On June 10th, Etsy implemented several rule changes which sparked a big reaction across the internet. The changes were primarily focused on its Creativity Standards—in other words, the guidelines Etsy uses to determine whether an item reflects a seller’s creativity and effort. These standards are part of Etsy’s broader effort to maintain its identity as […]
The Best Items to Sell at Craft Fairs
If you’re an artist, craftsman, or miscellaneous maker, you don’t need us to tell you that running a successful booth at a craft fair is hard. With so much invested in the booth space, table, tent, and other necessary items, it can be difficult for many artists to break even, let alone pull in a […]
How to Start Selling Artwork on Etsy
Last year, Etsy’s annual gross in merchandise sales reached $2.39 billion. And, while, yes, a lot of that income likely went to foreign resellers, we’re guessing that someone achieved that all-holy dream of artists everywhere: making a living through selling artwork, and nothing else. In fact, we’re confident that the Etsy dream is attainable, because […]