My Etsy Story – Skyjuice
12. Feb, 2011 
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Tell us your Etsy story.. how you got started in your craft and how you started selling on Etsy.
I had always been an artist since I am a wee kid, I went to art school and finally graduated with a degree in Multimedia Design. However, my family is not very well off, and my pocket money had always been short. So since I am young I had learned to be resourceful by utilizing my skills. I had won a few art contests when I am little – that’s where I get some of my art supplies, I do art commissions on the side when I am in college, and after I graduated I delve a little in logo designs on the side as well.
When my friend got me into beading and jewelry making, I guess my resourcefulness nature kicked in and I was trying to figure out how to turn this into profit. I knew about Etsy a few years back when I first saw it on the Martha Stewart show, so I looked it up, and decided to start a jewelry shop! Besides, I need to get rid of the pieces that I made because I can’t use them all. I am only one person!
What have you learned about business since you launched your Etsy shop?
Oh how much I have learned after starting my shop – the importance of marketing, having a consistent shop and great photos, and having a personality. However the most important thing is to stay strong and never give up! I keep a consistent activity in my shop, I try to list something new or at least renew a few listings everyday. Because I know, once the activity in your shop dies, so does your shop.
Tell us one piece of advice for new sellers.
Have unique items, or a strong identity for your shop. Even if your shop have very few listings, if your products are striking, unique and memorable, people would still remember you.
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Great story! Sometimes when you have to struggle a bit you appreciate it more in the end. Lovely work and lovely photos!
Nice story. Somethings we all can relate to…Good Luck with your sales!
I think that your story is very motivating and it speaks to who you are.
Very cute shop!
Thank you for sharing your story. Your work is beautiful and colorful. Your photos are inspiring.
Great article…I have learned to keep on listing and relisting…keep your shop active. I have also found that commenting on treasuries and articles like this helps.