Official Success Celebration Thread!

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This team is dedicated to sharing business advice in a supportive environment. From the day you first set up your shop to the day you think about quitting your day job, there's so much to learn. Luckily, one of the best things about selling on Etsy is the support and encouragement from other sellers.

Whether you’re brand new to selling on Etsy or you can count the years on both of your hands, you probably have some milestones that you’d like to celebrate with all of us. Post your milestone in this thread. Every month, we'll highlight some of our favorite posts, so join the celebrations!

Please also introduce yourself in your post if you’re new to the Etsy Success Team—describe what you sell and how long your shop has been open.

Here are some examples of milestones (but remember that all personal milestones big or small are worthy of celebrating!):

• You made your 1st sale / 1st international sale / 1st custom order
• You reached (x) # of sales
• You added (x) # of listings in your shop
• You have (x) # of views / favorites / admirers
• You received positive feedback from a buyer
• Your shop was featured in the press or in social media
• You recently opened your shop
• You’re celebrating your Etsyversary

[ThreeBellaDonne]

My milestone is the fact that I finally got up the nerve to open my Etsy store after talking about it for a couple of years with my family.

[OverTheMoonBridal]

I've been on etsy for 6 years now and I have already profitedmore this year made more than any of my other years!!!

[ModernClocksByCraig]

Metal clocks / Rusty metal / Patina wall clocks / Teal / Industrial wall art / Industrial wall clocks on Etsy by ReformationsUk

Only 14 of these Rusty Patina clocks in existence.

Wall mounted and with an optional lacquered finish. Fitted with a silent sweeping mechanism. Featuring an industrial rusty green face. These creative and affordable designs make unique features for any home or office.
Measuring 26" x 6" on 4mm Rusty steel. https://www.etsy.com/listing/210562834/limited-edition-industrial-rusty-rustic?ref=shop_home_active_... https://www.etsy.com/listing/186967509/limited-edition-industrial-rusty-rustic?ref=shop_home_active_... https://www.etsy.com/listing/210562072/limited-edition-industrial-rusty-rustic?ref=shop_home_active_...

[Former_Member]

Etsy, thank for giving us the opportunity to let us know. We are Italian artisans and we do not know very well the English language but we had positive appreciations by email from people who are following us and this made us very happy.
THANKS .

[HomeyDecoration]

I'm a newest here and celebrating my 3th sale today. It may be small step for world but big one for me :)

And yesterday, i opened my FB Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/HomeyDecorationEtsy

ı feel good with Easy!

Thank you <3

[AEDdanlandrum]

New paintings this week:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/232050857/abstract-painting-original-modern-wall
https://www.etsy.com/listing/232060016/abstract-painting-original-modern-wall
https://www.etsy.com/listing/232059810/abstract-painting-original-modern-wall

[fishcouple]

I've finally reached 100 listings today! It's not easy to design and create one of kind items, but I thoroughly enjoyed the process!

Also, I am looking forward to celebrate my 200 sales. Hope to see you soon! :)

[Former_Member]

I just launched my shop May 1st and I already have 10 orders and over 200+ admirers!

[ItsyBitsyPaperCuts]

I hit 50 sales this morning! Yay!

[Former_Member]

After much searching, we finally found our favorite bracelet clasp style in stainless steel and have listed one of our men's leather bracelets with the new clasp. It is so gorgeous. This clasp will now be offered as an upgrade on all of our other licorice leather bracelets.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/232075631/mens-two-tone-leather-bracelet-w?ref=shop_home_active_2

[Former_Member]

Congratulations to all of you for your acheivements. It definitely requires a lot of hardwork and dedication to see your businesses grow.

I'm still fairly new to Etsy and I'm still learning about how to generate sales. Most of my sales came from in person and one from Etsy. Any advise would definitely be appreciated.

I'd like to celebrate my 8th listing to my shop. Feeling excited!

My Shop:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JHBags?ref=l2-shopheader-name

Latest Listing:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/232183212/yellow-strap-turquoise-wristletclutch?ref=shop_home_active_1

[Former_Member]

I was hoping to reach 300 sales by my 3-yr Etsy-versary which is in July, but I just hit 300 today!!! - 2 months early!!

[GildedBug]

I realized this morning that I have already had over 100 sales in 2015 and it is just May. I am eagerly anticipating what this year will bring. It certainly helps me to feel more confidant when making those large costly supply purchases too :)

[Former_Member]

I had my first sale within the first week of opening my shop! I'm hoping to learn ways to increase sales and be an Etsy Success story!

[flauntdesignsjewelry]

I hit an all-time number of 3000 sales today!
It's taken a looooong time, but I have a big smile on my chops! :)

[aDivineInspiration]

Congratulations Lin!

Last night I FINALLY published the listings for my first line of pendant necklaces! I worked my booty off and I'm pleased with the results... now it's time to watch the stats and make adjustments where needed. Yippie!

[CarolSuesPngSvg]

I've had an Etsy for a good number of years. When I first started I had only sold 1 item in a years time and since have only tried it sporadically. With many new items and more vast variety and more knowledge, I am going to attempt to build my Etsy shoppe once again and see if things are different this time around. Wish me luck!

[Former_Member]

That's awesome Liz! I couldn't even imagine reaching that milestone! Congrats

[Former_Member]

Hi guys, I'm Laura and I opened up my shop in March of this year. My store Lizzy and Lois sells felt and yarn wreaths made for kids and adults alike. I have been making these wreaths as gifts for new mothers for years and have had such positive feedback that I decided to open an Etsy store.

It took me a month to make my first sale, but over the past few weeks I've had 3! I'll never forget the moment or where I was when the first one happened and I am forever grateful to this website for their love of all things handmade. Here's hoping to a successful year!

[DovesClosetInc]

I had two sales last week and four for the year. These were my online sales:)

[FormerlyFlints]

Hi my sister and I just opened up our shop FormerlyFlints on May 1. We sell handmade jewelry, handbags, scarves, and more. Our milestones are:
4 sales and 700 shop views. So excited to be on this journey of creativity.

[Former_Member]

This is fun! I made my first sale this week!

[PreciousWonderland]

We recently celebrated our shop's first month of sales about a week ago and we've already had TWO international orders! :D Now, I'm swamped with orders and I'm working on opening up another store. Its such an amazing feeling, it's insane.

[Former_Member]

We made our 10th sale, got our 240th shop admirer and worked out our branding identity! [now we have to apply it everywhere]

We are so excited!

[Wonderlustcompany]

Slowly getting there... 5 sales with 5 positive reviews!