Celebrations Thread!

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This thread is for all your celebration announcements, achievements, and to encourage and congratulate each other! Come and post anytime you have something to celebrate (even if something in your personal life). We are here to support each other and lift each other up.

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My celebration: Since opening on January 11 with this shop, I have averaged 150 views per day, got my listings to 45, and had 6 sales!!!

[Former_Member]

I have a couple of to celebrate, but I've been busy and sick, so this is my first chance to get here.

1. 39 Sales in January - That's more sales than I had all of last year, even though I didn't open until November!

2. I just listed a bunch of new items and I am over 100 items again!

3. One of my pillar candles was featured in a blog!

4. Lastly and most importantly, my Chardonnay candles are going to be featured at a wine tasting event that takes place in locations all over the country throughout the year, with exposure to about 400,000 people!

2013 is off to a great start and since I effectively quit my day job at the beginning of this March (I'm in the military and I'm getting out), I hope the rest of the year goes as well as this month has!

[littlechampart]

Just had to share the excitement...
I hit my February sales goal today! 20 days early! :)

Yay! :)

I hope february continues like this & is the same for all of you!

[dorsetclothing]

Congrats Ash, that's awesome!
Feb has been great for me so far too, I passed 800 sales overnight. :D

[ThoughtfulRoseSupply]

So, I FINALLY reached a milestone I've been working towards for a really long time--I have more than 200 listings in my shop! And furthermore, I have enough yarn in the pipeline that I should be able to STAY over 200, even if I sell a lot this week. :)

[Former_Member]

Hi Everyone,
I'm a newbie to this team; have been reading your posts and really enjoy reading your celebrations! I make jackets from pullover sweatshirts and embellish them with beautiful machine embroidery. They seem to be mostly popular with older women so they make a great gift for Mom. I've been on Etsy for awhile, but have just recently expanded my selection and wanted to share that. I hope to be an active member of the team and plan to check out all your shop!

[Former_Member]

Congrats on the milestone Sharon! That's fantastic!

Welcome to the group Carole.

[Former_Member]

February has been slower than I expected but I did reach a milestone in the shop over the weekend as far as sales go. I hit the 6000 mark!

[AerlumeJewelry]

I had my first trunk show this past weekend and even though it was with a small group of ladies I thought it was a great success and helped me envision where my business(jewelry) can really go!

[Former_Member]

Had my first repeat customer today, woo hoo!

[Former_Member]

I just banged out 4 listings today. I think that's the most I've done in one day. Going to spread them out over the next two days. Woo!

[Former_Member]

yay! I think I did that one time. It feels great, doesn't it?

[ColourscapePrints]

WTG CG!!! What a great milestone!!

We've just had our best month yet for this shop, warm and fuzzy feelings!

[dorsetclothing]

Congrats, Kelly! Let's hope this month is even better!

And crochetgal, big congrats! That is awesome!!!

Congrats to everyone who's been reaching wonderful milestones!

[Former_Member]

Crochetgal - that's amazing! Congrats! (I'm still trying to get sale #1, so this is encourraging!)

Adam/Kelly - Congrats! That's wonderful news!

I'm super excited today! After taking *forever* to hit 50 likes on my shop's FB page, I hit 100 less than a month later (yesterday), and am currently sitting at 123! So grateful for the support!

[Former_Member]

Thanks very much everyone!

congrats Eryn! I've never figured out how to 'like' anything. Your first sale will come soon I'm sure as your soaps look lovely!

[ColourscapePrints]

You'll get there Eryn! Sales always take a little while to come in, be patient and just keep going :D

[dorsetclothing]

Keep going Eryn, you can do it!

I passed 850 etsy sales today! I'm hoping to get to 1000 by my 2nd etsyversary in May, fingers crossed!

[ColourscapePrints]

That's fantastic Mon! Congrats :D

[RusticNorthern]

I just joined the team and just stopped by to say hello!

[papooseclothing]

I have officially launched my first collection, Color Me Ruffled by Papoose Clothing! Huge milestone for me!

[dorsetclothing]

Welcome Colleen! Come over to the chat thread and tell us more about yourself. :)

And congrats, Ashley! I'm sure that took a lot of work and planning.

[Former_Member]

Hi Colleen! :D

Congrats Ashley! Love the collection!

[Former_Member]

Oops! I posted it in the chat! I got my FIRST sale today! I'm so excited to work this weekend now - especially as I was feeling really disheartened today! Yay!

[Former_Member]

Congrats on the milestone Mon! That's fantastic!

Way to go Eryn!!!!!! Happy Dancing all round!!!! You will never forget your first sale. Its one of the really special ones!

[Former_Member]

Thank-you, CG, A&K, and Mon!! :)

Congrats on 850, Mon! That's amazing!