How I’m Growing My Handmade Business with Print-on-Demand (To Avoid Burnout)

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Hi, I'm Emma! Happy you're here!

Running a handmade business is a dream come true—but let’s be real, it can also be a lot. My shop will always be rooted in handmade creations, but I’ve been looking for ways to expand that still feel true to my company, help me avoid burnout, and make my products more accessible to you.

In today’s video, I’m bringing you along as I make my very first print-on-demand items using Printful! You’ll get to see my full process from design to listing—plus we’re starting something new: the Tiny Bloom Cup Club! ☕✨ I’m designing a glass tumbler and a colorful mug (because iced coffee season and cozy tea mornings both deserve cute drinkware, right?) for us all to enjoy this spring!

We’ll talk about:
✨ Why I’m adding POD to my handmade shop
✨ How it helps me grow without overwhelming myself
✨ Designing my products step-by-step
✨ Uploading to Printful and listing on my Shopify store & Etsy
✨ How this approach supports accessibility + sustainability for small businesses

Whether you’re a fellow creative looking for ways to grow your business sustainably, or you're just curious and just want to grab a cute new cup, I hope this video brings you some comfort and insight. Grab a yummy drink, get cozy, and let’s chat. 💜
xo,
emma

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: Growing Without Burning Out
1:48 – What Sparked This POD Idea
3:52 – Why I Chose Printful + POD Explained
5:12 – Brainstorming and Designing My First POD Products
8:54 – Creating My Glass Tumbler + Mug Duo
10:41 – Listing on my Shopify + Etsy
12:30 – Unboxing & Product Reveal
14:48 – First Use + Product Photos
17:06 – Honest Thoughts on POD for Artists
18:40 – Final Thoughts
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