Introduce Yourself

[#1]

Hi everyone! Thanks for joining! Before beginning with other threads, fill out this little survey so we can get to know you!

-Where are you from?

-What do you make?

-What do you collect?

-What are your goals? Short term? Long term?

-Do you have kids? A spouse? Talk about your family!

-What do you love about Etsy? What do you not-so-love?

-Think about this day 5, 10, and 15 years ago. What were you probably doing?

-What words do you live by?

[acrowscollection]

Hey, I'm Allison. I'm a college student in Terre Haute, IN, but my parents currently live in Charleston, SC, at least for the rest of this year (military family). I'm a jewelry artist, though I do other crafts, too.
I collect... a lot of things. Frogs, moose, art, shells, makeup... yeah, a lot.
My goals... well, like I said, I'm a college student, studying chemical engineering, and I want to eventually get a job working for NAVSEA or some other defense agency, or maybe oil so I can go back to Alaska. Probably one of those two, but I'm only a sophomore, so I haven't really decided yet. Also, call me cheezy, but I'd really like to get married some day. Oh, and I want to publish a book, too. ^^
Haha, no kids, thank God, and I don't plan to have any, either. XD I do have a fish, though, and a dog back home with my parents. I also have a wonderful boyfriend of almost 5 months now.
Hmm, things I love about Etsy... I love that it gives handmade artists a way to get into business, though I must admit I'm not a fan at all of some of their recent treatment of sellers...
5 years ago, I was just starting high school, 10 I was in 4th grade, and 15, I was 4, haha. ^^
Words to live by...
"When going through Hell, keep going." Yes, stopping in the middle of a bad place isn't a very good idea... =p

[SheilasBlessings]

Hi, my name is Sheila.

I am from Riverside, California. I have lived here all my life except for a 2 year stay in Colorado.

I am starting to make jewelry. I opened my shop a year ago with vintage treasures that had been my Grandma Addie's. My shop is named after her.

I collect tresures from nature...shells, pinecones, rocks. My real passion is collecting vintage treasures. I love the stories behind each unique item.

My short term goal is to get back to work...I had major spine surgery last January, and I am still healing. My entire spine is fused, so I have to learn how to do things differently.

I have 2 beautiful daughters, 28 and 26. I am so proud of both of them. A 4 1/2 year old grandaughter who is my joy. And a loviing husband who is my best friend.

The thing I have loved most about Etsy are the wonderful people I have met from all over the world. I got to meet an Etsy friend from Wisconsin this summer, and I have shared meals with several other sweet ladies. I have also enjoyed sharing my grandmother's treasures with others...it's like a little part of her lives on.

Five years ago I was in Nursing school. My life has taken alot of unexpected turns since then.

The words I try to live by in my life as it is today are, "Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staicase, just take the first step." - Martin Luther King Jr.

[DaisyCottageDesigns]

-Where are you from?
I'm from Florida - 20 miles from Daytona, 45 from Orlando.

-What do you make?
I make crocheted hats for babies and kids.

-What do you collect?
I collect college t-shirts :) I'm a geek...

-What are your goals? Short term? Long term?
Currently, most of my goals are related to my Etsy shop: improve SEO, etc. My future goals include working on my masters and taking a missions trip out of the country.

-Do you have kids? A spouse? Talk about your family!
I'm married to my best friend, David. He's an youth/assistant pastor at our church. We met when we were fifteen, got engaged when we were 19, and married when we were 21. We have two beautiful little girls (aka my models). Riley is 2.5 and Caroline is 7 months.

-What do you love about Etsy? What do you not-so-love?
I love the community and the promotion of all things handmade. I don't like how I'm tempted to spend everything I make ;)

-Think about this day 5, 10, and 15 years ago. What were you probably doing?
Five years ago, I was probably hanging out with my husband. Ten and fifteen years ago, I was probably on vacation with my family. We always took fall trips to see the leaves change.

-What words do you live by?
I try to live by everything that the Bible says. I believe that it's true and try to follow its precepts.

[Former_Member]

-Where are you from? Originally, San Diego, Ca but currently reside in Orange County.

-What do you make? Digital/ Printable Cards and Invitations

-What do you collect? Nothing specific

-What are your goals? Short term? Long term? I'd love to own a successful business here, but in the ling run I'm mostly looking forward to raising my family!!

-Do you have kids? A spouse? Talk about your family! 1 crazy 2 yr old daughter and a wonderful husband...hoping to add more to the family soon.

-What do you love about Etsy? What do you not-so-love? Love being able to create and sell. Not so much...it's tough to get the exposure, but I guess that's the hard work you put into it, right?!

-Think about this day 5, 10, and 15 years ago. What were you probably doing? 15 years ago, I was starting college...omg, can't believe that was 15 yrs ago!! 10 yrs ago, I had graduated college and was living the "fun" life in NYC. 5 years ago, I was married for a year and starting a new career as a teacher...which didn't last too long because I now stay at home with my daughter.

-What words do you live by? Do unto others...for sure!

So excited to meet everyone! :)

[Former_Member]

Hi! I'm Marianne and I'm from Fresno California. GO DOGS!!!!!

I make aprons for little boys and girls, men and women and baby bibs.

I collect fabric and scrapbooking stuff because you never know what you might need and it is better to have it and not use it (right away) than not have it and need it when you are working on something.

My long term goal is to be happy at what ever I am doing. I worked for an industry for 13 years and it sucked the life out of me and my family suffered for it. I will never work for a company that make me feel that their company is more important than my family ever again.

My short term goal is to make enough money this season through etsy and boutiquing to cover the cost of Christmas. If there is any money left over then we will take a small family vacation after the holidays are over.

I am married to a wonderful man who has put up with all my craziness. I have two children, a son Wesley who will be 8 in December and a daughter Anne who is three. We love to do things as a family. We like to take day trips, or spend the day in the backyard if the weather is nice. Not working has really allowed us to grow together and become a family. We love to just be together. Life is so much more calm and relaxing for us. Life is great!

What I love about etsy is that it is a great way to network and showcase my stuff. I love that I have created a shop that is representive of me. What I not so love about etsy is that I can't organize my shop in the way I want. I want to be able to put all the bibs together in the shop and all the little boy aprons together in the shop on my home page. I know that there are catagories they could select I just what the page to look a certain way when they come to my shop.

15 years ago I was in college dating my now husband not thinking a day ahead of anything. 10 years ago I had been married a year and settling into this house I live in now. Still not thing to far into the future. 5 years ago I was working at a thankless job dreaming of the day that I would never have to go through another holiday season doing what I was doing. I had just found my love for sewing and relized that I would rather be sewing that anything else.

Words I like to live by: If your not happy it is not worth doing and nothing is more important than family.

[theDelhiStore]

Hello Nice to meet you all. I'm Vandana from Delhi, India.

I collect and sell vintage sari(mainly silks), Handmade block printed, Handloom fabrics. I like to collect one of a kind handmade things, also I like to collect pinecones, seashells with my daughter whenever i get a chance.

My short term goal is to sales on my etsy shop and learn sewing and the long term goal would be to be able to travel the world.

I'm married and have an eight year old beautiful daughter.

I am awed to see the talented people here on etsy and their work that really inspires me. I wish i had some of their talent. There is nothing I don't like about etsy.

What was i doing 5 years ago i was playing with my daughter, cooking etc... 10 years ago dreaming about getting married to my love. 15 years ago had big dreams as i had just finished college and started working.

Be Positive and fair!

[CelestialChainmail]

Hello
My name is Crystal , I and my husband Jordan own the shop Celestial Chainmail us along with a few other talented artist make all the lovely crafts you will see in our shop. Feel free to come by and check us out , also to read more about us please visit our about page here on ETSY .. www.etsy.com/shop/CelestialChainmail/about/

[Former_Member]

Hello everyone! I am Michele. My Etsy shop is Michele Just One L...because I have been saying that phrase for years, whenever I give anyone my name. :)

-Where are you from?
I am from San Antonio, Texas but have been living in Wisconsin for the past six years.

-What do you make?
I make fabric accessories, mostly Kanzashi flowers. I do headbands, hair clips, ponytail holders, pins, totes, and anything else I can put a flower on.

-What do you collect?
I collect craft books and supplies. Actually, it's more of an addiction at this point. :)

-What are your goals? Short term? Long term?
I want to have a successful, small business that is also an outlet for my creative side. My long term goal is to eventually open a little B&M shop in our quaint downtown area.

-Do you have kids? A spouse? Talk about your family!
My husband and I have been married for 22 years. We have two kids: Andrew, who is about to turn 18 and has his own rock band, and Karis, who is 8 years old and came to our family from China. She is very into American Girl dolls and sleepovers right now and is the model for my shop! We also include our dog, Molly, and our cat, Mr. Kitty Pants, in our family. It's a circus, but we love it!

-What do you love about Etsy? What do you not-so-love?
I love having an outlet for my creations. It is facinating to think that my items are seen by people all over the world! I am really confused about the whole SEO thing.

-Think about this day 5, 10, and 15 years ago. What were you probably doing?
Let's see, five years ago I was busy taking my son to his sports practices and chasing after my precious three year old daughter. Being a stay-at-home mom was very different from what I imagined! :) Ten years ago I was working two p/t jobs, as a secretary and a school librarian, and starting to think about adding to our family by way of adoption. 15 years ago I worked fulltime as a school librarian and was able to take my 3 year old son to work with me! I was putting my husband through school and trying to make ends meet. Yikes!

-What words do you live by?
I TRY to live by the phrase "Where you are in your life right now, is where you need to be."

Looking forward to getting to know the team. Thanks!

[Former_Member]

Hi everyone! I’m Gillian and I’m from Dublin, Ireland. I've just opened my new shop on Etsy- Resin Road :)



-What do you make? I make unique and stylish handmade jewellery featuring the colourful georgian doors which line the streets of Dublin city.

-What do you collect? I collect craft supplies (it’s out of control!) old perfume bottles, postcards, make-up

-What are your goals? Short term? Long term? My goal is to make my business successful and hopefully make it my full time career in the future.

-Do you have kids? A spouse? Talk about your family!
I live with my boyfriend and our little crazy kitty, Billie. He’s Dutch and I’m Irish, but he has more of an Irish accent than I do now! My parents are very supportive of my renewed interest into crafts and I'm really grateful for all their encouragement. I’m a twin and she’s also an artist- a very talented graphic designer and illustrator and she’s the best person to brain storm ideas with as we just get each other! I also have a brother who’s an amazing artist and is working as an art director- so the creative gene is definitely in our family.

-What do you love about Etsy? What do you not-so-love?
I love searching for unique pieces and handmade is very important to me- it’s great to know that someone put a lot of their time, imagination and effort into a piece for you and you just never get the same quality or meaning from manufactured goods from retail chains.
My only grip with etsy is it’s very difficult to get noticed. As a newbie I’m struggling with that and I find the same artists featured constantly in treasuries and in the browse sections. It can be disheartening at times. I believe everyone deserves an equal chance.

-Think about this day 5, 10, and 15 years ago. What were you probably doing?
Oh, let me put my thinking cap on! 5 years ago I was finished my masters and working with a professor on editing his publication on megalithic art at the passage tombs at Knowth. 10 years ago I was in university studying History of Art and Archaeology. 15 years ago (god I feel so old now writing this!) I was in school, probably learning Irish verbs or math equations- I don’t miss that!

-What words do you live by?
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

[ArrayOfHappiness]

Hello everyone!
My name is Jenna, I am 30 and I live 45 mins from downtown Pittsburgh, PA.
I love to make anything arts & crafty, but so far I just sell my toothpick dolls. I started making them when I was 8 years old and I thought maybe I should try selling them (I've got an army building, lol). I plan to sell a variety of more items (I got a list, I just have to put it in motion). I like selling on Etsy because it is like a little community on here. The fellow sellers are nice and the customers are pleasant to deal with too.
I love to collect frogs, Mexican style decor, any types of miniatures and cat and dog figurines (my curio is not big enough lol)
Goals? That is a tough one for me. I don't really have any, I am on disability and I just live in the moment day by day. The only thing that I would love to do one day is maybe open up a coffee shop and I love animals (I'm a vegetarian) so, I wouldn't mind opening up a humane society-type of place but only more like a foster home than a kennel style (no kill of course).
I have been married to a wonderful man for a year now (I don't know what I would do without him, he is my lifeline). We met when we were kids and never knew it (he was even at my house!) We have 8 kids (1 dog and 7 cats)

My saying that I always tell myself when things go bad is: "It sucks right now, but soon I will be looking back on this and saying; I got through it, so now on to the next thing". It works every time :)

[Former_Member]

Hi everyone! Thanks for joining! Before beginning with other threads, fill out this little survey so we can get to know you!

-Where are you from? Chapel Hill, NC via California via St. Louis via Dallas. I consider myself to be a Southerner :)

-What do you make? I sew just about everything - clothing, quilts, bags, draperies. Right now I am selling organics in a new shop, but have sold clothing, handbags, and cloth diapers in the past. I am also working on digitizing my clothing patterns to sell.

-What do you collect? Fabric!

-What are your goals? Short term? Long term? I am a SAHM and need to sew to retain a bit of sanity. At a basic level, I need to sell a bit to cover the costs of my fabric, but of course I also like to have a bit of extra income.

-Do you have kids? A spouse? Talk about your family! I am a married SAHM with two littles. Ryan is 5 and Callie is 2.

-What do you love about Etsy? What do you not-so-love? I love that Etsy provides me with an audience to whom I can offer my products. I don't love that I lose a certain amount of control over my business when using a service like this.

-Think about this day 5, 10, and 15 years ago. What were you probably doing? Five years ago I was a new mom, Ten years ago I was cramming in college, and fifteen years ago I was probably staring out the window in high school.

-What words do you live by? Follow you bliss...

[Former_Member]

haha oops, i didn't mean to do that, I'll repost! :)

[HappySquishies]

Hello,
I'm Michelle, from the Bay Area of California. Happily married to the love of my life, stepmother of 4, and grandmother of 5 and 1 more on the way! In addition to crafting, I'm a professional photographer and musician.

I started my shop last year, selling my unique snowflake ornaments
http://www.etsy.com/listing/115038121/sfo12-023-blue-and-gold-butterfly-and
This year I got a sewing machine for my birthday lol. So, the newest addition to my shop is Rag Bags, Business Card Holders/Mini Wallets, Wrist Cuffs, and I just added Padded Glasses Cases.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/115058686/gc12-004-pink-tulips-with-yellow-and
I'll be adding more as I'm constantly getting requests for "oh, do you make…?". So yes, I will make…

I love the how supportive the artisans of Etsy are with each other, and I love promoting others too!

I have always had an eye for beautiful things, and putting together "miscellaneous do-dads" to create beautiful thing. I hope you enjoy my creations!

[Former_Member]

-Where are you from?
Colombo,Sri Lanka

-What do you make?
I do embroidery, cross stitch ,make necklaces and greeting cards for
ETSY sales. I also stitch dresses for myself.(still didnt think of selling
any )

-What do you collect?
I collect the dresses I have stitched for myself. It keep me inspired.

-What are your goals?
Short term?
Make a sale on ETSY .

Long term?
Start a my own Designer Cloth shop.


-Do you have kids? A spouse? Talk about your family!
Not yet married. Have a sister younger to me. She has two kids and
I love them ,my father and mother who had passed away.


-What do you love about Etsy? What do you not-so-love?
I loveeverything about it..
-Think about this day 5, 10, and 15 years ago. What were you probably doing?
Well I dont have clue abt it.
-What words do you live by?
Do your best on everything you do, so that you never regret abt your
decisions.

[Former_Member]

Where are you from? Orignally I am from New York. Although I have lived in California since I was in middle school.

-What do you make? I make wheel thrown (sometimes hand built) ceramic pottery. Coffee mugs, Tea sets, bowls, fruit bowls, vases, bird feeders, lidded jars, trinket jars and raku ware (non-functional finished using a special process).

-What do you collect? I don't really collect anything. My house is too full of pottery.

-What are your goals? Short term? Long term? Short term - I just want to have an outlet for moving the items I create out of my house. I love to create, but only have so much space. Long term - I want to be able to create a pottery business. Perhaps someday, when I retire and am not employed full-time, I can do shows and craft fairs, and maybe expand to my own web page.

-Do you have kids? A spouse? Talk about your family! I have one daughter, a teenager, and am married (20 years). We also have 3 dogs and 4 cats.

-What do you love about Etsy? Etsy allows me to sell my items to people who are interested in my work without having to man a bricks and mortar shop. The overhead is low. I can list items, respond to inquiries, and fill orders in the evenings or from my phone.
What do I not-so-love? It is more difficult than I first imagined to have your shop seen. You really have to work at it by favoriting other people's stuff, creating treasuries, joining circles, or listing new items, and now I am discovering teams. I'm hoping this will help get my shop out there a little more. Right now I am only receiving 2-3 orders per month. I would like it to increase this number so that I can clear out more pottery, more quickly.

-Think about this day 5, 10, and 15 years ago. What were you probably doing? I was always doing some sort of craft -- painting, knitting, crochetting, mosaics, drawing. I was just not creating as much, as quickly as I am now. Most of the things I'd create back then I would give away to family and friends. But, now my work is going to people all over the United States, and even a few orders to Canada and UK. Its fun to think about someone in Florida, or New York or Wisconsin, or Idaho, or Canada using a piece of pottery that I created.

-What words do you live by? Do no harm. I try to be kind and respectful to all other creatures on the planet, regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, or even species. I am a vegetarian, I do yoga, and I try to be mindful of my actions and how they affect others around me and the world at large. Ceramic coffee mugs, while they use more embodied energy initially, in the long run are much better for the planet than using disposable paper or (gasp) styrofoam cups. Plus most coffee shops give you a small discount for bringing your own cup. And finally, how much more beautiful is a ceramic mug with a beautiful glaze on it. Even in my art, I am trying to do my part.

[TheRotterHomestead]

-Where are you from? Blaine, Minnesota

-What do you make? I sell supplies, vintage and want to sell more quilts, people around me just keep having babies, and I end up giving them away...

-What do you collect? I collect everything, I think I am a craft hoarder. Fabric is my favorite thing to collect.

-What are your goals? Short term? Long term? Short term goal is to finish unpacking my life and get my craft room in order. We moved in June 2013, and I still can't quite get two cars into the garage. Long Term: quit my job and do my Etsy store all day long :)

-Do you have kids? A spouse? Talk about your family! I have three children, Ali (15) Matt (13) and Timmy (8) and a husband of 17 years Jeff. My family is my everything. I work full time to feed, dress and have a roof over their heads. I would rather be home with them, but it is now my time to sacrifice to support the family.

-What do you love about Etsy? What do you not-so-love? I love everything about Etsy, supplies, vintage and everybody being so creative. I get inspired everyday by others. The only thing I don't like is having to repay a listing fee every time I sell a multiple of a supply. That 20 cents adds up!

-Think about this day 5, 10, and 15 years ago. What were you probably doing? I was a stay-at-home mom for 11 years, so all those years I would have been at home. In the middle of raising a new family, with a husband that was bringing home the big bucks, so probably eating out too. He was a mortgage banker back before the economic crisis, so times were VERY different back then.

-What words do you live by? It is what it is. You can't always change the situation you are in, but you can make the most of it.

[Former_Member]

-Where are you from?
I was born in Brooklyn NY in 1963 and due to marriage find myself down in East TX in a nearby lake community. So I guess I'm a transplant.

-What do you make?
I make one of a kind, hand crafted one time designed beaded jewelry. Each piece is designed based on the beads and how they flow together. I let the beads make the design. I just tie them together.

-What do you collect?
Little carousel horses or unicorns. I also love glass pieces in shapes and sizes.

-What are your goals? Short term? Long term?
My goal is to make wearable art that people love to wear.

-Do you have kids? A spouse? Talk about your family!
I have 3 beautiful daughters, (21, 13, 11) and a wonderful husband that helps me raise our girls. We are a team that works to show our girls the right path for a better life and make independant women.

-What do you love about Etsy? What do you not-so-love?
I love that everyone here love to make things with their hands and has the need to share it with the world.

-Think about this day 5, 10, and 15 years ago. What were you probably doing?

Five years ago was when I finally had enough guts to show people some of my pieces and was ecouraged by their repsonses. Ten years ago I was taking care of two small girls while we live out of the country. And fifteen years ago I was taking care of my oldest and being a stay at home mom.

-What words do you live by?
There is no such thing as a stupid question.

[Former_Member]

Hello! My name is Miranda & here's a little bit more about me

-Where are you from? Houston, Texas

-What do you make? Motivational women's fitness gear

-What do you collect? Right now I am collecting dollars because ever dollar I make goes into paying off my student loans :(

-What are your goals? My goal is to be able to start a family & have the flexibility to stay at home & work
Short term? Put a dent in my student loans
Long term? Have some babies :) Build a brand that is able to thrive & be successful

-Do you have kids? Not yet!!! And we are loving every minute of it
A spouse? Husbannd of 2.5 yrs who I met on the schoo lbus when I was 15! We've been together for 13 years

Talk about your family! I have 5 nephews & a puppy named Allie. My Husband is my Best Friend & I am a lover of Christ.

-What do you love about Etsy? Interacting with my customers & seeing them in my work out tanks!
What do you not-so-love? The slow days w/ no sales

-Think about this day 5, Somewhere in College
10, Probably at dance practice for drill team and
15 years ago dancing or reading. I was a book worm. What were you probably doing?

-What words do you live by? Don't make excuses. Make progress.

That's me in a nut shell: Miranda Marie King :)

[Former_Member]

Hello my name is Saundra and i started the company Two Little Spoons with my sister Stevie.

-Where are you from? i live in arizona and my sister lives in utah, but she is hopefully moving to AZ at the beginning of the year

-What do you make? We can a few different things. Products with vinyl, signs, tumbler cups, baby items, wood decorations, wreaths, and DIY wood craft kits.

-What do you collect? I can thing of anything specific

-What are your goals? Short term? Long term? My goals for etsy are to have fun and sell a few things. It allows me to keep up with my crafting addiction :) my goal in life is to be happy and make others happy.

-Do you have kids? A spouse? Talk about your family! I dont have any kids, but i have a wonderful husband and 2 dogs (a lab and a boxer). I have been married almost 3 years. My sister has a little boy (1 1/2 yrs old) named Logan. She has a great husband too and a dog. We cant wait for them to move closer!

-What do you love about Etsy? What do you not-so-love? i love that i can have fun crafting and have a place to sell my stuff. The forums and chats are fun too. I dont know what i dislike yet, i just joined and opened my shop yesterday

-Think about this day 5, 10, and 15 years ago. What were you probably doing? Well it is Thanksgiving today so i am sure i was eating too much food and spending time with family..... 2 of my favorite things.

Thanks for letting me introduce myself.

[Former_Member]

My shop started while I was at an adoption party for a friend of mine. I just happen to bring some items that I had made to show her. One of her friends saw them and said that I should start setting up a store to sell them. Of course I thought it was a good idea, but at the time I was only 13, how was I going to be able to keep a store up. That's when I found Etsy. It's easy for me to upload items and cost basically nothing. Enough of that, now I'm 15 and my sewing skills have improved, I started out making crayon rolls and am now able to sew skirts, and other items that are more advanced. Everywhere I go I get great compliments on my handy work. I hope I can keep kids happy with the items I make, it gives me a big smile on my face when I see kids open up their gifts that I make them. Now like I said earlier Kid's are life to me, and it's true. Having three younger siblings and around 15 cousins there's a lot of love going around. I find it hard not to surround myself with kids everyday. On top of my store I babysit, sew and attend school everyday. During the summer I like to sew, sew, and sew. Some of my friends call me nuts, but it's my passion. Everyday I get inspired to make new and fun gifts for babies or toddlers. Hopefully you guys take the time and check out my store, your sure to find something that you love.

[Former_Member]

Hi, my name is Natalie
I am from a small market town in suffolk uk, its really pretty but a little sleepy, although I love it here just the same

I make Art Dolls, jewelry, cards,mail art and mixed media art

I collect anything that I think looks interesting and that I might be able to turn into something else
my mind is always full of thoughts on creating my next project ,my current project and how can I improve my projects
I also collect a lot of "How to "books


I would like to make a little bit of money to pay off some bills and to have a holiday in Devon and then I guess , Well improve my Etsy shop/sales
Im in it for the love of it really, just knowing that someone likes my items enough to buy them and live with them, really makes my day
I hope thats not too cheesy ,

I am married, its been 5 years now, we had our anniversary the other day
we have known each other for about 30 years and he is my best friend

The things I love about Etsy is all the fab stuff that has been made by human hands and all the great people that I have met thus far
the thing I dont like about Etsy is the lake of forth coming feedback from sellers that I have brought from, when I have left it for them, I just dont understand it thats all , arr well never mind

5,10 15 years for an old girl like me is a lot to ask, I really couldnt say as such, its been a funny old life lol:)

The words I live by is simply " Do as you would be done by"

Well thats about it , Nice to met you all and say Hello
Hope to chat with you again very soon
Best and Kindest Regards Natalie

[Former_Member]

-Where are you from?
Hi! I'm Victoria, I'm from California.

-What do you make?
I make hand-stitched pillows with rap lyrics on them.

-What do you collect?
I don't really collect anything in particular, but I am a bit of a hoarder.

-What are your goals? Short term? Long term?
I'm in school right now, studying to be a journalist. I just want to write and travel. I also really want to keep sewing and growing my Etsy shop. It's my favorite hobby.

-Do you have kids? A spouse? Talk about your family!
I'm 22, no spouse or kids, but I do have two brothers. One goes to the same school as me, and we're really close.

-What do you love about Etsy? What do you not-so-love?
I love the community, selling my items. My shop is just a side activity from my studies and main job, but I really like having a little extra money every month, which I spend on buying more pretty things from Etsy. And I don't love fees. I wish it were free, but I understand why it's not.

-Think about this day 5, 10, and 15 years ago. What were you probably doing?
5 years ago I was a senior in high school, and probably performing in Romeo and Juliet. 10 years ago I was in middle school, and 15 years ago I was seven years old and adorable! Probably I was singing Christmas carols.

-What words do you live by?
My motto is you are responsible for your own happiness. I've been through some tough stuff, and I tend to try and make everyone else happy. Sometimes though I have to remember to step back and make sure that I'm doing okay.

Thanks for inviting me!

[Former_Member]

Hi, I'm Lisa and I have lived my entire life in texas (have never even left the state!Though I would LOVE to travel) I grew up in Houston mostly but have had a few years off/on in small country towns. I make artwork/photography but I'm interested in so many forms of arts/crafts, including music. I don't really think I collect one particular thing...i have a very eclectic taste. I love rustic,modern, romantic & all sorts of stuff...I do get drawn to pretty glass kitchenware and neat salt n pepper shakers though:)! I would eventually, in the future, love to have my shop be my full time venture & right now I want to improve myself physically & every other way as well....I really am planning to learn my keyboard this coming year! I am married w/ 2 sweet children who are fussing at each other right now....as the older girl tries to help the younger boy wrap a christmas present!~(maybe they'll make it out alive!) I have a great husband who is awesome at Anything he does & isn't bad to look at either,lol. He has a good heart and loves the Lord..what more could a girl ask for?! So far, I really Love Etsy altogether....be glad when I get my first sale though....just waiting for that day! I love seeing where all the members are from and some of the creations I come across just blow me away! Five years ago I was still trying to "get past" my mother's death...in Dec 1st of 2006. Ten years ago I was pregnant with my son (due in Feb.) & chasing my (about 18 month) old daughter around. Fifteen years ago i was almost 16, newly moved in with my sister, who I really didn't know all that well, and shortly after (the next year) I met a guy, who as it turns out would become the wonderful one mentioned earlier. I know I fail as a human everyday I live...disappointing people here & there but I try to live by the word in that old, old story wrote long ago that still remains true to this day and has everlasting power to help us get through anything we go through in life. Thanks for letting me share a small dew drop of my life with yall!

[Dustysplace]

Hi everyone, My name is Christine I live in Manchester New Hampshire but grew up in a tiny town in Maine. I love New England and its four seasons.

I make mostly hand make jewelry but I also love to crochet and craft.

I am an avid Fenton art glass collector. I love going into antique shops to hunt for a piece.

I'm married with 6 grown children. We are truly the brady bunch. My husband has three and I have three. I also have 5 amazing grandchildren.

My goals have changed a little the older I get. Now I am looking foward to retirement and spending more time with my family. Keeping healthy.

What I love about etsy is meeting fellow crafters with the same love of their craft, Having a place to show off your craft and to have a place to buy handmade Items.

5 years ago I was attending my youngest sons wedding, 10 Years ago It was My daughter who was getting married and 15 years ago I Married the most amazing wonderful man. He actually waited 10 years for me to say yes. We've been together for 25 years. I often wonder why I made him wait so long.

The words I live by
Everything happens for a reason, Put your faith in God, Sometimes the answer is no!

Thank you for letting my tell you a little about myself, I am enjoying reading about each and everyone of you.

[Former_Member]

Hi, I am Selcen which means clean as a snowflake.
I am from İstanbul, Turkiye.
I am an electronics engineer.
Currently, I am looking after my 1 year old son, Mehmet Eren.
Next 3 (or 4) years I will just looking after my son.
Than I have 2 ways...
One is working as an engineer which ı dont prefer.
The other is starting a new job which is completely belong to me.
I love making special bags.
Until today, ı have sewn over 200 bags that each one is different and special.
My product is sold in a boutique in İstanbul and I want to sell them for myself. I have an account in a domestic shopping website in Turkiye and when I have time for sewing new bags I will add them to my Etsy Shop. My son needs me so much these days, he is about to walking, so I postpone my sewing jobs for a time..
Yesterday I wrote my new year goals (13 items)
First one is sewing my new bags and create my etsy shop.
Last one is lose weight :)