Anyone here on Etsy? Looking to build my circle.

Looking to network, discuss, etc.

My shop is... http://www.etsy.com/shop/theashes

I don't have a focus, really. I just sell whatever I make. I wonder if that's why my sales are not great. But it's mostly for fun, and an excuse to make tons of stuff, and then some extra cash for more craft stuff!

Why are you on Etsy?

Tags: business, craft, crochet, etsy, hobby, knit

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Permalink Reply by Sarah Mazzone on October 3, 2011 at 10:51pm

Hi Ashley! I just favorited your shop. If your interested, I can help you promote your work through my blog. I blog about American made products, with a current emphasis on handmade goods. On a personal note, I'm looking for someone who can crochet or knit me a hat for my son's Halloween costume! Perhaps we can strike a barter: hat for advertising/promotion?

You can e-mail at madeinusachallenge@gmail.com

And you can check out the blog at http://madeinusachallenge.com

Sarah

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Permalink Reply by Ashley Lena on October 4, 2011 at 6:30pm

Hi Sarah!

What kind of hat are you looking for for your sons Halloween costume? I'd love for us to be able to help each other out!

Ashley

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Permalink Reply by Sam Huizinga on October 4, 2011 at 1:46am

I'm actually looking into starting a shop. Crochet mostly, may dabble into jewelry. But i'm afraid to start and not sell anything, then be stuck with a million things nobody wants. But will be doing it for extra cash and as a hobbie outside of working.

http://samhuizinga.blogspot.com

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Permalink Reply by Ashley Lena on October 4, 2011 at 6:31pm

Maybe pick one or two things that you're willing to make custom for people? So you can make up an example for photos and such, and then make things as needed.

Another idea to make stock that would be able to be gifts for people if they don't sell. Or, if they don't sell, you could donate them to charity. (You can write that sort of thing off on your taxes)

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Permalink Reply by Erin McNaughton on October 4, 2011 at 5:02pm

Great store - I love the animals and the "Where's Waldo" hat. I wish I was crafty and could do those types of things.

I'm not on Etsy myself, but I help a friend manage her shop and really enjoy it. She sells vintage bedding and fabics at Garden Laundry, if you'd like to check it out.