Happy Etsy Anniversary to me!

So I've been on Etsy for one year. How do I feel about it?

Well, there were a handful of times that I wanted to close up shop - spending more on listing fees than sales. But then a couple sales happened and I changed my mind:) nothing like validation to keep ya going.

Now I plan on keeping it open indefinitely. Having this cyber store has kept me from going bonkers as a WAHM (work at home mom). The flexible commitment of running such a shop is perfect for me as a parent (uploading pics at midnight) but also as someone who moves frequently. Alas, another move happening this summer. Here I come upstate New York.

Besides the flexibility, having this shop has forced me to reflect and avow who I am as an artist. I network, I market, I create as an artist of abstract art and fiber art. No need to get the ok from galleries or brick and mortar stores to justify my work. Since joining Etsy I've entered a couple juried art shows, made friends with many more artists worldwide, and learned what I don't want to do as an artist and as a crafts person.

Yay for Etsy!

photo from EtsyLabs.etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11529784