Abby B. Thinking of starting an Etsy business but unsure what are the top selling printable on Etsy? Printable are among the most popular digital products sold and there’s a cute and economical reason why. People just want choices at cheap prices! They supersede traditional purchases for that reason. Of course, these downloads are made available directly after payment and I don’t have to walk out of the house or wait for shipping, yeah? Super cool.
Here I’ll share the 10 top selling printable sold on Etsy. Let’s start from the easiest shall we.
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1. Thank you cards
These cards are easy to make. You only need varying fonts and a pinch of themed graphics. Everything else is pretty much standard. Other than thank you cards, you can make cards for all kinds of well wishes – birthdays, graduations, newborn, marriage and even anniversaries. Versatile, can be sold all year round and even 10 years down the road. Make that passive income in your shower!
2. New year calendars
I love myself a good overview of my year and months. If you’re a planner yourself, you will love a good calendar – clean, concise and spacious for scribbling notes. Sell themed ones to make hearts flutter, oh so nice! A true happy new year, definitely looking forward to what this year entails for all of us.
3. Themed coloring sheets
Do you know how much money is made from the kids book industry? TONS. Parents love to splurge on their kids even if prices don’t make much sense. I think it’s natural to do so. With the rising cost of living, not everyone can spend mindlessly anymore. So why not purchase coloring sheet printable your kids love most and print a hundred times in a year?
4. Planners
Aside from plain calendars, you can branch out to sell planners as printable. Planners come in all sorts of functions. It’s up to you if you want to sell general ones or niche down to other kinds of planners. This can include meal planners, wedding planners, birthday planners and even a job planner. Entrepreneurs can also use a good planner for their daily activities and quarterly goals.
5. Daily checklists
You know, small habits are the ones most difficult to practice. Have you drunk 2 litres of water today? Did you remember to wash the laundry? Made up your unicorn decorated bed yet? Well, everyone can use a good checklist to remind ourselves. For us working from home, it gets even difficult to do these chores simply because we’re unintentionally working all day.
For entrepreneurs like myself, I need a daily/weekly checklist for the things I have to do for my business. It makes things clearer and achievable!
6. Vintage boho wall art
Every home has a blank wall. Of course not everyone is looking to decorate their walls but I think it’s nice to do so especially when you’re stuck at home or spend most of your time at home. For me, I would place an artwork just right opposite my bed so I can wake up to see it first. A good motivational quote framed in gold would be nice. For others, it can be a wall art printable they bought off Etsy to place at their office desk. Cheap!
7. Gift wrapping papers
I used to collect nice wrapping papers all year round and even themed ones from IKEA. Those were the old days where we would hoard. Storing them wasn’t as easy (avoid crumpling!) and I got annoyed having them in sight so I stopped buying. I still wrap gifts and go through the hardship of choosing a nice one in store when I need one. So what’s the alternative you might say to this millennial minimalist? Buy a printable wrapping paper from Etsy! Stay eco-friendly and print whenever you want to that’s right.
8. Food labels
Ever get tired explaining what is what for everyone that doesn’t know? Even more frustrating when it’s your husband and kids. Food labels go a long long way to keep you sane in the kitchen as well as storage room. It’s definitely fancy to have them but they don’t necessarily need to be complicated. A blank one with a nice font is good to go for your spice bottles. If you’re hosting a party with buffets, it’s nice to have your dishes labelled for a myriad of reasons including highlighting any allergens for others to know. You can sell these food label printable with a little graphics to spruce up any party. Cute!
Everything that comes with a gift tag feels special, especially if it’s a personalized one. Smaller weddings became a trend and people are opting for personalized gifts instead of mass-produced ones. We’re seeing the same trends with small businesses. These tiny details are what sets them apart from giants in the industry bringing customers back again and again. This is your chance to ride the tide by offering similar gift tag printable in your Etsy shop!
10. Bunting deco
These bunting banners can light up a room, a pop-up stall or even a classroom. Super handy for birthday parties and to decorate the kids’ area. Of course you can find these at your local store but sometimes they’re not in the right color and your kids don’t like the shapes. On the other hand, nicer ones can also cost a lot at the art store. Selling these at your Etsy shop will save your customers time and money. Sounds good?
Bottom Line
Before you start your printable business at Etsy, it’s good to do some research on what sells best. This way, you’ll save time and mental energy waiting for sales. You can always start with one product and move on to the other or build a cohesive store of complementary printable.
Printable aren’t the only digital products you can sell on Etsy, there are an assortment of digital products you can sell and make money passively! If you’re clueless on how to start, I suggest opening an account on Canva first. There’s a variety of templates with ready made designs for you to explore. A little tweaking will go a long way to attract customers to your Etsy shop.
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