Monday, February 14, 2022

Etsy Sellers Story : PaperFloDesign Don't Give Up

PaperFloDesign

PaperFloDesign on Etsy sells downloadable SVG Files. 

It has been some time since I dusted off this blog, but in case you've landed her struggling with your Etsy shop, I thought I would post today.  

So many Etsians have given up, they join Etsy only to get frustrated that their items aren't flying off the shelves.  It takes time, patience, and determination to create a successful business. There's a bit of difference making a transition from doing what you love craft or art-wise then turning it into a money making entity. 

Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was your shop.  Maybe you're great at crafts but bad at running an Etsy shop, don't give up!  I recently interviewed an Etsy shop owner who used to live in the USA, but now sells on Etsy from France!  Naa Ardua of PaperFloDesign makes the world a greener place by selling digital files. She focuses on  SVG files. The files are then sold via downloadable art to the customer, and the customer makes things with them. They can reuse the files and make variations of the items. What a green idea. 

What's more, the seller offers an outside-of-Etsy online course (which I didn't think was expensive) to teach others how to start an art like this,and do what you love on her own website PaperFloDesigns.com

It's important for sellers to help each other, and keep small business alive. Here's the free podcast which may give you some motivation!

You can Listen to it here:  



Happy Etsying!

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Etsy Recyclers Guild Twitter Makeover & Team Treasury

https://twitter.com/EtsyRecyclersGT

The new look for the Etsy Recyclers Guild Team Twitter account! It features our team blog banner and an updated matching profile photo pulling together a cohesive appearance that's very GREEN! I want to send a special thank you to Etsy Recyclers Guild Team Leader Cindy of Etsy shop RetroChalet for creating our team's Twitter page! She's so awesome!

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODQwNTkwNHwyNzI4NTU2MDU2/uncover-the-hidden-mysteries-of-the
In celebration of the Etsy Recyclers Guild Team Twitter makeover, I've created a green inspired team treasury spotlighting 100% upcycled creations and retro renewed vintage treasures from members of the Etsy Recyclers Guild Team! Reduce, Reuse, and Reminisce!...Uncover the Hidden Mysteries of the Green Guild!

This blog article was contributed by the Etsy Recyclers Guild Team Captain Jessica Woody of Eco-Friendly Freckles

Monday, July 18, 2016

An Upcycled and Vintage Wonderland Inspired by Alice Through the Looking Glass!


Have you seen Alice Through the Looking Glass? Are you absolutely mesmerized by the wacky whimsical film?! Invite Lewis Carroll's books' enchantment and a curious Tim Burton twist into your home and wardrobe with these handmade upcycled creations and retro resurrected Etsy treasures and trinkets inspired by the fanciful movie and legendary tale of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland! Included here are two one-of-a-kind hand-painted upcycled decoupage art pieces by Etsy Recycler's Guild Team Captain Jessica Woody of Eco-Friendly Freckles as well as a set of fabulous vintage lovelies from Team Leaders Cyn Marie of Etsy Shop Retro Chalet and Andrea Scott of Storybook Artifact...along with other vintage and handmade treasures from Etsy Recyclers Guild Team members!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/75408893/upcycled-alice-in-wonderland-art

Hand-Painted Upcycled Decoupage Alice in Wonderland Inspired Art Canister "Why is a Raven Like a Writing Desk" by Etsy Recyclers Guild Team Captain Jessica Woody of Etsy Shop Eco-Friendly Freckles

https://www.etsy.com/listing/466842775/vintage-plastic-skeleton-keys-swizzle

Vintage Plastic Skeleton Keys Melmac Swizzle Sticks by Etsy Recyclers Guild Team Leader Cyn Marie of Etsy Shop Retro Chalet

https://www.etsy.com/listing/100667904/mad-about-you-tea-for-two-antique-plum

Mad About You Tea For Two - Antique Plum Vine Teacups and Saucers by Etsy Recyclers Guild Team Leader Andrea Scott of Etsy Shop Storybook Artifact

https://www.etsy.com/listing/270610265/long-island-iced-tea-teardrop-geode

Upcycled Glass Bottle Teardrop Geode Necklace (in an "Alice Blue" color and reminiscent of Alice's tears) by Etsy Recyclers Guild Team members Kelly and Leslie of Etsy Shop reVetro

https://www.etsy.com/listing/240519460/purple-cat-bangle

Purple Cat Bangle (reminds one of the Chesire Cat!) by Etsy Recyclers Guild Team member Jolanda of Sweet Lake Jewelry

https://www.etsy.com/listing/257736115/wood-collage-only-felt-in-the-heart

"Only Felt in the Heart" Wood Collage (reminiscent of the Queen of Hearts) by Etsy Recyclers Guild Team members Ami and Pam of Etsy Shop ArtRepurposeDaz

https://www.etsy.com/listing/287848987/1896-harpers-magazine-cover-edward

Vintage Lithograph Print of the 1896 Harpers Magazine Cover by Artist Edward Penfield featuring the March Hare by Etsy Recyclers Guild Team  member LaOohLaLa Boutique


Hand-Painted Upcycled Decoupage "Twisted Alice" Art Canister by Etsy Recyclers Guild Team Captain Jessica Woody of Etsy Shop Eco-Friendly Freckles

This blog article was contributed by the Etsy Recyclers Guild Team Captain Jessica Woody of Eco-Friendly Freckles