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Small Business Mama
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items On top of being a SAHM of 5, I actually just started my own small business a few months back as a way to bring in some extra money. I currently make t-shirts and bows. These are some of the items I have found useful so far. As I expand my crafting, I...
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Shipping Supplies
Machines for different crafts
Carts/Organization
Bow Supplies
Shipping Supplies
This is perfect if you do not have a regular printer and want to print your labels from home.
Bluetooth Thermal Label Printer 4X6 - Wireless Shipping Label Printer for Small Business & Packages - Pink Thermal Label Printer Shipping Label Makers, Compatible with iPhone, USPS, Etsy, Amazon
Cannot forget about the shipping labels
4"x6" Thermal Shipping Address Labels - Direct Thermal Shipping Labels 4"x6" for Label Printer - Address Label Paper Compatible with MUNBYN, Rollo, and Other Thermal Printer, 1 Pack(500 Roll/Pack)
The perfect little scale to weigh your products
Fuzion Shipping Scale, Digital Postage Scale for Packages 86 lb/0.1oz with Hold and Tare, Postal Scale with Flip Holder, Package Scale for Small Business, Battery & AC Adapter, Rose Gold
If you already have a printer at home then these work perfectly to make your own labels
KKBESTPACK Half Sheet Shipping Labels for Laser and Inkjet Printers – 2 Per Page Self Adhesive Mailing Labels for Packages – White 8.5 x 5.5 Postage Labels for Shipping Boxes (500 Labels) (KK2LP)
If you don't want to order your own thank you cards with your business on them then these are perfect.
2280 Pcs Thank You Cards and Stickers Set Small Business Packaging Supplies Thank You for Supporting My Small Business Stickers Resealable Packaging Bag and Thank You Card (Black, White, Gold, Pink)
It is all about the bag. You want a cute bag to go with your awesome product you made.
Shipping Bags Poly Mailers 6x9 – 200 Waterproof, Tear-Resistant Poly Bags for Shipping – Cute Packaging for Small Business – Lightweight Shipping Envelopes by Package Mint [Boho Rainbow]
Machines for different crafts
If you are looking into getting a craft machine, spend the money and get a good one. You will be using it often and don't want to have to worry about something happening or it not working for what you need.
Cricut Explore 3 - 2X Faster DIY Cutting Machine for all Crafts, Matless Cutting with Smart Materials, Cuts 100+ Materials, Bluetooth Connectivity, Compatible with iOS, Android, Windows & Mac
The machines you use determine the difficulty of your project. I started with a cheap heat press and hated it. My designs weren't pressing right to my shirts and I wasted so much money. Get one that you will love. This is the one I love.
Cricut EasyPress 3 Smart Heat Press Machine with Built-In Bluetooth for T-shirts, Pillows, Tote Bags & More, Advanced Ceramic-Coated Heat Plate with Precise Temperature Control (12 in x 10 in), 12x10
Carts/Organization
I adore this craft cart. This does not take up too much room but still has enough space for your projects.
GDLF Organization and Storage Cabinet Compatible with Cricut Machines, Accessories Organizer Craft Cabinet with Pegboard, Vinyl Holders Large Craft Room Furniture 37" W x 12.6" D x 70.9" H
If you really don't have that much space then this cart is good to hold some supplies. You could put little bins on it too for better organization.
Fannova Printer Stand, 3 Tier Printer Cart with Storage Shelf, Rolling Printer Table with Wheels for Home Office Organization, Stand for Heat Press Microwave, Industrial Style
Bow Supplies
When making bows you do not want someone to see your trace mark. These are disappearing ink! Crazy right!?!
12 PACK Disappearing Ink Marking Pen, Air Water Erasable Pen/ Fabric Marker/ Temporary Marking/ Auto-Vanishing Pen for Cloth (Purple)
These are a nice size clips for whether you are making bows for a little one or an older girl.
Alligator Hair Clips, YGDZ 150pcs 1.77 Inch Metal Hair Bow Clips Single Prong Silver Alligator Hair Clips for Bows Making Crafts(4.5cm)
You definitely will need a glue gun and this comes with the glue sticks along with the case. The case is my favorite because I definitely would fine glue sticks all over my craft bag before.
Liumai Glue Gun, Hot Glue Gun Kit with 30 Glue Sticks, Mini Hot Melt Glue Gun for Crafts, Mini Craft Glue Guns with Carry Case for School DIY Arts, and Home Repair for Kids Pink-Blue
Ok I make the hard bows and good staples to just have on hand are the solid glitter rolls. This is a good size and cheap price.
Greatdiy Black Chunky Glitter Fabric Roll 12 x 52 inch Shiny Solid Color Halloween Faux Leather for Cricut Bows Earrings Crafts (16013#1)