Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Blog Carnival: What I like best about being an Etsy Artisan


I started my etsy adventure almost a year ago and there are so many things that I love about etsy, but there is one thing that stands out most for me: being able to sell my creative stuff and be home with my kids at the same time. I would NEVER be able to work in a shop and sell my stuff as a stay at home mom. Etsy really enables me to feel like I have an outlet for my creativity while not being held down by fulfilling hour requirements at a shop. I don't make a ton of money on etsy, but it's enough to keep my projects going and have a little extra to spend on all of my craft stuff -- i.e. FABRIC!!!!
My five-year-old has also learned that you can make and sell stuff, which is an interesting concept to introduce to a little person. She is intrigued already by that idea. I can't wait to see what she will be when she grows up, maybe a quilt designer, fabric designer or something of the like because of what she sees going on in "the craft room."

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  1. Anonymous2/26/2009

    I think that Etsy is a great "role model" for kids thinking creatively...my son has had the experience of owning his own shop and it was a great lesson in responsibility and being creative. Yay Etsy!

    http://krakenmosaics.etsy.com
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  2. that's so neat, to think of what your little girl will do, when she grows up! Keep us informed! {:-Deb

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