Chat Thread for 2017

[BopaJones]

A new chat thread for a new year ...
Here's wishing you all a very happy and successful 2017. Blwyddyn Newydd Dda i chi gyd
Many of the 'old stagers' who formed the core, founding membership of this team seem to have departed etsy. However, it's always a pleasure to see new faces. Please feel free to 'jump in' and contribute to this thread. All are very welcome
It would also be nice to hear what the 'old stagers' are now up to if you 'happen upon' this thread. Are you still engaged with etsy - or have you moved on to other pastures?

[FragmentDesignsEtsy]

Heya,

Hope you're well :) I'm still very much involved with ETSY spent most of last year planning Etsy Made Local in Cardiff for the Cardiff and Valleys Etsy Team, now I'm just getting caught up on orders admin etc and hopefully getting some new products up soon :)

Hope you're all well

[BopaJones]

Hi Sarah-Jane,
Good to hear from you! And great to hear that you are still so active with etsy. Did you organise any events during the lead-up to Christmas? I hope they went well.
Looking forward to hearing more. This team has been very quiet of late and it would be great to hear how everyone is getting on.
I am still dividing my time between Wales and Ireland - and enjoying the contrast in my lifestyles whilst in each country (working flat out whilst in Wales, chilling out to excess whilst in Ireland!)
Etsy continues to be on the downward spiral for me, in terms of sales, but I intend diversifying during 2017. I will finally take the plunge and set up my own website. It will be a case of learning on the hoof - but I have got to the point where I can no longer afford to prevaricate. I am looking forward to it with a mixture of trepidation and excitement! Watch this space!

[Former_Member]

Hi, I am still here selling no-profit Thangka paintings on ETSY. Always slow but sure. I am able to send average about $800 every 2-3 months to the women and children's Schools to remote areas of Nepal. The earth quakes devastated so may homes and schools including Pushpa Lamas home and Women's school in Bhaktapur. We recently paid a visit to England and Wales with the intention of moving home in maybe a year. We love our Wales...........All the best of luck to the team~ Jan

[BopaJones]

Good to hear from you Jan - and about your much-needed work in Nepal. Like most sites, etsy is what we make of it. I am finding it difficult to grow here - but continue to get sales in 'drips and drabs'.
I hope you enjoyed your last visit home. Which part of Wales do you feel a particular affinity towards?
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