Well, I created an account on Etsy and put my shop together. I even wrote my shop policy and everything :-) Of course, I'm not selling anything yet. I have to make everything first!
I've researched shipping and stuff and decided to go with USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Shipping. My first set of small boxes came in the other day. I also ordered medium, though, for scoodies and other larger items. I also need to design some cute tags with my logo and info on it, and info unique to each item. I think that would be a nice touch. I want each item to be sealed in a plastic bag, but also make a nice looking fabric gift bag to put it in. Fortunately, I'm going to be making items that can't really break (unless your dog gets ahold of it) so I don't have to worry about packing peanuts, bubble mailers, etc.
Ok, so maybe I think too much. And when did I become such a planner?? Wait. I forgot that I was never the spontaneous one who just jumps into things. That was my parents lol. I have always put way too much thought into things! What's funny is, the one thing I'm not thinking about or worried about is if people buy my items. If I don't sell anything, then I'll just end up having a lot of cute stuff! XD Or I would probably be giving a lot of cute gifts to my friends..
So I think for my first set of items (on etsy it's pay per item post, like some change, less than a dollar) I'm going to make another panda scoodie (because I love mine), a white fox scoodie (can you tell i only have b&w fleece left lol), a panda hat (I really love pandas..o well), and some cute cell phone cozies.
I'm actually kind of nervous when I actually think about putting my items up there, because I'm really a perfectionist when it comes to making something for someone else. To the point where it could discourage me from even making anything. Lol yeah, I'm weird. I just have to not worry about that and have fun with this. What's nice is on etsy I think you get to post four or five pictures of your item, so they'll see every angle and know what they're buying. If it's not perfect enough for them they just won't buy it!
