Guys I can’t believe how wonderful these comments have been 😭😭🌸🫶🫶 this community is honestly the best thank you for all the support and love! I hope you enjoyed and found this video helpful 🥹🌷🌷🌷
I started following your business journey during the lockdown in 2020. At the time, you inspired me to open up my own Etsy shop! Started off with a Cricut machine because you were making your stickers using the same machine! Fast forward to today, I own 2 business, formed an LLC, sold at numerous NYC street fairs, and I recently made the decision to involve a 3rd party supplier to help produce my goodies since it’s been really hard managing orders while having a full-time career. I still aspire to quit my day job one day! But I’m glad I get to express my creativity through my Etsys! Even after 4 years, I still watch all your videos while I design products and pack orders 🫶🏼💞
what is going on? why are you not quitting your job???? its like having children, you can't overly plan for it or you will miss the boat. Just jump in and think about it later.
this is my first time watching, when i saw the old video I had to stop it and look at her to see if that was her or someone else. then I was like WOW!! What a journey, she is a whole new person today! That's what I want!! Q_Q
I am 1 year in and I am just starting to grow my brand. 1 to 5 sales a month is really successful for only having 11 listings. (one new listing a month) You are planning out the rest of your life. One step at a time, be grateful for the chance to even do this. I failed at 4 business ideas. I look back and realize it wasn't the business idea that failed, it was my passion for it that didn't grow. you have to find something you truly love doing. That can see yourself doing for the long run.
Only discovered Catherine and Katnip over 18months and watched all of the videos.And I loved it 😊Everybody has a journey and I love how it has turned out. My journey was in 2011 and I learned so much. Don't forget to use your local Library as this is where you can find Workshop Classes, Influential people who come to share their stories. Its quite easy when you know how 😊and you can teach others too. Being resourceful you become aware of the journal you want to take as a creative business owner. I had to closed down for a short while during the Pandemic and losing my mum due to me being carer but on our way back up thanks to watching Katnipp to trigger that dream needing fulfilling 😊
Im so sorry to hear of your losses Angela 🌷Im so so happy your on the way back up now! I feel like this is a never ending journey and its so exciting but it definately comes with it's ebbs and flows and isn't always up up up! you da best!!!
@KatnippStudios Thanks for your condolences 🙏 Yep it's been quite hard it has but I'm always determined to do something that I love. 😊 I feel very seasoned indeed. And creativity is within me. I went straight into Limited Companies straight away and my daughter is also one of the directors so she was dealing with paperwork plus losing her nana 😒 Juggling her part time job at the time and then redundancy twice to full-time work, studying law with more businesses she created. It takes such strong structured foundational plans in place but yes we are on our back up. It's not the easiest journey but we have had fun too. Thank you for being inspirational too from the screen 😊👍
This video is so inspiring! I JUST this weekend bought my first printer for my art store, funded through commissions! I've been dreaming of it for years and I can't wait to see where this journey goes! Your business and vlogs are a huge inspiration to me. Thank you so much for sharing your story! ♥ Here's to one day quitting my day job, God-willing!
ughh, I have so many questions about starting a business but I guess I'll start with: how do you get over imposter syndrome? and how do you find your suppliers for like paper goods and shipping materials?
I have problems with the shipping part..like how do I know how much extra money should I add on my items if I want to add shipping in the price. And with the items just look around online or in Walmart and start comparing prices 😊 And this is an opinion and just learn what that syndrome is..but maybe like record yourself doing the stuff so ubgot something to look at? Idk...just help ya 😅
I've been watching since you started! I also met you at Sunnycon when I bought a print (Howl in his mermaid form, which I still have today!) Me and my sister watch your vlogs including your travel vlogs and it's literally the best part of our week. You have been such an inspiration for me and I'm so happy to see your success and wish you more continued success through the years. 🥰
oh my goodnessss thank you so so so much! That is so cool that you seen the booth at Sunnycon! That was one of the last conventions I went too as a seller heheh ythank you so much for being with me on the journey Im excited to see whats next!
I found you just after you rented your first studio - and man, I remember how excited you were! 😂 It’s been really fun watching your growth and all the changes over the years. I wish you continued success and joy, Steph
I have watched you since your own bedroom days. You are an inspiration and should be really proud of your self. Take care and I wish you all the success in the future. Sarah😀
This was so much fun ❤❤. Like I said I watched u from the very beginning and it's been quite a ride and I've learned so much from you. At 75 I've got so many part-time jobs and my crafting and just love it. You have been my inspiration, yes even at my age to know there is no limit to what you can do. Thank you so much for the journey❤❤❤❤
Ohhh wow 😭 heheh it really is such a journey its always having its ebbs and flows! there certainly isn't any age limit and I hope to be exactly like you still being creative and having so much fun! YOU DA BEST
Oh my gosh I used to read the Etsy quit your day job articles too. And I always hoped I’d be one of those people who were able to do just that, and pursue their dreams! Thanks for sharing your story!
Catherine, I think you are wonderful, and you bring a smile to my face - nothing I have seen so far from your early videos is cringy. I am currently watching every one of your videos in order (apart from your Florida trip that I binged this morning). I have a pad and pen at my side when I am watching you, taking notes to help me on my dream. I can't draw, so I will need to source that work, but I have other craft skills that I will draw on(ha ha). Your experience and knowledge is very transferrable to other work streams. You make me smile, and I start every day with my morning coffee and an episode or two before my kids get up and I have to get ready for work. I have always had the itch to do something myself, but so much has got in the way over the years, so now is my time. I hope my girls develop the drive that I see in you. Sharon
I've always admired the work ethic that you have demonstrated from your vidoes. I've been watching you since 2018, and you've inspired me so much. I find it difficult to follow your footsteps, however, and have to find a path for myself that works, as I am a disabled artist with limited energy (on top of working a full time job). Thank you for sharing your story though. It truly means something to all of us.
I did the same thing, where I dropped to part time in my main job so I could focus on my business, exactly the same as you, to dedicate those two days strictly to my business and then about a month in I found out I was pregnant (which was a good thing as we were trying for that) but I was getting so tired, I didn’t have the energy to put time into it. Now my daughter is 9 months old and I have completely lost direction for my business. But I love my daughter so much and wouldn’t change it for the world ❤❤ one day I’ll get my direction back!
19:17 and this is when I first found your channel because of the creator on rise. I had never seen a studio Vlog before and I remember thinking how inspiring you were and still are today!
Zero experience isnt quite the same as zero skill of zero training. Experience is easiest understood as doing and training is generally understood as learning.
Agreed. I studied computer arts and design and we literally had a whole module about marketing yourself and your art. So I'm sure they had something similiar if they studied graphic design. Zero experience isn't what she had but it looks better on a youtube title. Regardless of that, it's nitpicky and it's very kind of her to make this video for us and share her experiences and tips! :)
I remember when you moved into your first office - I started watching right after you moved. You've been part of my morning routine for YEARS - I watch Katnipp among other creators with my morning coffee and now my 5 year old daughter really likes to see what cute little characters you're doing next! A lot of your videos swayed me to finally purchase an iPad Pro & getting Procreate after being a Wacom/Sketchbook pro for ages! While I'm not super confident yet, I can see the improvements in my art since switching over to Procreate & watching your creative process.
I've been watching you since i was 14 (20 now) it's amazing to see how far you've come! Since then, you have been such an inspiration for me! Much love Catherine! 💕
This video has perfect timing. I'm wrapping up a few things this month and have to start preparing to start my little art business. This is the next big step for me and just today I was feeling so overwhelmed, not sure how to start, and this video popped up. :) Thank you for making it!
I never realised just how much I have in common with you and your past lifestyle, when you mentioned you worked retail and wanted something more to suit your values and saw yourself needing so much better I am in the exact same boat, I am about to start my channel soon and this is more inspiration for me to do this. I also have a graphic design degree and also working retail part time to afford life. I’m aiming to start a small business with all my illustrations in character designing and 3D modeling with my partner and I know that feeling so much that you need more and better, I hope I can make this wish a reality for myself so thank you so much for the inspiration
Yes please more of the deep dives! 💜 Love how honest and open you’ve always been with us. You and your team are a great inspiration. You’ve come so far and I‘m sure Katnipp will go much much further 💋 Off to watch the old videos again now 😂🥰
Hi Catherine, Ive been watching you since 2019 when I started trying to survive off of my art as well. You've been a huge source of inspiration for me over the years and I often love watching your videos when I have breakfast. As for myself I've been supporting myself from my art since 2020, granted I live in a lower income country and we don't need as much to get by. I totally agree with you on the multiple sources of income, this is an absolute must for me after my Etsy started declining a bit last year and I realised it was too risky to rely too much on one thing. I've now added three more income streams and it's such a relief. I super loved seeing how Katnipp evolved and is completely different from when you started as I think it shows growth and is a really realistic thing a lot of us go through. Also I loved your pink hair in that clip ha ha, so cool! Can't wait to see how Katnipp evolves in the future too! Lots of love, Katie xo
I'm so proud of you Catherine! I've been watching you since the days of your first studio and it's been amazing seeing how you and your business have grown. I love watching your videos. You are always so genuine and open. You are a gem! God bless you.❤
Hello from Yorkshire! Following your journey inspires me so much. Been with you since the beginning and I’m so happy to see your cute business thrive. Your honest business day to days and the ups and downs are so refreshing. Sitting down with a brew to watch your vlogs is the favour part of my week! Keep doing what your doing 🥰
This is encouraging- I can relate to working the full time job part time Job and trying to do a business on the side !! It’s intense - super encouraging to see the span of your growth over 9 years ! It gives me perspective on my 2+year journey and a realistic view of another company’s growth ! Love this brand !!
What a great story. Very well done. I admire your work ethic. All of you; you are a very inspirational team who show us in your videos just what sinking your heart and soul into something can achieve. Your weigh loss is worth recognition, too - both you and Dean look so, so much healthier. 👍
OH. MY GOD!!! I used to watch your videos a looooong time ago and lost my account 5y ago and tldr; I'm SO HAPPY I got recommended this video and was able to find you again!!!! OMG so many videos to watch I'm so happy to see you again!!
I’ve been watching for several years, and I still remember the 1st video I saw opened with you making some tea in that first little studio you had ☺️ Your hair was pink and I just loved it…subbed right away and look forward to every video since 😊💕
Watching your channel is so inspiring! i am currently juggling between my small etsy shop and my full time job and it's been very challenging and rewarding experience for me.
What a fabulous story, it is exactly what I needed to see. I have been researching endlessly on product launching and pre launching and how to get my idea into production, and I just resonate with your story so much! anybody that knows me will know that I am always trying to come up with an idea to dive into my own business and leave my job. And I think I have finally (at the age of 55) found a product that I can get really excited about and I just don't want to ruin it before it gets off the ground. Your products are simply adorable by the way. Thank you all the way from Australia xo
I remember when I was at my lowest at finding my place in the creative field cause I was trying get my art on products. Then while looking through RUclips I found your channel from the start and every post I would watch and seen that I can produce my own products and put my art on them. I also discovered Instagram while watching your vlog and I love the community. You inspired me to take the leap and find my own place. Thank u for sharing your journey because if you never took your own leap and Posted your journey. I would never been inspired to keep going 🥹 and I Thank you for being an inspiration and for answering emails and comments 😊 you are one of a kind. I can’t wait for your new chapter with the Roland printer I know you will bring beautiful cozy art work. 🥰
I loved hearing your story. I am an OG follower from the "Studio Vlog 001" You have inspired me to keep at it and keep working on building my brand and business up. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your story! I stumbled upon your channel shortly after you moved into your first studio and I've enjoyed watching your channel grow! I'm not at all arty and I live in The Bahamas, but I thoroughly enjoy both Katnipp and Catherine Kay! You work hard and deserve the success! xx
I've watched your videos in the past and just stumbled upon this latest upload after a few years. I didn't realize it until you showed older vlogs-wow, you've really glowed up! I'm so happy to see your success 💕 Thanks for sharing!
I found you a few months after posting your first studio vlog and I have loved following along and watching your company grow!! Your personality is so calming and bubbly and I always get in a great mood watching your videos! I love it when a new video from you pops up!! ❤
I have been watching Katnipp's vlog since 2017 I believe, and have always been inspired by her journey!! What an awesome breakdown of the process, and here's to many more years of success to this lovely, dear human bean!! 🎉🤍
I have loved your videos, work, and aesthetic for years. It was a joy to see how hard you've worked and put it all together! Well done, you! looking forward to seeing more of what you do going forward!
I have been watching your journey from the time you moved into your first studio office space😊 and still to this day!!! So happy for you and your achievements! 💜 You are an inspiration!
I've been here since the first studio and wow what a journey! :D I have been inspired and also learned so much from you. Your kindness and intelligence shines through in every video and its a joy to follow along!
I can't remember at what point I found you on RUclips, but I remember it was when you were still working out of your home. It's been so much fun to follow you all this time and see all the things you've done to build your business along the way. You need to have Emily pop on to say hello! We miss seeing her face :) And congrats to all the successes--its because of all that hard work and believing in yourself.
I love these deep dives. Your other vids are nice too, but I find myself speeding past the ASMR parts and focusing on your talking points as you always have a lot of good info and recommendations. Your voice is also lovely to hear!
I have been following you right before your 1st move to the building. Always love your art work. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your journey.
oh wow thank you so so muchhhhh! You have been here such a long time 😭 That honestly means the world thank you for being along on the journey! Im super excited to see what we are going to do next!
I really appreciate this I’ve tried starting my business so many times but always get discouraged and fearful when it doesn’t go anywhere seeing your journey and experience with yours is really inspiring and motivational glad to see you’re doing well keep it up! ❤
Keep going darling. Sometimes we have to accept that it wasn't our times just yet but eventually there will be and you will be successfull, i am sure. Keep remembering the Owner of Starbucks was rejected more than a 1000 times by investors before he was able to launch his Business. He never gave up.
OMG!! It took me halfway through the video to realize who you were! And I so apologize for this, but I was watching this while working and heard you voice and thought it sounded so familiar and then you said the name “Katnipp” and I was like WHY do I know this name?! And then you showed an old clip and I was like holy cow!! I haven’t seen one of your videos in yrs (I haven’t spent much time on RUclips) and I didn’t recognize you, I’ve always thought you were so beautiful and I always LOVED your videos and your personality! I lived off your videos when I was starting out back in 2017 up until roughly 2021 when my life went through some major changes and my shop unfortunately had to take a back seat to life. I’m SOOO happy to see you’re still around and doing sooo well!
You are my biggest inspiration in following my dreams of also becoming a full time artist running an art shop, I’m 9 months in on growing my shop and socials and I can’t image working soo hard on anything else and I can’t wait to see what lays ahead. Thank you soo much for sharing your journey 😊💕✨
♡♡♡i started watching your vedios 5 or 6 years ago, you are the cutest😭💗 i hope you can always be happy and healthy. and i will keep working on my art💦💗 thank you for always being encouraging and kind💗
I love how we watch this waiting a secret recepie, and the secret recepie is really work hard. You work so hard, and loved Katnipp, we can see the love in every what you do, this is so inspired. I really love it. Thanks for this Cat
I've been following your journey for a couple years now and already knew some of your mentioned "stations" but I really enjoyed it, because I really like your way of telling and visualizing your story. Very inspiring. Thank you :)
The inspiration video I never knew I needed. 💖 I started my pet portrait business October 2023 and it has grown since but know there is so much more. Seeing your growth and hearing your story is what I needed. I got laid off 2 times this year and to the say the lest it's been hard. But to combat it I have been pouring myself into my business and art. I always LOVE watching your vlogs and vibes and you are one of the RUclipsrs who inspired me to start just documenting my journey, even if just for me.
Would absolutely love to see more like this! This was inspiring to watch for someone that's always been too scared to even TRY starting my own business, even though it's been a dream since childhood!
We’ve been watching since the beginning (of you on here)! So so love you and your work. Quite literally one of our favorite creators. You are incredibly inspiring. You’ve worked so hard and tirelessly to bring this to life.
I'm excited! I am a part time artist with a full time job, just like you were a few years ago. Unlike the common How To of starting a business, you have shown me how you have overcome growth with the right mindset. Sounds like you have had a tough 5 years and finally have a great store! I want to be the same way! Oh I will be watching this video back for a long time. Thank you! 🦊
I wish I could physically hug you and tell you in person thank you because you were and are an incredible inspiration to me. I have taken the first leap to work for myself and you helped me do it ❤
You're why I bought a cricut a few years back. It's been a pleasure watching your journey. I'm graduating from graphic design college this week now. :)
The first time we saw you was on a Disney trip with Disney in Detail, I think it was last year or the year before? But we've loved watching your personal channel vlogs and we're hooked on your Katnipp studio vlogs. They're so calming and great to watch at work. You're so inspiring and we think you're an amazing creator and business owner. Keep going, can't wait to see new collections in the future
the business progress is good. growing slowly is the way to learn the most. but looking back at the early videos the most amazing part is how much weight you lost! I could really use your secret! you look so happy and healthy now, beatifull too.
Oh my god! I was looking for a video of yours because I haven't heard from you for about 2 years or something, and suddenly I see this and WOW! What a change! I'm glad everything is going well for you so far!
Studio vlog 001 was the first video I ever watched of yours! It’s been so fun watching your journey and your business grow. You’ve been so inspiring and I always look forward to your videos ☺️
What a beautiful video! Ty for sharing your journey 💕 It’s so inspiring and motivating🥰 Also your transformation Wow! You look amazing! Could you share what that was like? How did you start, how did you get in shape and go through a full transformation? You look amazing and I’m so happy for your success! Loved loved the video 👏🏼
Soooo just sayingggg if you do do a series on this I would love to listen to it as a podcast!! I was listening to this while I made dinner and it was so amazing. I’ll be honest sometimes I’ll put on your blogs, both your studio and your travel ones, as a podcast in my car (not watching!! Just listening!) and it’s so fun. You’re great at narrating and I love your stories. I know it’s another task but I would listen to them over and over again.
I think back then I was one of those who stumbled upon your channel when it got featured as creator on the rise!! And I'm sooo glad it did!! Your videos, your work, your whole vibe is delightful! 🥰 Watching your business grow and evolve with you has been so inspiring! The knowledge, insights and the good vibes you share with us are fantastic, thank you !! 🧡
Hi Catherine when I found you I made a point to watch all your early videos. I am someone who never comments. But I enjoyed every one of them. I have much enjoyed seeing your amazing personal growth too. I love your work as much as ever and thank you for the opportunity to see it, as I watch only you-tube. Wishing all success to your business, may it long continue.
I started watching your channel in 2018 that's when I discovered your channel and I am honestly glad RUclips recommended your video. I always get excited whenever you post a video. I still enjoy watching your videos. 💖You were one of the first artists who introduced me to a Small Art Business 🥺
Loved watching this as a "kind of failing" Etsy shop. I'm incredibly lucky to be getting 1 sale a month, wish I knew how to scale my business like you have! You're such an inspiration ❤
I really loved this video. I have wanted to start my own business for a while but I have never took the plunge. I have lots of doubts that I might fail, but hearing your experiences and how you pushed through have definitely inspired me to try
I've always wanted to accomplish a business like you. It's nice to hear about your journey. I currently have two jobs, and it's kinda motivating me to leave one and use the extra time to focus on my art again
Aaah it's so lovely for you to share all of this Catherine, and it's been wonderful to watch you grow Katnipp! I've been with you since 2018 cheering you on and recently went full time myself, you've been an inspiration to so many of us over the years and continue to do so! I was wondering, what made you choose to go limited so early on when you went full time, what sort of things made you sway towards limited? Looking forward to your next video as always 🌟
Girl you work so hard and it's all just paying off. I aspire people like you who are very capable of placing their backbone into their passion. Getting into business is honestly a world of unknown to many of us, especially for people like you who work all of these jobs and keep themselves busy on a daily basis. Keep it going, you're doing such a good job at this :) tysm for sharing such valuable information to us
I am so glad I have been watching since your first viral video. This video is just wonderful. Thank you for being such an inspiration, posting even when things are not perfect. Gives me hope!🥰
You are such an inspiration, Catherine. I have been watching this channel and your business grow for the past 4 or more years and what a journey it has been! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Here's to many more years of Katnipp! 🌸💗😁
Been watching since 2018, you’ve been such a positive inspiration to me as a freelance graphic designer! Sending love from the northeast of the states!
Thanks so much for sharing your journey! It sounds like you've been working so hard for this for so long and really deserve what you've created! I'm in a similar situation to where you were earlier on in your journey, so it's so inspiring to see how your hard work's paid off, and inspires me to keep pushing for it too 💪
Your so inspiring. 💖 I never thought about renting out a studio till you said it. Wow my mind was blown. I really liked this video of your journey so far. Thanks for sharing. 💖
After a super tough week and feeling very deflated - I’m SO grateful for this video, thank you so much! I really appreciate you sharing your business journey! Such an inspiration! 🥰
I discovered your page YEARS ago when I still worked with polymer clay 👀🩷 so glad to hear you’ve been doing so well and still going strong 💪 you’re an inspiration!
this was very interesting ❤ i follow your journey since nearly the beginning, at that time I was pregnant and had some spare time on my couch. I remember binge watched firsts episodes and waiting for next ones 😂 Even for me that feel strange because your the ONLY ONE youtube vlog I watch consistently 😁 And I became also my own boss (different field but still !), remembering when I had to apply for my first work studio I was inspired by your vlog about the Katnipp Café ! You were doing a lovely presentation and I was thinking "I love the fact everything she does is "seriously" done with her universe etc" So I took the time to do a nice presentation also and I was accepted... Can you believe how precious it is to have examples / advices to follow ?! I would love to have you talking about difficulties and hard decisions, moments you faced in your business and how you dealt with !
Yes you’ve shown up for us for years. Thankful for your willingness to upload. Question can you give me the background music that you discovered within the past ten months
You’re always such an inspiration! I’ve been feeling really unmotivated and uninspired the last few months and watching this really helped me get my spark back! Thank you!! ❤
oh thank you so much! At the moment it's in a bit of a slump because it's that time of year 🤣 I pretty much think we are going to go bust every may lol 🤣
Congrats on your accomplishments and thanks be to God for blessing you with such wonderful talent and helpful family members and Dean who have been instrumental in your journey. Thanks for sharing your journey. Your channel is always a constant source of inspiration and joy!
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Guys I can’t believe how wonderful these comments have been 😭😭🌸🫶🫶 this community is honestly the best thank you for all the support and love! I hope you enjoyed and found this video helpful 🥹🌷🌷🌷
This was a great video.
Such detailed breakdown
Would you consider continuing the journey up to 2023?
Hi, Catherine. Believe it or not, this is why I subscribed all those years ago. ;) xoxo
I started following your business journey during the lockdown in 2020.
At the time, you inspired me to open up my own Etsy shop! Started off with a Cricut machine because you were making your stickers using the same machine!
Fast forward to today, I own 2 business, formed an LLC, sold at numerous NYC street fairs, and I recently made the decision to involve a 3rd party supplier to help produce my goodies since it’s been really hard managing orders while having a full-time career.
I still aspire to quit my day job one day! But I’m glad I get to express my creativity through my Etsys!
Even after 4 years, I still watch all your videos while I design products and pack orders 🫶🏼💞
what is going on? why are you not quitting your job???? its like having children, you can't overly plan for it or you will miss the boat. Just jump in and think about it later.
Nothing cringey at all on the older videos, they are so cute and pure. I watch them sometimes still. 💖
this is my first time watching, when i saw the old video I had to stop it and look at her to see if that was her or someone else. then I was like WOW!! What a journey, she is a whole new person today! That's what I want!! Q_Q
I'm 2 months old and still have zero revenue. I'm encouraged. Thank you❤
what do you sell?
Can't expect an infant to start a successful business now. Be easy on yourself
I am 1 year in and I am just starting to grow my brand. 1 to 5 sales a month is really successful for only having 11 listings. (one new listing a month) You are planning out the rest of your life. One step at a time, be grateful for the chance to even do this. I failed at 4 business ideas. I look back and realize it wasn't the business idea that failed, it was my passion for it that didn't grow. you have to find something you truly love doing. That can see yourself doing for the long run.
@@teableu very funny
Only discovered Catherine and Katnip over 18months and watched all of the videos.And I loved it 😊Everybody has a journey and I love how it has turned out. My journey was in 2011 and I learned so much. Don't forget to use your local Library as this is where you can find Workshop Classes, Influential people who come to share their stories. Its quite easy when you know how 😊and you can teach others too. Being resourceful you become aware of the journal you want to take as a creative business owner. I had to closed down for a short while during the Pandemic and losing my mum due to me being carer but on our way back up thanks to watching Katnipp to trigger that dream needing fulfilling 😊
Im so sorry to hear of your losses Angela 🌷Im so so happy your on the way back up now! I feel like this is a never ending journey and its so exciting but it definately comes with it's ebbs and flows and isn't always up up up! you da best!!!
@KatnippStudios Thanks for your condolences 🙏 Yep it's been quite hard it has but I'm always determined to do something that I love. 😊 I feel very seasoned indeed. And creativity is within me. I went straight into Limited Companies straight away and my daughter is also one of the directors so she was dealing with paperwork plus losing her nana 😒 Juggling her part time job at the time and then redundancy twice to full-time work, studying law with more businesses she created. It takes such strong structured foundational plans in place but yes we are on our back up. It's not the easiest journey but we have had fun too. Thank you for being inspirational too from the screen 😊👍
Yes my local library has free meetings with a business coach. 😀
This video is so inspiring! I JUST this weekend bought my first printer for my art store, funded through commissions! I've been dreaming of it for years and I can't wait to see where this journey goes! Your business and vlogs are a huge inspiration to me. Thank you so much for sharing your story! ♥ Here's to one day quitting my day job, God-willing!
ughh, I have so many questions about starting a business but I guess I'll start with: how do you get over imposter syndrome? and how do you find your suppliers for like paper goods and shipping materials?
I have problems with the shipping part..like how do I know how much extra money should I add on my items if I want to add shipping in the price.
And with the items just look around online or in Walmart and start comparing prices 😊
And this is an opinion and just learn what that syndrome is..but maybe like record yourself doing the stuff so ubgot something to look at? Idk...just help ya 😅
I've been watching since you started! I also met you at Sunnycon when I bought a print (Howl in his mermaid form, which I still have today!) Me and my sister watch your vlogs including your travel vlogs and it's literally the best part of our week. You have been such an inspiration for me and I'm so happy to see your success and wish you more continued success through the years. 🥰
oh my goodnessss thank you so so so much! That is so cool that you seen the booth at Sunnycon! That was one of the last conventions I went too as a seller heheh ythank you so much for being with me on the journey Im excited to see whats next!
I found you just after you rented your first studio - and man, I remember how excited you were! 😂 It’s been really fun watching your growth and all the changes over the years. I wish you continued success and joy, Steph
I have watched you since your own bedroom days. You are an inspiration and should be really proud of your self. Take care and I wish you all the success in the future. Sarah😀
Oh wow thank you so so much for being here for so long, that means the world! eeek im so excited to see whats in store next hehe
This was so much fun ❤❤. Like I said I watched u from the very beginning and it's been quite a ride and I've learned so much from you. At 75 I've got so many part-time jobs and my crafting and just love it. You have been my inspiration, yes even at my age to know there is no limit to what you can do. Thank you so much for the journey❤❤❤❤
Ohhh wow 😭 heheh it really is such a journey its always having its ebbs and flows! there certainly isn't any age limit and I hope to be exactly like you still being creative and having so much fun! YOU DA BEST
Oh my gosh I used to read the Etsy quit your day job articles too. And I always hoped I’d be one of those people who were able to do just that, and pursue their dreams!
Thanks for sharing your story!
Catherine, I think you are wonderful, and you bring a smile to my face - nothing I have seen so far from your early videos is cringy. I am currently watching every one of your videos in order (apart from your Florida trip that I binged this morning). I have a pad and pen at my side when I am watching you, taking notes to help me on my dream. I can't draw, so I will need to source that work, but I have other craft skills that I will draw on(ha ha). Your experience and knowledge is very transferrable to other work streams. You make me smile, and I start every day with my morning coffee and an episode or two before my kids get up and I have to get ready for work. I have always had the itch to do something myself, but so much has got in the way over the years, so now is my time. I hope my girls develop the drive that I see in you. Sharon
I've always admired the work ethic that you have demonstrated from your vidoes. I've been watching you since 2018, and you've inspired me so much. I find it difficult to follow your footsteps, however, and have to find a path for myself that works, as I am a disabled artist with limited energy (on top of working a full time job). Thank you for sharing your story though. It truly means something to all of us.
I did the same thing, where I dropped to part time in my main job so I could focus on my business, exactly the same as you, to dedicate those two days strictly to my business and then about a month in I found out I was pregnant (which was a good thing as we were trying for that) but I was getting so tired, I didn’t have the energy to put time into it. Now my daughter is 9 months old and I have completely lost direction for my business. But I love my daughter so much and wouldn’t change it for the world ❤❤ one day I’ll get my direction back!
19:17 and this is when I first found your channel because of the creator on rise. I had never seen a studio Vlog before and I remember thinking how inspiring you were and still are today!
I remember when you got your first studio, how excited you were. It's so good to see how far you've come. Well done girl!
I was literally watching an old studio vlog from 4yrs ago last night. I don't know what it is about the old vlogs but i like them 💕
When you say zero experience, that is not quite right, you studied graphic design. That is a major start for what you are doing.
Well, yeah, having a marketable skill is pretty much necessary for any successful business.
Zero experience isnt quite the same as zero skill of zero training. Experience is easiest understood as doing and training is generally understood as learning.
She's speaking about business experience.
Agreed. I studied computer arts and design and we literally had a whole module about marketing yourself and your art. So I'm sure they had something similiar if they studied graphic design. Zero experience isn't what she had but it looks better on a youtube title. Regardless of that, it's nitpicky and it's very kind of her to make this video for us and share her experiences and tips! :)
Any hiring manager will tell you that's not experience though :')
I remember when you moved into your first office - I started watching right after you moved. You've been part of my morning routine for YEARS - I watch Katnipp among other creators with my morning coffee and now my 5 year old daughter really likes to see what cute little characters you're doing next! A lot of your videos swayed me to finally purchase an iPad Pro & getting Procreate after being a Wacom/Sketchbook pro for ages! While I'm not super confident yet, I can see the improvements in my art since switching over to Procreate & watching your creative process.
I've been watching you since i was 14 (20 now) it's amazing to see how far you've come! Since then, you have been such an inspiration for me! Much love Catherine! 💕
This video has perfect timing. I'm wrapping up a few things this month and have to start preparing to start my little art business. This is the next big step for me and just today I was feeling so overwhelmed, not sure how to start, and this video popped up. :) Thank you for making it!
I never realised just how much I have in common with you and your past lifestyle, when you mentioned you worked retail and wanted something more to suit your values and saw yourself needing so much better I am in the exact same boat, I am about to start my channel soon and this is more inspiration for me to do this. I also have a graphic design degree and also working retail part time to afford life. I’m aiming to start a small business with all my illustrations in character designing and 3D modeling with my partner and I know that feeling so much that you need more and better, I hope I can make this wish a reality for myself so thank you so much for the inspiration
Yes please more of the deep dives! 💜 Love how honest and open you’ve always been with us. You and your team are a great inspiration. You’ve come so far and I‘m sure Katnipp will go much much further 💋 Off to watch the old videos again now 😂🥰
Hi Catherine, Ive been watching you since 2019 when I started trying to survive off of my art as well. You've been a huge source of inspiration for me over the years and I often love watching your videos when I have breakfast. As for myself I've been supporting myself from my art since 2020, granted I live in a lower income country and we don't need as much to get by. I totally agree with you on the multiple sources of income, this is an absolute must for me after my Etsy started declining a bit last year and I realised it was too risky to rely too much on one thing. I've now added three more income streams and it's such a relief.
I super loved seeing how Katnipp evolved and is completely different from when you started as I think it shows growth and is a really realistic thing a lot of us go through.
Also I loved your pink hair in that clip ha ha, so cool! Can't wait to see how Katnipp evolves in the future too!
Lots of love, Katie xo
Oh wow Katie thank you so so so much 🥹🥹🥹🥹😭🌷🌷🌷🌷 I’m so happy you’ve been enjoying the journey too! Thank you for all the love and support
I'm so proud of you Catherine! I've been watching you since the days of your first studio and it's been amazing seeing how you and your business have grown. I love watching your videos. You are always so genuine and open. You are a gem! God bless you.❤
Hello from Yorkshire! Following your journey inspires me so much. Been with you since the beginning and I’m so happy to see your cute business thrive. Your honest business day to days and the ups and downs are so refreshing. Sitting down with a brew to watch your vlogs is the favour part of my week! Keep doing what your doing 🥰
This is encouraging- I can relate to working the full time job part time Job and trying to do a business on the side !! It’s intense - super encouraging to see the span of your growth over 9 years ! It gives me perspective on my 2+year journey and a realistic view of another company’s growth ! Love this brand !!
What a great story. Very well done. I admire your work ethic. All of you; you are a very inspirational team who show us in your videos just what sinking your heart and soul into something can achieve.
Your weigh loss is worth recognition, too - both you and Dean look so, so much healthier. 👍
OH. MY GOD!!! I used to watch your videos a looooong time ago and lost my account 5y ago and tldr; I'm SO HAPPY I got recommended this video and was able to find you again!!!! OMG so many videos to watch I'm so happy to see you again!!
I’ve been watching for several years, and I still remember the 1st video I saw opened with you making some tea in that first little studio you had ☺️ Your hair was pink and I just loved it…subbed right away and look forward to every video since 😊💕
Watching your channel is so inspiring! i am currently juggling between my small etsy shop and my full time job and it's been very challenging and rewarding experience for me.
What a fabulous story, it is exactly what I needed to see. I have been researching endlessly on product launching and pre launching and how to get my idea into production, and I just resonate with your story so much! anybody that knows me will know that I am always trying to come up with an idea to dive into my own business and leave my job. And I think I have finally (at the age of 55) found a product that I can get really excited about and I just don't want to ruin it before it gets off the ground. Your products are simply adorable by the way. Thank you all the way from Australia xo
I've been following your journey right from your first studio. And there's nothing cringe about the older videos. I found them very comforting.
I remember when I was at my lowest at finding my place in the creative field cause I was trying get my art on products. Then while looking through RUclips I found your channel from the start and every post I would watch and seen that I can produce my own products and put my art on them. I also discovered Instagram while watching your vlog and I love the community. You inspired me to take the leap and find my own place. Thank u for sharing your journey because if you never took your own leap and
Posted your journey. I would never been inspired to keep going 🥹 and I Thank you for being an inspiration and for answering emails and comments 😊 you are one of a kind. I can’t wait for your new chapter with the Roland printer I know you will bring beautiful cozy art work. 🥰
Oh my goodness 🥹🥹🥹🫶🫶🥲 this comment has made my day thank you so so so much! 🥹 I’m so happy you got something from the vlogs! You da besttttt
I loved hearing your story. I am an OG follower from the "Studio Vlog 001" You have inspired me to keep at it and keep working on building my brand and business up. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing your story! I stumbled upon your channel shortly after you moved into your first studio and I've enjoyed watching your channel grow! I'm not at all arty and I live in The Bahamas, but I thoroughly enjoy both Katnipp and Catherine Kay! You work hard and deserve the success! xx
I've watched your videos in the past and just stumbled upon this latest upload after a few years. I didn't realize it until you showed older vlogs-wow, you've really glowed up! I'm so happy to see your success 💕 Thanks for sharing!
I found you a few months after posting your first studio vlog and I have loved following along and watching your company grow!! Your personality is so calming and bubbly and I always get in a great mood watching your videos! I love it when a new video from you pops up!! ❤
I have been watching Katnipp's vlog since 2017 I believe, and have always been inspired by her journey!! What an awesome breakdown of the process, and here's to many more years of success to this lovely, dear human bean!! 🎉🤍
I have loved your videos, work, and aesthetic for years. It was a joy to see how hard you've worked and put it all together! Well done, you! looking forward to seeing more of what you do going forward!
I have been watching your journey from the time you moved into your first studio office space😊 and still to this day!!! So happy for you and your achievements! 💜 You are an inspiration!
I remember some of the bedroom videos. Amazing to see the growth. So proud of your consistency. 🎉🎉🎉
I've been here since the first studio and wow what a journey! :D I have been inspired and also learned so much from you. Your kindness and intelligence shines through in every video and its a joy to follow along!
I remember when you were doing commissions ❤ been here a long time ☺️ very happy for your success!
I can't remember at what point I found you on RUclips, but I remember it was when you were still working out of your home. It's been so much fun to follow you all this time and see all the things you've done to build your business along the way. You need to have Emily pop on to say hello! We miss seeing her face :) And congrats to all the successes--its because of all that hard work and believing in yourself.
I love these deep dives. Your other vids are nice too, but I find myself speeding past the ASMR parts and focusing on your talking points as you always have a lot of good info and recommendations. Your voice is also lovely to hear!
I love seeing your journey, and as someone who's following you for way before 2019, there are a lot of lessons to take away from this video ❤❤
I have been following you right before your 1st move to the building. Always love your art work. You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your journey.
oh wow thank you so so muchhhhh! You have been here such a long time 😭 That honestly means the world thank you for being along on the journey! Im super excited to see what we are going to do next!
I really appreciate this I’ve tried starting my business so many times but always get discouraged and fearful when it doesn’t go anywhere seeing your journey and experience with yours is really inspiring and motivational glad to see you’re doing well keep it up! ❤
Go for it! Believe you can do it! 💜💜💜
@@LittleKikuyu Thank you so much ☺️
Keep going darling. Sometimes we have to accept that it wasn't our times just yet but eventually there will be and you will be successfull, i am sure. Keep remembering the Owner of Starbucks was rejected more than a 1000 times by investors before he was able to launch his Business. He never gave up.
OMG!! It took me halfway through the video to realize who you were! And I so apologize for this, but I was watching this while working and heard you voice and thought it sounded so familiar and then you said the name “Katnipp” and I was like WHY do I know this name?! And then you showed an old clip and I was like holy cow!! I haven’t seen one of your videos in yrs (I haven’t spent much time on RUclips) and I didn’t recognize you, I’ve always thought you were so beautiful and I always LOVED your videos and your personality! I lived off your videos when I was starting out back in 2017 up until roughly 2021 when my life went through some major changes and my shop unfortunately had to take a back seat to life. I’m SOOO happy to see you’re still around and doing sooo well!
You are my biggest inspiration in following my dreams of also becoming a full time artist running an art shop, I’m 9 months in on growing my shop and socials and I can’t image working soo hard on anything else and I can’t wait to see what lays ahead. Thank you soo much for sharing your journey 😊💕✨
♡♡♡i started watching your vedios 5 or 6 years ago, you are the cutest😭💗 i hope you can always be happy and healthy. and i will keep working on my art💦💗 thank you for always being encouraging and kind💗
thank you for this video catherine. its inspiring to see how katnipp has grown! thank you for sharing your experience. i love katnipp and you!
I love how we watch this waiting a secret recepie, and the secret recepie is really work hard. You work so hard, and loved Katnipp, we can see the love in every what you do, this is so inspired. I really love it. Thanks for this Cat
I've been following your journey for a couple years now and already knew some of your mentioned "stations" but I really enjoyed it, because I really like your way of telling and visualizing your story. Very inspiring. Thank you :)
heheh oh my gosh thank you so so much Im so happy you enjoyed it even though you knew the journey heheh
The inspiration video I never knew I needed. 💖 I started my pet portrait business October 2023 and it has grown since but know there is so much more. Seeing your growth and hearing your story is what I needed. I got laid off 2 times this year and to the say the lest it's been hard. But to combat it I have been pouring myself into my business and art. I always LOVE watching your vlogs and vibes and you are one of the RUclipsrs who inspired me to start just documenting my journey, even if just for me.
So inspiring 😊 I feel like I need to find my ‘thing’ in life and go after it 🌈
Would absolutely love to see more like this! This was inspiring to watch for someone that's always been too scared to even TRY starting my own business, even though it's been a dream since childhood!
We’ve been watching since the beginning (of you on here)! So so love you and your work. Quite literally one of our favorite creators. You are incredibly inspiring. You’ve worked so hard and tirelessly to bring this to life.
I'm excited!
I am a part time artist with a full time job, just like you were a few years ago.
Unlike the common How To of starting a business, you have shown me how you have overcome growth with the right mindset.
Sounds like you have had a tough 5 years and finally have a great store! I want to be the same way!
Oh I will be watching this video back for a long time.
Thank you! 🦊
I wish I could physically hug you and tell you in person thank you because you were and are an incredible inspiration to me. I have taken the first leap to work for myself and you helped me do it ❤
You're why I bought a cricut a few years back. It's been a pleasure watching your journey. I'm graduating from graphic design college this week now. :)
Love your videos. Thank you for beeing you. You are my inspiration. You make me feel loved. Your art and spirit are awesome❤
oh thank you so so much for always saying such kind words, Im so happy you enjoy them 😭🌷 YOU DA BEST
The first time we saw you was on a Disney trip with Disney in Detail, I think it was last year or the year before? But we've loved watching your personal channel vlogs and we're hooked on your Katnipp studio vlogs. They're so calming and great to watch at work. You're so inspiring and we think you're an amazing creator and business owner. Keep going, can't wait to see new collections in the future
the business progress is good. growing slowly is the way to learn the most. but looking back at the early videos the most amazing part is how much weight you lost! I could really use your secret! you look so happy and healthy now, beatifull too.
Oh my god! I was looking for a video of yours because I haven't heard from you for about 2 years or something, and suddenly I see this and WOW! What a change! I'm glad everything is going well for you so far!
I can’t believe I was with you on your journey since 2018 🤧 I remember the time you got the second office down the hall like it was yesterday…
Studio vlog 001 was the first video I ever watched of yours! It’s been so fun watching your journey and your business grow. You’ve been so inspiring and I always look forward to your videos ☺️
What a beautiful video! Ty for sharing your journey 💕 It’s so inspiring and motivating🥰 Also your transformation Wow! You look amazing! Could you share what that was like? How did you start, how did you get in shape and go through a full transformation? You look amazing and I’m so happy for your success! Loved loved the video 👏🏼
Soooo just sayingggg if you do do a series on this I would love to listen to it as a podcast!! I was listening to this while I made dinner and it was so amazing. I’ll be honest sometimes I’ll put on your blogs, both your studio and your travel ones, as a podcast in my car (not watching!! Just listening!) and it’s so fun. You’re great at narrating and I love your stories. I know it’s another task but I would listen to them over and over again.
I think back then I was one of those who stumbled upon your channel when it got featured as creator on the rise!! And I'm sooo glad it did!! Your videos, your work, your whole vibe is delightful! 🥰 Watching your business grow and evolve with you has been so inspiring! The knowledge, insights and the good vibes you share with us are fantastic, thank you !! 🧡
Hi Catherine when I found you I made a point to watch all your early videos. I am someone who never comments. But I enjoyed every one of them. I have much enjoyed seeing your amazing personal growth too. I love your work as much as ever and thank you for the opportunity to see it, as I watch only you-tube. Wishing all success to your business, may it long continue.
I started watching your channel in 2018 that's when I discovered your channel and I am honestly glad RUclips recommended your video. I always get excited whenever you post a video. I still enjoy watching your videos. 💖You were one of the first artists who introduced me to a Small Art Business 🥺
Loved watching this as a "kind of failing" Etsy shop. I'm incredibly lucky to be getting 1 sale a month, wish I knew how to scale my business like you have! You're such an inspiration ❤
I really loved this video. I have wanted to start my own business for a while but I have never took the plunge. I have lots of doubts that I might fail, but hearing your experiences and how you pushed through have definitely inspired me to try
I've always wanted to accomplish a business like you. It's nice to hear about your journey. I currently have two jobs, and it's kinda motivating me to leave one and use the extra time to focus on my art again
All the best for everything that is coming in the future!
Aaah it's so lovely for you to share all of this Catherine, and it's been wonderful to watch you grow Katnipp! I've been with you since 2018 cheering you on and recently went full time myself, you've been an inspiration to so many of us over the years and continue to do so! I was wondering, what made you choose to go limited so early on when you went full time, what sort of things made you sway towards limited? Looking forward to your next video as always 🌟
Hi Catherine! Thank you so much for sharing the full story of Katnipp with us ❤
Extremely inspirational!! Thanks for sharing God has blessed you ❤
Girl you work so hard and it's all just paying off. I aspire people like you who are very capable of placing their backbone into their passion. Getting into business is honestly a world of unknown to many of us, especially for people like you who work all of these jobs and keep themselves busy on a daily basis. Keep it going, you're doing such a good job at this :) tysm for sharing such valuable information to us
I am so glad I have been watching since your first viral video. This video is just wonderful. Thank you for being such an inspiration, posting even when things are not perfect. Gives me hope!🥰
I've been here from the very beginning, and you have always been a huge inspiration ❤
You are such an inspiration, Catherine. I have been watching this channel and your business grow for the past 4 or more years and what a journey it has been! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Here's to many more years of Katnipp! 🌸💗😁
I remember watching your first vlog and loving it! So many years later and I still watch all your video vlogs 😁
I would LOVE more videos like this. You are so inspiring and comforting to watch!
Been watching since 2018, you’ve been such a positive inspiration to me as a freelance graphic designer! Sending love from the northeast of the states!
I literally started my business because one day I discovered your vlogs 🌸💕 you have been so inspiring for me 🥰
It's so crazy how much you have grown, great to see you are successful!
Thanks so much for sharing your journey! It sounds like you've been working so hard for this for so long and really deserve what you've created! I'm in a similar situation to where you were earlier on in your journey, so it's so inspiring to see how your hard work's paid off, and inspires me to keep pushing for it too 💪
Your so inspiring. 💖 I never thought about renting out a studio till you said it. Wow my mind was blown. I really liked this video of your journey so far. Thanks for sharing. 💖
After a super tough week and feeling very deflated - I’m SO grateful for this video, thank you so much! I really appreciate you sharing your business journey! Such an inspiration! 🥰
I discovered your page YEARS ago when I still worked with polymer clay 👀🩷 so glad to hear you’ve been doing so well and still going strong 💪 you’re an inspiration!
I'm in the research stage right now and this feels like a sign because I'm from the north east of England too
this was very interesting ❤
i follow your journey since nearly the beginning, at that time I was pregnant and had some spare time on my couch. I remember binge watched firsts episodes and waiting for next ones 😂 Even for me that feel strange because your the ONLY ONE youtube vlog I watch consistently 😁 And I became also my own boss (different field but still !), remembering when I had to apply for my first work studio I was inspired by your vlog about the Katnipp Café ! You were doing a lovely presentation and I was thinking "I love the fact everything she does is "seriously" done with her universe etc" So I took the time to do a nice presentation also and I was accepted... Can you believe how precious it is to have examples / advices to follow ?!
I would love to have you talking about difficulties and hard decisions, moments you faced in your business and how you dealt with !
(i mean the Katnipp Café project in a spare studio in the ground floor of the building you work at 😉)
Yes you’ve shown up for us for years. Thankful for your willingness to upload.
Question can you give me the background music that you discovered within the past ten months
You’re always such an inspiration! I’ve been feeling really unmotivated and uninspired the last few months and watching this really helped me get my spark back! Thank you!! ❤
So inspiring so glad your business is thriving ❤ x
oh thank you so much! At the moment it's in a bit of a slump because it's that time of year 🤣 I pretty much think we are going to go bust every may lol 🤣
Congrats on your accomplishments and thanks be to God for blessing you with such wonderful talent and helpful family members and Dean who have been instrumental in your journey.
Thanks for sharing your journey. Your channel is always a constant source of inspiration and joy!