Here's a question I get asked a lot. Etsy or Zazzle - which is better for starting out? The honest answer is… it depends 😅. I’ll go through the differences to help you decide what might suit you best. And if you’re just creating for fun at the moment (or simply curious how it all works), I hope this gives you a helpful little insight too. I completely understand how daunting it can feel knowing where to start and where to focus your energy. One thing’s for sure…neither Etsy nor Zazzle are a “get rich quick” option. They both take time to build, to learn, and to gain traction. Of course, they’re not the only platforms out there, but they’re the two I’ve had the most experience with (and the most success on), therefore the ones I feel I can really talk about. The two are very different. ZAZZLE Zazzle is a print-on-demand platform, which means your designs are printed onto products only when a customer orders , so you don’t need to hold any stock or hand...
Design trends can feel exciting… and slightly overwhelming at the same time. Especially if you feel like you’re supposed to reinvent everything just to keep up. Why trends can feel daunting Trends move fast, and it’s easy to feel behind if you’re trying to design from scratch every time something new pops up. You spot one gaining momentum, feel that familiar pressure to act quickly, and suddenly it seems like everything needs redesigning. New colours. New graphics. New layouts. All at once. But what if trends didn’t have to mean starting over? Why I don’t start from scratch After working with printable designs for a while, I’ve found a simpler approach - one that feels more sustainable, more creative, and far less stressful. Instead of redesigning entire products, I prefer to: 💛 Start with layouts buyers already love 🧱 Keep the basic structure consistent ✨ Introduce subtle trend elements Sometimes that’s: A colour refresh A small graphic swap A style t...