I've been using Etsy for a few years now. However, the urge to open a shop has only just taken off in the last year or so. And the actual starting to figure everything out has just started in 2014. While researching and working towards open, I've learned quite a few things. For instance...
While creating, I'm so much more productive when it's quiet with no distractions. Who knew?! I've has this desk for 5 years now, and have been using my coffee table for the last 4 years or so. Now that I'm using the desk, my shoulders ache a whole lot less and the inventory has been piling up quickly.
Creating a brand is way harder than you'd think. I haven't even figured out myself yet, and now I have to figure out a whole store's identity? How's that supposed to work?
I'm ADD when it comes to what sort of crafts I like. A good store has one general item that they focus on selling. I can't quite decide between about 400 different crafts. In my head, having a varied inventory would only help sales. According to Etsy blogs, that would be wrong...
To take a decent photo for your teeny tiny shop online, you're supposed to hire a photographer. Really?! That's not expensive at all.
Pinterest has made me about 100x more creative than I usually am. I spend a great deal of time trying to replicate the beautiful crafts I've seen in my own way and the rest putting my own spin on Pins. I love it!
Hexagons are in. Just search cards and I'll bet at least half of what you find will involve a hexagon. Thank goodness I bought my Hexagon punch, or I'd be quite jealous.
And last but not least, Etsy is still as awesome as it always has been!
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