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One Hundred Dollars a Month

I am your typical housewife living in high maintenance suburbia. I have a handsome husband, 2 kids and a flock of pet chickens. I try and feed my family with $100 a month. With the help of coupons, gardening and bartering I am able to squeeze the most out of our grocery budget and still manage to have a little fun along the way.

Calling All Etsy Sellers: I Want to Promote YOU!

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kathyalderferTurquoise Hand Knotted Necklace with Cross from Kathy Alderfer

I love giving homemade or handmade items at Christmas, but if I took the time to make as many gifts as I’d like, I’d have no time for sleep {it’s overrated}, cooking dinner {the family would revolt} or even this site {would you miss me?}! So I turn to Etsy. Etsy is to showing, what Pinterest is to telling. It’s where thousands of the coolest, most talented humans on the planet come together to sell the most awesome handmade stuff.

sighfoo recycled wool

Recycled Wool Dolls from Sighfoo

I have an Etsy shop too in hopes that all those talented people will somehow rub off on me! You can check it out HERE. But that’s not what this post is about. It’s about YOU and YOUR Etsy shops!

postage stamp baby quilt

Rainbow Patchwork Postage Stamp Baby / Crib Quilt from ZoeDawn

You see as I was surfing Etsy the other day, admiring shop after shop, it occurred to me that I probably have hundreds of readers who have shops on Etsy that I’d love to know about. And if I’m going to give anyone my business, it makes perfect sense to give it to all of you who show up here to support me.

egg gathering apron

Egg gathering apron from Yoder Sewing Room

So now’s your chance to promote yourself. If you have an Etsy shop, leave a comment on this post with the link to your shop and tell us a little about what you sell. With the holidays right around the corner I would LOVE to be able to feature some of your items in a Mornings with Mavis post.

Don’t have a shop but have wanted to start one? Here are my tips on How to Sell on Etsy. Check them out and see if Etsy is the right fit for you.

I’m so excited to see all of the hidden talents my readers have!

~Mavis

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Comments

  1. Mavis, I love that you’re doing this.
    My boyfriend and his friend have been working hard to get J&K Hempworks up and running.
    They’re a small, local business in Maine using natural products (mostly hemp oil based). Their etsy page currently only has two lip balm flavors available (the hempamint is my favorite!) but they’re adding more flavored balms soon (orange and vanilla) and soaps are also in production. I’d love to get their name in circulation and hope this is a good opportunity to bring attention to their business and all of the hard work that they’ve put into it! Thanks for thinking of homemade goods 🙂

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  5. I LOVE Etsy ! It is my go to place when buying gifts as I always find fabulous unique items. I have also been able to help my kiddos with college because of my modest little shop. I still amazes me each time someone , with the vastness of the internet, finds me and chooses to spend their hard earned money on things I make. I can’t wait to see who else following you here is on Etsy making and selling! Thank you for helping promote handcrafted, handmade, and small businesses. https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaughRabbitJr

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    • I am so glad that Mavis is doing this and that I checked out the comments. I love that chaos family monkey pillow. My farming brother has four daughters and a city wife and that describes their house to a T. I think I just found her Christmas present! 🙂

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    • I checked out your store and dig what you produce. I’m choosing to take frequency of the letter “K” showing up in your examples as a sign. 🙂 Your store has been bookmarked.

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  7. Hello, Mavis! What a wonderful idea! My husband’s etsy shop has grown from a hobby to the primary income for our family of 5! He sells Ampoids – Hand wired amps that will tickle your auditory nerves. So basically he builds tiny speakers in empty Altoids tins. One model connects to your phone/MP3 player’s headphone jack with a cable (it’s included), allowing you to share your music with the room. The other model is an electric guitar amp, allowing you to play your guitar in unexpected places. My husband’s inspiration was a tiny guitar amp that had been built into a cigarette carton that allowed him to play his guitar at sea when he was stationed on a submarine! He designed the circuits for these little speakers and chose a more family-friendly and sturdier home for them in the Altoids tin, and they have been a success! Thanks so much for promoting etsy shops! Love your blog – it is inspirational to me in so many ways, from gardening to canning and beyond.
    https://www.etsy.com/shop/ampoids?ref=s2-header-shopname

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  8. Thank you for promoting Etsy – – – it really is a community of makers, connected worldwide through the magic of the internet. It is my go to place for buying fabulous, unique gifts and my modest little shop is helping pay for two sons in college. Yay!

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  9. Now more than ever, I am glad to be following and reading your blog everyday. So awesome that you are doing this and promoting artisans and crafters. Go, go, go Mavis!!!

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  13. If you love hand dyed wool (and I think you do) check out woven woods goods on ESTY. Not only are the fibers hand-dyed, it’s from her own livestock that live on the farm. Alpaca, lamb, goat, rabbit even porcupine quills for crafting. Awesome site.

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  15. Hi Mavis,

    I think that giving handmade gifts is a wonderful idea with such a positive impact on independent artists! I also would like to let you know that I really like your website; I’m a new and occasional lurker, and your site has helped to reawaken a deep urge of mine to live a more sustainable homesteading life.

    I’m a clothing designer and textile artist, and I draft printable sewing patterns that I offer on my Etsy page:

    https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AmieScottSews

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  16. Ooh I love that you are doing this. I haven’t delved into Etsy yet except to browse once and I was overwhelmed.

    Thank you for helping to narrow the field for me.

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  22. Hi Mavis ~ This is such a great idea! I do a lot of holiday shopping via Etsy, but I’m also a shop owner.

    I currently specialize in hand carved decorative surfboards and a line of painted ornaments (mostly geared toward runners, 5K, half marathon, etc but adding some new things this year), and most recently art prints/chalk art. Thanks for promoting the art community, can’t wait to see what treasures others post!

    http://www.surfpixie.etsy.com
    instagram @surfpixieart

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  24. We just opened our etsy shop that focuses on jewelry with stones that represent a special month in your life. It is a twist on the original idea of birthstones, but instead of just celebrating your birthday we celebrate your marriage, your kids, your graduation, the month you beat cancer or met your best friend. So many ways to celebrate! Thanks so much for doing this- what a great way to pay it forward!

    etsy.com/shop/heyjuneshop

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  27. Mavis, this is a generous thing to do for ETSY folks and a great idea for those of us who haven’t taken advantage of shopping ETSY……………..yet! 🙂

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  29. Fantastic!
    When I have a chance I am going to spend some time going through the Etsy Shops mentioned here.
    I have been following “Tree Change Dolls” – amazing upcycled Brats dolls turned into beautiful natural style dolls with handmade clothes (New faces and hair) by a lady in Hobart Tasmania.
    Beautiful handcrafted presents are the way to go!!

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  30. Hi Mavis!

    This is so cool of you to do. I have three Etsy shops. My main shop is Midwood Design Studio (link below) I make a lot of home decor and gift items. I also have a vintage shop and a shop full of cool stuff made from re purposed records, They link from my main shop. Thank you so much for supporting your fellow Etsians! I have already found some cool, new shops from above.

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/midwooddesign?ref=hdr_shop_menu

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  33. Oh how sweet, and generous of you! I do have an etsy shop and would be honored to be among you and other artisans! Thank you! My shop is Sweet Jeanette bags, tags & girly things.

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  34. I’ve been crafting all my life, it seems. One day I read a quote somewhere that said something about just taking a chance and doing what you’ve been hesitant to do. I opened my Etsy shop that very day. I’ve had various things in it, with varying degrees of success. Right now, I’m featuring some cute amigurumi patterns for crochet as well as polymer clay fairy doors, which I just cannot keep in stock.

    I love giving handmade. There are certain people on my gift list who just understand what goes into something that you’ve made especially for them. They get handmade gifts for every gift-giving occasion. Then there are those few who just say, “Well, I could have bought this for a lot less than you probably spent to make it.” They get gift cards.

    Please take a look at my shop – PinkChihuahuaCrafts. If you see something you like but the colors aren’t right, let me know and we can talk about a custom order.

    And thanks, Mavis, for promoting handmade!

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/PinkChihuahuaCrafts?ref=hdr_shop_menu

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  35. Have you heard about Amazon’s version of Etsy?? I think it just started last week. Amazon Homemade is what it is called. What do you think about this, Mavis? I know you love Amazon, but are they stepping on Etsy’s toes with this?

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  37. Couldn’t find comment section for your kindle books. Could you PLEASE stop listing the books free that are NOT? SLOW COOKER CHICKEN RECIPES Free
    Mason Jar Cookbook Free These are NOT free. You MUST pay to read these. I love your blogs and look forward to the kindle book selection and usually click on any free book that is non fiction. Obviously it take tine and I have to leave your blog/newsletter to go and get them and then go back. A tad frustrating when it turns out the book is NOT FREE! More pics and stories about LUCY please?? Thank you.

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  38. I don’t have an Etsy shop but I have a page on Facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/SeasCraftyNC
    I paint a lot of pet portraits, actually I just printed out a picture of Lucy to paint and send to you hoping for a little shout out. I painted one for Flower Patch Farmgirl (you can see it on her instagram) just recently.
    I’ve been hoping to expand my audience a little bit, this is perfect, thank you for posting this entry!!! I love painting pets and nursery items because they’re just so happy and end up meaning much more than I could have ever imagined. I price mine relatively cheap for a portrait because not everyone can afford the price people are charging but still want to have a physical memento of their favorite fur face! It would be a total honor to have you promote me on your page , thank you from all of us!
    Katie
    Sea’s Crafty Custom Artwork

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  40. Hi! This is Marcy Yoder-Lee from the Yoder Sewing Room and the Egg Gathering Apron (which you highlighted in your post). Thank you so much for sharing!

    The Yoder Sewing Room started in May of 2015 when my mother and I launched our Egg Gathering Apron in our Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/yodersewingroom

    We love making these wonderful aprons that truly are functional, not just cute :)!

    Blessings!

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  43. Love this post! Can’t wait to read all the comments and find some new favorites!

    My shop is here: PowerOfWordsVinyl.etsy.com

    I sell Vinyl wall art, custom decals, and custom coffee mugs. I can also make custom shirts, tote bags, and hats! It’s been a super fun way to bring in a few extra dollars and it allows me to stay at home with the kids! You can see some other examples at http://www.facebook.com/PoWords

    🙂

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  44. Hi Mavis!
    What a great idea! I’ve already checked out some of the shops listed and your readers are amazing!

    I have a shop as well, https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleGranolas. I sell natural insect repellant, sun screen, and lip balms. And hope to have more listed soon. I believe in simple ingredients and whenever possible I purchased locally. We are all in this together!

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  46. Very awesome Etsy sellers here!

    I have an Etsy shop for my realistic looking, animal sculptures. I needle felt them and have sold my critters all over the world : )

    Thanks for checking them out!

    Yvonne

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  48. This is our etsy site that specializes in Star Trek costuming! Next year will be the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, the original series and we hope that lots of people will find us!

    Thanks so much Miss Mavis!

    Best,
    Paula Reed.

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  49. Hi Mavis, love your blog and your enthusiasm for all things simple and cheap! Me too! I think it is a fantastic idea of sharing etsy shops, as not all of us have gotten very established yet. I design and handcraft what I like to call “simplistic” jewelry. My shop is : etsy.com/shop/RosieMeadowDesigns Thank you!

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  50. I don’t have an Etsy shop but I wanted to tell you that I think it is wonderful that you are doing this for those readers of yours who do have one. I hope I can do some of my Christmas shopping from fellow readers of yours. Kathy

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  51. Thanks for doing this!

    My young adult daughter is autistic and she has found she has a knack for woodworking. I am a weaver… so she started to make me a few weaving tools. Well, she did so well at it, friends were asking for more and finally, this last July, she opened an Etsy shop and had over 40 protoypes of tools, looms, and more. She’s had over 400 orders in 4 months! And people just love her beautiful work.

    She would be so tickled if you mentioned her shop one day! 🙂

    Thanks a bunch!

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/WindhavenFiberTools?ref=hdr_shop_menu

    Sherri

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    • Gotta say that the elf slippers rock! I’ve had a pair for a few years and they are always a hit to wear around the holidays.

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  57. Hi, Mavis!
    My Etsy shop is petscrapbookmaker (https://www.etsy.com/people/petscrapbookmaker?ref=hdr_user_menu#).
    I started making scrapbooks about pets, but have expanded to so much more. However, the scrapbook from the pet’s point of view is my premiere product and my favorite. I use kids’ board books and paperboard as the start of pages then add the photos, yardstick, embellishments.
    My other products include rubber stamped ceramic or porcelain tiles. I also put photos on tiles.
    Scrabble tiles, unique personalized family calendar, photo collages and so much more.

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  58. Hi, Mavis – thanks for promoting our shops on Etsy! My shop is WhimseysbyAnne, and it’s a combination of handmade items for babies especially cocoons and dress outfits, yarn, cross stitch patterns, supplies, finished pieces, cross stitch fabric, patterns and sewing fabric, as well as “whimseys” – things that strike my fancy while I’m working on projects. I’ve just finished a red Santa Baby outfit and another in green that are adorable.

    Stop by and visit me!

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhimseysByAnne?ref=search_shop_redirect

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  59. I love your blog! I live just a bit north of you in rural Snohomish, and love trying to follow your gardening tips on our 8 acres, in between wrangling my 3 littles and working on my etsy shop! I make wedding stationery: invitations and wedding mad libs (a fun wedding guest book alternative, where guests are prompted to leave unique wedding advice for the newlyweds).

    http://www.paperblissdesigns.etsy.com

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  61. I sell pillows on my eBay site stores.ebay.com/Islandia-Designs-Pillows-and-More. I started sewing when I was six years old and haven’t stopped since! I love fabric and creating unique pillows with great attention to detail. My husband is a potter and specializes in ceramic yarn bowls. We spend our days keeping busy in our art studio!

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  63. I’m posting this for my daughter, who at the age of 40+ started getting creative!! Her being an avid Seahawks fan, she found her ‘calling’ making things “Everything Seahawks”. Of course her being my daughter I love everything she makes! I’ve sent many a friend one or more of her creations, from California to Virginia!

    Thanks Mavis!! you rock!

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  66. I enjoy creating and repurposing item I find at thrift stores and found items. I make clocks and lamps that I resell on etsy. Would love you to feature my shop some time.

    Would love you to feature my pallet clocks made from reclaimed discarded pallets and barnwood

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/montesanoalpacas?section_id=10133506&ref=shopsection_leftnav_8

    Or my lamps made from thrift store and found cameras and other fun objects

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/montesanoalpacas?section_id=7349455&ref=shopsection_leftnav_4

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  67. Hi Mavis,

    My shop is I still a work in progress. But I’ve sold something at least! I make cream is, on and off for the last 15 years or so. Life had finally settled down and I was getting back into… And now I have a baby on the way so ceramics are in the backseat again! I have to travel to a group studio about 45 minutes away… So production is lacking right now. I do have a wheel and a kiln at home, in my garage, but and plans for a home studio build are on hold for the moment.

    Anyway, I mostly sell what I don’t have room for at home in a shop locally. But I would like to expand my audience since some of my themes are a little more for special buyers.

    Simple or Bust Studios on Etsy! Thanks for looking!

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    • Hi Mavis, please delete my last post? I didn’t realize my iPad thought ceramics should be corrected to “cream” and don’t want to leave anyone really confused!

      My shop is I still a work in progress. But I’ve sold something at least! I make ceramics, on and off for the last 15 years or so. Life had finally settled down and I was getting back into it… And now I have a baby on the way so ceramics are in the backseat again! I have to travel to a group studio about 45 minutes away… So production is lacking right now. I do have a wheel and a kiln at home, in my garage, but and plans for a home studio build are on hold for the moment.

      Anyway, I mostly sell what I don’t have room for at home in a shop locally. But I would like to expand my audience since some of my themes are a little more for special buyers.

      Simple or Bust Studios on Etsy! Thanks for looking!

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  70. Hi Mavis,
    I love your blog sooo much! I wish we were neighbors!
    I have an Etsy shop called Frenchtutu

    I sell whimsical animal necklaces… my biggest seller is my Unicorn.

    Thank-You so much!!

    ~Arbie

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  72. Mavis – Longtime reader here!

    We have a small Etsy shop where we sell pottery that my husband makes in our garage. Well, and in the TV room, and office. He’s acquired 3 kilns!!

    Steve has a quirky creative mind and his pottery reflects that! Usually we have more LOTR/Hobbit items, but have almost sold out right now. Back to work,Steve!

    Please take a look at https://www.etsy.com/shop/OneGreenAcre and see what you think!
    Thanks so much!

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  74. I make fun Fleece Hats for everybody with a head! I trim them with Feathers or Fringe and they can still be machine washed and dried!
    Warm, practical, silly and easy to stick in your pocket when you take them off.
    This is a wonderful way to promote Etsy shops. So many great Sellers and Buyers. I feel like they are all friends. Best of luck with your very charming shop!
    I love your blog. You are so industrious, while remaining unfailingly cheerful!
    Thank you
    Kitty

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  77. This is so nice of you to promote small business. My daughter-in-law is a excellent seamstress. She makes quality hand-made baby accessories and of course the beautiful baby modeling the scarves and bibs is my cute little grand-daughter. My favorite is the baby head protector. It reminds me of a Genghis Khan helmet! The site is called YangYang Designs. Be sure to read the story of Yang Yang:

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/YangYangDesigns

    Thank you.

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  79. Hi Mavis, what a great idea to have etsy shops promoted on your site!

    I recently opened up an etsy shop to earn some money to fly down to CA to visit my grandparents.

    I make and sell beautiful Customized DOG Silhouette Quilts…Each quilt/blanket has lots of your favorite dog breed silhouettes all over!
    I also make customized pillow sets…and dog drool bibs for those drooling newfies and mastiffs:)

    Please check out my shop sometime! https://www.etsy.com/shop/usbytheseaside

    Thanks Mavis!

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  80. Hi Mavis
    Love your blog and stuff!!! Definitely entertaining!!
    We started last year on Etsy and have made a few sales here and there. My husband makes wind chimes from wine bottles. Take a look at our stuff and let me know what you think.
    Thank you for the opportunity!
    Diane

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  81. Hi Mavis,

    I have scrappy ready made, and custom quilts in my shop. They range from lap size to king size. I also self publish quilt patterns, and I am making pot holders for holiday gift giving. I would love for you to check out my shop. Thanks!

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  83. Hello, my name is DeAnn.

    I run two Etsy shops that are very different other than two things. First, we are both completely handmade! (yeah!) And Second, we both offer totally custom items for our customers in order to get them just exactly what they are looking for.

    For example. http://www.GreenGranny2014.etsy.com is an 18″ doll clothing store that specializes in upcycled / recycled / repurposed clothing and accessories (including SHOES)! This shop is a joint partnership between my mother (the seamstress), my sister (the cobbler), and myself (business manager, marketer and customizer)! In addition to making all these wonderful doll clothes, this store donates ALL of it’s profits to help purchase fleece and flannel that is used to make blankets for the homeless / in need / and shut-in nursing home patients every winter. To take a look at all the special items in her store please go to http://www.GreenGranny2014.com

    Then, after I got that business rolling well, I started my own! I build barnwood frames out of century old (often falling down) barns in the local midwestern states. I harvest the usable wood from the farms, sort it, clean it, trim it into usable boards, and THEN I start the building process for the frames and other home decor items I make. This next summer I even plan on selling board feet of usable barnwood to crafters wholesale on Etsy Studio (it’s something fun to learn). To see my work, please go to http://www.FramesInBarnwood.etsy.com – And thank you all so much for sharing your passions and excitement here!!!

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