HOW TO PRICE YOUR WREATHS TO SELL! | How to price handmade products on Etsy  

What kind of pricing formula have you used to price your products?

Many years ago, my girlfriend and I had a crafty service business. And (well this was before the internet was popular - so Etsy wasn't even a twinkle in some techie's eye) we used to sell and market our wares/services at craft shows. One time there was a Crafter who made beautiful, slightly expensive art parked right next to us. Right at the front of his display was a sign that read "well perhaps you COULD attempt making it... but WILL you?" That shut up a lot of hecklers, and turned those trolls into buyers.

Thank you for being so open and honest about your pricing. Not something that everyone is comfortable sharing. I don't make wreaths but this gives me an idea of how much I need to charge for my items. Thanks a lot.

Thank you for empowering us makers to make a living with our craft!! ❤ I'm glad your business has been so successful and you're willing to share the love!

I’m hoping that my stumbling onto your page was a sign from above. I literally had a mini meltdown last night and was thinking about giving up pretty much before I have gotten started. You’ve given me a boost of confidence 😃 it was a no brainer to subscribe to your channel. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your valuable information. You are enjoyable to watch.

Hey Jenny, I’ve been meaning to send you a message for ages. I’m from the UK & qualified as a florist years ago. After making no money doing friends weddings I stopped. When lockdown started I started selling some bits on Etsy. I then noticed how many (this might sound awful) people were selling really badly made wreaths for a heck of a price!! I’ve started making them & other floral bits too. I’m just starting out really but I’m absolutely loving it. It was chaos at first, supplies were all over my house 🙈. I’m getting more organised now. Your channel has been so helpful, it’s literally been my go to. I’m with you on the awkward..my friends keep saying they want them & it kills me to tell them the price. I’m trying to steer away from that, I’d rather have strangers buy them if that makes sense. Ppl charging too low is very harmful also! I definitely need to add extra sizes. The thing that put me off was thinking I’d have to make the wreath up in all the sizes but I suppose that’s not needed if you add a caption, something like (15inch comes with 3 roses). Just wanted to thank you really. If this takes off I’ll be able to spend more time with my boys who are 4 & 5, that really is the greatest gift I could get from anything. Honestly, seeing you doing it & learning about how you started has spurred me on so so much. I really can’t thank you enough. Selina xx

Super helpful! Thank you Jenny!! I love watching you!

I appreciate your transparency so much.

This was such a great video... thank you for always being so transparent!

Your tutorials are very helpful. ThNk you!

I really do enjoy your videos. You are genuine, & yourself.

Thank you so much for all the advice Jenny!! Watched rhis as soon as i made my coffee this a.m.😊

Thank you for your advice. Helpful

Thank you! Very helpful. Loved your craft room makeover also. 🙂

I so appreciate this information.

Great tips, thank you! x

Thank you. This information is very helpful!

Hey Jenny! This just popped up and I watched it again. Amazing how depending on where you are in life watching something again, you learn even more! I received my gorgeous tulips today! They are even better in person. This is a gift to myself. Not selling it!

You are awesome ! I've watched your other informational videos and I appreciate you so much. Thank you for sharing, hugs!

Thank you Jenny! I learn so much from you, not to mention my wall I showed you before. Thank YOU for your knowledge & inspiration. You are a dear to watch!

Thank you so much for sharing! This video will definitely help!

I absolutely love your content and your art work. 💕🌹 You are helping me a lot.

I just watched today! Great video! Thank you for putting this out there. I took notes and I’m planning getting an Esty page. You have inspired me to do this! Thank you again!

You are so kind. I loved this video! Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge.

This video has been so helpful! I look forward to watching your other tutorials. You are so sweet and a great teacher!

Love your videos ❤

Good information. Thanks

Great video, you have such good energy. Thank you.

You are amazing and it is so refreshing!

Very informative Jenny! Thank you so much. I’m just starting out and I do follow you are others craft tutorials.

Subscribed! Many aren't willing to share such information so thank you so much for all of your honest and helpful tips.

Great breakdown. It's likely a helpful video for anyone who sells anything!

Thank you for providing this information. It was very helpful.

Very helpful. Thanks so much.

Excellent advice Jenny!!!🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

Thank you for the great information, very good. Always have been my problem. Thanks

Thank you for your very helpful information.

I love your tutorial. Very informative.

I love your authenticness and honesty! Your videos are full of information and very helpful. And of course your wreaths are gorgeous! ❤

Thank you for sharing your knowledge... very informative.!!..

Thanks for all the tips

Thank you Jenny this video has really helped Mr not just with prices to charge for wreaths I'm wanting to start selling this year but on my wood signs abd decor too I've struggled with what to charge or how to charge and my mum daughter and friends have told me many times I do nit charge enough but after watching this video I have a much clearer idea on how to charge properly so thabk you so much ,all the best Mary in Australia 🌻😊 PS yes I've been watching a few of your older videos lately and commenting, sorry of I've bombarded you with comments 😊

Thank you I recently found you on RU-vid and I’m so glad I did

Thank you so much this really helped me out!

Thank you so much for this video. I plan to watch this again because I need help in this area. You are so encouraging.

Thank you, thank you thank you for the helpful info!

Thank you so much! Very helpful. 😊

Just found your channel and I'm soooo glad I did. I've now watched several of your videos and I love your real advise and insights. You are spot on with how to price and not to under value your product.

So helpful!!! Thank you 😊

Very Helpful & Informative... Just Subscribed! Thanks

❤ thankyou very helpful

Thank yo so much, I would consider myself a newbie to crafting but I always get compliment on what I make. Thank you for sharing how to price the wreaths to sell. I've been under pricing my wreath. You have a new follower.

Thanks this video was very helpful!

Fantastic! You gave great info and very helpful! It was great to know profit vs time in labor it took to make wreath. I use high quality florals but always get great price so I like your thought process of just think of it as 50% off and the rest is bonus. When I get home from store I write the price I actually paid on tag including tax so I know exactly my price then I put away. Thank you! Thank you!!! I am going to now do my Etsy shop more as I know I can charge more there than I can like in my local shop that I am a vendor just because of clientele but still making good profit. Great points on raising and lowering prices and comparing my items to those on Etsy and comparing quality of work. I keep telling people about your channel and they are subscribing as well. I believe you get your grapevine wreaths from Michaels but I just discovered joannes craft plus. Option to purchase items in bulk at lower cost. Only bummer is return policy so must know quality of items in person. Not sure if you have a local joannes. Their 18” grapevine is usually I believe $6.99 but with joannes craft plus it allows you as a business to purchase in bulk bringing $3.08 each with minimum of 5 purchased. Drops down to $2.86 for 20 or more and best part is you can use your resale license to not pay tax. I know Michaels is $5 then you wait for 40% sale etc to purchase. I just thought this might be beneficial for you so you don’t have to wait for sale if you need to order and no sales tax. Plus I find their wreaths to not have so much dried leaves and stuff mixed in with wreath. Slightly better quality than Michaels. Hope this helps you as you have helped me. Thank you!

Thank you for being willing to help other crafters succeed like you have. In love of your character!! Where do you get your wreath bases?

Thank you soooo much for making this video ...very informative and an eye opener for us crafters

Thank you for sharing. I enjoy your videos.

20 minutes, 10 seconds into this video, I have paused it to send you this note! Thank you for this info and also I love how you come across and that you're just putting it out there! The truth and therefore legit answers I need!

I so love ur videos thank u for that info blessings to u .😀👍🏼

Your such a lovely lady Jenny. Love watching all your videos. Your stuff is worth every Penny. Also ,you taking the time ,for people to understand ,what actually goes into costing when crafting 💐

Goodwill is great looking for large swatches of fabric as well. And some wreath decorations like signs and flowers.

Great video! Pricing my items is always a struggle for me. I just started my business and your videos have been a godsend! ❤️

Thank you Jenny I have been having a hard time trying to figure out how to price the wreaths I make for sale. Thank you again.

You are a very generous person with your knowledge. you inspire me. thank you and God bless you. g

Very helpful

I just found your channel a couple of days ago and I’m am really enjoying all the information you’ve giving. I’ve been on Etsy since 2017 and have not sold very many wreaths. I’m gonna to take your advice and maybe overhaul my shop. Take you so much for sharing.

So helpful!!!!

Jenny, I'm watching your videos because I'm opening a shop on Etsy. You are providing great information. Thank you!! Thank you

This video was very helpful.❤❤❤

great informative video

I work full time & have been working at nights on my stuff … I’m almost ready and watching your videos has been sooooo very helpful !!!!!💜💜💜💜💜

I really am glad I watched this. It is so informative, and I just enjoy you. I, b/c of Covid, have been losing my mind a little bit so I've been watching youtube. I'm going to make some Halloween witch hat door hangers (wreaths?) and give them to my neighbors. I'm 72 and have never been crafty, but I have paid tons of money for wreaths and other decor, which I am so happy to be able to do. I love to decorate for the seasons. I will never try to sell anything - the idea is ludicrous and hilarious - b/c my talents lie elsewhere. Having said all this, I have been to your Etsy shop and will definitely buy something from you when I need it. I have followed you on Instagram and will subscribe to this channel. I just wanted you to know that somebody 72 in Wilmington, NC appreciates you and will be a customer just b/c she went down a rabbit hole and found you! God bless!

Great video.

Thank you

I just sold 5 wreaths the shipping made me break out even or maybe loose money. This helped. Thank you

Hey, I am considering selling on Etsy and I stumbled across this video. Let me tell you, thank you so much for taking the time to give some pricing tips! It was very informative and I’ll be watching your other videos.

Thank you for making this video and all your tutorials! I don't sell, just make for myself, so your tutorials have been a great inspiration. If I ever do decide to sell, well, now I have an idea about pricing. Lol.

Thank you 😊

Thank you for educating us. I’m planning to sell Halloween & Christmas wreaths for the first time and am so scared of pricing my items. But with all the information you provided, I feel more confident now.

I just subscribed to this channel. This is quite a valuable informative video. 🙏Thank You!

Hi thanks for all the brilliant advice, I am in Liverpool, England and we don't have your choice of shops or discounts so our flower stock (if you want quality) is expensive but i love your ideas and advice. x

it's so difficult to get passed the, "it's too expensive" comments tbh. but even though people CAN make products for cheaper, there are people that won't bother because they know it takes time and effort and skill. i had a shop and i shut it down because of this. I stumbled upon your youtube channel and it's giving me hope to try it once more! it's true what you said, that's not your market. i just need to get passed the "awkward" phase.

I see I’m 2 years behind on your video , but this is such great information. Thank you so much! You have the sweetest personality that I find myself shaking my head in agreement with you as if you can see me lol.

Very good. I now have a better idea about costing

Gracias Jenny, great tips.

Hi Jenny, I watched 4 of your videos today and have to say I loved watching your shows. Even though this question has nothing to do with how to sell. Have you ever made a bow that has both wired and unwired ribbon? I also notice that you answer questions which I haven't found from a lot of videos on wreath making. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing this. I've been very nervous about selling my wreaths on Etsy because of the cost of shipping and the boxes, I know it can get really expensive. Now to find some boxes and a scale.

Hey Jenny! First and foremost thank you so much for the time you spend on making your RU-vid videos. Every single one of them are so helpful! I look up sometimes and realize I’ve watched 3 hours worth of your videos.😂 That’s how much I love you and your videos. I know it takes a lot of time and just wanted you to know how much it’s appreciated! So we are just starting out in this whole business of making wreaths. Nothing serious yet but hopefully we will get there. I wanted to know if there is an app you use for inventory? I’ve looked at a lot of them and can’t decide which one is the best. I just need simple for now. Just a place to keep up with what we buy. Plus to keep up with what we sell. Didn’t know if you had a good one that you use or know of one.

I love your vidoes. where do you purchase your shipping boxes please. tthanks

You are such a sweetheart!! Thanks so much for this video and all of the others. My first time seeing you was when you posted the video of where you get your supplies. I immediately went to Michael's and Darices's websites but the product selection was not nearly as nice as what you show on your video. You did that video in May so that would explain why the beautiful products you purchased were no longer available. Which raises 2 questions: Do you purchase all of your flowers from Michael's in store or online? 2. When you first started making wreaths, how did you know how much of which florals to buy and which prices were reasonable? I bought a lot of cheap flowers to make wreaths but I don't feel comfortable using them to make wreaths to sell. I'm so happy to know that it's possible to buy quality flowers so affordably. Thanks again and blessings to you and your family!

I’m so glad you made this video. I’m new to wreath making having made maybe ten. From the first one I made I was told I should sell them. I thought no way I’m not good enough. After making a few and experimenting with add ons again I was asked about selling them. Well there’s a craft fair coming up and I hope to take the giant step and sell. Don’t know if you ever sold at craft fairs but do you have any suggestions as to how many wreaths I should bring? I think another point I would like to make is not to overthink if you’re good enough to sell. If I could sell just one I would be so happy. Thanks for sharing this info with us. 😊🙏🏼❤️🌼💐🌻

Hi again - I keep sending questions on each of your videos! 1) I saw another video about people freaking out about shipping costs doubling & tripling when the Post Office went to just dimensional pricing vs weight? So, do they not use weight at all? 2) I also saw a video where they said that Etsy priced the shipping a lot higher (is that if you use their label?) than using USPS Retail and taking it to post office? Your video said post office would pick up? 3) Did you get average weight/size? of your wreaths and find out shipping to both coasts and in-between and just average it? Thanks for trying to answer so many questions.

Do you know if there is a sold/completed' item filter on etsy like ebay has? Thanks.

Thank you very helpful on how to price my wreaths, right now I am working on a spring-summer wreath and I have bought my greenery from Greenery Market, they are somewhat pricey, but good quality. Can I send a picture of my wreath when I'm done? will you give me an honest opinion on the finished product? I would truly love your input. I have been making wreaths now for about 10 or more years but never really sold made for family and friends, started selling my wreaths at craft fairs where it was a waste of my time and money but I do have this client that is the biggest fan and customer. I make seasonal wreaths. I did pretty well this past Halloween and Christmas. Anyway, I would love your input. I have spent more money on supplies and honestly have not made a dent in profit. Jenny thank you for sharing. Love your wreaths. ❤

Can you please please please do a up to date pricing video? If you have one I cannot find it 🙂Thank you Jenny ! If you h e one can you direct me to it ! Thank you so much !

Wonderful info. Just to clarify and I can always ask this when the vip thing begins but with the eucalyptus wreath you charge more for a bigger size but still use the 18” wreath. Is that bc you’re using more greenery and making the width wider with that greenery?

Jenny this is a great vid question how do you determine the shipping cost do you determine the price based on the furthest zip code

Hi! What would you say is a good start-up amount to invest in your wreath business in the beginning?

That’s really mean for people to comment and say you can make something cheaper. Of course they could. But they don’t consider the time it takes of driving to different stores to find supplies, and the coupon is usually only good for one item, so you will have to go everyday. Then the time of looking around the store to find the perfect items, to make it. And you have to consider the time it takes to actually make the wreath! It takes time. If it was so easy everyone would just do it. People are paying for someone’s craft, time and their ideas. If people want to pay for something, why does someone else feel the need to go and try to undermine that decision. I don’t even have my own business, but that’s just rude. Love your wreaths Jenny 💜