Design Vendor Resources
“So… Everyone has been asking…”
Jk. But really, from time to time I am asked what vendors I use for printing my shop items. I am a paid member of the Biz Birthday Bash A-Z Directory, and if you're looking to sell products in your shop, I highly recommend signing up. The price is $197 per year, and I think it’s very worth the investment to save yourself all the second-guessing and vendor research.
In the first year of my business, I saw someone I follow on Instagram post about the A-Z Directory, and I have never been more thankful. The A-Z Directory has direct links to industry trusted sources for mugs, apparel, stationery printing, and more. Even better - there are icons that notate if the supplier drop-ships or offers print-on-demand (both services I use and LOVE because that means zero inventory or lots of money out of pocket). Sources for everything I have needed for my shop has been on there. PLUS - If I have specific questions, the membership includes access to a super supportive private Facebook Group where other members help each other.
I wish you all the best in your shop venture! There is enough room for all of us in this space.
A-Z Directory Membership Benefits:
- Immediate access to an alphabetically categorized list of 200+ vendors. 🎉 
- Available any time, anywhere, provided you have wifi access. 💻 
- Constant updates as we find new vendors and trust-worthy suppliers. 📋 
- Special discount codes from vendors for A-Z Directory members. 💸 
- A built-in community via a private FB group, so you can ask #allthethings about vendors and share reviews. 👯♀️ 
- Monthly Power Hour Q&A Sessions with Cami & Elisabeth in the private FB community! 💡 
- An invitation to become an affiliate and earn a 30% commission on referrals! 💯 
Packing/Shipping Resources
Below is a list of resources I personally use to pack and ship my products. Purchasing through these links will allow me to earn a small commission through Amazon’s Affiliate Program. Thank you for your support! I hope you find these resources helpful.
General Shipping
- Shipping Scale (For Weighing Packages) 
- Half Sheet Sticker Labels (For Printing Shipping Labels on my Printer - 2 Per Page) 
- Pirate Ship (Use for Purchasing Discounted Pre-Paid Shipping Labels through USPS) 
- Dymo 4XL* (Professional Label Printer) 
*This item is an investment item and is not recommended for beginner shop owners. I previously used half page sticker sheets and printed labels out on my office printer. I invested in this label printer after 1 year of business.
COFFEE MUGs
- Bubble Wrap (For Wrapping Mugs Shipped Long Distance) 
- Gift Wrap Paper (For Wrapping Mugs Inside of Kraft Boxes) 
- Kraft Cardboard Boxes 5x5x3.5” (For Packing Individual Mugs) 
- Sticker Paper 8.5x11” Full Sheet (For Printing Themed Circle Stickers at Home) 
- Fragile Stickers (For Outside of USPS Box - I put one on all sides bc I am paranoid) 
- Biodegradable Packing Peanuts (For Tightly Packing Inside USPS Box) 
- USPS Priority Mail Box - 4 (For Shipping Single Mugs - Order These Far in Advance) 
Prints
- Premium 100lb Cardstock (For At-Home Prints) 
Apparel
- 14.5x19” Poly Mailers (Multiple Items) 
- 10x13” Poly Mailers (Single Item) 
