Etsy is a real find and it's become one of my fave places for a unique gift or something that little bit different. It's a US based website which sells everything hand made and it has some real treats. Whether you want a piece of art, some gorgeous jewellery, vintage clothing, fabulous glasswork, it has it all. Etsy gives sellers the chance to set up their shop free of charge and list all their items for sale. It's well targeted and lovely looking with some really interesting features. I set up my TishTash shop just over a year ago and whilst it hasn't made me a milllionaire over night, it has given me a lot more exposure in the US and on average I sell 2 paintings a month and have also received some commissions through the site too. Whilst sales are not booming yet, there are definitely a lot of lookers, as most my paintings have been viewed over 300 times. Ebay eat your heart out!
My good pal Steph of Handmadeheaven really seems to have the Etsy thing nailed as she regularly seems to feature on the front page and on the treasury sections, where people get to choose their favourite selection of items. I really need to work on this!! Maybe a little more networking is needed?
So, if you're a craftsman and fancy a new outlet to sell or you want to look for a unique gift for you or a friend, then definitely check this one out.
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