Mai, the jewelry designer behind WoodlandBelle (formerly known as 4thesparrowsnest), spends 10 to 14 hours each day working on Etsy orders and new ideas for her shop. This dedication and spirit have led to her full-time status and success as an Etsy shop owner. Mai previously worked in boat manufacturing to pay her way through… Continue reading
Kate kavdesigns and Katie katiejean played softball together in college, but they fell out of touch after Kate left to continue her education elsewhere. Recently, they were reconnected through Etsy while Kate was browsing through shops and recognized Katie’s face in one of her listing photos. When Kate heard Katie’s story, she was moved to… Continue reading
If Elaine, a.k.a. GrannysKnits, could, she would knit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Her day job at estelleinc.com with Cindy (a.k.a. CiCiBianca) and after-hours Etsy shop both fall in line with her creative career. But her world was rocked when this grandmother became a mother again. Read about how this inspiring member… Continue reading
Sometimes you’d like to quit your day job, but life gets in the way. We asked Christy of KBShimmer to share her story about her struggle to carve out creative time despite the realities of everyday. Christy is a member of three Teams on Etsy (SAFE Team, Crafting In Color Team and the IN Crowd Team) and says that the… Continue reading
CarpetShopPrincess says:
I try to buy organic and sustainable food because it's good for the world, and my health. However, whenever I find myself feeling too high and mighty, some Doritos always seem to help me dial it down a notch. Read more
