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Lisa is a seasoned Etsy seller who makes luscious jewelry like the yummy silver bangles below:

Thanks for the telling me about the post Lisa! You get yourself one of these shiny CraftBoom! badges for your good work

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**Hey folks I just want to apologize if i haven’t replied to some of your comments. For the last couple of weeks there was comment glitch in my Wordpress. It looks like it’s fixed now, thanks for bearing with me **

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Most of us will already know that Etsy is a wonderful resource for newbies who want to go into craft business for the first time and many sellers have made a great success of selling through Etsy alone. Etsy shops are easy to set up, attractive, easy to use, and best of all there is heaps of help and support for sellers.

Here is my weekly round-up of my 3 fave Etsy shops. Every week I review 3 Etsy shops from a Craft Business point of view rather than just commenting on yumminess of the products that are sold. This means I will be looking characteristics like:

• the photography
• the product descriptions
• the mix of products
• and signs of marketing activity such as other websites or blogs

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This week’s Etsy Faves…

Celebrate necklace

Etsy Shop Name: Monaco

Website/Blog: Monacodesigns

CraftBoom! says: “In this attractive shop you’ll classy looking ‘less is more’ handmade jewelery. The photography is very good in that the backgrounds are crisp and clean, and all similar (which makes the shop look tidy) and the plainness of the backgrounds shows the jewelery off to best effect. There are also several views of each item to help with viewing. The product descriptions are clear and informative and she has taken the time to tell a little story about each item which I think is nice as it can have the effect of helping you ‘bond’ with the product.”

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Custom Etsy kit – shop banner with templates

Etsy Shop Name: Lolaness

Website/Blog: www.lolaness.com

CraftBoom! says: “This useful shop specializes in graphic and web design to make running your craft business easier and prettier. Items include custom business cards, ready made Etsy kits, and custom thank you notes. The imagery is fresh and attractive. In her product descriptions she puts a strong emphasis on quality, good service, and the individuality of each of the custom designs. From those descriptions it’s clear that she is friendly and helpful and her prices are very reasonable too.”

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Lil’ Red hand carved rubber stamp

Etsy Shop Name: The Mayberry Sparrow

Website/Blog: The Mayberry Sparrow

CraftBoom! says: “In this very cute shop you will find sweet stationary goods to brighten up your correspondence. The shop specializes in delicious looking handmade stamps and custom designs are also available (look out for the mushroom – so cute!). Her product descriptions are clear and she also takes the time to write a little story behind the products too.”

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As all of the shop above have been awarded CraftBoom! fave shop of the week they will get this groovy badge to ‘wear’ on their own shop and/or blog. If you have appeared on one of my Etsy fave shops of the week posts and you would like your very own shiny badge please contact me and I will send you the magic code

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Here is my weekly round-up of my 3 fave Etsy shops. Every week I review 3 Etsy shops from a Craft Business point of view rather than just commenting on yumminess of the products that are sold. This means I will be looking characteristics like:

• the photography
• the product descriptions
• the mix of products
• and signs of marketing activity such as other websites or blogs

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This week’s Etsy Faves…

Pleated shoulder bag with detachable leather strap – Black Japanese plum flowers.

Etsy Shop Name: Cotton and Cloud

Website/Blog: Cotton and Cloud

CraftBoom! says: “In this attractive shop you’ll find cute hand sewn bags, pouches and fabrics for sale. The photography is very good in that it’s clear, each product has squillions of different angle shots, and the products all appear with items like keys to give you a sense of scale. The backgrounds are also clean and uniform which gives the shop a tidy appearance. The product descriptions are clear and informative as are her shop policies which helpfully comprehensive.

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Custom fabric labels

Etsy Shop Name: Mommie Made It

Website/Blog: None

CraftBoom! says: “In this fun shop shop you’ll all sorts of useful items needed to make running your craft business easier such as the custom labels above to etsy shop banners and graphic design (perfect for when you haven’t got the time or know how and you want to just get going). The graphics and photos are clear and attractive and the product descriptions are fun which makes them engaging.

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Sparkling Green Tea Hemp Oil soap

Etsy Shop Name: 4th Ave Soap Co

Website/Blog: None

CraftBoom! says: “The look of the shop front and the product photography combine to make the shop ooze style and quality. Tho photos are not only clear, but they are also works of art in themselves with a wonderful use of lighting and the props. The imagery and the language used in the product descriptions truly give the shop a boutique feel so naturally you assume the products are of a high quality too.”

Here is my weekly round-up of my 3 fave Etsy shops. Every week I review 3 Etsy shops from a Craft Business point of view rather than just commenting on yumminess of the products that are sold. This means I will be looking things like:

• the photography
• the product descriptions
• the mix of products
• and signs of marketing activity such as other websites or blogs

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This week’s Etsy Faves…

Dragonfly Necklace by Doris works

Etsy Shop Name & Type: Doris Works

Website/Blog: None

CraftBoom! says: “In this attractive shop you’ll find very tasteful jewelry. Doris not only has a good eye for colour and form, she takes great photography too. The photography is nice and clear and the backgrounds are all very similar which makes the shop look tidy, and the products distinctive to her shop. There are also several views of each item which is also helpful. The product descriptions are also clear and informative. Doris has no other website or blog.
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Custom Christmas Winter Gift Tag Label Rubber Stamp- holidays by Sweetpaperie

Etsy Shop Name & Type: SweetPaperie

Website/Blog: Sweet Papery

CraftBoom! says: “In this lovely looking shop you’ll find all manner of customizable groovy stamps. There are loads of stamp designs to choose from, but you can design your own if you like. Farrah also stocks inks in lots of yummy colours. The photography is nice and clear and the backgrounds are all very similar which makes the shop look tidy, and the products distinctive to her shop. The product descriptions are also clear and informative. As for marketing activity the shop now has a new blog, and there is also a newsletter available.

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Yume Collection- Bag 4 by Malhuia

Etsy Shop Name & Type: Malhuia Designs

Website/Blog: Flickr

CraftBoom! says: “Jonah specializes in handmade bags and purses which use fun fabrics. The photography is nice and clear and there are lots of views of the same product such as reverse and internal which is helpful. The product descriptions are also clear and informative. As for marketing activity Jonah makes good use of Flickr by storing her product photos, and pics of the shows that she attends. If used appropriately Flickr is a wonderful way to market your business, and I will be talking about that very soon.

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Do you have a fave Etsy shop that you’d like put under the spotlight? If so please comment on this post to let me know.

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Coming next: Another fabulous Crafting Heroes Interview with Carrie Sommer of Sommer Designs

Here is my weekly round-up of my 3 fave Etsy shops. Every week I review 3 Etsy shops from a Craft Business point of view rather than just commenting on yumminess of the products that are sold. This means I will be looking things like:

• the photography
• the product descriptions
• the mix of products
• and signs of marketing activity such as other websites or blogs

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This week’s Etsy Faves…

Fresh Cupcakes by Robin’s Jewelry Box

Etsy Shop Name & Type: Robin’s Jewelry Box

Website/Blog: None

CraftBoom! says: “I found this shop via Joanna Bags. In this shop you’ll find scrummy miniatures of cute cakes, sweets, and cups of coffee to wear as pins of necklaces. The work is highly detailed, charming and very unique. This uniqueness is a very good selling point. The photography is nice and clear and the backgrounds are all very similar which makes the shop look tidy, and the products distinctive to her shop. The product descriptions are also clear and informative, and the method of packing is also outlined which is again helpful. As for other marketing activity Robin lists (on her shop front) the other places on the web in which her shop has been featured which is great for adding integrity and exclusivity to her products.

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The Snail Jockey Print – by The Black Apple

Seller Name: Emily

Etsy Shop Name: The Black Apple

Website/Blog: Inside a Black Apple

CraftBoom! says: “Emily’s art is so dreamy. Looking at it makes me feel transported… Her photography is clear and helpfully she provides both close and wide views of her art. I also like the way that her product descriptions are a little personal, for example for a print she might state where the inspiration came from. This is good for giving ‘life’ to a product, which in a way adds value to the product. As for other marketing activity emily writes a beautiful looking blog.

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Illicit by Samantha Sultana, Ostrich and Swarovski Crystal Cameo Garter - by Samantha Sultana

Etsy Shop Name: Samantha Sultana

Website/Blog: None

CraftBoom! says: “Samantha specializes in vintage glamour puss sleepwear and cheeky accessories, and she has pop stars among her clients. She very clearly states that all of her items are handmade using high end materials so it is clear that these items are luxury and that this is reflected in the prices (which I think are still reasonable). Her photography is clear and it’s also very stylized which really suits the flavour of her shop and it successfully increases the perceived value of her items. What is also nice is that Samantha injects a little cheek into her product descriptions for example ” This gorgeous swarovski embellished & trimmed cameo garter will stop traffic!….So get yourself one & never have to wait in the rain to hail a cab again.” which again really suits the flavour of her shop. As for other marketing activity Samantha very recently was featured on the radio and she provides a transcript on her shop announcement.

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Would you like a quick and easy (and popular) addition/alternative to selling in Etsy? Read about it in my post here.

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Do you have a fave Etsy shop that you’d like put under the spotlight? If so please comment on this post to let me know.

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Here is my weekly round-up of my 3 fave Etsy shops. Every week I review 3 Etsy shops from a Craft Business point of view rather than just commenting on yumminess of the products that are sold. This means I will be looking things like:

• the photography
• the product descriptions
• the mix of products
• and signs of marketing activity such as other websites or blogs

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This week’s Etsy Faves…

Kup Kup carries treasures by Kup Kup Land

Etsy Shop Name & Type: Kup Kup Land. Felt Items

Website/Blog: Kup Kup Land blog

CraftBoom! says: “I found this shop via Craft & Found. In this shop you’ll find lots of sweet, and kooky felt whimsey. There are ‘prints’ stationery, pin cushions and accessories all made from felt. The work is detailed, charming and very unique. This uniqueness is a very good selling point. The photography is nice and clear and the seller provides several views of the items which is always helpful. The product descriptions are also clear and informative, and the method of packing is also outlined which is again helpful. As for other marketing activity this has a cute blog, and you can view her delightful flickr.

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Lollipop Forest 3 pocket wallet – by Glass Beach

Seller Name: Maia

Etsy Shop Name: Glass Beach

Website/Blog: Glass Beach blog

CraftBoom! says: “Maia makes yummy wallets and bags from well chosen fabrics. Her accessories are all photographed against a plain background and the photos are all a similar size. This makes the shop look clean, tidy and organized (this way your attention is focused on her bags and wallets and nothing else). There are also multiple views of each item which is also helpful. The product descriptions are also clear and informative, with all dimensions outlined. I’m impressed with Maia’s marketing activity, a list of where her products have appeared (including Adorn!) can be found on her blog.

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Red and Aqua Platypus – by Two Little Banshees

Seller Name: Kate

Etsy Shop Name: Two Little Banshees

Website/Blog: Two Little Banshees blog

CraftBoom! says: “Kate makes absolutely delightful child friendly hand sewn soft toys and she also makes yummy bags. Her items are all photographed clearly and she provides several views of her items. It’s easy to see that great care has been taken in the construction of her items and that she has used good quality materials. The product descriptions are also clear and informative. As for other marketing activity Kate has a lovely blog in which she talks about her personal goings on and her craft.

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Would you like a quick and easy (and popular) addition/alternative to selling in Etsy? Read about it in my post here.

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Do you have a fave Etsy shop that you’d like put under the spotlight? If so please comment on this post to let me know.

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Here is my weekly round-up of my 3 fave Etsy shops. Every week I review 3 Etsy shops from a Craft Business point of view rather than just commenting on yumminess of the products that are sold. This means I will be looking things like:

• the photography
• the product descriptions
• the mix of products
• and signs of marketing activity such as other websites or blogs

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This week’s Etsy Faves…

Tree on Red pendant – by Madison Craft Studio

Seller Name: Mother & Daughter team

Etsy Shop Name & Type: Madison Craft Studio

Website/Blog: None

CraftBoom! says: “These pendant are not only beautiful, they are unique (at least I’ve never seen jewelry made from sealed origami paper!). This uniqueness is a very good selling point, as is the price, which is very affordable. I particularly like the photography in their shop, the pendents are all photographed against a white background and the photos are all a similar size. This makes the shop look clean, tidy and organized (this way your attention is focused on the pendants and nothing else – which suits the product range). The product descriptions are also clear and informative. As for other marketing activity this shop has no blog, or other website.

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6 sets of antique silver finish feather look heart toggle clasps with arrow bar by Lululalaland

Seller Name: Unknown

Etsy Shop Name: Lululalaland

Website/Blog: None

CraftBoom! says: “This is a jewelry supplies shop. What I like about the store besides the wide array of products and reasonable prices is the photography. The shots are very clear and the plain coloured backgrounds look great. The photography actually seems to add more value to the products, and they look great when grouped the page. The seller has also put coins beside some of the items to show scale which is also helpful. As for other marketing activity this shop has no blog.

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Liberty, 10 x 8 print – by Unravelling

Seller Name: Susannah

tsy Shop Name & Type: Unravelling

Website/Blog: Flickr, Indiepublic

CraftBoom! says: “Susannah’s prints are lovely, not least because some of them are scenes of the place by the sea in which I grew up, Dorset, UK. So, as she is a photographer it goes without saying her photography is lovely! Her product descriptions are informative in that she states the size, materials, and the way in which the print will be packaged (which is helpful and provides reassurance that the goods will arrive in good condition). Susannah also makes the product descriptions personal, by using language which evokes feelings which I think suits her products. As for other marketing activity she has a presence on Flickr, Indiepublic, and she has cleverly stated in her seller profile that her work has appeared on Decor8 and also on Design Sponge which gives her work just that bit more kudos. If you’ve had your work appear on craft portal sites you should do the same

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Would you like a quick and easy (and popular) addition/alternative to selling in Etsy? Click on E-junkie’s banner at the top this page to read more, or read about it in my post here.

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Do you have a fave Etsy shop that you’d like put under the spotlight? If so please comment on this post to let me know

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Here is my weekly round-up of my 3 fave Etsy shops. Every week I review 3 Etsy shops from a Craft Business point of view rather than just commenting on yumminess of the products that are sold. This means I will be looking things like:

• the photography
• the product descriptions
• the mix of products
• and signs of marketing activity such as other websites or blogs

This week’s Etsy Faves…

Print – Cooper No. 2 (one of her best sellers) by Zoe

Seller Name: Zoe Ingram

Etsy Shop Name: Margin

Website/Blog: Website. A to Z

CraftBoom! says: “Zoe’s yummy prints have a very fresh, clean, and modern look all of are are in her own distinctive style (you could show me a print of Zoe’s and I would recognize as hers). This is important because it stands her prints out from other designers and it makes her group of prints into a recognizable range. Her photography is clear and she has placed some of the prints them into frames which really helps customers imagine what the print would look like at home (very clever!) Zoe’s product descriptions are clear, informative, and she makes it clear that the prints will be well protected on their journey to you front door. As for other marketing activity Zoe writes a a lovely (and attractive) blog which is mix of her personal goings on, and what she is doing craft business wise (see this pic of latest cute kitty print!).”

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Anemone Leaf Hoop Earrings. by Abigail Percy

Seller Name: Abigail A. Percy

Etsy Shop Name & Type: Abigail A. Percy

Website/Blog: Abigail A Percy

CraftBoom! says: “Abigail’s handcrafted jewelry is beautiful, and so is her photography. The photography very much suits the price range of her items in fact it seems to add value. The product descriptions are also clear and personal (enough to be enticing, and friendly). You get the feeling that her items are crafted with a lot of care (as is the case with so many other Etsy sellers – which is the joy of buying in Etsy!). As for other marketing activity Abigail has a lovely blog which she fills with interesting post on the design/making process, and personal goings on.”

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The mariners tale pin – blue by Elegant Musings

Seller Name: Casey

Etsy Shop Name: Elegant Musings shoppe

Website/Blog: Elegant Musings

CraftBoom! says: “This is cute little shop which is full of cute whimsey (shop update will be on 5th Nov). The photography is fun and cute, which suits her little felt creatures, and she keeps it plain for her vintage sewing patterns (which also suits). The product description are informative and personal which again add to the whimsiness of her creatures. Complimentary gift wrapping is also offered which is great customer service. As for other marketing activity, there’s lots, I’m really impressed!”

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Would you like a quick and easy (and popular) addition/alternative to selling in Etsy? Click on E-junkie’s banner at the top this page to read more, or read about it in my post here.

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Do you have a fave Etsy shop that you would like put under the spotlight? If so please comment on this post to let me know

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This week I am going to start reviewing my 3 fave Etsy shops every week on a Sunday or Monday. I will be reviewing the Etsy shops from a Craft Business point of view rather than just commenting on yumminess of the products that are sold. This means I will be looking things like:

• the photography
• the product descriptions
• the mix of products
• and signs of marketing activity such as other websites or blogs

To kick off I’m starting with an old favourite:

Green Cameo Necklace by Nico

Seller Name: Nico Tirona

Etsy shop name: It’s your life

Website/Blog: It’s your life presents…

CraftBoom! says: “I have always loved Nico’s eclectic mix of products, she sells sewn goods, jewelery, and supplies all which have a sense of style which is all very Nico. This is important because it makes her range products cohesive as a collection. Her photography is absolutely delicious, it is both clear and very vintage stylish (again in her own style, which makes the images stand out form the crowd). Her product descriptions strike a good balance between being both very informative and enticing. As for other marketing activity Nico writes a nice blog which is mix of her personal goings on, and what she is doing craft business wise (see this pic of her work desk!). She is also sells through boutiques, other webshops, and she is in the process of building her own shop site.Phew!”

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Computer Mobi by Leah.

Seller Name: Leah Pellegrini

Etsy shop name: Leah’s Glass Creations

Website/Blog: Leah’s Glass Art

CraftBoom! says: “Leah’s shop was on the Etsy Front page today and her colourful fun glass caught my magpie eye. I went to her shop and found the above cool computer mobile (I’m a sucker for most things which are both beautiful and useful). Leah’s photography is clear attractive and consistent in that the sizes are similar, as are the backgrounds (which I think makes a web shop look cohesive and organized). Leah’s glass art is both fun, quirky and useful, and there is a good mix of prices so there is something to please most budgets. Her product descriptions are both informative (she has written down dimensions or shown product against items so you can get the scale), and she writes in a friendly style which I think is enticing. As for other marketing activity Leah has her own website, writes an entertaining blog, teaches classes, and sells through shows. Phew!”

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Heart by Heart by Kelly Rae

Seller Name: Kelly Rae

Etsy shop name: Kelly Rae Roberts

Website/Blog: Kelly Rae Roberts

CraftBoom! says: “Kelly’s artwork is lovely and dreamy, as are the photos which are clear and consistent. Her product descriptions are very informative and she successfully communicates the high quality of the media of her products to the reader. As with so many other Etsy sellers you can tell in the product descriptions that Kelly cares about the art that she sells. As for other marketing activity Kelly has her own informative website, writes an warm and friendly blog where you can learn more about the artist (which is a great way to further connect with her work) and she writes about her personal goings on and her art work in progress.

Do you have a fave Etsy shop that you would like put under the spotlight? If so please comment on this post to let me know

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