https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:15:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etsy-shop#post-163874 Sun, 20 May 2012 13:25:23 +0000 heffalump 163874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good thread! I also would like to do this in the future- but I have no idea what I'd sell either. I'm not really worried about it yet, I'm thinking of doing it when LO goes to school so I have a while. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etsy-shop#post-163377 Sat, 19 May 2012 11:20:20 +0000 Mrs. Pen 163377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been thinking of starting one too! I am so crafty and my mom always comments on how I need to make this stuff for etsy. </p> <p>Things I would list:<br /> Rosette clips and headbands<br /> Stuffed owl (I made a really adorable one for my LO before he was born!)<br /> Other stuffed animals<br /> Minky blankets<br /> Minky Taggies<br /> burp cloths</p> <p>But I haven't gotten to it, maybe when my baby is a little older and I have time for more of that stuff. I've taken a break since he was born. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etsy-shop#post-163327 Sat, 19 May 2012 08:59:52 +0000 Mrs. Stroller 163327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one and make enough money to pay for hobby expenses. It's a lot of work, especially since I work full time and have baby S by myself a lot of the time because of Mr. S's job. I do it because it's fun, not because it makes a lot of money. If I didn't have a full-time job, I'd put much more effort into marketing, but for now I have as many orders as I can handle :)</p> <p>I think the key to being successful is to have a high-quality product, excellent customer service, beautiful packaging and to do smart marketing to your target audience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etsy-shop#post-163262 Sat, 19 May 2012 03:27:45 +0000 yoursilverlining 163262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 2 (in addition to working full time), and they each make enough money to pay for my hobbies, and give me some extra spending money - nothing to live off of, or enough to pay my bills. Honestly, I wouldn't expect more financial return from an Etsy shop unless you have a really unique product that somehow "makes it big" AND you devote a ton of time to marketing, promoting your shop, etc. (i.e., it's your full time job like @ErinPye).</p> <p>Etsy is pretty good about having tutorials on how to increase sales, and if you put the time in, you're more likely to see better returns. If you just list a couple of items and don't do anything else, you probably won't do well. Good pictures are essential, as is having something that sets you apart from the hundreds of other people who are making essentially the same, or similar items to you.</p> <p>Like I said, my Etsy shops pay for my hobbies and give me extra spending money (and enough money over the course of last year to go on vacation) - but it's not money you can ever count on in a specific month, and it takes a fair amount of work to generate sales. I guess I personally would never expect an Etsy shop to provide "real" income, although I know that happens for a few, select people with a few select products. It's fun if you have the time to devote to it, and is rewarding. I think it only makes sense to open a shop if you really love whatever item(s) you are making, and not if you are just making items to make money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etsy-shop#post-163257 Sat, 19 May 2012 03:15:47 +0000 erinpye 163257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have one and it's my full time job (along with my own website). It took a good 8 mos. to a year to start turning a profit. It's fun to work for yourself- best of luck to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/etsy-shop#post-162971 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:11:47 +0000 MrsBrewer 162971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have an Etsy shop? I really REALLY would love to start one! Do I have anything specific that I would like to sell in ti yet? Nope! But One day I will think of something and make it! :-)</p> <p>Any crafty people out there with an Etsy shop? I'd love to hear your experience! Do you make money in the long run? </p>