How to Not Over Buy Wreath Supplies
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- I see so many wreath sellers who struggle when they spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on wreath-making supplies. In this video, a few of my tips on how not to spend so much before you start really selling.
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Yes! Such great advice. I started my wreath business with $75 just over 4 years ago, and now it’s making a full time income.
I know! So proud of you!!
You were speaking to my soul through most of it, and then you mentioned that when we learn to be responsible God will bless it. THIS!! It was like the Holy Spirit lifted his hands and pointed to your video... "ARE YOU HEARING HER TRUTH?!?" Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. This video has given me so many tips.
Julie thank you for your words of encouragement! I am a prime example ...I am trying to put a halt on my "purchase addiction" I could literally probably fill a small warehouse.... your advice was helpful. It's like I just woke up and was like...OMG what have I done... I am going to do the 3 wreath at a time plan....and just breathe...straighten my crown and put 1 foot in front of the other to get to the other side if this.
OMG! You’re talking to me! I do feel overwhelmed and paralysed! Great tips. Thank you, Julie.
Guilty as charged! I want to buy everything I see!
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Thank you so much for this!!! I really needed to hear it. My biggest problem is spending too much on cheap supplies because of my financial situation. I now have so much "stuff" that is either unusable or I have nothing to go with it. On top of that, I no longer have the confidence that I can make anything that anyone would want.
Thank you again for your advice. God Bless you!!!
nancy greene I’m glad I could help you!
you have just said what i have done i dont even go in my craft room anymore .dont even now what i have .thankyou.xx
PAULINE HOLMES glad to help!
Thank you so much, everything you have said was speaking straight to me. I get obsessive when I start a new venture. Blessings to you❤
All wonderful advice!! No truer words have been spoken!! Thank you Julie, you are a true inspiration and sweetheart!!🩷🌸💕
Glad I found this video. I am wanting to get into wreath making but had concerns about what to buy, what not to buy, how to buy. Thank you so much!
I'm in tears of relief. I've been making wreaths, watching tons of tutorials feel that I'm getting better. I'm getting custom orders from people that have heard about me
through word of mouth but I have definitely overspent. Just two days ago went out and spent almost $300 on ribbon when I already have two full drawers of beautiful ribbon. I feel like I thought I should have to have everything just in case and then I find myself still going out and having to buy something else because I haven't prepared quite enough for what I would like I love the idea of making three wreaths at a time and I'm sure I have the supplies to do that but if not I'm absolutely going to apply your recommendations into my future wreath making jobs. I've not started advertising yet I'm a little afraid too if I'm honest. I work a full-time job and like the rest of us have family obligations and at this point I can't afford to only do wreaths although I hope to someday. I completely relate to your starting out at your kitchen table because right now I have a long folding table at the foot of my bed and every day I do my wreaths and then when I'm finished I pick up, vacuum, put the table away and take it back out the following day. It's's not ideal but it's working for now and I believe in myself enough to know that at some point I will be able to maybe have a small studio or something else to work in or maybe a storefront or maybe just a bigger house with an in house work space but for right now this is what I have, it's what I've been given and I'm so grateful the opportunity to have what I do have. Thank you for mentioning that God gives us what we need. I have absolutely everything I need and everything I put into other people, into the world into my self I get back in spades so thank you so much. I know I've been rambling I apologize I'm going to check out your inner circle I watch a bunch of different women and I absolutely love them but you are the first person who I've listened to regarding the business aspect and I am so immensely grateful. Have a blessed day. Peace and love XO
This was very helpful! I've started out buying a whole lot of supplies and haven't sold as much. Thank you for clarifying and helping me reset!
Wise words if you're starting a business, or a hobby. I've always made wreaths as a hobby. Have to admit I'm a ribbon addict.
When my craft room is not organized, my brain cannot function! Glad you mentioned that julie. 🌻🌿⚘
Southern Sass thank you
Wonderful tips as always! And the statement you made at 16:30 about when we manage what we have God can give us more is neither mean nor disheartening. It's scriptural (Matthew 25:20-23). I REALLY needed to hear this. Now I will apply it. Blessings to you Julie and tfs!!
Great tips, though I do not have a wreath business I do make seasonal wreaths for my house (Spring, Fall, and Winter and centerpieces). Thanks for sharing.
You are truly blessed. You are so practical with common sense beyond compare.
Thank you Julie i am a new wreath maker. And i always feel like i need to buy all the supplies. I can get no more so thank you for the tips
Wow, as of today,God opened up my eyes and let me understand where I went wrong. Then this video just talked to me. You are sent by God!!! Wow and Amen. Cause around more then 2 years ago I fell in love with wreath making. I wanted to make every wreath I would see on video but….. I used my monies to make every wreath I saw then, figured out that I didn’t have everything for not even one wreath. Had to go out what I needed then spent even more. So l got overwhelmed then stopped for awhile. So last night, which is almost the end of April I got my behind up and started again. And especially now that I have 4 orders to fulfill now. Pressing forward. Your video helped me a lot and opened new doors for me. Thank you sooo much for your advice!❤😊
So glad it helped you!! You can do this! Now to get very creative and use only the supplies you have on hand.
I am just starting also. I love fall and boy have I over bought....then I get so mad at myself, but I realize your right my craft room is so full I can't even think. Guess I'm organizing my room tomorrow. Thanks for the advice.
Did you litteraly snoop in my craft room today Julie ??? 😂😂😂 i overbought for sure!!
I love you and am so thankful for all your valuble advice!!!
Sending many bkessings your way!!
🤣🤣 Thaena Jonne dame to you my friend!!
I wish I had seen this before I went crazy in my buying. Now I feel overwhelmed with fall items and will be gone for 2 weeks. Not really a good time to open an Etsy shop. My sisters and I take turns looking after our mother. Now I'm thinking, "What was I thinking"? I have been making wreaths for our church entry doors and fundraisers and I really enjoy it. Now I have decided when I come back home last week of September I have two weeks to make wreaths as gifts, for my friends before I go back to mom's. Hopefully l can use up enough product so I can breathe. Thanks so much. This hit home!
Thanks for the advise. I find myself trying to feed my ribbon addiction. Great advice to start with 3 wreaths and make those. Glad I found your channel. Love the wreaths.
Hi Julie! !! Well I don't have a business but I do over buy. -Thank you for this great tip. I must say I Love, Love, Love your shirt and what it says which it says Coffee, Wreaths and Jesus. So until next time God Bless you and your family and have a Blessed Evening and Stay Safe my Friend.
Joan Shute same to you! ❤️
Priceless! Thank you Julie!!!
You just described me! I’m not in business but I do sell some pieces. I just have to stay out of the stores. I have enough stash right now to to do so!
Thanks for your advice!
Great advice. I have LOTS of extra crafting supplies 🙄. Blessings and Hugs 🤗
Yes today I did my first order on trendy tree. I decided to do four wreaths with a budget of 250 or less. I spent about 230 and plan on hopefully selling them for about 180 each. Looks like I followed your advice to the T without knowing. Thanks for your wonderful advice.
Awesome!! You got this!!
I so needed to hear this! I have over 150 rolls of Ribbon! I’ve cut myself off until I get below 80!
Thank you for this wisdom! I’m bad about wanting ALL the things and it has created havoc! I try to organize my supplies but I still find stuff I bought and I FORGOT I had! Which is exciting but it’s like how do I expect to MAKE money if I’m SPENDING all of my profit when I have plenty sitting here that I need to USE!
Yes as a crafter if other goodies as well! TFS! Great advice💕
I just ran across this. I truly feel like you was in my craft room talking to me. After hearing this I believe I over spend on everything. Thank you for the wake up call. I don’t even have a business.
Oh my, I think you are talking straight to me. I really needed to listen to you today. I make crafts and wreaths and have so many things I’ve bought that I just get so overwhelmed, I just go back and sit down and make nothing. I’m going to do exactly what you said about picking up a sign and gather the things to make that wreath with, and go from there. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Take care.
Thank you for these wonderful tips, it is easy to fall into these pit holes and hard to climb out. You are a very wise woman and so willing to help others. Thank you, Julie
Hello Julie! I wish I'd come across you when I first started out. Taking your advice now. Thank you.
What great advice! I wish I had seen this years ago!
Thank you!
So So on point. I have accumulated approximately $200 dollars worth of supplies but over 3 yrs. A little bit of this and that at off peak season sales. I refuse to over buy and have only weekend limited time due that I work 2 jobs. So my thing is at this point fun crafting and making a few bucks not deep into this business yet. It has been a great time to study, reviews other peoples ideas, collect magazines, books on this subject and practice practice practice . I'm close to retirement so I may dabble in this business then.
Sounds great! I can relate to not having a lot.of time! Even when working your handmade business full.time it's alot. But something you said in your post made me stop to comment. You cant dabble in a business. You can dabble in a hobby but a business needs dedication and commitment to start and grow. You definitely can do it. We all have what it takes with grit and direction. But when you start, commit to the decision.
Best of luck my friend.
@@southerncharmwreaths Thank You so much
Thank you so much for just being honest.
You are definitely speaking to me. Thank you.
Great beneficial advice. You have my wheels turning. I wish I could give you a big hug. You are so willing and lovingly sharing your knowledge to us neophytes.
I just came upon your you tube channel ( 4 - 2021 )and I have to say you are absolutely correct. I decided to try making wreaths a couple of months ago - since I've always been a crafty person, and my passion was doing flower arrangements. I was going to try selling them but found it was to expensive for shipping and boxes were a major problem. ( needed to many different sizes) and trying to secure them so they wouldn't be destroyed. I gave up on that idea and switched to wreaths. Things like signs and elephants aren't sold around where I live - so I had to order them on line. I decided to buy a reloadable Visa card to purchase things on line rather then using my bank card. The reloadable one is like the closest thing to cash and the fee is minimal. I buy only what I'm going to need for the next project.. I bought one working wreath form and the elephant head and legs (love real elephants so much) and of course, mesh and 2 different ribbons. The elephant wreath came out absolutely adorable! It inspired me to do another one which was the bee wreath. I bought the supplies for that by loading the card again and then made that one. (adorable) So I'm building up an inventory little by little of wreaths. I've made 5 so far and I'm not creating debt. I'll eventually put them on Etsy once I figure out how lol! But your advice is spot on. Don't get into debt and buy only what you plan to make. I do have ribbon and mesh left over to make smaller wreaths, so more profit for me and building an inventory slowly. Good advice from you though and appreciate it!
ty for this. It takes a lot of courage to step up like this but i love it was all so very well said. your great. i really needed this.
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching.
Very well said,now I learned about it thank you ❤ I started to watch your video when I saw your page in Facebook and I'm a part of your group page too.
Thank You for your video… AND I LOVE Your T-shirt 👍🏽
I just started making wreaths, I bought supplies...even on sale it adds up quick!! I'm using my dining room table so I can't store supplies, I HAVE to make these wreaths! Great advice!
I’m the worst!! It scary how much I’ve bought and it’s in the sacks!
Doan Davis it’s ok. You’re not alone.
My anxious and excited to do my first wreath
Thank you Julie best advice I have ever had. I always over buy and feel sick later. Won't happen again. Thanks again Love your work
Regina Ray glad I could help!! Stay safe!❤️
Exactly what I did. 😒 I have SOOOOO much stuff...overwhelmed, in debt and so down on my original ideas. Thanks for the hints.
You've reminded us that its ok to go a little slower. We don't have to be a fully stocked business over night.
I like the idea that before worrying about building up an inventory of materials, its ok to just focus in on one idea. But instead of just making ONE item make two or three of the same general style/theme. In the past when I've done it, it helped to keep me on task. Rather than jumping from project to project with tons of random leftovers my projects can gradually develop. Plus when I build on what I've already accomplished it increases my confidence in my ability.
I appreciate your taking the time to make this video. Thank you for sharing your insight and great reminders.
New sub.
You are welcome! Any other questions you have?
@@southerncharmwreaths Not yet! New sub here & I'm currently bingeing. Learning so much. You address so many issues and thought processes spot on.
Your advice is so helpful. Especially transitioning from a hobbyist mindset to a business one, which is something I need to do better.
I'll have questions after I catch up on your older vids.
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I always check the clearance area of Michaels and can get some tule and burlap for wreaths at great prices.
Thank you for your advise Julie, is very helpful
Oops! Did that! But the support you give and the sharing you do makes all the difference in the world! I got a lot of tips, advice and encouragement from this video. Thank you!💚
Exactly...be a good steward! Well said. Boy did I need to hear this!!!
thanks for the advice i needed to hear this
This is sooo helpful for me as I have that problem of over buying !!
My craft room looks like a hobby lobby bomb burst!! Thank you for this - much needed.
Oh how I wish I had heard this 3 months ago before I built up an inventory. I thought if I bought by the case, I would get the discount price. I also bought wreath bases when they were available and now it's hard to find them. So in one way i'm glad I did and what your saying also makes sense too. I have enough for at least 150 to 200 different wreaths. I will stop buying and get to work on making with what I have now. I thought in order to start selling on Etsy that you needed at least 50 items before you can start selling. I must have not heard correctly I guess. Than you for helping us. I eventually want to join your success group. I better get to making and will join before I set up my Etsy shop. Thanks again!
Wonderful info. Thanks for sharing.
Watched your replay and that’s exactly where I am, frozen! I haven’t made a wreath since 2019 St. Patrick’s Day. I want more and more ribbon!
Thank you for this advice, I'm new to this and I appreciate you taking you time to share your wisdom with us.
Wonderful advice!
Hey Julia?
Its me again...
I have a question if you could pls help..
How do i store the wreaths i made for clients??
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I love your shirt. 😃
I love your T-shirt 🥰 can you share where I can get one please?
Great tips and information!
Thank you very much!
So helpful, I will start utilizing these tips starting NOW 😆
For those who have ears let them hear!!!!!!!!!
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I really like your Tuesday tips.
This info was so helpful!! I'm new to this and have definitely spent too much money.
So true! I am guilty of doing "what not to do" I was loosing my mom when I started making my wreaths and I just lost myself in buying every and anything for a wreath...if only I had a do over...I have bins and bins of just stuff I may never use...I wished I had went in this with a plan....the $$ I could have saved!
Rhonda, sorry for the loss of your mom...don't be hard on yourself! You were going through a very trying time, and retail therapy is beneficial...hope you are sailing smoothly now, if you still have the surplus you 'may never use', donate it and move on and think of your momma.
I am terrible when it comes to over buying!
This was such a helpful video Julie, thank you so much! I'm struggling with tracking my raw materials, etc. do you have a video for that? You're awesome to share this. God Bless
Thank you soooooo much!!!!!!! This video is just what I needed.
Tank you!
Thank you is a really good advice, I learned a lot from your videos ❤️
Love your shirt!
Thank you
Replay: I am stuck right now and not able to create. Thank you for the advice.
Good tips!
God blesses a Good Steward with prosperity. It's a Biblical principle. 🌺🌿
This is so inspirational. I’m on a purchase freeze.
Omgoodness, this is so true, so true. Thanks so much for the great video.🙂
You are welcome!
Great video!! Thanks for sharing your advice 😊
Amen!!!
thank you Julie. I do that
Another great video. Thanks. Needed to hear this.
I wish I had heard this when I first started. My mistake was using credit.
Thank you.....great tips 🌸🌼🌺
My problem is that I embelish my Christmas wreaths with different ornaments. I only do a couple of them at a time but still, it adds up. I think my husband would have a heart attack if I stock up for every season. In your opinion, do bigger wreaths sell faster (bigger than 24 in) than smaller ones (around 20 in)?
Great advice thank you!!
Does each ribbon in a wreath bow need to be wired because I found a bunch of non wired from other things last year & think it would look cute mixed in with the bigger wired ribbon?
Also the first videos I saw were all dollar tree so I made 2 dollar tree deco mesh wreaths, they still fray a little (I cut with a soldering iron and used spray glue) could I sell them on Etsy at a discount with this listed in description just to get cost back or would it make people think my others are lower quality?
I'm very guilty thank you for this video God bless you!!
Thank you for this. Really puts it into perspective. My hubby is mad because I have a bunch of paintings to sell, but haven't worked up the courage to get started with selling process. I also have supplies for wreaths, decoupage, resin art, etc. I'm in a slump at the moment. Think I'm almost ready to get back into something, but need to organize. I'm a bit overwhelmed. Good info in this video. Gonna watch more for sure. If I have an Etsy store, should I separate them into different stores for each thing above?
This is good advice. I just started and did what you have said started with 3 wreath ideas. I just wonder where to buy the big spool of solid color ribbon. Any tips?
Try trendytree.com
Thanks for the good tips. I have to be careful of that.
Informational.
Hi Julie
I just starting tapping into my creativity with craft. I’ve always love decorating my home and that’s how it all started. I try to wait for season clearance to buy and restock for everything. Because this is new to me, I find myself buying supplies making items and giving it my friends and family, of my work. What are your thoughts. Just created a new IG page decorbyurs. I love your ideas very helpful.
I had to laugh. You're there telling us to not overbuy, and Michael's kept popping in with ads lol!!
This video is 100 percent me. I want all the things. I have been better with working at it every day but finding the time to create, photo, research, list, and ship (not to mention organize and switch out) is where I struggle. Maybe I need a some sort of instructions. Your craft room video helped me tremendously. I've really tried to niche down to just wreaths and hanging baskets and memorial flowers but it's hard to not see a cute project and not overbuy!
Hi Jen! This was such an enlightening video & cant thank you enough! I have a lot to change, but am so grateful to you!
I also absolutely love your tee shirt. Where can I get it or did you have it made?
I just started my small business & my logo is “The Blessed Chef & Designer”! I’m forever grateful to Jesus for everything! God bless, watch over & keep you safe always!
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Thank You! 🥰 I purchased from
Hobby Lobby I believe - Julie
Good advice
I have totes filled with supplies stored in my brother's shed because I've run out of space in my house. 😟
Awesome information. Also, what is the best way to price your wreaths?