Etsy

[Liluri]

Just wondering if people can tell me about Etsy, if you have shopped through it or/and if you have a store please :)

[Clare-Dragonfly]

I have shopped through Etsy several times. I have a gorgeous winged hair fork, some beautiful yarn, and some even more beautiful stitch markers from various sellers. I love it. I don't have a shop, though. Maybe I will eventually!

[Rose_Red]

I had an etsy shop for a while, but closed it when I opened up a website instead.

I've been shopping on etsy a little bit of late - there's some great stuff to be found!

[jessie58]

I love looking through Etsy, there are so many nice things there. I have never bought anything though. I am rather wary of internet shopping.

[Liluri]

Thanks for the opinions :) I'm thinking I should buy something from the site to see what it's like as a customer. I'm just a bit nervous about setting up an Etsy account to sell my creations on

[jessie58]

Thanks for the opinions :) I'm thinking I should buy something from the site to see what it's like as a customer. I'm just a bit nervous about setting up an Etsy account to sell my creations on

Liluri, may I ask what you create?

[Liluri]

I make hair sticks and feather creations on hair combs and I'm looking into doing some on french barrettes as well :)

[kimberlily]

I have bought on Etsy, and have a seller's account, but haven't gotten off my butt to post any items for sale yet :lol:

[Artenystea]

I have bought stuff on Etsy (I'm actually eagerly anticipating my first purchase arriving!) and I really like the site. It seems like there are a lot of really unique things for sale. I have a ton of fun looking around at other people's random creations!

[jessie58]

I love all the pottery ware on Etsy, hand thrown stuff is gorgeous and the colors are beautiful. I would love a whole set of dishes and tea mugs in grey blue shades. I look at all the craft fairs here but never find quite the right ones. Unfortunately, I don't see them on Etsy either.

[Liluri]

Thank you for the continuing replies to this, while I haven't been answering each one I'm still reading them :)

[Euphony]

I love Etsy! I have shop on there, plus I've purchased from there. And there's so many interesting and unusual things you can find - I never knew I needed a fairy door until I saw one on Etsy!

[jessie58]

Euphony, I love all things fairy, what is a fairy door?

[kimberlily]

I love all the pottery ware on Etsy, hand thrown stuff is gorgeous and the colors are beautiful. I would love a whole set of dishes and tea mugs in grey blue shades. I look at all the craft fairs here but never find quite the right ones. Unfortunately, I don't see them on Etsy either.

If you find an artist whose work you like, you may be able to work out a custom order. Then they'd post it on etsy for you to buy when it is ready. I did that with a hairstick from Chickie Girl Creations :)

[kimberlily]

Oh, and here is a website for fairy doors :) http://www.fairydoor.com/home.htm

[Euphony]

Oh, and here is a website for fairy doors :) http://www.fairydoor.com/home.htm
Oh Kimberlily! Not more beautiful fairy doors! You're killing me - I must get one at some point.

[jessie58]

Thanks for the link Kimberlily. Made in B.C. no less.

[MountainGypsy]

I love all the pottery ware on Etsy, hand thrown stuff is gorgeous and the colors are beautiful. I would love a whole set of dishes and tea mugs in grey blue shades. I look at all the craft fairs here but never find quite the right ones. Unfortunately, I don't see them on Etsy either.

If you are ever in Colorado there is a wonderful place called Commonwheel Artists in Manitou Springs that you would love. Amazing pottery!

Back on subject I have purchased quite a bit on Etsy, I think it is a great place!

[MountainGypsy]

Oh, I am loving the fairy doors!!! They would really fit into my garden. Thanks for the link!

[Darl_in1]

I bought a really lovely butterfly wing pendant from etsy. It was a custom order with a green wing on one side and a blue one on the other. The woman lives near a butterfly sanctuary and collects the wings from them (don't worry, she doesn't pull the wings off butterflies to make necklaces or anything). I love it, but it freaks some people out.

[Coppercurls]

OMG,I never knew that I needed a fairy door until today! That is so adorable.

[Amari]

How cute! I definitely need a fairy door or two.

[truepeacenik]

I have made a couple Etsy purchases. been satisfied. Both were custom work, and that is SO easy with that system. It comes up as" custom for truepeacenik" and says not to buy if you are not the person.
I have a favorites list as well.
I'll eventually get my paintings up.

[Angellen]

Etsy is wonderful! All the venders I've spoken to and/or purchased from have been absolutely lovely and extremely helpful and kind. Not to mention the ease of use regarding checking out, conversations, and registration--Two thumbs up for me!

[az_sweetie01]

Another Etsy lover here! :) Seriously, I can spend hours just "monitor shopping" and not buying anything. The best thing to me, is that when you buy from an Etsy seller, you're supporting a small business and/or an artisan. Plus the whole "I have something that is a one of a kind" thing is nice too :) I've had great experiences and shop there a couple times a month for various things.

[Liluri]

I still haven't bought or sold anything on Etsy but I'm still reading the supplies if I didn't need to get some more CV shampoo bars and mineral make up I'd be buying something right now though!

[Beldaran]

Not sure about the protocol here vs LHC, but I have an etsy site, and though I've only sold one thing, it is extremely easy to use. (In my opinion obviously)

It's better than E-bay because there is no bidding, so if you want something, you buy it. Also some handmade items that don't do well on E-bay do better on Etsy. I've found it to be easy to use and the people on it seem quite nice. I would venture to guess that there are way less scammers and punks on Etsy.

I hope since I'm not linking my store that it is ok to say I have one.

[pookatrina]

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It's better than E-bay because there is no bidding, so if you want something, you buy it. Also some handmade items that don't do well on E-bay do better on Etsy. I've found it to be easy to use and the people on it seem quite nice. I would venture to guess that there are way less scammers and punks on Etsy.
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I totally agree, it's so much easier to use. What I like is that it is pretty much all handmade stuff, so your things don't get lost in a sea of mass produced things.

[Miss Murphy]

I have only stumbled upon etsy about a month ago - and I love it!

Sellers are so much nicer than on ebay, and as has been mentioned before: it's great to get one-of-a-kind stuff and support small businesses, too!

Oh, and on the LHC links to etsy stores in the siggy were allowed, as far as I remember ;)

[Sandie]

I have an Etsy store (link in my sig), and I love it! It is cheaper and easier to deal with than Ebay. It is a very different and interesting community. I have bought on Etsy, both yarn and jewelry and have been very pleased with my purchases. I highly recommend Etsy for someone with handmade items to sell.

[capelli lunghi]

I was looking through Etsy and found Etsy Teams.. I think it would be great to start one up with all the LHC members who sell hair stuff and whatnot.. Would ya'll be interested?

[OhioLisa]

I was looking through Etsy and found Etsy Teams.. I think it would be great to start one up with all the LHC members who sell hair stuff and whatnot.. Would ya'll be interested?

OMG, sign me up! I am going to go check this out right now. I had no idea these existed! Shows you how much I explore the site! Too busy shopping, I guess. Hehe.:lafhard:

[capelli lunghi]

Yeah.. I think it would be cool!.. All I need are a list of user names and I can create one! Also.. anyone who would like to help run it.. let me know!

[OhioLisa]

Yeah.. I think it would be cool!.. All I need are a list of user names and I can create one! Also.. anyone who would like to help run it.. let me know!

I have a few members in my faves list. I'll PM you with the info. ;)

[basak]

Add me please? I'm Beslap.

[Euphony]

Okay that is VERY cool! I had no idea stuff like that existed! I'm thinking Lisa has me in her favs too.

[Euphony]

Add me please? I'm Beslap.
OOOOOOOOOOOOO look at the pretties!

[OhioLisa]

BASAK! I love your pretties. Must... resist...

[capelli lunghi]

Add me please? I'm Beslap.Sure thing!!! ...and yes, very pretty pretties! :D

[Euphony]

OMG I just had a thought! (yes, I'm thrilled - it's a rare occurance). I've seen in some people's profiles that they are swap friendly - I'm thinking perhaps maybe we can swap on etsy!! It's too bad I don't make hair toys.

[capelli lunghi]

Okay that is VERY cool! I had no idea stuff like that existed! I'm thinking Lisa has me in her favs too.Let me know what your username is.. I'll add you to the list! I sent everyone a message about the team that I had usernames for.. Just waiting to hear back now!.. Already got a go ahead from one! Woohoo!

[OhioLisa]

Oh, I am ALL ABOUT swapsies. I don't care if it's hair related or not! :D

Euphony's name is BunnyToes, BTW!

[capelli lunghi]

OMG I just had a thought! (yes, I'm thrilled - it's a rare occurance). I've seen in some people's profiles that they are swap friendly - I'm thinking perhaps maybe we can swap on etsy!! It's too bad I don't make hair toys.*GASP* YES!!!.. Awesome idea, Euphony!!!! Fantastic!

[Euphony]

Yes my av is also my logo - my husband decided to call him fat fred :rolleyes: (I miss LHC smilies).

Woohoo! Swaps!!! I know there's loads I'd love to swap for, I don't knit and I've gotten seriously burned out on wire/metal working - I can make you guys clean and smell good!! I really need to work on my etsy store and put more items up.

[Euphony]

OOOO I want to add that Catstyle is also there (finally, I'm sooooo happy), I think she's busy right now I haven't seen her on the board in about a week. Her username is catstyle

[basak]

I'm all for swapping too :) I think I might PM you, Euphony :)

[Nightshade]

I LOVE Etsy, no comparison at all to EBay. And I think the idea of a LHC seller group rocks.

Oh yeah, and I managed to find my way here. :grinhappy:

[Euphony]

I LOVE Etsy, no comparison at all to EBay. And I think the idea of a LHC seller group rocks.

Oh yeah, and I managed to find my way here. :grinhappy:
hahaha I've been wondering where you were - and look this thread is the first one you posted in. yep, an Etsy group is a kicking idea!!

[pookatrina]

I just love this idea!

[Presto]

Add me! :whoohoo: Prestodigitizer on Etsy. My store is new and I need to take the time to put up more pics. And more stuff...:purplex:
I was just starting to get interested in Etsy around the new year, and I figured I had lots of time to hunt down all the folks from LHC. Yeah, lots of time. :whyme:
Can't wait to browse all your shops!

[Euphony]

Add me! :whoohoo: Prestodigitizer on Etsy. My store is new and I need to take the time to put up more pics. And more stuff...:purplex:
I was just starting to get interested in Etsy around the new year, and I figured I had lots of time to hunt down all the folks from LHC. Yeah, lots of time. :whyme:
Can't wait to browse all your shops!OMG more pretties! Thank goodness I haven't gaged my ears - the fake it ones are very nice too though UGH why oh why do I belong to these forums that are so full of enablers!?!

How well does copper work for those? Will it tarnish/green?

[Presto]

Copper would be extremely pliable at smaller gauges. The ear hook would bend easily. Yes, it will tarnish, it's real copper, you'll get a nice green stain on your skin. I do have some Rustoleum clear gloss I was going to try out. I'm not sure it would work on the earwire in copper, I imagine the copper flexing a lot and cracking the coating.
All that said, I do have copper in 12 gauge, but I didn't think there would be much of a demand for stuff that flimsy. I use it for modeling the shapes I make in silver.
My main worry with copper Fake Its would be the ear wire part where I would file it down to be a 16 gauge. Flimsy.

I asked my hubby, for comparison, what you might find around the house in copper wire so that you could feel for yourself how flexible it is. He says there is some in your electrical outlet, but doesn't recommend opening one up to check it out...:lafhard: He says, "Go to a hardware store and check it out for yourself, they will have all the gauges."
Meh... not as helpful as I'd hoped.

Talk to me on Etsy and I'm sure we can work something out.

I have a hard time realizing where the line of self promoting lies... I'd be happy to take this post down if this is too much.

Time to go browse some stores for myself!

[capelli lunghi]

I am so impressed by everyone's creations! Beautiful work!!

[Sandie]

I was looking through Etsy and found Etsy Teams.. I think it would be great to start one up with all the LHC members who sell hair stuff and whatnot.. Would ya'll be interested?

I would definitely be interested. You can count me in. Are you going to organize it?

[capelli lunghi]

Cool, Sandie! I'll add you to the list!..

Well.. I've been getting names together and working on getting info for the Team Page.. OhioLisa said she was willing to help with things.. If anyone else would like to help if the need arises.. that would be wonderful!

[OhioLisa]

Presto... great stuff. I am going to convo you. ;)

[Gaelic Girl]

Me too, me too!!! Please add me!! :sweatdrop:

I'M HERE, I'M HERE!! GASP!! Boy have I missed you guys!!!!:stress: :soppy:

Cheers!
GG

[OhioLisa]

Oh, GG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've missed you SOOOOOOO much! Hugs!

[Gaelic Girl]

Oh, GG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've missed you SOOOOOOO much! Hugs!


HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!! I'VE MISSED YOU TOOOOOO!!!! I am back....promise!!!! So sorry!!! My desert island had nothing but exams, essays, and insomnia...but that's no excuse for disappearing. Sniff. :depressed:

I can't wait to catch up and hear all your news!!!!!

God bless, dearest Lisa. :happy:
xx0x0x0GG

[Beldaran]

hahaha I've been wondering where you were - and look this thread is the first one you posted in. yep, an Etsy group is a kicking idea!!
I'd been trying to drag her over here.. but she's been busy. Probably making tons of new Etsy stuff LOL :lafhard:

[capelli lunghi]

Me too, me too!!! Please add me!! :sweatdrop:

I'M HERE, I'M HERE!! GASP!! Boy have I missed you guys!!!!:stress: :soppy:

Cheers!
GG

Sure thing!! What is your username?

[Beldaran]

What is the name of our team, and how do I tell if I've joined?

[OhioLisa]

From my understanding, the list of participants has to be compiled, then a request has to be sent to Etsy requesting the formation of the new group. I expect notifications will be sent out once the group is approved.

[Beldaran]

Got it! Thanks for the info!

[happylynngilmer]

I made an account over the weekend and OMWord there is so much stuff I want to buy! I am an immediate fan of Etsy!
I actually made the account due to the ebay strike. I've been thikning about putting my bath bombs on sale for months now. Once the semester is over I think I'll start a store.

Euphony-o no, now I NEED a fairy door too! But where am I to put it!? I live on the second floor of an apartment building LOL

[Euphony]

Euphony-o no, now I NEED a fairy door too! But where am I to put it!? I live on the second floor of an apartment building LOL
Why on your wall of course, silly! How the heck do you think the fairies in the walls get in and out? Hint: the best place is on the floor right up against the wall :lafhard:

hahaha Presto, don't worry I have a gawd awful amount of several gages of copper wire at home - leftovers from my wedding (check it out, we made all the headpieces: http://getchellwedd.topcities.com/wedding1.html I'm very proud of our work so I LUV to show it off :grinhappy: ) Oddly though it didn't dawn on me that you'd be filing the copper at the top for the fake - yeah, that sadly wouldn't work and I don't want to gage. On the rare occasion I wear white metals...I might hafta think about that, I love those!

[happylynngilmer]

The headpieces turned out LOVELY!
What a beautiful wedding! :}

[Euphony]

The headpieces turned out LOVELY!
What a beautiful wedding! :}
Thanks! We had a wonderful time creating our fairytale.

[Presto]

Ah, that is a beautiful circlet!
We share an anniversary, although mine took place in 2006. We had torches too! They make such a great atmosphere.
Congratulations!

[Euphony]

Ah, that is a beautiful circlet!
We share an anniversary, although mine took place in 2006. We had torches too! They make such a great atmosphere.
Congratulations!
That is so cool! The torches did just add that special tough. Thanks for the compliment! My husband made mine by himself, he didn't want me to help with it - but we both made the other ones out of copper and brass, sheet and wire.

[Nightshade]

hahaha I've been wondering where you were - and look this thread is the first one you posted in. yep, an Etsy group is a kicking idea!!

Yeah, people found me on Etsy and told me about this thread, then gave me a kick in the pants to get over here in general. I was stubbornly mooning about it "not being LHC" when at this point it has sort of morphed into that ;)

I'd be happy to help organize any sort of LHC Etsy list. :whoohoo:

[Gaelic Girl]

Sure thing!! What is your username?


It's capercaillie1972. Thanks so much, capelli lunghi!!!!!! :)

[Sandie]

Just checking in to see if we have an update on our Etsy Team as yet?

[Nightshade]

I've got a rough draft of some verbage, but as for the actual creation of the group, no idea.

[Liluri]

I have tried to find a mention in this thread, is the group just for sellers on etsy or for buyers too please?

[Beldaran]

I'm not in charge at all, but I don't see why not. If for some reason we can't add buyers I'd hope you can add the team as a favorite.

[capelli lunghi]

I certainly don't see why not. There could be a list of stores, then all the members.. The only qualification that I think should be enforced is that everyone who is a team member must be in good standing, whether buyer or seller.

I haven't submited the info to etsy yet.. just waiting on a few things.

[kimberlily]

I'd be interested in being included in the group too :)

[Silverlox]

Buyers too!?! :whoohoo:

Wow! That's great!!

In that case: Count me in, please.. I'm a happy shopper. :happy:
(And my feedback is positive, which would probably indicate the aforementioned "good standing".)

My Etsy name is Silverlox, - yeah, I know. Lack of imagination plus a bad memory.. :rolleyes:

[Euphony]

Buyers too!?! :whoohoo:

My Etsy name is Silverlox, - yeah, I know. Lack of imagination plus a bad memory.. :rolleyes:
hahaha naw! think of it this way - I use the same name or a very close rendition of the same name on all forums I belong to. It's actually nice, after years of belonging to forums and using the same (or very close) name - I'll run into other people that do the same. *See* them after a couple of years of not seeing them and know who they are, and they know who I am. It's kind of nice.

My personal etsy account is euphonical :lafhard: But my business etsy account is named after my business.

[snowbear]

I'm there as Pandacember, if the list is still open to adding people.

[Liluri]

I'm on there as liluri, and I've yet to buy anything, but I will. Not sure if that means I have good standing or any standing at all. I'm interested in joining, I have LHC standing if it counts.

[Clare-Dragonfly]

Oh, I'd like to be included! I'm claredragonfly, just a buyer.

[Coppercurls]

I am on Etsy as a buyer. My name is Coppercurlyq. I have yet to make a purchase though. Not much "fun money" of late. I do have good feedback on Ebay & positive trader rating on LHC.

[OhioLisa]

Just to clarify, Etsy teams are for sellers, as a means of promoting their businesses. We appreciate yall (buyers) wanting to be a part of a group, but that's not really the teams' intended purposes. Thanks.

[Gaelic Girl]

Just to clarify, Etsy teams are for sellers, as a means of promoting their businesses. We appreciate yall (buyers) wanting to be a part of a group, but that's not really the teams' intended purposes. Thanks.


Drat!:depressed: Ok....I'm just a buyer, so no group for me. :stress:

Thanks for clarifying, Lisa. :) Now...as a buyer...do I go to the teams bit and look for LHC....then view a list of LHC buyers? How does that work?

Shop on, groovies! :geek:

[capelli lunghi]

Sorry about the confusion, folks.. Maybe it would help if I comprehended what I read.. LOL.. Thanks for clearing it up, OL!

Please still tell us if you are on Etsy though.. even as just a buyer.. It doesn't hurt to have it here! Maybe we can figure something else out for the buyers who want to be listed for others to see???

Gailic Girl... There are only sellers on the teams.. so you won't find buyers on the teams.. Maybe you meant to put sellers?..

[Gaelic Girl]

Gailic Girl... There are only sellers on the teams.. so you won't find buyers on the teams.. Maybe you meant to put sellers?..


Yep...that's what I meant. :depressed: I was taking a break from writing an essay on The Enlightenment....I blame that ....and the insomnia! :geek:

Thanks, capelli lunghi! I'll be interested to see what my fellow LHC'ers are up to! ;)

Cheers,
GG

[Presto]

Bump!
Just checking for updates, this thread has been awful quiet.
*listens*

[OhioLisa]

We're working on the "about us" info, getting the graphics in order, and setting up our own message board so we can communicate easily. Shouldn't be long now. :)

[Presto]

Cool, thanks for the update! Now, since this will be for sellers with only positive ratings... How about people like me, I haven't sold anything yet. Is "no rating" still a good rating?

[happylynngilmer]

I'm currently *just* a buyer. Not that there's anything wrong with that hehehe!

[OhioLisa]

Cool, thanks for the update! Now, since this will be for sellers with only positive ratings... How about people like me, I haven't sold anything yet. Is "no rating" still a good rating?

Well, since we already "know you" it's not really an issue. We are just concerned about people wanting to join down the road who we are not familiar with. Those people would need a good rating so we know we're hooking buyers up with good sellers. :D