A History of Stationery Business Heart E Designs - How it all began...
It's an age-old dinner party conversation, what do you do? So, when it comes to TikTok, Radio Appearances, Social Media Posts as well as general FAQ's, people often want to know about how Heart E Designs was established. So, with that in mind, here is a whistle-stop tour of how it all began...
2020-2021 Lockdown - my reignited passion for art discovered!
April 2021 - Family and friends loved my work and were really complimentary. Couple of hand-made cards designed and gifted to friends and family with great feedback.
May 2021 - 'Heart E Designs' was born! I was born on Valentine's Day, so Heart E Designs was the perfect name!
3rd May 2021 - Instagram & Facebook Business accounts set up
9th May 2021 - Etsy shop launch - Starting off with a few wall prints which I intended to print from home. Good quality gsm card and appropriate printer purchased.
20th May 2021 - First Ever Heart E Designs order - so exciting!
End of 2021 - First 50 5 star reviews received!
February 2022 - First 100 orders done!
Spring 2022 - Instagram followers 1.1k
May 2022 - Nominated for Muddy Stiletto Awards - Best Sustainable Business in Kent
June 2022 - Kent Wedding Venue Drawing Commissions started - first sale for Winter's Barns design
July 2022 - First Photo shoot featuring Heart E Designs products - Castle Farm Lavender Fields
September 2022 - First radio interview for Made in Kent Radio
September 2022 - Tiktok Account Set Up
November 2022 - 12 consecutive months as Etsy Star Seller = 100% positive feedback on all orders, 100% history of dispatching on time with tracking, 100% speedy replies to customers
November 2022 Best month so far for sales
December 2022 - E-commerce website launched www.heartedesigns.com
End of 2022 - 151 5 Star Reviews and a Nomination for KWIBA 2023!
Yearly Sales from 2021 to 2022 - up 349%!
Already lined up for 2023 - Advertising campaign coming out with a BIG Bridal title in February.
Thank you to all my wonderful customers, family, friends and followers for believing in me.
Best wishes for a great year, Ems xx