On Starting an Etsy Shop:

I visited The Cozy Little House today… GOOD NEWS! Her shop is open and she had lots of sales already!  I’m so proud of Brenda for doing this and hope that her Cozy Little House Shop adventure is profitable and fun!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/cozylittlehouseshop

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Brenda recently had an interview with Judy from 20 North Ora

http://www.etsy.com/shop/20northora

It was very informative. Judy answered a lot of questions I had, regarding starting an Etsy shop. Her shop is just a little over a year old and it is doing quite well.

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Then of course there is Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage 

She has just opened up shop too; back in November right before Christmas and her shop is doing well too!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ScoutHarper?ref=em

I’ve been reading up on starting an Etsy shop and am toying around with the idea. These ladies are great examples of what a little bit of hard work, research and guts can do for you if you're inclined to start your own little business venture.

I hope as I watch their businesses grow and do my own research and get to making, that I’m able to start a store myself.

I’m thankful there are places like Etsy out there.

Be sure and stop in and visit their blogs and offer a show of support ,if you can, in their stores too. By shopping Etsy stores for your home decor or gift items—you’re supporting the artist OR vendor…not the middle man!

Wishing you all Congratulations and continued success in your shops and Etsy experience! You all have great talent. 

Other links you might like to read if interested in starting an Etsy Shop:

http://www.etsy.com/sell

http://www.everythingetsy.com/

http://thesellingsistersonline.com/2010/07/20/should-i-open-an-etsy-store/

http://www.wikihow.com/Open-an-Etsy-Store

http://www.piddix.com/your-etsy-name.htm

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She selects wool and flax  and works with eager hands.

She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family

and portions for her servant girls. She considers a field and buys it;

out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.

She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.

In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.—Proverbs 31:13-27

~God Bless you and Thanks for Reading.