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. 

What I bought....on Cyber Monday

I didn't go to crazy. Its hard to gift shop for other people and not for yourself. Tell me I'm not the only one...anyway heres what I bought.

The seller was CjBlue
My total for both with shipping was 6.75. I'm happy with the purchases. I love trying  new things and not spending a ton. Anyone else buy anything fun?

License Plate Letter Keychain from UniquePl8z

The keychain is made from a real, used license plate that has been cleaned, cut, and filed! The edges have been rounded and are not sharp at all. The keychains measure approximately 3"tall x 1.5"wide. In addition to being a functional keychain, they also make great gift tags, and adorable ornaments for your Christmas tree! 
Price: 6.00
Seller: UniquePl8z

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

I chose to sell on Etsy because I loved shopping on Etsy! I like to shop handmade when possible, and from small businesses when I can. The fact that Etsy reaches a worldwide audience was a plus!

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

I love to buy gifts… for pretty much everyone. I love buying vintage and hard to find items as well. I think Etsy gift cards are going to be my new “go-to gift”.

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

I have a small obsession with washi tape. I have to be honest though… I’ve never used it on or for anything. I just think it looks so darn cute! 

4. Any advice for new sellers?

My advice for new sellers is to be patient and to do lots of research. Success won’t come overnight, but with the right attitude, focus and determination, it will come. 

5. And a favorite quote?

I have so many favorite quotes. One of them is by Dave Ramsey…”It’s ok to make mistakes, just don’t make the same one twice.”

Jewelry Storage Info

I saw this article on Cathe Holden's blog Just Something I Made (which you should follow BTW) and I thought I would share w/you guys. I thought it was a great article! Please tell me what you think!!

How I got started: An Etsy Beginning.

Hi everyone! My name is May and I started selling on Etsy last August. I’ve been sewing since I was 14, taking Saturday courses at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. I decided to take it to the next level last summer. I found out about Etsy on BurdaStyle and decided to give it a chance. After a few months, I felt very at home. Many sellers have helped me grow and learn about advertising, taking photos, taxes, marketing, craft fairs, and among numerous other things. For the seven months I’ve been here, I must say that I have chosen the correct online venue to sell at. I don’t think I would have learned as much on my own or at any other site. Despite the major competition here for sales, there is a great amount of communication, respect and honesty on Etsy between sellers and buyers and other sellers as well. I hope the others around me on the site feel the same love I do! Being connected is an important part of running a business and Etsy has helped me build a lifelong network of friends and enemies (we are competing for sales you know!)

Check out May's: shop, twitter, fb, and blog. Please show her some love since she is offering my blog readers an exclusive discount.

Purchase of more than one item=10% off total

Purchase of more than two items=15% off total

Purchase of more than three items=20% off total

Using code Rquick10. Easy as that =) So get your shop/trade on!!

~If interested in telling the story of your etsy beginning please contact me renee.quick11@gmail.com~

I would love to have some fresh blood for my blog so if your interested in posting a funny story about your customer from hell or an order that went horribly wrong. Contact me about guest posting!

Sea Glass Magnets

A set of four (4) genuine sea glass magnets..... Pure frosty white, chocolate brown, sea grass green, and gorgeous soft blue!! Use them to hang that special picture to your refrigerator or stainless steel message board!!! So beachy!!!

BUT WAIT!!!!! Included is one silver plated adjustable ring, stick that magnet to the ring and instant bling!!! Wear a different color each day!!!!

Price: 20.00

From: SeaFindDesigns

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
Etsy has the best traffic and fees.... hands down! It's hard to make a living (full time) just selling local.... It's an easy way to make my items available to the world and not just the neighbors! I tried other places and I always do best here.... so if it ain't broke... don't fix it!

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
I love to buy one of a kind items for my kids... They're friends always ask... Where did you get that!!!??? Supplies would be second!

3-What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$?
Anything in alamodestuff ~ she's so chic!

4- Any advice for new sellers?
Great GREAT photos... personality and BE NICE!

5-And a favorite quote?
Never judge a man by the wrong that he's done... but by the right he does to make up for it! ~ My grandmother used to say that when I was little..... I follow it every day!

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."

Womens octopus tee

Rare Urban Art Tee- Not in Stores
Any Size: S, M, L, or XL
Any Color: see charts
Screen printed in earth friendly ink of your choice

Price: 17.00

From: zenthreads

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
We chose Etsy because of its unique collection of handmade and one of a kind goods and felt it was a great place to showcase our custom printed t-shirts. We also sell on ebay and recently opened our own web store at zenthreads.com.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
I love the jewelry! Too many great things to choose from. Nothing is better than finding that perfect ring or necklace that no one else in the world owns but you.

3-What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$?
Flying Dachshund T-Shirt from MisNopalesArt- super cute!

4- Any advice for new sellers?

Sell something you are passionate about. Take good pictures, be patient, and do your research.

5-And a favorite quote?

Has to be from Tom Waits... "Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my sham friends."

Upcycled Vintage Earring Bracelet

Here is a sweet upcycled vintage pink earring bracelet. I added a vintage earring to the engraved Speidel bracelet. Lots of pretty pink beads with brass filigree bead caps. Gold tone metal. Measures 7 1/4 inches long when clasp is closed. It was engraved "Much Love Always Margo". Nice quality.

Price: 16.00

From: vintagelife

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

I left eBay where I had been selling vintage costume jewelry since 1999. I found etsy in 1996 and decided to open my shop Emmas Gems. After a awhile I decided to open this shop to list my handmade jewelry. I enjoy making jewelry and I am always changing my focus! I have a short attention span and like to try lots of new things.I have another shop on etsy where I list my handmade jewelry supplies Sweet Vintage Emma. I also have a new shop on Artfire under my emmasgems ID. I just started over there but thought I'd give it a try.

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

Well, I buy a lot of supplies for a few of my shops. I think I spend most of what I make buying more supplies on etsy! I always need something! I have bought many gifts for my family too so it's a tie!

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

Gorgeous magnets from rafya.
This is just one of many!

4- Any advice for new sellers?

To list new items as often as possible to keep your shop at the top of searches. Always work on making your shop the best it can be with good photos, etc. If you can afford to: renew once a day when you don't have new products to list. Pay attention to your shop. Answer questions quickly! I could go on all day!

5-And a favorite quote?

The road to success is always under construction---Unknown

Winter Meets Autumn

This is a fun little print of a
of the Red Maple tree in a early snow storm.

The Easel back Frame is 4.50 x 4 inches .
The Art is 2.50 x 3.00 inches.

Price: 13.95

From: dahliahousestudios

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/and do you sell anywhere else?
After graduating from college with a Fine Arts degree I became a partner in a Framing and Art shop in Grand Rapids Michigan. The frame shop connected me directly to the art community of West Michigan.
After residing in Grand Rapids for several years my husband and I decided that we wanted to raise our children in a smaller community in a rural setting where we could have a small farm and garden.
The trade off of to living in a smaller town is that venues for selling my art became limited. Selling on line became my best option.A friend of mine suggested Etsy a few years ago and it's been the best place to sell my Originals.
A few other poster and print companies sell my reproductions.
I also have galleries on Zazzle.com, Art.com,and Allposters.com.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
I love to buy Supplies on Etsy,Unique clothing,and I do most of my Family Holiday shopping on Etsy. They all love Vintage.

3-What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$?
Lynette Clay's Etsy gallery is wonderful. I love everything in her store.
"Silver pearl night" is an original ACEO painting for only nine dollars:

4- Any advice for new sellers?
I think the key is inventory and advertising.I re-list my work on a daily basis.Advertising on weekends helps people find your shop. Hang in there !

5-And a favorite quote?

My Mother always had this sign hanging in the Dinning room, "Bloom where you are planted".
Its a good reminder.

Black daisy brooch from Danielleorama.etsy.com

*Hand sewn out of wool felt with a bumble bee button embroidered detail, and fastened on a steel pin back.

Price: 12.00

From: Danielleorama

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
Well I found Etsy through a craft community on Livejournal.com and it seemed like the perfect place to sell. I only sell on Etsy, I've had great luck and met awesome people, I love it!

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
I don't get to shop as much as I'd like, but I could spend hours looking through jewelry. I love trims,buttons and deco tape too!

3-What is your current fave product/SELLER(not in your store) under 20$?
Something I have in my favorites is this awesome print by the lovely Yaelfran.

4- Any advice for new sellers?
1. Price your items well, sometimes I price things a bit lower than what they're actually worth, it's not all about making money for me, the fact that someone loves what I made and wants to wear it or have it in their home is an amazing feeling, and I know people aren't loaded with dough at this time :)

my biggest quip with new sellers are items priced too high! If you're just starting out you gotta do your time, take it easy, build up your feedback and find out the cheapest way to ship, sometimes shipping charges are my biggest decision in actually purchasing something.

2. Take the best pictures you can, I'm always working on this!

5-And a favorite quote?
I adore Lucille Ball and she has two great quotes I love:
“I would rather regret the things that I have done than the things that I have not”
“I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can.”

End Of Day Vintage Upcycled Bell Button Repurposed WindChime

Reinvented Chandelier part has been enameled in end of day colors of silver, blue, green and coral, vintage cow bell in copper and silver with metal silver chain and button ends. The bell has a really nice chime and is hanging on elasticized string. If you like color, buttons, whimsey, soothing old fashioned chimes and repurposed items, this is the wind chime for you.

Price: 15.00

From: JorganJamber

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
I chose Etsy to let my creative side escape (three children, husband, home, etc.. need something to keep me kind of sane). I am relatively new to this site, but have and do continue to sell on ebay. I find etsy a relaxed and pleasant way to sell, especially for handmade items although there is definetly a market for vintage as well which is nice because of the green factor.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
Gifts seem to be what I have been buying. I purchased a lovely vintage ring for my daughter, I even purchased my own mothers day gift! (with the input of my family of course) It is very pretty by the way and would order again from any of the sellers I have dealt with so far.

3-What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$?
I like it all! It would be very hard to pick one certain thing but if you look in my favorites I have many items under $20. Vintage sewing, millinery, vintage jewelry, new handmade clothing and jewelry, the list goes on and on. So many things, so little time, sigh....

4- Any advice for new sellers?

I am pretty new to etsy but as mentioned have been selling on ebay since 2001. Communication with buyers is important, especially living in Canada and shipping taking longer than within the USA, letting people know this helps. The nature of vintage and antique means some wear usually. Each person has their own system of grading condition which can be subjective. Good pictures and details are important.

5-And a favorite quote?

There are many great quotes and words to live by, not sure of the exact phrasing or who quoted it but the saying of doing the right thing even when no one is watching comes to mind first.

More Recent Purchases!!

From: foryourdesigns Price: 3.00

Don't they just scream Charlotte York???

From: rondajimhard Price: 2.99

Can't wait to make a necklace with these!!!

From: Juniestars Price: 4.99

I love these they are SO fun!!

From: EMANON Price: 1.25

Wonderful seller. I love these now all I need is some sales =)

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.

Old Postcards Digital Collage Sheet 300 dpi PDF file from katebuckleyart.etsy.com

This is a digital collage sheet depicting old postcards, dating from 1900 onwards. It is high resolution scanned, and saved as a high resolution PDF file. It measures approx 300mm x 300mm, but you can print it whatever size you choose, as many times as you wish !

Price: 1.00

From: katebuckleyart

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
I found etsy totally by accident, I saw it featured on a blog. I thought it was such an amazing place - its great to feel part of a wider community of other crafters - handmade seems to be so important in this world of mass produced imports. Its been really lovely to etsy grow and grow. I had just started knitting and doing my artwork again, so it was a "no brainer" to sell on etsy.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
Etsy is a great place to buy supplies, because it caters for all kinds of crafters, ie jewlery makers to card crafters, so its a great place to pick up all kinds of supplies, and cheaply too. My other favorite thing would be jewelry, either something by Deliasthompson or Treanelli.

3-What is your current fave product/SELLER(not in your store) under 20$?
My favorite product at the moment would be any of the magnet sets by Paperplated, very pretty and useful and they come with a matching tin too! I'm a great fan of Japanese washi paper, so it would be anything featuring that.

4- Any advice for new sellers?
My advice for new sellers would be to make things that you would like to buy - be individual, don't get sucked into the main stream trends. Be friendly and helpful to your customers, and re list regularly, to keep your items fresh in the listings. Don't get despondent if you don't get a sale straight away - if you truly love what you do, and believe in the items you create, people will find you.

5-And a favorite quote?

Seek and ye shall find ! If you have an item in your mind's eye, chances are you will probably find it on etsy !

Newest Purchases

These are so natural and pretty. I make them into a set of 2 necklaces. One for you to keep and other for someone special? Or some beautiful earrings? Hmmm

From: bluemarblebeads Price: 2.75

I have already turned these into an awesome bracelet!

From: bluemarblebeads Price: 2.55

I lusted after these and just had to have them! I am planning some chunky earrings!

From: bluemarblebeads Price: 3.25

Set of 100 tags from TheCaseyClan.

Price: 1.00

Set of 50 tags from TheCaseyClan. (These were a PIF)

Price: .20

Al lwere great sellers who shipped in a good amount of time and used plenty of communication!