Etsy
Posted on April 20, 2009 | Categories: Online | Tags: etsy, internet finds
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I first discovered Etsy after Sophie introduced it to me. Etsy is an online marketplace for buying and selling all things that are handmade; a crafter’s Amazon or eBay, if you will. It’s a fantastic place, and I love seeing all of the amazing things people make. I love doing things like knitting and cross stitching, and every time I surf Etsy I either get really inspired to make something or find loads of things I want to buy!
My Etsy account is disalarming. Currently I’ve only purchased two things (a knitting pattern for cupcakes and another for donuts – they will make amazing gifts for friends and family!), but I know that I will probably end up buying many other things the more I surf Etsy! I’ve also been contemplating opening my own Etsy shop this summer. I love knitting things like scarves and hats, and as I will be making them over the summer anyway for a hobby, perhaps I could try selling some of my handmade goods on Etsy. It’s a project I would love to pursue, and if the research I do when looking into this venture proves to be positive, then it’s very possible to see my Etsy shop open this summer!
Aisling
That sounds pretty much perfect! You can make hats and such all summer and have a nicely stocked shop for when everyone needs them in the fall!
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