My main goal in this was to have a purpose for my spinning. I spin an awful lot more than I knit, and I do not see that changing anytime soon. Having the shop provides me with something that will keep me creating and also challenging myself to try new techniques.
I am also the type of person that continually has my hands busy. I can be knitting dish clothes, sewing something small or spinning away with my wheel or drop spindle. I must say the articles and tutorials for sellers on Etsy are fantastic for helping newbies like me.
Once I decided what I was going to sell (first) I started looking at Etsy shops that sell similar items to mine and began collecting market data. I had to determine a price by comparing the prices on similar items. I also had to decide what type of packaging I would use for my items. I know a lot of fiber enthusiasts like to put their fiber in plastic bags but I loathe plastic bags. I decided a simple tag with a short description of the item would suffice. I also point out in my store policies that I ship using paper (to wrap the items in) and a combination of shipping envelopes or boxes. As much as I want to be competitive, I also want to be true to my convictions.
I reserved my Shop name months ago and I began developing my shop policies. I look to see what other similar shops policies were.
In the meantime, I have been spinning away, getting my items ready and finally today I decided on how I was going to take pictures of my items. Once those pictures were done, I started to list my items. It feels good to finally have this shop up and running. I don't imagine I will be keep too busy but in a small way it's a way for me to do something strictly for me and not the house, or the kids, or the husband. I think every homemaker needs their own "Etsy Shop" to give them some enjoyment.
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