Four years old today

[heartsabustin]

I can't believe it - today is my four year Etsy-versary. It's been awesome. I've grown and changed and learned so much - I feel like an old-timer now. *gets out cane and long white beard* :D

What have you learned since you've been here?

I've learned to be patient, to use my camera, to be patient, to work with metal clay and gemstones, and to be patient. Do you see a pattern here? :D

[Former_Member]

Patients is a big one. In addition, I have also learned that you can't just work towards the next sale you have to think long term.

[Former_Member]

Congrats on your Etsyversary!

I've been here over 2 years and I've learned more than I ever could have imagined learning - in my 50's this was a whole new world to me!

[heartsabustin]

Rizzi, my mom was in her 50s when she got her first computer, and SHE'S the one who found Etsy and set heartsabustin up. I'm the one who figured out the banner and the avatar, got the first listings up, and all that. But we worked this shop together for 18 months before we split up into two different shops, and now she's got hers, and I've got three.

I've come a long way, kids. :D

[susanstreasures]

Congrats! 5 years for me! My oldest daughter found the site!

[Former_Member]

Congratulations from a fellow Wilmingtonian (Around here, laughingly referred to as a half back:))

[heartsabustin]

hahahahah. Yup. I married a true ILM native, though, so I'm an acceptable transplant. hahaha

Isn't all the filming going around this summer NEAT? I want my boys to run into RDJ in the worst way. (Iron Man 3 is filming in Wilmington, NC, this summer - SOOOOOO cool!)

[JenlynnVoss]

Happy 4th "Birthday"!!! :D

And I agree, patience is a big one!

[Rt9NJvintageFun]

Congratulations,what a milestone!

My Shop will be a year old next month, it's amazing how my new world has taught me so much, always tweaking and inching up to the next level.
patience, pride and perseverance

Four Years, incredible!

[starlightwoods]

Congrats! I made you a treasury i honor of your anniversary!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTY3ODE0MTB8MjcyMzExMDUxOA/full-of-inspiration

[Former_Member]

That is wonderful!!! Happy Anniversary! Mine was Sunday and it has been 2 years! It is amazing how far I have come since then. I have learned sooo much and I am still learning. Love every minute!!

Hope you have many, many more!!!

[heartsabustin]

Lisa - you doll! Thank you!

[Former_Member]

congrats!

[Former_Member]

It's soooo hot here, I hardly know what's going. I didn't know that Iron Man 3 is filming here. I love the first one.

Enjoy your Etsy anniversary:)

[heartsabustin]

I just gave my postal guy a bottle of cold water. It's just too hot out there right now. *pant, gasp* The index is supposed to be up to about 105 - 110 today, and I believe it.

I'm staying shady on my Etsy-versary, I can tell you that.

[Plektra]

Congratulations! Wow 4 years!

I joined Etsy last November but I officially opened my shop this month. What I have learned so far is that you can never stop working on your shop. There is always something to improve and a new goal to reach....

[Former_Member]

What a great birthday :-))
Your shop is lovely!

[GildedNotes]

Congrats Erin!

[DexMex]

Congratulations Erin. My 1 year birthday is tomorrow. I hope I can be as successful as you. Best of luck.