I have met the most wonderful people here...other shop owners and customers. My shop keeps me going. I love being able to create and make other people happy through my jewelry.
It has been 2 years and 3 months for me but, I didn't really start getting into it till this summer because of school. I have to balance full time high school and my store. I have met wonderful people here on Etsy.
Congrats Sarah! 2.5 years for me but I don't like to count the first six months as I didn't really have any items til 1/12. I can barely keep up with orders right now. Never ever thought this would happen as it took me so long to figure it all out.
My shop has technically been around since Aug. 2009 but I closed it 6 months later and didn't reopen until Oct. 15, 2012. I consider that date to be my grand opening so I've been open a little over a year. It's been a great ride!