Design Vendor Resources
“So… Everyone has been asking…”
Jk. But really, from time to time I am asked what vendors I use for printing my shop items. I am a paid member of the Biz Birthday Bash A-Z Directory, and if you're looking to sell products in your shop, I highly recommend signing up. The price is $197 per year, and I think it’s very worth the investment to save yourself all the second-guessing and vendor research.
In the first year of my business, I saw someone I follow on Instagram post about the A-Z Directory, and I have never been more thankful. The A-Z Directory has direct links to industry trusted sources for mugs, apparel, stationery printing, and more. Even better - there are icons that notate if the supplier drop-ships or offers print-on-demand (both services I use and LOVE because that means zero inventory or lots of money out of pocket). Sources for everything I have needed for my shop has been on there. PLUS - If I have specific questions, the membership includes access to a super supportive private Facebook Group where other members help each other.
I wish you all the best in your shop venture! There is enough room for all of us in this space.
A-Z Directory Membership Benefits:
Immediate access to an alphabetically categorized list of 200+ vendors. 🎉
Available any time, anywhere, provided you have wifi access. 💻
Constant updates as we find new vendors and trust-worthy suppliers. 📋
Special discount codes from vendors for A-Z Directory members. 💸
A built-in community via a private FB group, so you can ask #allthethings about vendors and share reviews. 👯♀️
Monthly Power Hour Q&A Sessions with Cami & Elisabeth in the private FB community! 💡
An invitation to become an affiliate and earn a 30% commission on referrals! 💯
Packing/Shipping Resources
Below is a list of resources I personally use to pack and ship my products. Purchasing through these links will allow me to earn a small commission through Amazon’s Affiliate Program. Thank you for your support! I hope you find these resources helpful.
General Shipping
Shipping Scale (For Weighing Packages)
Half Sheet Sticker Labels (For Printing Shipping Labels on my Printer - 2 Per Page)
Pirate Ship (Use for Purchasing Discounted Pre-Paid Shipping Labels through USPS)
Dymo 4XL* (Professional Label Printer)
*This item is an investment item and is not recommended for beginner shop owners. I previously used half page sticker sheets and printed labels out on my office printer. I invested in this label printer after 1 year of business.
COFFEE MUGs
Bubble Wrap (For Wrapping Mugs Shipped Long Distance)
Gift Wrap Paper (For Wrapping Mugs Inside of Kraft Boxes)
Kraft Cardboard Boxes 5x5x3.5” (For Packing Individual Mugs)
Sticker Paper 8.5x11” Full Sheet (For Printing Themed Circle Stickers at Home)
Fragile Stickers (For Outside of USPS Box - I put one on all sides bc I am paranoid)
Biodegradable Packing Peanuts (For Tightly Packing Inside USPS Box)
USPS Priority Mail Box - 4 (For Shipping Single Mugs - Order These Far in Advance)
Prints
Premium 100lb Cardstock (For At-Home Prints)
Apparel
14.5x19” Poly Mailers (Multiple Items)
10x13” Poly Mailers (Single Item)