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Quit Your Day Job: White Lilie Designs

Photo by Blake BlundellTell us about your shop and the idea behind it.
I have always loved jewelry and been a devout follower of anything silver, large, and chunky. When I was little, my mom said I always carried a purse which contained two things: a b…

Quit Your Day Job: The Written Nerd

Photo by Dan PaquetteTell us about your shops and the idea behind them.
I started my first Etsy shop, Sovereign Sea Designs, in 2009 on a lark after realizing that I was making too many things to keep all for myself. I have always been inspired by natu…

Quit Your Day Job: vadjutka

Photo by vadjutkaTell us about your shop, vadjutka, and the idea behind it.
I’ve been designing and making mixed media jewelry for 10 years now (I had my anniversary on the 6th of April). I love soft and colorful fabrics, and love to combine them…

What to Know About Etsy Weddings and Registry

Photo by ArmoursansAnguishAs you may have seen on the homepage or heard about in our News post, we’ve launched two new shopping experiences to Etsy members today: Etsy Weddings and Wedding Registry. As with all new features, we’re sure you have som…

Make Your Profile Stand Out From the Crowd

Photo by 74LimeLaneThis article is a part of Back to Basics month in April 2012. Look for more articles on these topics in the Seller Handbook and subscribe to the Etsy Success newsletter to stay in the loop! Also, join us in the Online Labs on Friday…

Etsy’s Guide to Running an Online Wedding Biz

Photo by greentrikepressA friend of mine recently tied the knot and purchased many of her items on Etsy. When I asked about the experience, she mentioned that she was floored at how responsive and wonderful all the sellers she worked with were. What di…

Service Tips for Sellers: Creating Policies That Work

Photo by erinhallThis article is a part of Back to Basics month in April 2012. Look for more articles on these topics in the Seller Handbook, watch the workshops in the Online Labs, and subscribe to the Etsy Success newsletter to stay in the loop!

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Quit Your Day Job: tinahdee

Photo by tinahdeeTell us about your shop and the idea behind it.
My shop is tinahdee. I sell gold and silver rings for men and women for everyday wear, for weddings, to commemorate special occasions in life, or for those times when you just want to fee…

The Four Keys to Success for New Sellers

Photo by jodyvanBWe’ll be elaborating on Keys 1 and 2 (and the bonus key) as part of Back to Basics month in April 2012. Look for articles on these topics on the blog, watch the workshops in the Online Labs, and subscribe to the Etsy Success news…

Quit Your Day Job: WorleysLighting

Photo by WorleysLightingTell us about your shop and the idea behind it.
I was at a point in my life when I had so much pent-up creativity from never having an outlet or the time to create. This built-up energy released last fall, and Worley’s Lightin…

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