Getting engaged is an incredibly exciting time in your life. I was on cloud nine when I started planning my wedding - finding a venue, picking a color scheme, finding the perfect music. As the months wore on, bliss turned to frustration and then panic...
Emily Zych of Whichgoose creates beautifully crafted flower hair crowns and other accessories. She's a seasoned Etsy veteran, with over 8000 sales and nearly five years on the site. She's been featured on Etsy's Quit Your Day Job series and Etsy blog, along with countless other sites. [hr] When...
Kelly Mendenhall of Three Leaf Floral is an up-and-coming floral designer and mother of two based in Grand Junction, CO. After working with brides and mother-in-laws for years, she's developed a keen insight into the wedding world. Kelly took some time out of her pollen-coated...
Megan Adkins of The Light Project has worked hard to master the art of product photography. Many of her jewelry items are finely detailed, requiring exquisite lighting and camera skill to show off their beauty. Megan joins us in this guest article with some tips to...
Carol Exline of Ribbons and Retro and Rags and Rhinestones has loved vintage pieces since she was a child - she started selling handmade items on Etsy before returning to the allure of vintage. She's now a full-time treasure hunter that passes along her fantastic finds....
It's been a busy year for Etsy since my Missing Etsy Features article; the keen minds behind the scenes rolled out direct checkout, Etsy gift cards, new ways to browse, a wedding registry, and apps for iPad and Android. There were even nods to my last article with...
Alexandros Lagos of Cementology has put decorative concrete to new use in housewares, art and jewelry. Inspired by his career in the fashion industry and working closely with architects and designers, Alexandros has dubbed his creations "DecoARTive" - a play on words that fits his...
If you're looking for a quick and inexpensive Valentine's Day project, Jessica Jones at How About Orange has a perfect project. I can't think of a quicker craft than these Heart-Shaped Paper Clips. So easy that you can make them for everyone in your office...
Two years after opening my Etsy shop, I've come to a striking realization. I'm a hobby seller. It seems obvious in retrospect; I'm earning less than minimum wage on Etsy. I spend hours fretting over items and tearfully sell them for pennies on the dollar. I'm...
Suzy DuBois of SkitterCats and EarlyBirdSale is a seasoned vintage seller with over 10 years experience. She's expanded her local business by selling difficult to find vintage prints on Etsy. I sat down with Suzy, after meeting her in the forums, to talk about the challenges...