Hello Extra Ordinary Readers!
My name is Ashley. I met Erikka through a blind blog swap hosted by 20 Something Bloggers. She’ll be posting on my blog: A Hasty Life. After you read my post, bop on over to my blog to read her post! We’ve been asked to write about what we plan to do in 2011 that we’ve been putting off for too long. So here goes:
Don’t we all have lists of things that we want to accomplish “sometime” in our lives? I couldn’t possibly write one blog post on all the things I’ve been putting off and hope to accomplish. But the one thing I really want to do in 2011 that I’ve been thinking about and planning for some time is starting an Etsy shop. Do any of you own Etsy shops?
I just love perusing through the stores on Etsy. There is something to special and heartfelt about giving and receiving handmade things. I’ve also recently really gotten into local art so I love to see what new Etsy shops arise in my area. I think buying local and handmade are two trends that are really worth perpetuating.Anyway, I want to become a part of this network. I’ve often thought about what I can do, what I can make that would be “Etsy-worthy.” I really wanted to create something unique and reflective of who I am. I wanted to make sure that when I started my Etsy shop that I did it right, with a product I was proud of and that I thought would sell.
Well the “ah-ha” moment finally came! I’ve come up with an idea that I love and the ball is beginning to roll. I am in the midst of creating my first few pieces to see what the public’s reaction is. My goal for 2011 is to start an Etsy shop and concentrate on promoting and building it so that it actually makes money. What bricks and mortar store makes money in their first year? Not many! Another lovely thing about Etsy!
So wish me luck as I begin this endeavor. And check back in with my blog, A Hasty Life, to see how I’m doing!
It’s been a pleasure posting for you! I look forward to seeing you around the blog world again soon!
Sincerely,
Ashley
A Hasty Life
@AHastyLife

2 comments:
Can't wait to see what your shop has! How exciting!
good luck with your etsy shop! I don't have one, but have also mused with the idea of starting one up...
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