my links for hot glue, wire cutters, and my hot glue gun. I accidentally added it late, so maybe it wasn’t there when you checked. It should be there now. If not, let me know and I’ll add it again.
My biggest struggle is confidence. I'll make a wreath and think it looks good and then doubt myself. I'll sit there and think noone will buy this. So keeping myself motivated with little sells is definitely the biggest struggle.
I would love to see a video on setting up a shipping profile on Etsy. I haven't started selling or listing because of that very reason. I don't want to screw it up. Thanks kiddo!
I’m definitely not an expert on Pinterest, but there are some simple things I do that have helped my Etsy traffic. I’ll try and make a video about it soon. 😊
Hi again Jenny! Love your question and answer videos! Everything you have to offer is so informative! I have another question for you in regard to selling on Etsy. It's about the "bestseller badge". I've tried finding the answer to my question and I get conflicting info. so I wanted to see if you either knew the answer directly, OR if you could lead me in the right direction to finding the answer. So here's the question! Do you know what's the criteria to earning that "bestseller" badge? I'm making small goals for myself and that's on my list, but I've always wondered "what it takes." Anyway, thanks for your plethora of information. You're a godsend to SO many people! Thanks Jenny!
Hey Clare! I’m not really sure. I was wondering the same thing recently because I have some best seller badges, but they’re not necessarily on items that are my personal best sellers. Although they sell well, they’re not the absolute top sellers in my shop. So it makes me wonder if the category the item is in is a factor. Great question though!
@@JennysWreathBoutique yeah I suppose that's why I've been getting mixed information on this because it's only awarded by Etsy and they can give it on whatever terms! 🤣 I suppose I might actually email this question to one of their reps. I'll keep you posted on what I hear! Thanks, as always!
My biggest wreath making struggle was not having enough greenery. When I was making and selling (on my own, not etsy) I was new and didn't have much money for materials. At the time I was primarily making one of a kind wreaths. Another struggle was buying materials at an affordable/off season price. I bought materials during the season, which can be pricey depending on what it is. It was part of the learning curve. I've taken a break for now from making wreaths, but I am looking forward to making some in the future (probably next year). I don't have a current struggle, but your videos are very informative. Thank you!
My biggest wreath making struggle is getting new customers. I've sold 8 wreaths to friends and family but have yet to sell to the elusive ~stranger~. I'm ramping up my marketing to outside sources though, so fingers are crossed for some new sales! Thank you for making these videos and sharing your journey! I've found a new love in wreath making and I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you!
@@degengembarowski9792 thanks for the feedback! And I’m so glad you’ve been newly inspired in your wreath making! That makes my day 🙌🏼. Thank you so much for watching ❤️
Hi Jenny, I really enjoy watching you live. You are very helpful and kind for sharing with us all. I really do need a step by step shipping video. I am attempting to set up my Etsy shop and I am having difficulty. I am one of those people that need to watch and every step and then I get it. I also take a lot of notes, lol. I am not a technical computer whiz I can use the computer but have a hard time understanding certain steps. I was finally able to get the areas set up done after 3 weeks. Listing my wreaths (the photo moved over from my I-pad to my computer to ) was very difficult in it self, however, the shipping is stressing me out. I don't understand what to do when I sell a wreath except boxing it. How do I know I sold a wreath and what to do after I am notified a wreath sold. Sorry to dump this all on you. I appreciate everything you shared about shipping and will watch the other 2 videos you recommended. I have watched many of your videos so helpful. I would love for you to do a step by step video. Thank you so very much for your generosity.
I completely understand that it can be intimidating and overwhelming at first! You will know you have an order when you have a number in your orders section. (Or if you have the app on your phone, you’ll hear a cha-Ching! It’s the best sound). Just click on your open orders section and it will show you your open order with all the info you need. Then you can purchase your shipping label straight from Etsy. Just click on purchase label, enter the box dimensions and weight and select shipping carrier. You can select either USPS or FedEx through Etsy. You can also set up shipping profiles that will enter this all in automatically. Then you just purchase your shipping label and print it. I’m hesitant to do a video doing all of that because there is so much private info including my address and customer’s address. I worry I would have to blur out most of the screen. So I hope that helps!
Hi Jenny, First off I just want to say "TY" for Sharing All you do... The info is So Helpful & you are So easy to listen to and So Genuine!! I'm about to launch my biz soon... If udm I see you catching All of the Sales at our most loved stores... Without having a dependable supply have you thought about finding a Eastern/Asian Floral vendor?? I'm a Chandler & also make scented faux arrangements in vessels. I make a candle ring similar to yours (eucalyptus) but I plan on selling some of my vessel & pillar candles with the ring... I'm trying to plan ahead, Should I also sell my rings Separately?? I'm worried about pricing them Separately. Would you Only sell them with them or offer Both?? SSL... Thx again 😊💯
Great, great video Jenny! Thank you!! I would love to see a Pinterest step by step how to video! I’m clueless lol. Also, how often do you upload/ edit your Etsy listings? I’ve watched several videos saying that it’s so important to be doing something like that daily to let Etsy know that you are “active” on the platform. I find this hard being a busy mom, making wreaths and doing other things in my down time 🤪 lol. I’m just curious how often you are doing stuff like that? Also, thanks so much for the Quick Books tips!! Thanks!
Hi! Thanks so much for watching! I’m so glad you found it helpful! I don’t think it’s necessary to do random things just so Etsy sees you as “active.” Just selling a wreath and having it renew automatically is activity enough. The activity Etsy likes the most is making sales (obviously 😆) and the items renewing themselves, shipping them out on time, and getting good reviews. Don’t do “activity” for the sake of just doing something. I don’t really think that helps. 😊
If you do your local sales on Etsy and it's people you know and see, what do you do about shipping? Is there an option to hand deliver and not charge shipping?
Thank you for making this video! So helpful! I'm planning on starting an etsy shop soon and starting to make Christmas designs. Do you make your Christmas wreaths ahead of time or do you make them to order?
Hi Jenny... I just opened a store & I was wa ting to put my fall wreaths together, then Christmas so forth & so on. My first item allowed me to make a category but after that I was not given the opportunity. How do I go back & put wreaths in different categories & create them?
You can only put a listing into one category, unfortunately. I’m assuming you mean shop section, right? You should have the option with each listing to either put that listing into an existing section or make a new one. If you want to change the category on an existing listing, just click “shop sections” and click a different one. You can also creat a new section from there.
Jenny love your videos!!! How can you be an introvert you do videos on CZcams lol. I do have a question I can't find an answer to don't know if you read these but how do you figure out what color ribbon to use? How many colors your going to use how big of a ribbon your going to make? 😊 Thanks
So glad you’re loving my videos! I appreciate you watching 😊. Sometimes I pick the ribbon first and sometimes I pick the ribbon after I’ve made the wreath. If I pick the ribbon first, I make sure the materials I use have that color in them. And visa versa. I hope that makes sense! The size of the bow depends on the size of the grapevine and the rest of the wreath. I try and keep it proportional to the size of the wreath and elements in the wreath.
Thank you! Have you watched my video about where I get my wreath making supplies? I talk all about it there. The only thing in that video that is out of date is Darcie is no longer in business.
Question, I know you're not an accountant, but for taxes, do you categorize everything you purchase to make your wreaths as "supplies" and all of your in stock wreaths already made ready to ship as inventory for end of year inventory? Thanks! Love your videos!
I have a question. I made my tulip wreath, thanks for the inspiring video, but I'm concerned it will get dirty and fade outside. There is a cover over my door where it will hang, but what best to preserve it?
I don’t do anything special except make sure they’re in a covered area when hung outside. You can use a UV spray (I personally haven’t tried that) and there is also a faux floral spray that helps with dust. I haven’t personally tried that either.
I am making wreaths to sell I have not made one sale yet my daughter put a page for me on fb to show off my wreaths but we priced them differently than on etsy because of shipping charges and other charges that etsy does charge. that was brought up to me to do to get some sales l....not sure if i will get a sale or not .
Hi! I made a Halloween wreath in my VIP group, but don’t think I’ll be making a new one on CZcams this year. There will definitely be new Christmas wreath videos coming out though! Excited for those!
Hi Jenny, I just found your channel a couple weeks ago and your videos are so helpful! I just started my Etsy shop a few weeks ago, having no clue what I was doing. Is having a business license something you recommend? I’m hoping to work up to doing this full time. But the idea of figuring out my own taxes and the business side of it is very daunting to me!
Hi! So glad you found me, welcome! I would recommend having a business license. Every state is different with their rules on this, though, so check with your state. I know what you mean about it being daunting. I ended up getting a CPA for this very reason. It saves me so many headaches during tax season.
Hi Jenny! What is your advice for a shipping mishap? The tracking says "delivered, front porch" but the customer is saying they never got the package. As the seller what can/should you do in this situation? Has this ever happened to you? Thanks for you help!
That’s definitely tricky. I’ve only ever had that happen for double wreath orders that are shipped separately. One would arrive and the other didn’t, and both trackings said delivered to the front porch. In those cases, the second wreath did arrive a few days later thankfully. I have also had them say delivered, but then they were waiting for pickup at the post office. I have no idea why. But they they would arrive about a week later. I always tell the customer to first check with their neighbors to see if it was accidentally delivered to them. Then call their local post office to see if they can help. Then I will also call the main post office line (such a huge hassle 🙈). That’s all I’ve ever had to to, and the package has always turned up. Now that I’ve said that, I’m sure one will get lost 🤦🏻♀️. Absolute worst case scenario, you could give them a refund or send them a replacement. I have never had to do that on a package that was marked “delivered”, but I did for a package that never showed up. It was marked as “out for delivery” but then never arrived. In that was I was refunded by the post office (after about 2 months) and I sent a replacement to the customer. That was my first year in business and it hasn’t happened since. I hope that helps!
@@JennysWreathBoutique when you say the post office refunded you on that one particular occasion, I take it you filed a claim, right? This is what I'm thinking I'll have to do. When you did the replacement (if you can recall) did you wait a certain number of days or did you make the replacement right away? And then when you shipped the second time did you use an alternate carrier? Could lightening strike two times!? 🤪
So for "multiple" wreaths you just make one to list and then make them on demand? When you say 50 wreaths do you mean actually 50 wreaths "in stock"? Sorry I'm confused.
Yes, I make the one and then just try and keep my supplies stocked and make them to order. I don’t ever stock 50 at a time because I don’t have the capability to make that much or store have that much supplies in hand for every wreath. But over time, as I sell the same wreath over and over, I restock my supplies as needed. I hope that makes sense and helps.
Hi Jenny, when you are listing items now, what do you do with that stock ones that you used for your listing photos? Do you sell those as well and work off of photos to make new ones? I’m new to this and just curious. I don’t want to be piling up wreaths in my small space.
Hi! Yes, that’s exactly what I do. I sell that one first and the rest are made to order. I really don’t have that many wreaths hanging around. Just lots of supplies!
I’ve just gotten into wreath making and would like to start by creating a FB business page. I have no plans to do any FB lives. How do I set up a FB page and what type of payment “program” would you recommend (no fee, if possible)? I’m not ready at the moment, to dive in and open an Etsy shop. I know that one of my biggest challenges will be shipping. What recommendations would you make, based on the above. Thanks for reading my comment!
You set up your page from your personal FB profile. I can’t remember the exact steps but I remember it being really simple. I’m sure a quick google search could help you there more than I could. As for a payment program, I’m not aware of any free ones that you can plug in. I guess you could use Venmo to start, which is free up to a point. Eventually you might want to look into using PayPal or Square. As for shipping, I would either set up a business account with your preferred shipping carrier so you can still get the savings Etsy shipping offers. Or use something like pirateship or ship station. I hope that helps!
Hi Jenny! It's Clare from Clare's Custom Studio! You have been so helpful in all your videos and correspondence! Thank you SO MUCH! My (first of many) question/s is advice on renewing a listing. I have a wood pallet skull cut out door hanger for Halloween that has recently sold out. My question for you is, do you think it's worth it to renew this listing? The listing would be active until Feb. and I don't imagine it would generate many sales since Halloween is almost here! (can you believe it!?) Anyway, what do you do with seasonal things that sell out but there's still just a bit of that seasonal time left???? I guess with a wreath it's different because if you renew the item you've got to be certain you have the supplies in stock, so if you don't have the supplies and you can't buy them anywhere then there's your answer- no, it's sold out for the year and you wait until next year, right? But with this wooden door hanger I can make it any time and it doesn't require specific seasonal materials to make it. Anyway, that's my current struggle right now! Thanks Jenny!
Hey Clare! I definitely think it’s worth it to renew your Halloween door hanger. If I have the materials, I will keep selling up until right before the holiday. I won’t go out of my way to restock seasonal items that close to a holiday, if I’m sold out. But I’m your case when you can always make it, yes I would renew it. I hope that helps!
@@JennysWreathBoutique YES! That DOES help! Hearing advice from a seasoned Etsy-preneur (👈like what I did there 🤣) is very comforting and reassuring when this newbie has doubts. Thanks, as always, Jenny! 👍👍
@@JennysWreathBoutique Hi again, Jenny! Another question for you! When you initially list an item, how many do you try to have in stock? Does it just depend on how much of certain materials you can get your hands on? Follow up question, when buying materials (especially seasonal items) roughly how much do you aim to get at one time? Enough to make 12 of one wreath design or more??? Thanks for answering all these questions!!!
@@clarenorris3083 It really depends on each wreath and how well I think it will do, or how well it has done in the past. A lot of my wreaths sell out pretty quickly so I stock as much supplies as I can fit in my house 😂. That kind of limits me to the amount of supplies I keep in hand, and depending on how busy it gets, I have to restock every week or two. Ideally I’d like to just restock once a season, but I just don’t have the space. Also, I use a lot of the same greenery is many different wreaths, so I get as much as I can. For seasonal items, I will buy as much as I can fit or what I think I will sell. But I typically don’t list more than 10 at a time just because I don’t want to have more orders than what I can keep up with. I have a fast processing time, and don’t want to wake up to more orders than I can handle 😂. For brand new designs, I will list around 5 just because I don’t know if that will be a popular item or not. If it sells well, I’ll restock as much as I can. Of course each shop is different. If you don’t have a lot of sales yet, do this on a much smaller scale. I hope that helps!
Unfortunately yes, or you can’t sell them. That will actually get your shop shut down. I know a lot of people do it because they haven’t gotten caught yet, but I wouldn’t risk it if I were you. You would need to get a license to sell them, and I believe it’s pretty expensive.
I’m not sure I understand your question. Each time you sell an item from one listing, it counts as a sale from that listing. If you have different variations, like color in your example, as options on the same listing it all counts as sales on that listing. I have different size options on my listings and it doesn’t matter what size is picked. It all counts. If you have your different colors listed as individual listings, then it only counts as a sale on that one listing. I’m not sure if that answers your question or not.
Hi Jenny, I tried to email Etsy this question, but the sight was automated and didn't work for me. I hope you still check this post for questions, plus I hope you can understand mine. Here goes...I recently opened an Etsy shop and when making a new listing on my iphone, I sometimes quckly swipe to check something out, then my entire listing I was working on disappears. I cannot retrieve it, nor does it go to raft, because I was still working on it. Have you or anyone had this happen? I don't know how to get the listing I was working on, back, and I end up having to start all over again. Its frustrating having to come up with all of those long tailed key words that I just brainstormed! :- I have had to start over 3 times on the same listing. Can you help me or is it just how it is? Thanks for your time. Joanie
Unfortunately that’s just how it is. I feel your pain! It has happened to me so many times! So I will save it as a draft every now and then just in case.
Oh, also, can you do a video or maybe explain in short some of the legal stuff?? So, did you get a license or things trademarked? If so, do you think it's best to get those things once you actually pick up some momentum? Any information in that category would be highly appreciated! Thanks so much :)
@@JennysWreathBoutique How soon did you invest in a PO Box? Don't want to invest more money if things wont be picking up soon. Then again, privacy is important. Also, not sure if this is a state by state thing, I just always thought that to get a license or trademark, those are for shops that have been up and running for a while but not so much online but more so a physical location. I feel like there isnt too much information on this? But a video would be great. Not to sure if the absolutely was for the idea of the video or that was the answer to every thing hahaha
@@ninjaturtle365 I got a PO Box about a year or two into my business, but I wish I would have done it from the beginning for privacy reasons. It’s nice having the return address on shipping labels be to a PO Box instead of your personal address.
Just want to say thank you for such great insight. I have an Etsy shop that opened in April of this year and what I sell isn’t related to wreathes at all but I enjoy your content and appreciate your authenticity and information. Awesome job!
Jeffrey Locke Lemert Nice! Congrats on your new shop! And I’m so glad this was helpful 😊. Thanks for watching!
I see the reason for your success, you put God first in your life. You had me when you said going to Church. He has given you a talent and you use it wisely. I am 65 years old and when I wake up I thank God for another day. I listen to Charles Stanley every morning while I'm drinking my coffee. When I prayed this morning before I start my day doing other things I wondered how I was going to reach someone this morning since I wasn't working today, then I listed to your video while I was walking at the Park. God.has let me excel in every job I have had through the years. Keep God first you can't go wrong. I know you have a beautiful family because how you talk about them. God Bless you and your family. Great videos!!!! Thanks for sharing
Absolutely! He is the reason for everything in my life! Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a sweet and encouraging comment 💗. And thanks for watching!
I love watching and learning about making wreaths.
Perfect! Then you’re in the right place! 😊
Jenny, through your videos, I have gained the confidence to open my Etsy shop. Thank you so much!
Ohmygoodness that’s amazing!! I’m so excited for you! Thank you for sharing that with me 😊
Jenny, I love how you share your information with everyone! You are helpful and encouraging to those of us who are just really getting started with our business. This video is so great, I'm going to rewatch it with my note pad ... SO much information here! Your're the best!
Thank you so much!! I’m so glad this was helpful. And thanks for watching 😊
See!! I’m watching! And you’re right! It’s a BEAUTIFUL dreary fall day in the valley!!
Yes!! I’m so glad fall has finally arrived here 🙌🏼🧡. Don’t you just love dreary fall days??
@@JennysWreathBoutique yes!! Hopefully it helps with the smoke!
@@misschris4395 for real
Thank you for sharing your experiences, craft, and time with us!!! This truly helps!!!
Happy to share! So glad this was helpful :)
Ps, Thanks for the Quickbooks link. I particularly loved the tip about bulk working, batch working… I’ll try to do that once I get some orders x
Thank you for the information. I would love a video on how to use Pinterest.
Thanks for watching, and thanks for the feedback! 🧡
Very helpful! Thank you for your candor and honesty. God bless you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching ♥️
This was such a great video, even after watching plenty of your other videos - this one answered some really important challenges. - thank you!
I’m so glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching 😊
I’d love to hear your Pinterest approach!
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Jenny, thank you for this great video! So much helpful information. And thank you so much for sharing your faith! It's easy to see you have your priorities in the right order. So proud of you, sweet girl!
Thank you so much! ❤️ And I’m so glad this video was helpful too 😊
GREAT information!!! Thankvyou so much for sharing!
So glad it was helpful!
VERY interested in a step-by-step on opening an Etsy shop! I’ve been wanting to open one and it looks very intimidating to start 😱
Thanks for the feedback! I’ll add that to my list 👍🏻
Thanks for all the information, I am loving making wreaths. I'm still learning and hoping to keep my shop going and slowly get bigger. Your info helps so much!
So glad it’s been helpful!
Just subscribed Jenny! I appreciate your honesty and help!
Thanks for subscribing! So glad this was helpful!
Good teacher. Thanks
So nice of you. Thanks for watching!
THANK YOU for the info on quick books. I’ve been so curious! Love the vid. It’s been so helpful! I didn’t see the link for your scale. Would love that as well. Thanks again. Keep doing what you’re doing! ☺️
You’re so welcome! Thank you so much for watching. The link for the scale should be right under my links for hot glue, wire cutters, and my hot glue gun. I accidentally added it late, so maybe it wasn’t there when you checked. It should be there now. If not, let me know and I’ll add it again.
My biggest struggle is confidence. I'll make a wreath and think it looks good and then doubt myself. I'll sit there and think noone will buy this. So keeping myself motivated with little sells is definitely the biggest struggle.
I completely understand. That can be hard, especially when sales are slow. But if you think it looks good, most other people probably do too ❤️
I would love to see a video on setting up a shipping profile on Etsy. I haven't started selling or listing because of that very reason. I don't want to screw it up. Thanks kiddo!
Thanks for the feedback. 😊👍🏻
Such great info once again! Thank you! Yes step by step shipping video.🙋🏻♀️
Ok, I will see if I can do that 👍🏻
Oh yes...pintrest too! I have no clue about pintrest, but am willing to learn...can't wait to see what you know :-)
I’m definitely not an expert on Pinterest, but there are some simple things I do that have helped my Etsy traffic. I’ll try and make a video about it soon. 😊
Great video. Thanks for answering all my questions!
Thank you! Of course! I’m glad this was helpful! 😊
Hi again Jenny! Love your question and answer videos! Everything you have to offer is so informative! I have another question for you in regard to selling on Etsy. It's about the "bestseller badge". I've tried finding the answer to my question and I get conflicting info. so I wanted to see if you either knew the answer directly, OR if you could lead me in the right direction to finding the answer. So here's the question! Do you know what's the criteria to earning that "bestseller" badge? I'm making small goals for myself and that's on my list, but I've always wondered "what it takes." Anyway, thanks for your plethora of information. You're a godsend to SO many people! Thanks Jenny!
Hey Clare! I’m not really sure. I was wondering the same thing recently because I have some best seller badges, but they’re not necessarily on items that are my personal best sellers. Although they sell well, they’re not the absolute top sellers in my shop. So it makes me wonder if the category the item is in is a factor. Great question though!
@@JennysWreathBoutique yeah I suppose that's why I've been getting mixed information on this because it's only awarded by Etsy and they can give it on whatever terms! 🤣 I suppose I might actually email this question to one of their reps. I'll keep you posted on what I hear! Thanks, as always!
What is your biggest Etsy or wreath making struggle?
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My biggest wreath making struggle was not having enough greenery. When I was making and selling (on my own, not etsy) I was new and didn't have much money for materials. At the time I was primarily making one of a kind wreaths. Another struggle was buying materials at an affordable/off season price. I bought materials during the season, which can be pricey depending on what it is. It was part of the learning curve. I've taken a break for now from making wreaths, but I am looking forward to making some in the future (probably next year). I don't have a current struggle, but your videos are very informative. Thank you!
@@jennifersedo8241 thanks for your insight. So glad you’re enjoying these videos too 😊.
My biggest wreath making struggle is getting new customers. I've sold 8 wreaths to friends and family but have yet to sell to the elusive ~stranger~. I'm ramping up my marketing to outside sources though, so fingers are crossed for some new sales! Thank you for making these videos and sharing your journey! I've found a new love in wreath making and I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you!
@@degengembarowski9792 thanks for the feedback! And I’m so glad you’ve been newly inspired in your wreath making! That makes my day 🙌🏼. Thank you so much for watching ❤️
Hi Jenny, I really enjoy watching you live. You are very helpful and kind for sharing with us all. I really do need a step by step shipping video. I am attempting to set up my Etsy shop and I am having difficulty. I am one of those people that need to watch and every step and then I get it. I also take a lot of notes, lol. I am not a technical computer whiz I can use the computer but have a hard time understanding certain steps. I was finally able to get the areas set up done after 3 weeks. Listing my wreaths (the photo moved over from my I-pad to my computer to ) was very difficult in it self, however, the shipping is stressing me out. I don't understand what to do when I sell a wreath except boxing it. How do I know I sold a wreath and what to do after I am notified a wreath sold. Sorry to dump this all on you. I appreciate everything you shared about shipping and will watch the other 2 videos you recommended. I have watched many of your videos so helpful. I would love for you to do a step by step video. Thank you so very much for your generosity.
I completely understand that it can be intimidating and overwhelming at first! You will know you have an order when you have a number in your orders section. (Or if you have the app on your phone, you’ll hear a cha-Ching! It’s the best sound). Just click on your open orders section and it will show you your open order with all the info you need. Then you can purchase your shipping label straight from Etsy. Just click on purchase label, enter the box dimensions and weight and select shipping carrier. You can select either USPS or FedEx through Etsy. You can also set up shipping profiles that will enter this all in automatically. Then you just purchase your shipping label and print it. I’m hesitant to do a video doing all of that because there is so much private info including my address and customer’s address. I worry I would have to blur out most of the screen. So I hope that helps!
Thank you most helpful....thinking of opening an Etsy shop.😊
That’s great! Thanks for watching 😊
Great info.
Thank you! 😊
Hi Jenny,
First off I just want to say "TY" for Sharing All you do... The info is So Helpful & you are So easy to listen to and So Genuine!! I'm about to launch my biz soon... If udm I see you catching All of the Sales at our most loved stores... Without having a dependable supply have you thought about finding a Eastern/Asian Floral vendor?? I'm a Chandler & also make scented faux arrangements in vessels. I make a candle ring similar to yours (eucalyptus) but I plan on selling some of my vessel & pillar candles with the ring... I'm trying to plan ahead, Should I also sell my rings Separately?? I'm worried about pricing them Separately. Would you Only sell them with them or offer Both?? SSL... Thx again 😊💯
I would do it both ways. Offer them separately and and a bundle.
Thank you so much for these amazing tips.
Of course! Thanks so much for watching!
Very helpful, thank you. Ps, I love your necklace. Can I ask where you bought it from please? x
Thank you! It was a gift from my husband awhile ago, and I can’t remember where he bought it from 😬
Aw, well it’s beautiful. I’ve seen similar styles on Etsy, so I might treat myself 😂. x
Great, great video Jenny! Thank you!! I would love to see a Pinterest step by step how to video! I’m clueless lol. Also, how often do you upload/ edit your Etsy listings? I’ve watched several videos saying that it’s so important to be doing something like that daily to let Etsy know that you are “active” on the platform. I find this hard being a busy mom, making wreaths and doing other things in my down time 🤪 lol. I’m just curious how often you are doing stuff like that? Also, thanks so much for the Quick Books tips!! Thanks!
Hi! Thanks so much for watching! I’m so glad you found it helpful! I don’t think it’s necessary to do random things just so Etsy sees you as “active.” Just selling a wreath and having it renew automatically is activity enough. The activity Etsy likes the most is making sales (obviously 😆) and the items renewing themselves, shipping them out on time, and getting good reviews. Don’t do “activity” for the sake of just doing something. I don’t really think that helps. 😊
If you do your local sales on Etsy and it's people you know and see, what do you do about shipping? Is there an option to hand deliver and not charge shipping?
Yes, you can make a coupon code to take off the shipping cost.
Also, do you recall where you got those dark purple/burgundy roses (on your right)? They're so pretty!
Yes! Those are ranunculus from Joanns I got last year. Aren’t they pretty?! Love that color
@@JennysWreathBoutique Thank you! I'll check if they still have it.
Thank you for making this video! So helpful! I'm planning on starting an etsy shop soon and starting to make Christmas designs. Do you make your Christmas wreaths ahead of time or do you make them to order?
Thanks so much for watching! I make most of my wreaths to order. If I get a chance, I may make some ahead of time, but that usually doesn’t happen.
Thanks for the useful tips 😆
Thanks for watching! 😁
Can't wait to listen!
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Hi Jenny... I just opened a store & I was wa ting to put my fall wreaths together, then Christmas so forth & so on. My first item allowed me to make a category but after that I was not given the opportunity. How do I go back & put wreaths in different categories & create them?
You can only put a listing into one category, unfortunately. I’m assuming you mean shop section, right? You should have the option with each listing to either put that listing into an existing section or make a new one. If you want to change the category on an existing listing, just click “shop sections” and click a different one. You can also creat a new section from there.
Jenny love your videos!!! How can you be an introvert you do videos on CZcams lol. I do have a question I can't find an answer to don't know if you read these but how do you figure out what color ribbon to use? How many colors your going to use how big of a ribbon your going to make? 😊 Thanks
So glad you’re loving my videos! I appreciate you watching 😊. Sometimes I pick the ribbon first and sometimes I pick the ribbon after I’ve made the wreath. If I pick the ribbon first, I make sure the materials I use have that color in them. And visa versa. I hope that makes sense! The size of the bow depends on the size of the grapevine and the rest of the wreath. I try and keep it proportional to the size of the wreath and elements in the wreath.
Hi Jenny, can you give any info on the cost to ship larger wreaths? Like made on an 18" grapevine? Thanks.
My larger ones cost about $23 to ship from Idaho to the East coast. Depending on the size of the box that can change a little.
Yes please do a Pinterest video, thanks in advance!
Noted! 👍🏻😊
Very helpful video. Where did you get the greenery behind you in your video. I have the hardest time finding pretty greenery. Thanks
Thank you! Have you watched my video about where I get my wreath making supplies? I talk all about it there. The only thing in that video that is out of date is Darcie is no longer in business.
Idk if anyone asked this yet, but do you use a thermal printer? If so, which one do you recommend? Thanks for you videos !
I don’t. I just use a regular old printer 🤷🏻♀️
Question, I know you're not an accountant, but for taxes, do you categorize everything you purchase to make your wreaths as "supplies" and all of your in stock wreaths already made ready to ship as inventory for end of year inventory? Thanks! Love your videos!
I count it all as materials and supplies 😊. My CPA saves me so many headaches dealing with that kind of stuff.
I have a question. I made my tulip wreath, thanks for the inspiring video, but I'm concerned it will get dirty and fade outside. There is a cover over my door where it will hang, but what best to preserve it?
I don’t do anything special except make sure they’re in a covered area when hung outside. You can use a UV spray (I personally haven’t tried that) and there is also a faux floral spray that helps with dust. I haven’t personally tried that either.
I am making wreaths to sell I have not made one sale yet my daughter put a page for me on fb to show off my wreaths but we priced them differently than on etsy because of shipping charges and other charges that etsy does charge. that was brought up to me to do to get some sales l....not sure if i will get a sale or not .
Hi Jenny are you going to be making any Halloween or Christmas grapevine wreaths I like following your videos
Hi! I made a Halloween wreath in my VIP group, but don’t think I’ll be making a new one on CZcams this year. There will definitely be new Christmas wreath videos coming out though! Excited for those!
Hi Jenny, I just found your channel a couple weeks ago and your videos are so helpful! I just started my Etsy shop a few weeks ago, having no clue what I was doing. Is having a business license something you recommend? I’m hoping to work up to doing this full time. But the idea of figuring out my own taxes and the business side of it is very daunting to me!
Hi! So glad you found me, welcome! I would recommend having a business license. Every state is different with their rules on this, though, so check with your state. I know what you mean about it being daunting. I ended up getting a CPA for this very reason. It saves me so many headaches during tax season.
@@JennysWreathBoutique thank you so much! I so appreciate your advice and look forward to more videos in the future ☺️
Hi Jenny! What is your advice for a shipping mishap? The tracking says "delivered, front porch" but the customer is saying they never got the package. As the seller what can/should you do in this situation? Has this ever happened to you? Thanks for you help!
That’s definitely tricky. I’ve only ever had that happen for double wreath orders that are shipped separately. One would arrive and the other didn’t, and both trackings said delivered to the front porch. In those cases, the second wreath did arrive a few days later thankfully. I have also had them say delivered, but then they were waiting for pickup at the post office. I have no idea why. But they they would arrive about a week later. I always tell the customer to first check with their neighbors to see if it was accidentally delivered to them. Then call their local post office to see if they can help. Then I will also call the main post office line (such a huge hassle 🙈). That’s all I’ve ever had to to, and the package has always turned up. Now that I’ve said that, I’m sure one will get lost 🤦🏻♀️. Absolute worst case scenario, you could give them a refund or send them a replacement. I have never had to do that on a package that was marked “delivered”, but I did for a package that never showed up. It was marked as “out for delivery” but then never arrived. In that was I was refunded by the post office (after about 2 months) and I sent a replacement to the customer. That was my first year in business and it hasn’t happened since. I hope that helps!
@@JennysWreathBoutique when you say the post office refunded you on that one particular occasion, I take it you filed a claim, right? This is what I'm thinking I'll have to do. When you did the replacement (if you can recall) did you wait a certain number of days or did you make the replacement right away? And then when you shipped the second time did you use an alternate carrier? Could lightening strike two times!? 🤪
So for "multiple" wreaths you just make one to list and then make them on demand? When you say 50 wreaths do you mean actually 50 wreaths "in stock"? Sorry I'm confused.
Yes, I make the one and then just try and keep my supplies stocked and make them to order. I don’t ever stock 50 at a time because I don’t have the capability to make that much or store have that much supplies in hand for every wreath. But over time, as I sell the same wreath over and over, I restock my supplies as needed. I hope that makes sense and helps.
Hi Jenny, when you are listing items now, what do you do with that stock ones that you used for your listing photos? Do you sell those as well and work off of photos to make new ones? I’m new to this and just curious. I don’t want to be piling up wreaths in my small space.
Hi! Yes, that’s exactly what I do. I sell that one first and the rest are made to order. I really don’t have that many wreaths hanging around. Just lots of supplies!
Great, thank you Jenny! I’m hoping to get into the vip group:)
Oh good! Hope to see you in there! Just a couple more weeks!! 😄😄😄
I’ve just gotten into wreath making and would like to start by creating a FB business page. I have no plans to do any FB lives. How do I set up a FB page and what type of payment “program” would you recommend (no fee, if possible)? I’m not ready at the moment, to dive in and open an Etsy shop. I know that one of my biggest challenges will be shipping. What recommendations would you make, based on the above. Thanks for reading my comment!
You set up your page from your personal FB profile. I can’t remember the exact steps but I remember it being really simple. I’m sure a quick google search could help you there more than I could. As for a payment program, I’m not aware of any free ones that you can plug in. I guess you could use Venmo to start, which is free up to a point. Eventually you might want to look into using PayPal or Square. As for shipping, I would either set up a business account with your preferred shipping carrier so you can still get the savings Etsy shipping offers. Or use something like pirateship or ship station. I hope that helps!
Hi Jenny! It's Clare from Clare's Custom Studio! You have been so helpful in all your videos and correspondence! Thank you SO MUCH! My (first of many) question/s is advice on renewing a listing. I have a wood pallet skull cut out door hanger for Halloween that has recently sold out. My question for you is, do you think it's worth it to renew this listing? The listing would be active until Feb. and I don't imagine it would generate many sales since Halloween is almost here! (can you believe it!?) Anyway, what do you do with seasonal things that sell out but there's still just a bit of that seasonal time left???? I guess with a wreath it's different because if you renew the item you've got to be certain you have the supplies in stock, so if you don't have the supplies and you can't buy them anywhere then there's your answer- no, it's sold out for the year and you wait until next year, right? But with this wooden door hanger I can make it any time and it doesn't require specific seasonal materials to make it. Anyway, that's my current struggle right now! Thanks Jenny!
Hey Clare! I definitely think it’s worth it to renew your Halloween door hanger. If I have the materials, I will keep selling up until right before the holiday. I won’t go out of my way to restock seasonal items that close to a holiday, if I’m sold out. But I’m your case when you can always make it, yes I would renew it. I hope that helps!
@@JennysWreathBoutique YES! That DOES help! Hearing advice from a seasoned Etsy-preneur (👈like what I did there 🤣) is very comforting and reassuring when this newbie has doubts. Thanks, as always, Jenny! 👍👍
@@clarenorris3083 haha love it. And of course! Happy to help when I can 😊
@@JennysWreathBoutique Hi again, Jenny! Another question for you! When you initially list an item, how many do you try to have in stock? Does it just depend on how much of certain materials you can get your hands on? Follow up question, when buying materials (especially seasonal items) roughly how much do you aim to get at one time? Enough to make 12 of one wreath design or more??? Thanks for answering all these questions!!!
@@clarenorris3083 It really depends on each wreath and how well I think it will do, or how well it has done in the past. A lot of my wreaths sell out pretty quickly so I stock as much supplies as I can fit in my house 😂. That kind of limits me to the amount of supplies I keep in hand, and depending on how busy it gets, I have to restock every week or two. Ideally I’d like to just restock once a season, but I just don’t have the space. Also, I use a lot of the same greenery is many different wreaths, so I get as much as I can. For seasonal items, I will buy as much as I can fit or what I think I will sell. But I typically don’t list more than 10 at a time just because I don’t want to have more orders than what I can keep up with. I have a fast processing time, and don’t want to wake up to more orders than I can handle 😂. For brand new designs, I will list around 5 just because I don’t know if that will be a popular item or not. If it sells well, I’ll restock as much as I can. Of course each shop is different. If you don’t have a lot of sales yet, do this on a much smaller scale. I hope that helps!
What is the subscription group you mentioned? Is it a business coaching group or wreath making?
G&R Design It’s a business coaching group 😊
@@JennysWreathBoutique thank you
I’ve made a few wreaths for family with NFL pennants on them. Do you have to pay a copyright fee if I was to sell those on Etsy?
Unfortunately yes, or you can’t sell them. That will actually get your shop shut down. I know a lot of people do it because they haven’t gotten caught yet, but I wouldn’t risk it if I were you. You would need to get a license to sell them, and I believe it’s pretty expensive.
Ok, so if I make a specific wreath but it comes in different colors...does it count as multiple sales or each color as an individual sale?
I’m not sure I understand your question. Each time you sell an item from one listing, it counts as a sale from that listing. If you have different variations, like color in your example, as options on the same listing it all counts as sales on that listing. I have different size options on my listings and it doesn’t matter what size is picked. It all counts. If you have your different colors listed as individual listings, then it only counts as a sale on that one listing. I’m not sure if that answers your question or not.
@@JennysWreathBoutique That is the exact answer I was looking for, thank you dear :-)
Hi Jenny, I tried to email Etsy this question, but the sight was automated and didn't work for me. I hope you still check this post for questions, plus I hope you can understand mine. Here goes...I recently opened an Etsy shop and when making a new listing on my iphone, I sometimes quckly swipe to check something out, then my entire listing I was working on disappears. I cannot retrieve it, nor does it go to raft, because I was still working on it. Have you or anyone had this happen? I don't know how to get the listing I was working on, back, and I end up having to start all over again. Its frustrating having to come up with all of those long tailed key words that I just brainstormed! :- I have had to start over 3 times on the same listing. Can you help me or is it just how it is? Thanks for your time. Joanie
Unfortunately that’s just how it is. I feel your pain! It has happened to me so many times! So I will save it as a draft every now and then just in case.
That’s what I thought! Ugh! 😵💫
Oops, thank you.
Hey there! Thank you for all the information! Very helpful! My question is, do you suggest investing in a PO Box? Thanks!
Oh, also, can you do a video or maybe explain in short some of the legal stuff?? So, did you get a license or things trademarked? If so, do you think it's best to get those things once you actually pick up some momentum? Any information in that category would be highly appreciated! Thanks so much :)
Yes absolutely!
@@JennysWreathBoutique How soon did you invest in a PO Box? Don't want to invest more money if things wont be picking up soon. Then again, privacy is important. Also, not sure if this is a state by state thing, I just always thought that to get a license or trademark, those are for shops that have been up and running for a while but not so much online but more so a physical location. I feel like there isnt too much information on this? But a video would be great. Not to sure if the absolutely was for the idea of the video or that was the answer to every thing hahaha
@@ninjaturtle365 I’m definitely not qualified to talk about any legal stuff 😬
@@ninjaturtle365 I got a PO Box about a year or two into my business, but I wish I would have done it from the beginning for privacy reasons. It’s nice having the return address on shipping labels be to a PO Box instead of your personal address.
video on pinterest
I made one! Here it is 👉🏼 czcams.com/video/x1_Rt1ssDJY/video.html