This training is designed for both our clients
(individuals with developmental disabilities)
and their supportive teams / co-workers.
The goal is for the team to master
the design & ecommerce workflow first,
then mentor and help clients become
proficient in what they learn--enabling
them to produce and sell their work
on Etsy or Amazon.

Please use the following guidelines to
prepare and lead our participants,
including the future supportive team:

1. Account Setup & Parental Involvement:

Age Requirement: Etsy and Printful or Printify
require users to be 18+ years old.
Parents must handle the sign-up process
before the program begins.
Etsy Seller Fee: Please note that Etsy is
no longer free for new seller accounts.
Parents will need to cover the initial one-time
setup fee. Accounts can be closed
later if they no longer wish to participate.
Integration: Assist participants in linking
their Printful account to their Etsy store
to automate fulfillment.

2. Design & Branding

Software: Use Canva Pro to edit artwork
(Free for high school or college students;
paid access for adult leaders/helpers—
please discuss subscription access
with the ArtGrace Administrator).
Workflow: * Edit submitted artwork images.
* Incorporate Bible verses or words
of praise/glory to God into the layouts
(this step is optional for clients).
* Export high-quality files and upload
them to the Printful library.

3. Product Creation & Store Management
( Etsy or Amazon)

Following Printful’s standard workflow,
guide participants through:

* Platform Selection:
While Etsy is the primary focus, the team
may also explore Amazon Merch on Demand.
Note that Amazon has a stricter application
process and may require an
invitation or approval period.
* Product Selection: Choosing suitable items
such as T-shirts, mugs, and bags.
* Technical Excellence: Review Printful’s
“Top 10 Tips for a Perfect Design Print File”
to ensure high print quality and prevent errors.
* Logistics & Marketing: Assist in setting up
shipping profiles and payment methods.
Study and apply Printful’s
“10 Effective Ways to Market a Product”
to help clients achieve their first sale.

4. Submission & Reporting to ArtGrace

Once the Etsy store is live with products:
Download mockup images for each
completed product.
Email the images and the live Etsy or
Amazon product links to: [email protected]
for the next marketing campaign.

5. ArtGrace Design & Marketing Team-up

Co-workers (Graphic Designers and
Marketing Specialists) will work together
to promote these eCommerce productions
through the ArtGrace eMagazine and
our Social Media Channels to
increase visibility and support for the artists.