I hit 500 sales on Etsy the other day.
(Well, now I'm up to 504)
When I sold my first item back in December 2007-literally right after listing it, I got soooooo excited that someone wanted to pay their hard earned money for something I MADE. Over 500 sales later and I still feel that way. The people who have bought my work helped me believe I could one day reach the dream of living off art (and quit my day job, for that matter)...they helped me pay bills, put gas into my car, and buy Christmas presents-which I wouldn't have been able to afford otherwise.
Because of money being so tight now for me, I've literally got no extra money each month after paying bills, loan debt, and my car payment. My Etsy sales have helped me save a little money for emergencies, put money back into my artwork, buy supplies when I need it, and be able to afford to go shopping with my best friend.
Sometimes there are bad months, slow months...or craft shows that don't do well...
Then, there are the weeks where my shop explodes in sales and give me hope again.
Thank you to all the nice people who bought my artwork, who blogged about my artwork, or who simply complemented it.
Thank YOU. Here's to another 500 sales. :)
3 comments:
Hey congrats on reaching 500 (plus) sales! Your prints are really cute and joyful - I can see why you've done so well. I'm waiting to list my first handmade item (as soon as I manage to perfect it) and can't wait to find what how it feels to make that first handmade sale!
Good luck and hope you get to make art your full time job soon!
Conrats!!! got here thru your business forum post!
Good for you! I blogged about you and then a couple months later whet to my sister-in-law's house and there in her dining room hanging on the wall were three of your prints.
I love sharing the good news of good stuff!!
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