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Story by
adam,
EtsyinthePress
Published on May 7, 2009 in Etsy News |
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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.)
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56 comments Login to add your own!
SoftandSweet
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.
adoreneko
I'm excited about the Etsy buzz going around.
Hope more people discover the unique Etsy community.
AlloverArt
michelemaule
englishmuffinshop
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.
lovelygifts
IcingOnTheCupcake
Those red velvet bitty bites are my weakness! They are delicious!
VintageEye
marymoondesigns
CollectionObsession
dogties
FableBay
aymujer
One of my banners is going to be in Martha Stewart Weddings this June! YAY ETSY! MUCHISIMAS GRACIAS PARA TODO!
jenniferlynnstudio
We all need to help to spread the Etsy word. I love getting handmade things,,,more personal.
Divanni
Nice to know that we're not the only ones who appreciate how amazing and diverse Etsy is.
santosleather
ChocolateBeachFlower
BLSkerk
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.
SouthwestFlower
Artisans are amazing, everyday as I wonder through Etsy I am shocked at what I find and for what amazing prices.
BululuStudio
I also found this great article, http://puertaenpuerta.blogspot.com/20... where they posted something about Etsy (in Spanish)
lamarquisedesanges
how wonderful ...thanks for sharing ADAM ...I will do some research and perform a "etsy" related infos watch ...in france and around ...
TheNightjar
HibouCards
Great!!!! I am so ordering the reusable baggy for toddler snacks!!! really usefl and eco friendly! Good picks
nectorgirl
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!
BrazanDesign
themefragrance
mom2twogals
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!!!
oldworldprimitives
Go Etsy!! And thank you for featuring my cat doll along with all of this positive and inspiring news. :)
truLuxe
OH, how fantastic to see Etsy getting some well-deserved exposure! I'm always spreading the word but nothing beats national attention!!!
TianaCHE
I'm from Russia and read about Etsy in Russian at the many sites! Russia love Etsy toooo)
monkeyandsquirrel
its pretty darn exciting to be a part of the handmade revolution.
VIVA LA REVOLUTION!!!
beautifulbridget
DreamNColor
Love Etsy!!!! I have been hearing more people referring to it...so it's getting to be more well known. YAY!!!
bellasparty
suziesconfections
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=5UwnxL...
dennisanderson
Cool! Let me know if your hear anything if they do a story on fathers, cause I would be all for it.
raghousenternational
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
KalliopeJewelry
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!
ireneagh
foofoogal
Nice article. Having a place for vintage as well as crafters and artist is a real blessing right now with the economy. Thanks Etsy.
EJPcreations
CutieDynamite
TheCottageCheese
Yay! But then you had to be a temptress and post all those pics of the goodies. Cookies and candies and wings, oh my!
MagpieMine
bobnstitch
AnnaKayCreations
odiliafu
MyJunkyTrunk
gretchenmist
BunnyBows
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"
StudioCherie
LollyBopBaby
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.
theaxx
Totally lovin the illustration of the street signs. and yay for etsy!!
thea.
xx
BululuStudio
there's also a great post in Spanish
http://puertaenpuerta.blogspot.com/20...
marykerran
I saw Tory Johnson on Good Morning America last year and I decided to go for it!
animalartista
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