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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
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I have 2 sales now :)
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Well I am till figuring out Etsy and how to market at Howling Dog Jewelry.
I do have now 8 sales. Customers are finally showing me on FB which items they like in my Etsy store. If anyone has any suggestions on my titles. Maybe that is where I need to correct.

Thanks Cindy
The blind and colorful jewelry artist
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I just opened my shop few days ago http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaMoreDesign

Still feeling so nervous and exciting. It’s so wonderful reading everyone’s story. Thank you so much for sharing your story! Happy holidays to everyone. 

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I'm celebrating that in September 2013 my daughter suggested that I sell my pet products on Etsy and shortly after opening my store my products sold. I am excited and look forward to uploading my new designs for 2014. I also share in the success of others on Etsy. There are so many amazing and creative people on Etsy who all have interesting stories as to "why" they do what they do. Yeah for all of us!!!
-Angie
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I completed four custom order paintings this month - many people wanted them as special holiday gifts. This one I just finished today:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/172140740/truck-or-car-custom-painting-on-canvas?ref=pr_shop
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Over 1000 Facebook Likes! Congratulations to everyone on their successes. Love to you all.
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TLCLyn
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~ 400 Sales! ~

It was a lot of work.....but gosh, it feels good.... :) My shop posting says I started in 2009, but I really took that first year to figure out what in the heck I was doing....(smile)... So from Nov 2011 to Dec 2013.... 400 Sales..... NICE! I need to work smarter and see what can be accomplished for next year.... :)

Thank you Etsy!
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Gratitude! I sold 2 Grumpy Cat inspired Mason Jars, and have sold a number of ornaments! Huzzah :)

Being the 3rd year, I've stretched my wings with materials, and have had a good response so far! I want to put out there - thanks. I'm excited to see where it can go from here.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/172835733/grumpy-cat-painted-mason-jar
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Reached 232!!!
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75 SALES!!! A small number, compared to some, but it was my goal for the end of 2013. So excited to see what next year holds now that I'm incredibly focused, more experienced and have a definite plan on where I want my shop to go.

Merry Christmas!!
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I am celebrating for more sales this year. My shop has been open since 2011. I closed it because there was no revenue. The second time, I opened my shop, I included my knitting patterns which are the most popular with my clients.
A big THANK YOU to Etsy teams, and online lab workshops.
Wish all much success this season
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My Small Business Marketing Blog was just chosen by American Express as one of their Top 10 Blogs to Follow in 2014. Thanks to my wonderful customers on Etsy for their support!

The article is here:
https://www.openforum.com/articles/10-small-business-bloggers-to-follow-in-2014
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I'm Celebrating the success in sales this holiday season for revamping my etsy shop..
I'm super happy and I just hope the sales continue AFTER the holidays...
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Success! We celebrate our first sale! We have obsessed with our new Etsy shop. We are here to celebrate every next sale like the first.!

Let's think positive! Merry Christmas to all.
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Happy to reach 300 sales before the end of this calendar year.
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Three sales so far this month! one on Etsy and two from a relative. So that's over $80 this month! Woo Hoo! And still haven't spent it all. LOL
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I've had amazing year on Etsy this year. This is my second full year and I increased my revenue by 350%. I still work a 20hr week day job as an event planner but I'm getting close to making the same money on Etsy as I do in my day job. Fingers crossed that late in 2014 I can quit to work my booking binding business full time.
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VenueDecor
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My shop just passed 100 orders--most of which came in the last weekend! I have been very busy but am glad to everything off for Christmas delivery :)
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JillyBearDesigns
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Hit 1000 sales today!! Very excited.
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I just opened my shop two weeks ago. I sold 6 products and I'm actually proud of myself.
And just got the information that my calendar was included in the ranking of "20 amazing calendar designs for 2014": http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design/calendar-design-812541
Hell yeah!

Furry high five!
Pan Lis (Mr. Fox)
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A couple days ago I just received my first "custom order" using the request custom order layout. I recently added it to my shop and now I wish I had done it sooner... it was so easy!! Thank-you Etsy for setting up such an easy way to do this... the customer paid me immediately and I will begin the artwork Friday.
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My goal for the year was to double my sales from last year, and I have done it! So, it was a good year :-)
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I am celebrating my very sale this week! Which was quickly followed by another one for three items. So glad to get my first sale, and hopefully this is the start of something very exciting!
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I have one more sale today. :)
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Ok.. tell me what I am doing wrong. While I'm celebrating my actually finally opening an ETSY shop (after my kids kept saying… do it, just do it) I've only sold one thing and that is to someone I know. I'm hoping for many sales in 2014… and am hoping it just takes time!
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