Large Cloud Shaped Chalkboard Speech Bubble from ChalkStyle

This is a reusable note pad, a prop for a (silent) movie or a photo shooting session, or part of a wedding decor. This speech bubble can even be a piece to decorate a room for a birthday party. Speech bubble size: approx. 8 inches in height and 10 inches in length. Can be drilled for hanging and custom sizing is available.
Price: $9.50
Seller: ChalkStyle
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1. Why did you choose to sell on Etsy and do you sell anywhere else?
Etsy gives us freedom, it allows us to do what we enjoy and is suitable for our lifestyles. For now, Etsy is the only website we sell on.

2. What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
Unique handmade items/gifts that you can't find anywhere else in the city.

3. What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$?
This little guy would be a great stocking stuffer for a few people we know.

4. Any advice for new sellers?
Focus on what's uniquely yours and believe in your store/talent 

5. And a favorite quote?
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. 

So how about...

I've decided to concentrate on the same interviews I have been doing. And supplement with awesome tutorials, featuring random cool budget friendly items, and general nonsense. How does that grab you? So if you know of an awesome tutorial or anything cool, email me renee.quick11@gmail.com.

I promise to stop neglecting you guys. =)

The vase is an upcycled glass vase that is covered in recycled magazines and sealed with a non toxic water-based seal. There is an eco-friendly theme of the vase.

The vase measures 5 inches high and 5.25 inches square.

Price: 20.00

From: Greencycledesigns

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else? - I found etsy through a friend who purchased a lot of items on here. When I found it, I absolutely fell in love with it. It brings so many customers to your business who might not have found it on just a .com site. I do sell my products at art shows and festivals, but etsy is the only website.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.) I love to buy jewelry. You can get the most fabulous original pieces from truly gifted artists. I'm the type of girl that loves to have something that no one else has! Etsy is the perfect gift site as well.

3-What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$? On etsy? Not sure I quite understand this question. I love the scrabble tile pendants that are on here. They are sold by several different vendors.

4- Any advice for new sellers? Do not be discouraged if you do not make a sale right away. Be persistant and definitely take advantage of the showcase options etsy offers. They are a great way to attract buyers!

5-And a favorite quote? Technology owes ecology an apology.

These coasters are handcrafted from top-quality tile and have an artist rendering of Rainbow Row in Charleston, South Carolina. They are sealed with a waterproof sealant. Each coaster is backed with a non-skid cork backing to protect surfaces from damage. They come in sets of four and measure approximately 4” x 4”.

Price: 12.00

From: daisybeedesigns

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
I chose Etsy because it is THE PLACE to sell handmade items and it is so simple to use.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
I love to buy gifts as well as supplies through Etsy. I like to purchase gifts that are handmade because I love handmade items--not to mention the fact that it promotes other sellers' shops while also promoting Etsy.

3-What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$?

Wow, there are so many that it's extremely hard to choose. I like the jewelry and personalized items in the handmade section and I like the crafting supplies in the supplies section.

4- Any advice for new sellers?

Yes, just make a couple of items and go ahead and jump in with both feet. I think some new sellers are afraid of the "setup" process, but it really is simple. There is so much information available for new sellers (Etsy handbook, etc.). If you can follow directions, you can set up a shop!

5-And a favorite quote?

I don't know who said this, but it's so appropriate: "Get Started, Keep Going."

Hen Pincushion

I have printed the pincushion with my own hen print. It is made from mustard yellow cotton fabric which is screenprinted and have a backing of a sweet matching floral fabric.
Filled with polyester filling.

Size: Approx. 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches. (Ca 9 x 9 cm.)

Price: 7.00

From: StrandRedeisgn

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
I chose Etsy because it is a wobnderful site and I feel completely at home here!
I'm going to sell on a new norwegian site too. It's opening next monday.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
I love to buy handmade cards, plush toys and jewelry, and soap and, almost anything, I guess... But I stay away from heavy and breakable items, since I live in Norway.

3-What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$?
It must be these fabolous buttons from artmind.

4- Any advice for new sellers?
Keep your shop "clean". Don't put all different sorts of items in it togheter. Try to keep one style. Take great photos. (Heard that one before?) Be friendly and give your customers an even better service than they expect. Always think quality! Visit the Virtual Labs.

5-And a favorite quote?

Favourite quote...not easy..."We learnt more from a three minute record, baby, than we ever learnt in school." (I'm a teacher...)

Tape Measure Watch

The watch band is repurposed from a vinyl measuring tape and closes securely with a silver colored snap. The band is adjustable by simply snapping into the next closure. The round watch face is a brand new Geneva quartz and stainless steel watch with a pearlized face.

Price: 20.00

From: undoneclothing

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
I had Etsy in the back of my mind for a few years before I started selling online...when I was ready to make the move, it was the obvious choice. And I'm so happy that I made the jump! I still sell my work in person, at a few shows and wholesale to B&M boutiques and museum shops.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
I love buying gifts on Etsy--they are always so unique and make a big impression on the recipient. In fact, this year I've bought most of my Christmas gifts here and I can't wait to hear all the "oohs" and "ahs" on Christmas morning!

3-What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$?
Right now I'm adoring these recycled cufflinks from 2ReVert and just wishing I knew a guy who actually dresses up!

4- Any advice for new sellers?
Never stop trying to improve. I look back on my pictures and descriptions from when I started selling on Etsy and wonder why anyone even wanted to buy from me! You can always make things better so if you aren't selling, take a step back--redo your photos, evaluate your tags & sign up for Google Analytics. And listen to other people's advice! Sometimes they really do know what they are talking about and can even suggest new product ideas that you would never have dreamed of.

5-And a favorite quote?
"In the end, we are nothing more than smoke and memories...and maybe we might even become fairytales, someday."

Wedding Welcome Tags

4x6" tags 1.00 each

Tags can range from small squares at 4x4" to 4x6" rectangles or larger. Holes are optional. Minimum of 25 required

Price: 1.00

From: SimplYouDesign

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?

I chose it to sell my own art because of its wide selection and ease of use. Its such a great premise, creative people coming together to share their love of all things handmade. I could spend hours just browsing!

2- What is your fav thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts
etc.)

Definitely Gifts. There's something about a handmade item that really makes someone
appreciate it. And jewelry, I love baubles.

I am in love with these monogrammed metal wax seal pendants.

3-What is your current fav product (not in your store) under 20$?

I recently became a dog mom, so of course "Lola" had to have hand
stamped dog tags from makeyourdogsmile.

4- Any advice for new sellers?

Its all about how you present yourself. There are soo many beautiful items on etsy, and your photos are your opportunity to draw customers in, try to make them stand out. Take interesting, crisp pictures.

5-And a favorite quote?

My mother gave me this little plaque on my wedding day that has this quote
on it, I look at it everyday and it makes me smile.

"My once upon a time is now my happily ever after."

DIY Shrink Plastic Necklace Kit

Included in the kit:
*4 Pre-Cut Shrink Plastic Circles
*4 Silver Clasp Sets
*4 Pieces of Hemp Rope (cut to your desired length)
*3 Colored Pencils (any colored pencil will work)
*Detailed Instructions.

From: sofacityaccessories

Price: 9.00

1. Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?

I chose Etsy because I have been a shopper on the site for several years. I love the idea of spending my money with individuals who put their time and love into creating their items. It's so much more personal than buying from a major retailer. I love opening a package to find a handwritten note from the seller. You don't get that anywhere else.
I also have several shops that I now work with in the U.S. and Canada, where I do consignment and wholesale orders. I guess it's the small town in me that gets me so happy thinking about people purchasing my items in places I've never been.

2. What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)

The thing I purchase the most on Etsy are supplies and services that I need for my shop, such as my banner(iluvdesign.etsy.com). I would never purchase graphic design services for my shop anywhere else. There's no need. There are such great artists right here.


3. What is your current fave product/SELLER(not in your store) under 20$?

I'd have to say that 5erg is high on my list. Silja, the artist, is extremely talented. Her work is very quirky and like nothing else I've ever seen. I love her work so much that I use it for my jewelry line. She has been wonderful to work with and is such a genuine, nice person. I never thought, joining Etsy, that I would soon have a business relationship with someone I've never met in Estonia. This is part of what makes Etsy so interesting. It unites people from all over the world.

4. Any advice for new sellers?

The best advice I can give is to stay true to yourself. Of course we'd all like to be a huge Etsy success story. But if you aren't creating items that you love to make, it really defeats the purpose. If I became a success by making things that I'm not passionate about, it would be no different than earning a living in any other industry. It's just another job.

5. And a favorite quote?

I don't like "inspirational" quotes. One of my favorites is a George quote from Seinfeld, which has no relevance to anything, but it makes me laugh.
"He's beboppin' and scattin', and I'm losin' it!"

One Fly Tie from knittergirl.etsy.com

Front of the tie has a custom printed applique of a fly. Applique measures 3.5" high x 3" wide.

Lining of the tie is custom printed fabric of a cicada and baby flies.

Tie measures 3.75" at the widest point and 60" long.
Made of 65% polyester 35% cotton. Dry clean only.

Price: 20.00

From: knittergirl

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
I chose to sell on Etsy because I really like the look of the whole site and how it gives fairness to each sellers recently listed items. I also do lot's of local craft shows.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
I like to buy supplies on ETSY because I can find so many things that are hard to find in a store pulse I am supporting the little guy instead of a big corporation.

3-What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$?
I really like LittleCorners's "Plastic Gives Me A Rash" canvas grocery totes. I just think the the saying is just too funny.

4- Any advice for new sellers?
Be patient. Don't give up. And do what make you happy.

5-And a favorite quote?
Happiness means more to me than any amount of money.