Do you shop at Etsy?

[Anonymous]

I sometimes buy fabric.

[Anonymous]

Artwork, I buy artwork on Etsy.

[Anonymous]

I bought some handcrafted wooden nested owls that are absolutely beautiful.

Every year, I buy handcrafted wooden birdhouses for my bluebirds.

I have bought vintage handbags.

I purchased a beautiful tea and teapot set from a pottery vendor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Artwork, I buy artwork on Etsy.

Same- artwork from artists I admire who only sell through there. I kinda hold my nose and purchase because I have been burned by Etsy before.

[Anonymous]

Based in Northern Virginia, we make crochet purses, crochet earrings, appliqued/patchwork tote bags and sell them on Etsy. Our shop is new. We make very few items since all handmade items are very time consuming and we are doing this only for fun. We also advertise on Etsy to get our shop some reputation. So far we have made almost 20 sales (all handmade and unique) in 7 months, and absolutely no profit. Actually we have some loss due to advertising costs.

Our shop's name is Lunaris Artisan if anyone wants to check it out: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lunarisartisan

[Anonymous]

My kids like it. I just looked through my purchases from the past three years and there are cell phone cases, iPod covers and t-shirts.

I will say, their decorative phone cases seem to hold up better than the “good” phone cases DH and I buy from Amazon or Verizon and they are not as careful with them. I don’t think it is Etsy since it is all different sellers, just luck.

[Anonymous]

I’ve bought 3 custom boards from them. Great work and quick customer service. https://www.etsy.com/shop/GreatMooseWoodcraft

[Anonymous]

I recommend looking for art, a quilt, or a ceramic piece like a platter or bowl.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If so what do you biy? Someone gave me an Etsy gift card and I don't know what to buy.

I’ve been buying handmade jewelry from several artisans for many years.

[Anonymous]

Antiques, felt Christmas ornaments, custom tree swing, diy plans, artwork, rug, branding/logo designs, custom matchbooks, custom tray, Halloween decor and costumes, custom dining table, napkins, table cloth, custom cocktail napkins, custom upholstered cushions.

Many sellers are in European but shipping is quick and reasonable.

[Anonymous]

Commission some art or jewelry

[Anonymous]

Cotton Covid masks! Good times

[Anonymous]

Personalized things and buttons for knitting projects.

[Anonymous]

Is there a way to identify homemade (not china crap) sellers more easily?

If you have any shops you like, please name them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Based in Northern Virginia, we make crochet purses, crochet earrings, appliqued/patchwork tote bags and sell them on Etsy. Our shop is new. We make very few items since all handmade items are very time consuming and we are doing this only for fun. We also advertise on Etsy to get our shop some reputation. So far we have made almost 20 sales (all handmade and unique) in 7 months, and absolutely no profit. Actually we have some loss due to advertising costs.

Our shop's name is Lunaris Artisan if anyone wants to check it out: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lunarisartisan

Thanks for this. I remember when Etsy was all handcrafted.
Now if I hear about an artisan, I go specifically to that Etsy store. I don't browse around with the china crap. So get your name out there and post images of your real creations!