I Opened a Print on Demand Etsy Shop!

by Tasia

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Yes, I did! I have been thinking on opening a Print on Demand Etsy shop and finally decided to take a plunge on a free Saturday. I know I’ve also wanting to dip my toes on earning money through blogging. But I wanted to experiment on Etsy as another business venture, and Print on Demand seems achievable for me. Here’s my steps on how I opened a Print on Demand Etsy Shop, and sell on Etsy!

1. Setting Up My Etsy Shop

Step 1: Create an Etsy Account

  • Go to Etsy and sign up for an account. If you use my referral link, we both get 40 free listings!
  • I click on “Sell on Etsy” and follow the prompts to set up my seller account.

Step 2: Shop Preferences and Name

  • I then chose my shop language, country, and currency.
  • Picking a unique and memorable shop name took me surprisingly long! Pro Tip that I heard and did from a business class, is to google the shop name. I’m glad I did because some ideas I had have already been taken! I avoid the names even when it’s a blog name and not on Etsy name in case there is any trademark issue in the future.

Step 3: Stock the Shop

  • I added placeholder listings because I plan to use Printify later which supports Etsy integration. It’ll become clear at the end of this post.

2. Getting Designs from Creative Fabrica

Why Creative Fabrica is Awesome

Before diving into the steps, let’s talk about why Creative Fabrica is the GOAT (at least in my opinion!):

  1. VAST Collection of Designs: Creative Fabrica offers an EXTENSIVE library of fonts, graphics, and digital files created by talented designers from around the world. I can’t really overstate this guys. You gotta check it out. I’m in awe on how much designs, for ANYTHING I could think of, is there.
  2. High-Quality Resources: All resources on Creative Fabrica are of professional quality, ensuring your products will stand out. You, and most definitely I, don’t want a bad design on a T-shirt that we are selling!
  3. Commercial Licenses: Most assets come with commercial licenses, allowing you to use them legally on products you sell. They offer FULL Print on Demand license – this means you can simply use the design for your Print on Demand products.
  4. Affordable Subscription Plans: Creative Fabrica offers subscription plans that provide unlimited access to their vast collection at an affordable price. I got them on a sale, and it’s £47 for the entire year (£4 per month!)!
  5. Easy-to-Use Interface: The platform is user-friendly, making it simple to find and download the designs you need. It’s honestly quite straightforward.
How many graphics?!?!??!!?! NINE MILLION???

Step 1: Sign Up and Browse

  • Visit Creative Fabrica and create an account.
  • Browse their collection of designs, focusing on graphics and fonts that suit your brand and niche.

Step 2: Download Designs

  • Choose the designs you want to use and download them. Ensure that they come with full POD licenses. Thankfully it’s quite easy to spot, just below the Download button.

3. Creating T-Shirt Designs on Printify

Step 1: Sign Up on Printify

  • Go to Printify and sign up for an account.

Step 2: Choose a Product

  • Browse the catalogue and select the T-shirt style you want to design.

Step 3: Upload Your Design

  • Use the mockup generator to upload the designs you downloaded from Creative Fabrica.
  • Position the design on the T-shirt as desired, ensuring it looks good from all angles.

Step 4: Product Details

  • Add product details such as title, description, and price. Be sure to include information about the material and care instructions.

4. Integrating Printify with Etsy

Step 1: Connect Printify to Etsy

  • In your Printify account, go to the “My Store” section and select “Connect”.
  • Choose Etsy and follow the prompts to authorise the connection between Printify and Etsy.

This, and the next step, is why I said in the earlier section on making a placeholder, that hopefully it makes sense at the end!

Step 2: Publish Products

  • From the Printify dashboard, I published the T-shirt designs to your Etsy shop. They will appear as listings in your Etsy store.

5. Finalising Your Etsy Shop

Step 1: Optimise Listings

  • I went to my Etsy shop and refine each listing. Add high-quality mockup images from Printify.
  • Write detailed and appealing descriptions, including keywords that potential customers might use.

Step 2: Set Up Shop Policies

  • Define your shop policies regarding shipping, returns, and exchanges. Clear policies help build customer trust.

Step 3: Launch and Promote

  • Once everything is set, I launched my shop! Promote it through social media, SEO, and other marketing channels.

Conclusion

Yay! It did take a whole day, but having finally setup and opened a Print on Demand Etsy Shop feels great. The steps on integrating it with Creative Fabrica and Printify was just that. By leveraging the high-quality designs from Creative Fabrica and the user-friendly print-on-demand services of Printify, you too can create unique products that attract customers and drive sales. Happy selling!