Crafty Things

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I've been busy crafting the past few weeks, but keep forgetting to post them here.  Everything but the cards are in my Etsy shop.  Now, I do have a question for you Etsy sellers.  Do you find that you get many sales?

 I get maybe a few hits a week.  In the past nine months since I opened it, I've had 7 sales and 5 of those sales were from people who know me "in real life" or from reading my blog.   Or what inevitably happens is that I post it on Etsy and also on the facebook page I created and then someone on facebook will want to buy it.  Since I have to pay a fee each time I post it on Etsy, I'd almost be better off just posting it on the facebook page.  

 I'm starting to feel like it's a lost cause to keep trying to sell on Etsy.  What do you think?  

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong or maybe I'm not doing anything wrong.  I don't feel like I can price things any lower because then I might as well give it away for free.  For example, it takes me an hour to make a fully lined apron.  I charge $20.  If it is costing me anywhere from $10-$13 for the material, then I'm basically making $7-$10 per hour.  Whoopy-dee-doo!!  

I'd love some feedback!

 Anyway, here are my latest creations.

2 tote bags.
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A table runner. (needs to be ironed).
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Some cards.
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I've also been working on table favors/decorations for a ladies Christmas tea I'm hosting at church next Saturday.

What have you been crafting?  I love seeing all your beautiful crafts.

Comments

  1. ElizabethdNovember 30, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    I love your cards Terri. Cant comment on the Etsy shop as I dont have one, but hope you somehow get more sales soon.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 30, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Since I have seen your work with my very own eyes....I know your cards and sewing is perfect. I don't know what to tell you about Etsy but I can wish you good luck.

    Have a fun, fun week-end.
    Debbi

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  3. TerriNovember 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Thank you ladies! Now if I could just get total strangers to love the *looks* of my stuff enough to buy it! LOL!!!

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