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Making Merchandise
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items If you want samples of any of the manufacturers, just order an item from my shop lol. You can contact me on my website with questions if needed, happy to help :)
Use my referral code SBKL178 for 10% off! This is who I use for vinyl stickers 90% of the time. I get their 15 stickers for $9 samples.
StickerBlitz - 10% off Use Code SBKL178
My Order Settings are the auto fill ones: 2x8", 14pt Gloss, Full Color Both Sides, 1000 count, No Rounded Corners (I do it myself, see studio section) High Gloss UV Coating Both Sides
Bookmarks - GotPrint
$10 for me, $10 for you. They have promos like 50 stickers for $29 or $19, so wait for those.
Vinyl Stickers (Wait for Sales) - But here's a $10 credit! - Sticker Mule
I use sticker app for my dotty holo glitter-looking effect stickers (e.g. my emergency glitter sticker in my shop)
Vinyl Stickers w/ Specialty Finishes - Print custom stickers and labels
I use light glossy cardstock, but you can order their sample pack for free! Their holo is nice too
Art Prints - CatPrint: Wedding, Art Prints, Business, & Greeting Cards | CatPrint
I usually do 4x6 since that's standard in the US.
Postcards - GotPrint
I do the standard size 14pt uncoated full color front blank back. Being able to write info for customers on the backs at vendor events is a good for my marketing.
Business Cards - GotPrint
I use the samples and get them 10/$9 or wait for a sale 50/$29. Use my link and we each get $10 free 😊
Magnets (10/$9) - Free $10 with this affiliate link! Custom magnets | Quick free shipping | Sticker Mule
I've done a couple rounds of acrylic pins with sticker mule. They weren't a good fit for my store, but they can be an affordable alternative to enamel pins. I sprayed the backs of mine with clear acrylic spray.
Acrylic Pins - $10 for me $10 for you with this link | Sticker Mule
This is the glue I recommend for making note pads.
Notepads (Glue) - Books by Hand pH Neutral PVA Adhesive, 8oz (BBHM217) , White
I use normal printer paper for making notepads.
Notepads (Paper) - Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inch 20Lb Paper - 1 Ream (500 Sheets), 92 GE Bright White
Notepads (Clips) - Binder Clips Paper Clamp for Paper-130 Pcs Clips Paper Binder Assorted Sizes (Black)
It prints up to 13x19, Scans up to 11x17, has 2 trays, and breaths life into my art business. This is the second epson workforce I've had. My first one lasted me 5 years after vigorous use; still works, its a family printer now. He's retired.
My Printer That I LOVE -Epson Workforce Pro WF-7840 Wireless All-in-One Wide-Format Printer with Auto 2-Sided Print up to 13" x 19", Copy, Scan and Fax, 50-Page ADF, 500-sheet Paper Capacity, 4.3" Screen
This is the paper I use for patreon prints and mini prints!
Mini Prints and Patreon Prints Photo Paper - Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper GLOSSY (5x7 Inches, 20 Sheets) (S041945) (Pack of 3)
This is the paper I've used since 2012 to make art prints. I use the 8x10 and the 11x14
Art Prints (Photo Paper) - Arista-II RC Lustre Inkjet Paper - 252gsm 8x10/100 Sheets
These are the bags are used to make my sticker mystery packs, as well as package regular stickers
Mystery Sticker Pack Bags - Crystal Clear Bags® with Flap | 3 3/16" x 4 5/16" | 100 pack | B34C
Mystery Sticker Pack Cardstock Paper - Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5” x 11”, 65 lb / 176 gsm, "Spectrum" 25-Color Assortment, 75 Sheets (80944-01)
these are what I use to make tiny logo stickers I put on literally everything. Check out the template link too!
Logo Stickers - 1" Round Matte White Sticker Label, Laser/Inkjet Printing - Letter Size, 30 Sheets
Use the US-Round-1 template
Logo Sticker Template "US-Round-1".pdf or png - 1" White Round Label Templates - TownStix
I order 5.5x8" 16pt Premium Matte
Greeting Cards - GotPrint
Greeting Card Envelopes - Mead Standard Invitation Envelopes, Gummed Closure, Premium 24-lb Paper, 4-3/8" X 5-3/4", White, 100/Box (CO198)
I use this if I need them the next day, but ordering in bulk I go directly through ClearBags.com for a MUCH better price
Greeting Card Bags (amazon) 100 Pack Crystal Clear Card Sleeves | Plastic Bags with No Flaps | Perfect Fit Sleeves for Cards, Stationery, Invitations, and More | Durable & Convenient Bags | 4 5/8" x 5 7/8" | ClearBags B54NF
I use amazon's listing if I need them the next day cause they ship with prime, but this is where I order them in bulk if I don't need them in a rush.
Greeting Card Bags (Bulk) Crystal Clear Bags® with No Flap | 4 5/8 x 5 7/8 | 100 pack | B54NF