I was literally just talking with my bf last night about the intense decision fatigue that comes with running your own business :,) Esp when art making itself already requires so many micro decisions!! Nonetheless, I agree that having your own agency is also the best part about working for yourself HAHA it's a double edged sword
Your cat was just like “mother… I have not been fed… this is such a betrayal” 😂 I would love to start my own art business and work for myself but I have no idea where to start
I think it's completely normal! When I have my period + the week/10 days before I am SUPER anxious about my life and future as an artist. Gosh I only have two weeks of peace every month 😂
Packing pots is hell! Plastic stuff works but you're totally right, it's easy to get carried away. I should really make an updated version of my packaging video as I've now moved over to entirely paper/card packing materials and so far so good... although I miss the foam, that stuff protects the edges of pots like nothing else! Thanks for watching my videos!
I would LOVE to see that video! I’ve learned so much from your videos and that would be super helpful!! I had a friend who ships pots from overseas say plastic is essential for her since a lot of her paper based packaging just melts when the packages get rained on. So I’d love to see one of your videos since I know you ship internationally a lot!! And yes, that foam was so tempting! Thank you for watching mine, I’m a big fan and your videos have been soooo helpful (and honestly more useful than courses I’ve taken) as I’m still a beginner!
the chat u had about career anxiety is so so relatable, i was like thank gawd i'm not the only one who's been feeling like this 🤧 like 100% our livelihoods/wellbeing being so tied to our business is really daunting sometimes BUT ALSO LUV MY JOB AND THE LIFE IT ALLOWS ME TO HAVE which!!! i guess makes it something anxiety-inducing to think about losing too.
"just let it take you" xDD I really enjoyed this vlog! Thank you so much for sharing and I took a lot of info from this that'll help me with my small business as well.
This was a really lovely video to watch and I love that it’s actually realistic. Sometimes I see peoples day in the life’s and they’re like a machine getting so much done and, I feel worse about what I’m able to get done ❤
I've been shipping delicate items (including a large antique music box to Japan) for a couple of decades. I wrap a couple of times in bubble wrap (more bubble wrap depending on the value of the item I'm shipping) and if there is still room for the item to shift or bump in the box I used to use crumpled newspaper, now I use tissue paper or more bubble wrap since we rarely get newspapers anymore. NEVER FOAM PEANUTS. I HATE foam peanuts-so hard to dispose of and they cling to everything. Also, unless they are exposed to the elements, biodegradable peanuts will just end up in the trash where they will sit for a hundred years in the garbage piles. And people living in cities don't really have a place to leave their biodegradable garbage to allow it to degrade. It is suggested when planning the box to use, to use a box that has allows at least 2 inches of space around the object, BEFORE wrapping the object. And then just make sure the object you are shipping isn't able to bounce and bump around inside the box.
Just discovered you channel yesterday, so glad I did! Binging on your videos right now, they are so calm and soothing. Also, definitely purchasing from your upcoming shop update! Found you through Radhia's videos💗 Stay awesome.
Aaah i totally recognise the part about your mood changing whenever your period is coming up. I have the exact same, I get the worst anxiety whenever I have my period and get angry over everything haha. Luckily I have the best partner ever who always helps me through and is sooo patient! :) I loved your vlog! Really fun to watch you work and learn more about you :)
the pink poofy reaction couldve been mine tbh xD soft n fluffy things sometimes have the most uncomfy vibes for sitting on/in :/ it is really cute tho!! how adorable would a pink floofy bucket hat be!?!?
I loved this video, you should make more of these vloggy style videos, I feel like I'm hanging out with you as you share your day :) also your art is just so amazing! Love from India
I will!! I want to try shipping them a couple times and see if certain things break or not but I will surely film myself packing up some ceramics in my next vlog :)
This might be the weirdest topic to jump into but i experience variating symptoms with menstruation :') It's like a little lotto every few months. This year i added backpains to the list! I used to get REALLY angry like super frustrated/irritable on one day around my period (i was lucky to work alone bc i would've torn people to SHREDS lmao), now i usually have heightened anxiety etc It's a rollercoaster
pretty late to the comment train, but you might not need to get bubble wrap first-hand! where i'm from (singapore) there's a ground-up organisation that collects and distributes packaging materials to small businesses (polymailers, bubble wrap, boxes), not sure if something similar exists in your state. the fact that you want to reduce plastic is great! but in the cases where it's unavoidable, reusing or sourcing for second-hand materials might be an option. wishing you all the best, and great video as always! 💗
I want to start my own business soon and your work has been very informative and helpful. Thank you sm! You're very candid and I appreciate that authenticity. Have a nice day!
Love how your fur babies come running for meal time so do my Shepherd's. Right now I have 5 German Shepherds and 1 Pitbull. Soon we will be adopting 2 Shep puppies. I will need to train them like the others. For meal time they all go sit and wait in their areas.
I make pottery for a living and I use the corrugated roll and its amazing, anytime anything has broken its been USPS's fault for sure.....and instead of paying for those peanut things, you can use a shredder (12 sheets or more) to shred cardboard boxes (we don't have recycling in my area, and also reusing>recycling) and fill the box space with that. Its tighter than the peanuts too so I think it protects a little bettet!
Hello 🤗, what's the name of the RU-vid artists that appear in your video? (The vblogs that you watched when doing stuff's mean while I watched you when doing stuff's 🤣)
My woodworker dad ships out his items surrounded by balled up newspaper. Just get a subscription to a few and save up and you WILL have enough! Plus you're supporting the journalists who desperately need it haha. Plus free wrapping paper
i tried to sign up for email notif for when your shop opens but i think it won't go through :-( there's no confirmation or change when i hit enter. though this time i'm determined to get a butterfly tote...
