November 5, 2023

I recently started something new with my Etsy shop. I partnered with an online on-demand print company called Printify. They have hundreds of different base products that I can put my artwork on. It’s a wonderful opportunity for an artist.

 

I have so many drawings that I have wanted to put onto t-shirts. But to print just one shirt to sell would be tough. To go to a regular printer you have to order a minimum number of shirts and it would probably cost over $500 just for one design.

 

I am able to upload my art to Printify, decide which product I want it on, then go through the process of pricing and descriptions. I hit publish and Printify moves the listing to my Etsy shop. I go to Etsy and complete the listing with the rest of the information. The shirts, tote bags and coffee mugs are printed only when an order is made.

 A customer makes an order on my Etsy shop, the order is sent to Printify. I go to Printify and approve the order and pay the basic cost of the product, printing and shipping. Printify does the printing and then ships it directly to the customer. Etsy takes the payment and then once Printify sends Etsy the tracking numbers Etsy sends me my money. I get back what I have paid Printify along with any profit after Etsy has taken their processing fees.

 Partnering my shop with the online printer makes it possible for me to have dozens of different designs available, on all sizes of t-shirts, in multiple colors. I don’t have to keep any inventory or have lots of money invested in products that may not sell. I am able to order any of my products for samples and can sell them at events or use them as gifts.

 The images you see are a few of the t-shirt and coffee mug designs I have on Etsy at the moment.

 

I recently participated in the Highland Games in Prescott, Arizona. Before the event I created several different t-shirt designs. I posted them on Etsy and had some to sell at the event. I love creating gnome or alien designs.

 

This partnership allows me to concentrate on creating designs and not on finding a way to sell all that inventory.

 We have been doing local art and craft shows as a way to promote the Etsy shop. Currently we are attending the Friends of the Library Crafts Show each month in Wickenburg, Arizona. They occur on the second Saturday each month through April. The only exception is in February when it’s on the third Saturday. Wickenburg hosts a huge three-day rodeo and art show the second weekend each February. Check it out if you’re in the Phoenix area.

 

I am also writing a newsletter that will be free at the craft shows. Check here tomorrow for one of the articles that will be in the newsletter.

 Be creative and have fun.

 To see what is available in my Etsy shop check out   Etsy.com/shop/terriwarrencreations

 

Terri