What times? Spring time? These rough economic times? Time to buy your mom a gift? All of the above.
You may be familiar with Tory Johnson, television personality, founder of Women For Hire, author of Will Work from Home: Earn the Cash — Without the Commute, and fan of Etsy. Tory has been a busy bee this spring, first talking up Etsy on The View (see the clip on YouTube from EdwinTV25), where she highlighted work from CrazyKBathandBody, EveBehar, isabellaboo, missrubysue, mom2twogals, and thecoolpuppy.
Tory also appeared on Good Morning America on May 5, 2009. The GMA story was all about mothers, specifically on buying gifts for moms, that were made by moms. She featured great products from Etsy mothers/sellers ASugarAffair, homespunhoney, palomasnest, SugarMohawk, suziesconfections and TheFetchingHound. What a sweet idea! (Author’s note: pun fully intended.)
Spring time is a green time, and in April, much attention is given to another type of green, namely the environmental type. That is the focus of this piece from CBS 3 in Philadelphia, which zooms in on the efforts of local sellers CouchDesign and fabrik, two shops who are seeking to raise awareness of these issues.
Another thing on minds lately is also green — the financial sort. A recent post on Bizzia talks about the new artisan economy, of which we are an integral part. My favorite quote? “Back in Colonial times, before the Industrial Revolution, all business was small artisan business. It seems we are going back to the past. I am over-simplifying, I know. But I for one am looking forward to it.” Me too!
But how are good sales numbers possible in such a dire economy? Perhaps it’s because Etsy is simply a great place to shop for unique handmade products. But don’t take it from me. Take it from The Chicago Tribune and Gloucester County Times of New Jersey. Or perhaps it’s just because craft is cool. That is the essence of this story in The New Zealand Herald. In either case, we’ll take it.
Finally, in ultra-local news (and by that I mean our office), Ina Steiner of Auctionbytes paid us a visit recently. It was a pleasure to meet her in person, and you can check out a few more snapshots of our space in the article. And with that, it is time for me to go. (Apologies for the awful puns, sometimes I can’t help myself.)
For more Etsy in the Press, go here!
56 comments
Sign in to add your ownSoftandSweet says:
Just picked up Tory Johnson's book from the library - - can't wait to read it! I saw her on The View and also heard Etsy mentioned on WGN radio.
3 years ago
adoreneko says:
I'm excited about the Etsy buzz going around. Hope more people discover the unique Etsy community.
3 years ago
AlloverArt says:
How exciting!
3 years ago
michelemaule says:
Yay! :D Very exciting!
3 years ago
englishmuffinshop says:
Very cool! It's so great to be part of a handmade community, nay - movement! Thanks for letting us know what the word on the street is.
3 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Nice to hear the exposure Etsy is getting! Very exciting.
3 years ago
IcingOnTheCupcake says:
Those red velvet bitty bites are my weakness! They are delicious!
3 years ago
VintageEye says:
I am hearing about Etsy all over. Lots of good buzz!
3 years ago
marymoondesigns says:
A W E S O M E ! ! ! !
3 years ago
CollectionObsession says:
Yum.
3 years ago
dogties says:
Handmade is always the way to go. Etsy Rocks!!
3 years ago
FableBay says:
very exciting!
3 years ago
aymujer says:
One of my banners is going to be in Martha Stewart Weddings this June! YAY ETSY! MUCHISIMAS GRACIAS PARA TODO!
3 years ago
jenniferlynnstudio says:
We all need to help to spread the Etsy word. I love getting handmade things,,,more personal.
3 years ago
Divanni says:
Nice to know that we're not the only ones who appreciate how amazing and diverse Etsy is.
3 years ago
santosleather says:
Fabulous stuff !
3 years ago
ChocolateBeachFlower says:
love etsy!!!
3 years ago
BLSkerk says:
Thats awesome. Can I see it on the View website again? I am still learning about how to do Etsy and just signed up for Twitter. On Twitter I am FiveStarTips so anyone can CHAT about their great ETSY stuff, finds, restaurants, movies, beading finds, fashion, hotels puppies, anything that they want to tell others about.
3 years ago
SouthwestFlower says:
Artisans are amazing, everyday as I wonder through Etsy I am shocked at what I find and for what amazing prices.
3 years ago
BululuStudio says:
I also found this great article, http://puertaenpuerta.blogspot.com/2009/01/etsy-el-regreso-l-arte-natural-y-retoo.html where they posted something about Etsy (in Spanish)
3 years ago
lamarquisedesanges says:
how wonderful ...thanks for sharing ADAM ...I will do some research and perform a "etsy" related infos watch ...in france and around ...
3 years ago
TheNightjar says:
yeah!thanks for the info, Adam- go Etsy!
3 years ago
HibouCards says:
Great!!!! I am so ordering the reusable baggy for toddler snacks!!! really usefl and eco friendly! Good picks
3 years ago
nectorgirl says:
People I meet surprise me more and more by saying, "yeah, I shop on etsy a ton." I used to get many people that had no clue what etsy was, and now, the word is out on the streets! Cheers!
3 years ago
BrazanDesign says:
Hooray for etsians!
3 years ago
themefragrance says:
you go etsy!
3 years ago
mom2twogals says:
Etsy rocks-so does Tory Johnson! She's an amazing woman and it was an honor to be contacted by her for The View and I LOVE the fact she's spreading the word of Etsy over and over!!!
3 years ago
oldworldprimitives says:
Go Etsy!! And thank you for featuring my cat doll along with all of this positive and inspiring news. :)
3 years ago
truLuxe says:
OH, how fantastic to see Etsy getting some well-deserved exposure! I'm always spreading the word but nothing beats national attention!!!
3 years ago
TianaCHE says:
I'm from Russia and read about Etsy in Russian at the many sites! Russia love Etsy toooo)
3 years ago
monkeyandsquirrel says:
its pretty darn exciting to be a part of the handmade revolution. VIVA LA REVOLUTION!!!
3 years ago
beautifulbridget says:
Wow!! Etsy sellers ROCK!!!!!
3 years ago
DreamNColor says:
Love Etsy!!!! I have been hearing more people referring to it...so it's getting to be more well known. YAY!!!
3 years ago
bellasparty says:
Awesome!Love Etsy!!!
3 years ago
suziesconfections says:
It was SO amazing to be contacted by Tory and have my items featured on Good Morning America. I really love that not only am I getting the advertizing - but Etsy as a whole. I have grown to love everything about Etsy -buying and selling handmade. There are links on my shop page to the video and webpage of GMA on 05/05/09. There is a video here about The View on 04/14/09: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UwnxLoX3gc
3 years ago
dennisanderson says:
Cool! Let me know if your hear anything if they do a story on fathers, cause I would be all for it.
3 years ago
raghousenternational says:
Really good news! Things will turn around for a lot of us/ People want quality and unique still. Building a greater client base is the way to go for right now even if sales are low. Loyalty will be there with things start to get better. Ren
3 years ago
KalliopeJewelry says:
Great publicity, I'm so happy to be part of the Etsy community and the handmade movement! This trend is good for the global economy, the environment, individual self-representing artists (the list goes on); a very exciting time!
3 years ago
ireneagh says:
LOVE ETSY!!!! <3<3<3
3 years ago
foofoogal says:
Nice article. Having a place for vintage as well as crafters and artist is a real blessing right now with the economy. Thanks Etsy.
3 years ago
EJPcreations says:
GOOOOOO ETSY!!!
3 years ago
CutieDynamite says:
Really great news! Thanks Etsy!
3 years ago
TheCottageCheese says:
Yay! But then you had to be a temptress and post all those pics of the goodies. Cookies and candies and wings, oh my!
3 years ago
MagpieMine says:
Somebody was hungry! Now I'm hungry!
3 years ago
bobnstitch says:
Press is great Keep up the good work!
3 years ago
AnnaKayCreations says:
Yay Etsy!
3 years ago
odiliafu says:
Go Etsy!!!
3 years ago
MyJunkyTrunk says:
Etsy fully ROCKS!!!
3 years ago
gretchenmist says:
cool, great news.
3 years ago
BunnyBows says:
I make a point when I go to craft fairs,if I see someone who has a very unique craft or art. I make sure to ask if they know about Etsy. Spread the word "Etsy"
3 years ago
StudioCherie says:
great report thanks
3 years ago
LollyBopBaby says:
just found out today that I have a cousin in Alaska on etsy! I am in MN. It's nice to be able to say "it's a small world" when etsy is in the same sentence. We are making progres! Whooo hooo! Go etsy. Go etsy.
3 years ago
theaxx says:
Totally lovin the illustration of the street signs. and yay for etsy!! thea. xx www.forthevisionaries.tumblr.com
3 years ago
BululuStudio says:
there's also a great post in Spanish http://puertaenpuerta.blogspot.com/2009/05/etsy-nos-sorprende-de-nuevo.html
3 years ago
marykerran says:
I saw Tory Johnson on Good Morning America last year and I decided to go for it!
3 years ago
animalartista says:
Thats awesome to see Etsy and crafting in the press!
3 years ago