Comments | scarlettina: Alternate sources of income

scarlettina

Alternate sources of income

Apr 12, 2010 10:07

I keep forgetting. I have an Etsy store. It's not like I don't have a billion other things to attend to, but I find myself remembering this outlet. With Mother's Day coming, perhaps I ought to take an afternoon or two and beef up the stock. Would any of these ideas appeal to you as gift ideas? Or does no one have disposable income? Thoughts?

Poll What shall I make for Mother's Day?

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Comments 7

willowgreen April 12 2010, 17:46:20 UTC

Speaking strictly for myself, I am more likely to buy several fun, inexpensive pieces of jewelry on Etsy than one or two more expensive pieces.

BTW, did I ever tell you how much I've enjoyed the earrings and choker I bought from you in December? I wear them all the time and everyone compliments me on them, especially the "Shalom" necklace.

scarlettina April 12 2010, 17:51:07 UTC

I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying them! So often I sell something and then never hear from the customer again. Yay!

girasole April 12 2010, 18:01:51 UTC

As for jewelry, make what you most enjoy making. I troll Etsy all the time for gifts for myself and others, you will work better if you are making what you enjoy.

Maybe it is time for you to devote yourself to your many arts. Can you afford that? Do you want to? How about moving in with your beloved? How about it? Forgive me if I am offering too much advice, I have this tendency to Momliness.

willowgreen April 12 2010, 18:12:18 UTC

Also, re notecards: I have yet to try selling my photo notecards, but for the last two years I've donated a couple of sets to my church auction, and they've been popular items. I do mostly floral close-ups and coast/landscapes, both of which are pretty common on Etsy. I'd think some of your animal shots might make great photo cards, and they're probably more unusual, too.

kistha April 12 2010, 18:47:00 UTC

I gotta say, there is a middle ground where you can be artistic and practical....

It isn't always one or the other. :)

twilight2000 April 12 2010, 23:33:56 UTC

I know there's a middle ground - but for folks like you and me who tend to be too practical and put off the dream till... yea, then - sometimes it comes down to renting out the place, grabbing the camera and backpacking across the world - with travel blogs, a travel book and pix to sell.

Even if that's not now - setting a time for X is important - or it's "next year in Jerusalem" Fiddler style..

"Life's a banquet and most poor bastards are starving!"