The popularity of ugly sweaters is skyrocketing, with people donning them at Christmas parties, office shindigs, family get-togethers, holiday parades, and more. They’ve even earned a special day on the calendar—National Ugly Sweater Day, every third Friday of December in the U.S.

And with one in three people snagging an ugly Christmas sweater each year, the demand is undeniable. That’s why it’s essential to add these festive fashion statements to your Spring store and ride this trend to success.

Keep reading to uncover the top-selling designs, the right products to use, and even get your hands on free ugly sweater templates. ‘Tis the season to cash in on the holiday spirit!

Designing your ugly sweater

The right ugly sweater design can be a sales bonanza, potentially bringing in thousands of purchases. Yet, as a creator with a devoted following, you’re not looking to churn out just another run-of-the-mill Christmas tree or snowflake sweater. Your goal is to infuse your brand identity into your design.

Here are some expert tips on crafting an ugly sweater that not only stays true to your brand vibe but also adds a generous dose of epic holiday flair:

On-Brand Theme:

Start by picking a theme that vibes with your brand’s style. Inject your brand’s values, messages, or symbols into the holiday theme to make sure your sweater screams “you.” Take a look at the example below.

Color Palette:

Stick to your brand’s color palette, but don’t shy away from tossing in some festive shades that complement your usual colors. This keeps your sweater on-brand while giving it that holiday pop. You can also add red, green, and blue to your product’s color options.

Use Irregular Patterns:

Ugly sweaters often feature irregular or asymmetrical patterns. Think about including geometric shapes, uneven lines, and random arrangements to achieve that chaotic charm. But even though the overall design may be wild and chaotic (it’s an ugly sweater, after all), make sure the patterns and symbols you use are consistent with your brand’s style. You want folks to instantly recognize your brand.

Playful Brand Messaging:

Inject some of your brand’s personality into the design with cheeky messages or clever wordplay. It’s a way to let your brand shine alongside the holiday theme.

Test It Out:

Before finalizing your masterpiece, post a few variations on social media and get feedback from your peeps. Getting their opinion on the best option will make them feel valued and excited for the launch, and at the same time, it will help you put out a design with the highest chance of success. 

For example, you can ask your followers if they’d wear an ugly sweater with their favorite hedgehog on it like in the image below! If you get positive responses, you’ll have a good chance of selling a lot!

What products to drop your designs on:

Traditionally speaking, ugly Christmas sweaters are sweatershirts with festive and chaotic designs, text, and coloring. But you don’t have to limit yourself to a single product. 

Christmas designs pop on a variety Spring products, and they’re just the boost you need to make this holiday season one for the books!

Check out our top-selling products below and decide which ones you want to drop your ugly sweater design on.

Hoodies

Hoodies sell 20% more between the months of October and Decemeber, so it’s a great product to put your ugly Christmas sweater design on! Check out Spring creator Mike Dice’s hoodie from last year!

Sweatshirts

Like hoodies, sweatshirts also see a 20% bump in sales during the holiday season. Spring offers print-all-over sweatshirts that you can use to create the typical ugly sweater look, as well as a more afforable, classic sweatshirt seen in the image below. 

Long sleeves

Long sleeves make the perfect canvas for your ugly sweater design – keeping your fans comfy without overheating them at a holiday bash!

Socks

Festive socks are a great alternative for those of us who want to join in on the holiday fun, but don’t want to feel like a walking billboard for Christmas. Add your creative designs to some socks to give your fans the opportunity to celebrate in a subtle, trendy way.

Beanies

Beanies are a timeless holiday vibe. Beanies, along with our Pom-Pom Knit Caps, can rock a simple holiday design and make an excellent addition to your Spring store during the holiday season. 

Ugly sweater templates and design help options

For more design inspiration, hop over to our Holiday Design Inspo board on Pinterest. It’s a goldmine of fresh ideas to keep your creative juices flowing.

But if these design tips and product suggestions don’t quite kickstart your creativity, we’ve got your back! Explore ugly sweater templates on Kittl, where you can easily tweak them to match your brand and style with just a few clicks.

Also, Spring creators get 40% off an annual plan! Just use SPRING23 at checkout! So go to Kittl and check out the resources available to you.

And if time or energy is in short supply this holiday season, no worries. You can always hire a pro designer to craft your perfect ugly Christmas sweater. Check out https://affinityx.creator-spring.com for expert help! 

By accessing the link above, you pay a small fee (only $17) to get professionally designed, branded, eye-catching images, such as:

• Spring Store hero banners
• Social posts/promotional assets
• Merch graphic designs
• Logos

Now go create and launch your ugly sweater designs!

Every year, the holiday shopping frenzy starts earlier, with 57% of consumers commencing their gift-hunting even before Thanksgiving! 

So don’t let this golden sales opportunity slip by. Start crafting and releasing your ugly sweater designs early, so your fans can deck the halls in style and celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day in your creations! 🎄🎉

Spring creators rake in a jaw-dropping 121% more sales over holidays than the rest of the year! 💰 It’s time to get those designs locked and loaded for launch, but don’t worry, we’re here to help. Check out all our tips and tricks to launch your best merch yet. 

Why are the holidays so lucrative? 

The holidays are filled with anticipation and excitement—and shopping! Having fresh designs for the holidays gives your fans something new to get excited about and drives more traffic to your store. But let’s dive deeper on why. 

Launching new merch for the holidays is…

• exciting for fans who want to get into the holiday spirit, 
• exclusive since they’re only around for a limited time,
• and for everyone. People who shop during this time of year are looking for that special something new for themselves and loved ones. 

But how do you know what to create? Spring has 8 helpful tips to ensure your holiday products are poised for success. 

TIP 1: Crowdsource fans to discover what they want.

When it comes to crushing it as a creator, tuning into what your fans really want is key. Crowdsourcing design ideas is a direct hotline to your audience’s hearts. When you let your fans be part of the creative action, you’re not just selling products they love – you’re also stacking the odds in your favor.

So what exactly is crowdsourcing?

To break it down, crowdsourcing is like a brainstorming session on steroids. It’s all about gathering ideas from your fans and using them to craft merch that THEY want. 

The fastest way to get this info is by heading to where your fans hang out the most: social media. It’s not just quick and easy; it’s also a chill space where fans tend to be real and honest in their comments, rather than filling out stuffy feedback forms. But, you’ve gotta have a game plan for collecting this info. 

Don’t sweat it, though. Check out our crowdsourcing blog for five killer ideas to kick things off.

Tip 2: Launch new clothes. 

Clothing items are consistently top sellers, especially when you feature fun new designs. In fact, fashion and apparel was the most popular gift category during the holiday season in 2022. You don’t have to design from scratch, you can add a holiday-twist to a current best-seller or take a popular trend and holiday-ify it. 

Here’s what sold well in 2022: 

Hoodies: 

A top seller is the Unisex Classic Pullover Hoodie, featuring a classic fit and cotton-polyester blend. This hoodie is durable and soft to the touch. 

T-shirts:

T-shirt sales make up 65% of total global apparel sales! Tees can be worn alone in warmer months and layered in cooler months. You’ll want something stylish, yet durable. Go for classics like the Hanes tagless tee (people hate tags!), the Next Level tee (a premium quality T-shirt that can be dressed up or dressed down), or for a high-quality T-shirt that has a silky smooth feel, try the premium tee. 

Sweaters: 

Ugly sweaters rule the season. One in three people under 35 buys an ugly Christmas sweater every year! The crazier the better, so unleash your creativity. Spring has some basic sweatshirts you can use as your canvas and here are some design templates from Kittl you can use to speed up the process. Use the code SPRING23 for 40% off an annual plan! 

TIP 3: Use trendy color palettes. 

Here are some telling statistics:

93% of people believe that color/design is the #1 influencing factor in what they buy!

Within the first 90 seconds of seeing a product for the first time, we make a subconscious judgment. 90% of that judgment is made based on color alone! So how to apply color? 

Here are a couple color trends for this fall:

• Shades of Pink and Purple – Hot last year and the popularity has not waned one bit. Rose (light pink), mauve (pale purple), and lavender (a light purple with a blue tint) are named after flowers. These shades bring a lighthearted, youthful energy to designs, whether you go with a shade that’s bright or muted. 
• Neutrals – Earth tone shades work well on clothing and appeal to a broad consumer base. You can make designs stand out when including a bright pop of color (such as orange and yellow) or keep it chill. 
• Shades of Blue – Blue consistently ranks as everyone’s favorite color, most likely due to its calming effect on the brain. But know what else is cool? Blue can work for a variety of Holiday designs, especially when tying in wintry themes. 
• Or be on trend and use the 2023 color of the year Viva Magenta.

Tip 4: Create a branded ugly Christmas sweater.

With one in three people grabbing an ugly Christmas sweater each year, it’s a must-have holiday product to launch this year. 

But for your highest chance of success, you don’t want a standard, run-of-the-mill design. You want a design that’s uniquely YOU. 

Here are expert tips for an epic, on-brand holiday sweater:

• On-Brand Theme: Start with a theme that matches your brand’s style. Infuse your brand’s values, messages, or symbols into the holiday vibe.
• Color Palette: Stick to your brand’s colors, but don’t be shy about adding some festive shades. Keep it on-brand with a holiday pop.
• Irregular Patterns: Ugly sweaters thrive on chaos. Think geometric shapes, uneven lines, and quirky arrangements. Keep it consistent with your brand’s style for instant recognition.
• Playful Messaging: Inject your brand’s personality with cheeky messages or witty wordplay. Let your brand shine in the holiday theme.
• Test It Out: Before the final masterpiece, share variations on social media and get feedback from your crew. It’ll make them feel valued and excited for the launch, ensuring the design’s success.

For design help and best practices, check out our Ugly Christmas Sweater Design Guide.

Tip 5: Offer stocking filler gifts. 

Stocking stuffers are always popular and many shoppers buy more than one! Try out some of our new products, which are ideal stocking stuffers for holiday gifting:  

• Die-Cut Stickers – This means that the sticker is cut around the contour of your design. Unlike stickers in the standard shapes of a circle, square, or rectangle, die-cut stickers will be completely customized to the shape of your artwork. Any shape sticker you’re imagining is possible as a die cut. 

•  Mugs – winter’s top accessory and a great canvas for your most popular designs.

• Tumblers – A tumbler is an insulated mug or cup you can take on the go. Another great way to keep your brand in their hands all day long!

• And of course, phone cases. Always in style, always needed.

• Nintendo Switch Case – perfect for young gamers.

•  Notebook – decorative organization tool for lifestyle & wellness buffs.

• Must haves for your techie friends, like an Apple watch strap. 

Tip 6: Launch a classic design. 

Tired of the holidays already? You don’t have to create a holiday theme if you don’t want to. The goal is to launch something shiny and new. Go for a classic design that fans can wear year-round. 

You can still lean into the colors that are trending (mentioned above) and the products that are top-sellers (like Tees and hoodies). 

There are plenty of people who don’t want to spend the next 3 months sporting pumpkins and santa hats. Give fans a variety to choose from so you can capture both the holiday-enthusiasts and the Grinches.

Tip 7: Hire a professional designer.

Short on time or seeking top-notch merch designs? Consider hiring a pro designer. 

Quality designs can significantly boost your sales, making it a worthwhile investment. 

With our AffinityX partnership, you can get a merch design tailored to your brand vision for just $17.

Learn more and place your custom merch graphic design request here.

We also offer store banners, promotional assets (think social posts, ads, etc.), and logos!

Tip 8: Take advantage of templates.

Unlock the power of design templates to craft amazing merch graphics and social posts. Our partnership with Kittl offers you access to a vast library of templates, including merch designs, logos, social graphics, and more.

Plus, you’ll enjoy an exclusive 40% discount on an annual membership when you use this special link and use the code SPRING23 at checkout! 

Templates are your time-saving secret weapon, allowing you to create top-notch, market-ready merch in mere minutes!

Final thoughts

Want more tips? Get them along with more inspiration at our Holiday Resource Hub. While there, check out the Countdown Calendar for key benchmark dates to keep on schedule so you can maximize those sales. The best part?—you can earn prizes, too (like free merch designs)! 

Keep in mind that the earlier you get your designs done the earlier you can start promoting, especially for products that need to ship in time for the holidays…Capitalize on that holiday excitement and start creating those holiday designs! Happy Holidays and Happy Selling! 

In the world of creator success, tapping into your fans’ desires is the ultimate game-changer. When you crowdsource design ideas, you’re not just making merch; you’re crafting a direct connection with your audience. 

By giving your fans a voice in the creative process, you’re not only launching products they genuinely desire but also increasing the odds of success.

It’s a win-win strategy that transforms your passion into profits while making your fans feel like cherished collaborators in your creative journey.

But first, what exactly IS crowdsourcing? 

Simply put, it’s the process of collecting ideas, and/or content with the assistance of input from a large number of people (your fans) on a topic of your choice. Once you’ve collected those ideas, you can use that info to develop products, and refine your marketing strategy. Methods of crowdsourcing are always evolving, so let’s cover some ground, starting now! 

Use social media to understand your fans’ needs & wants

Crowdsourcing is a chance to learn your fans’ buying behaviors, expectations, interests, pain points, content preferences and so much more.

The best way to quickly gather all of this information is to go to where your fans connect with you the most: social media.

It’s not only instant communication, it’s an informal arena where fans are more likely to be candid and real in their comments versus filling out an official feedback form. But, you need to have a plan for how you will source this information. No worries, we’ve got 5 great ideas to get you started. 

How to conduct social media crowdsourcing

Now that you know the importance of social media crowdsourcing, it’s time to learn the best way of going about it. Here are a few tips:

1. Define your expectations & goals

When you ask for feedback, you might get back more than you can easily process. Unless you have a clear understanding of what you’re looking for, it can be overwhelming.

Ask yourself what you hope to gain from what you hear? Maybe you want to improve your designs, or the rapport you have with your social media followers. Or maybe you want to learn their interests so you can use them in your promos. 

Whatever it is you’re going for, clearly define it from the beginning. In this case it’s Holiday-themed products. Start there.

You can run several separate efforts simultaneously, but the goals should always be defined in each. 

2. Choose the right channels and tactics

There are a number of ways to collect feedback from followers on your socials:

• Conduct polls 
• Browse comments
• Monitor DMs
• Send out survey links
• Ask your community or individuals to mention you in posts
• Monitor mentions that are un-tagged

Observe which channels your followers most commonly use so you have the best chance of collecting the most sufficient information. 

3. Craft a Compelling Post 

Write a detailed and engaging post explaining your crowdsourcing initiative.

Mention your objectives, that you are looking for holiday-themed suggestions, and clearly state any specific guidelines or restrictions for these product ideas. Encourage creativity and excitement.

4. Have a unified monitoring platform

If you’re using one platform (like Instagram) to collect insights for a specific purpose, it may not be an overload of information.

But if you’re running polls on five different platforms, it can quickly get overwhelming to make sense of the data. You may even miss crucial information or comments if you are having to manually monitor them all. Selecting one platform to begin might be the best idea. 

5.  Run Social Media Contests

People love to win stuff. Plus this is a fantastic way to gain insight. Here are 4 key ways to crowdsource product ideas using social media contests:

1. Ask your followers/fans/customers what their needs/wants are. 

The more you listen to someone’s needs and wants, the more loyal they become.

EX: Use your X (former Twitter) feed to give your followers an option on which product they would be more likely to buy.

This method kills two birds with one stone: It crowdsources your own decisions on which product to push, and it shows your followers that you listen to them.

Quick tips:

1. Post updates about your contest at various times throughout the day; Use related hashtags to reach a larger audience.
2. Offer a prize. Increase motivation by using the winning product idea as the prize.

2. Conduct Research on product preferences.

A simple way to obtain customer insights about new products is to create a vote contest (like on Facebook). Ask your followers to vote on their: 

1. Favorite product type
2. Preferred color 
3. Best use of the product

Use the results to design products to launch, and watch how many respondents easily turn into customers!

3. Run a “Name a Product” contest

The name of a product can make or break it. Why not let your community weigh in on the name of your next product? There are ingenious suggestions everywhere. When you hear the perfect name, you’ll know it. It also makes followers feel they’re involved with your brand because, well…they are! Announce the winners of the prize and happily divvy it out. Tips for hosting a “Name Your Product” contest:

1. Use a “namesourcing” site like NamingForce, NameStation, Hatchwise or Name Contests, or set up your own contest on your site or socials.
2. Promote contests through your socials, paid ads, & earned media (if you have the budget) to generate more entries. 
3. Do not mislead. Be crystal clear that you, no one else, has the final say in what name wins (just in case names submitted don’t work for your brand).
4. Follow through. Naming the product is only the first step. Announce the winners on social media. You can even tag and tweet the winners, if possible. 

4. Ask your followers to submit new ideas. 

Engage your followers by requesting them to submit ideas for new products. Better yet, make it ONE idea for a new product. Specificity is always better.

What this does is empower your community. It gives them a sense of passion and commitment to what you do. It also results in them thinking about what other types of products you carry because they might have to check out your store to come up with a new product.

Loyalty AND sales have now increased!

Tips for crowdsourcing new products:

1. Host a contest on your social platform or you can ask participants to give you a new product idea in your comments.
2. Ask for new ideas about a product related to the products you already offer to incentivize store traffic and increase sales. 
3. Give incentives that appeal to your target audience (discounts are always popular).

Asking for input before a product launches gives fans an “own-it” mentality, turning products they like into products they love.

Holiday Resource Hub and Countdown Calendar

You need to (right now) get to the Holiday Resource Hub, which also has our Countdown Calendar with key benchmark dates to help creators negotiate the hectic holiday season. These invaluable tools will help you maximize your sales this season. 

Finally, Run a Post-Holiday Evaluation 

After the holiday season, you can evaluate the success of your crowdsourcing campaign, engagement, sales, and feedback. This will be exponentially beneficial during future campaigns. 

Crowdsourcing holiday product ideas through social media not only helps you tap into the creativity of your audience but also fosters a sense of community and engagement around your brand. It’s a win-win strategy when executed as we outlined above.

Happy Holidays and Happy Selling!

Getting ready for the holidays as a content creator can be pretty overwhelming. Especially because more and more folks are starting their holiday shopping early, so you gotta hustle to create, launch, and promote your merch ASAP.

Accenture’s holiday study found that 44% of shoppers are jumping into holiday shopping ahead of time to make sure they get what they want for the holidays. Plus, a whopping 57% are starting their holiday shopping on or before Thanksgiving.

Feeling like, “Where do I even start?” No worries! We know life’s easier with a checklist, so we’ve got one just for you.

Follow the steps for a successful holiday season of sales, or download the PDFs below so you can check them off one-by-one!

Pro tip: In addition to our prepare to launch checklist, we put together an incredible Holiday Resource Hub. Check it out for design help, sales strategies, holiday competitions, and more!

Your Launch Checklist

There’s a lot that goes into launching a product. Often creators need some guidance on best practices to give them the best chance of success.

Here’s a quick rundown you can use as a checklist: 

Optimize product names for SEO success.

Fans can’t easily find your products if you don’t give them an easily searchable name. The more unique and tied in your brand, the better. Don’t forget to use keywords so you rank in search.  

Bring back bestsellers.

It was a bestseller for a reason, which means it will increase in popularity over time due to nostalgia, which is a huge factor in purchase decisions. Add a new spin to the design or put it on a new product style so it’s old and new at the same time.

Introduce new or limited edition colors and/or designs.

FOMO moves merch. When it’s a limited edition release, fans know they need to get it before it’s gone. If it sells well, you can bring it back in the future, under a new promotion. 

Refresh your product descriptions.

We sometimes fall into the habit of keeping out-dated info in our product descriptions—especially if it’s a product that’s either been around for a long time or fell off your radar because sales were low. But old info is what’s keeping your product from selling!

Get off that hamster wheel and write a product description that makes the buyer HAVE to have it and keep refreshing your descriptions every couple months.

Expand your collection of popular designs.

Is a design doing well? Add it to a sticker or a mug. If it ain’t broke, expand it. Spread it across more products and create promotions for each one! 

Keep your messaging authentic to connect with fans.

Don’t go overboard with holiday designs if it’s not on brand or won’t resonate with your fans. Holidays can be another moment to connect with your fans in an authentic and organic way.

Your prepare-to-launch checklist:

Crowdsource new ideas. 

Engage your followers by asking them to comment about what type of merch they would like to purchase. There are 3 things to ask your audience:

• Type of product (tees, hoodies, etc.)
• Design on the product (theme, colors, etc.)
• Name of the product 

What this does is empower your community with a sense of passion and commitment to what you do. And they’ll be more committed to buying your new product once you launch it.

Tips for crowdsourcing new products:

• Host a contest on your social platform or you can ask participants to give you a new product idea in your comments.
• Ask for new ideas about a product related to the products you already offer to incentivize store traffic and increase sales. 
• Give incentives that appeal to your target audience (discounts are always popular).

Read more great crowdsourcing tips here.

Create new designs from the results.

Got some good ideas? Put them into action! You can even put a holiday-spin on a current best-seller. The goal is to launch new products during the holiday season for the best chance of increasing your sales.

For help creating successful products, check out our holiday design guide!

Select best-selling holiday products from our holiday collection.

Go to our Holiday Resource Hub and pick from the best-selling products. You want to put your best foot forward and start with products you know are a shoe-in to give you solid sales numbers.

Products like Hoodies and Sweatshirts sell 20% more during the holiday season, so having the right products in your store can make a big impact on your bottom line.

Choose seasonally relevant product colors.

The colors you use for your merch make or break its chances for success. Here are some telling statistics: 93% of people believe that color/design is the #1 influencing factor in what they buy! Within the first 90 seconds of seeing a product for the first time, we make a subconscious judgment. 90% of that judgment is made based on color alone! Here are a couple color trends for this fall:

• Shades of Pink and Purple – Hot last year and the popularity has not waned one bit. Rose (light pink), mauve (pale purple), and lavender (a light purple with a blue tint) are especially popular.
• Neutrals – Earth tone shades work well on clothing and appeal to a broad consumer base. You can make designs stand out when including a bright pop of color (such as orange and yellow) or keep it chill. 
• Shades of Blue – Blue consistently ranks as everyone’s favorite color, most likely due to its calming effect on the brain. But know what else is cool? Blue can work for a variety of Holiday designs, especially when tying in wintry themes.
• Viva Magenta – this is Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year. Give it a try!

Give Your Storefront a Total Glow-Up.

Did you know that roughly 30% of shoppers kick off their holiday shopping as early as October or even before? And 57% of consumers will begin holiday shopping on or before Thanksgiving?! Is your Spring store ready? If not, here are simple steps to follow:

• Customize your logo, navigation bar, and footer to match your brand. You can also add festive, holiday-themed imaging to encourage gift purchases over the holidays. 
• Update your hero banner. Again, you can add a festive flare if you want. Just make sure to retain your brand image. 
• Reorganize and set featured products to show off your best sellers and holiday products first. Products featured within storefronts get 58% more views and sell 20% more on average. 
• Connect or purchase a domain to attract more visitors to your site, which increases your chances of selling more merch. Check out our resources on how to connect or buy a domain. 

Armed with these tips, you should be able to have the best-selling holiday season you’ve ever had! 

If you want more help with these steps, check out our blog that details how to freshen up your Spring store with step-by-step instructions and visuals.

When your store is branded for the holiday season, you’re setting yourself up for maximum success! Hit this checklist good and hard and watch your sales soar. Happy Holidays and Happy Prospering!

The Holidays are upon us and for most people that means its time to get cuddled up in a blankie by the fire with hot cocoa–but for Spring creators that means… SALES!!! Lots of them.

How many Spring products did we plug into the opening sentence? Let’s see…Blanket, Mug, Pillow, maybe you’re even cuddled up in a hoodie with a tee underneath and leggings…the merch possibilities are endless! Just sayin.

But here’s the real deal: Creators like you see a whopping 121% boost in revenue during the holiday season compared to the rest of the year. Impressive, right?

And guess what? A recent 2022 survey revealed that 26% of online shoppers kickstart their holiday shopping as early as August. And another 26% jump into action come early November. 

With 70% of consumers starting their holiday shopping before Thanksgiving, you’ve got to launch and promote your products pronto!

But don’t stress, we’ve got your back with a bunch of handy resources that will make designing, launching, and promoting your merch easier than ever.

First, We’ve Got Our Holiday Resource Hub

Even if you’re ready to launch, you may need a little (or a lot of) direction on things like, what products you should launch, or what designs you should put on them. Maybe you want to learn some tips for driving more traffic to your store, or getting more visibility on your products. 

What if there was one place you could check out all the resources available to you so that you could be sure you’re being the most effective and efficient? Would you use it? Of course you would. And the best part is it’s free! 

The Holiday Resource Hub is a one stop shop for creators creators to learn all the tips and tricks and best practices to help you launch and promote your holiday merch—esentially, a place for you to learn how to maximize your sales this holiday season! 

Here’s what you can find on the Holiday Resource Hub:

Design Tips and Inspo.

200% more designs are launched on Spring during the holiday season than any other time of year…so join the party! Here are some tips on how.

1. Resonate. Lean into themes that resonate within your community; play on popular sayings, catch phrases, or key moments from your content. 
2. Find inspiration on our Pinterest board. Check out our Pinterest board, showcasing the latest merch styles and trends popping up in the creator community. 
3. Crowdsourcing. What do your fans want? Learn how to source ideas and inspiration from your followers with our easy-to-follow guide. 
4. Stick to what works. Your new merch doesn’t necessarily have to be holiday-themed. Your fans are shopping for year-round merch as well. All you gotta do is launch something new. 

Design Help.

The Resource Hub has got you covered. Whether it’s color palettes, templates, or how you can hire a designer, we got you! 

Product Reccomendations.

We’ve curated the top products that you need to add to your store this holiday season. Even for your existing designs, these are the real money-makers! For example, hoodies and sweatshirts sell 400% more in November and December! 

Tips on Boosting Sales.

We’ve got lots of tips on maximizing sales as well as the key dates you want to hit for promotions. Here’s a little tidbit: Did you know that showing samples in your content boosts sales by 50%! That’s no joke! 

Key Dates in our Countdown Calendar.

There are a few key dates you want to use as benchmarks throughout the holidays (Ex. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Last Call for Shipping, etc.). 

This last bit brings us to…The Countdown Calendar!

Get set for a season of success (and win cool prizes along the way) with our Holiday Countdown Calendar! Let’s break this down. 

1. Holiday Calendar. There are multiple key dates on the calendar you want to be aware of so you can be best prepared. Some examples include: 
   1. Checklists. 
   2. Prize schedule. (yes, you can win prizes!) 
   3. How and when to drive more traffic. 
   4. Promo codes and key dates to use them. 
   5. Digital Products and when it’s most optimal to push them. 
   6. Key Shipping Deadlines (You want to pay attention to those BIG TIME because that will help with customer satisfaction). 
2. Prizes. You will see lots of prizes on the calendar. Pay attention to the dates and plan accordingly so you can get yours! Prizes include, but are not limited to:
   1. Free Merch Designs
   2. Free Samples
   3. Spring Sponsored Promo Codes 
   4. Gift cards 
   5. Features in Email and Social 

Check the Countdown Calendar for prize dates and details! 

Final Thoughts

What are you still here for? Get over to the Holiday Resource Hub, start following those tips, sync your Calendar, design new merch, and launch now! Happy (Prospering) Holidays!!!