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I heart Etsy and all of my customers!

etsy is xoxoI opened my fantasy art Etsy shop four years ago, after a super sweet jewelry artist, Aimee of Jewel Street Designs discovered my work at a craft fair and enthusiastically insisted I check out Etsy. I had been halfheartedly trying to sell my art online at deviantArt and eBay, but both venues had made me feel akin to microscopic plankton drifting silently through infinite waters. The amount of support from fellow Etsians in the first month alone could have powered a rocket to Saturn.

My first sale was on July 17, 2006, only days after I listed my first item. Can you imagine my elation as I packed my very first fantasy art magnet to ship to Jenny of Sneddonia Designs, all the way across the sea in the United Kingdom? I've been just as excited for every sale since - I can barely believe I received my 300th last week from Brenda of Brenda's Beads & More in Washington! *tap dances*

It's amazing to ponder my artwork residing in so many places around the world. After browsing several albums on Facebook where artists share photos of their work displayed in fan's homes, I'd love to start my own. Please leave a link on my wall if you'd like to share a photo of a space that my art occupies.

Thank you so fairy much to all my customers, followers, friends and family. I appreciate your support more than I can possibly express.

For those poor, unfortunate souls *nostalgic sigh for Ursula and the Little Mermaid* in the dark, Etsy is an online marketplace for buying and selling all things handmade. It's free to open your own online shop, and just 20 cents per four-month listing and a 3.5% commission on each sale. Click here to join if you'd like to use my name as a referral.

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  1. AnonymousAugust 23, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    I too am a Greed-bay refugee and am glad I found Etsy too. So many wonderful people and I have your lovely dragon Peridot keeping me company as I read. He doesn't say much but keeps close eye on my books! xo

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  2. Teresa KlineAugust 23, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    congrats on your sales...I wish you much success in the future!

    enjoy *~*

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  3. mermaidenAugust 23, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    celebrating milestones with gratitude is awesome :D

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  4. Lavennz OoiAugust 24, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Congrats on your 300sales. I will jumping and hopping around if i have such good achievement. I just started my illustration business in April 2010 and wish that i will success in future. Congrats again and wish your business getting better and better!

    hugs,
    Lavennz

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  5. MomAugust 24, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    So happy for your success. Tina sits on my desk and watches me as I work every day. Of course, my breast cancer fairy is my favorite!!! She is in my kitchen watching over me every day.

    Love you much!!!

    Mom

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  6. Candles by NatureAugust 24, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    Congrats! That's so awesome that you're already on your 300th sale, I'm sure there are many, many more to come!

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  7. Oh, My DarlingAugust 24, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Wow, talk about Etsy inspiration! Congrats on number 300!!!

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  8. TessAugust 24, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    Congratulations, good work!

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  9. jcsvisualsAugust 25, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Congratulations and continued success...

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  10. Posh Bijou dans la CuisineAugust 25, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    I think a gallery of your art in people's homes *is* a sharp idea. My artist friend Nicole has one on her fb fan page and I love seeing how other people 'translate' a piece into their environment.

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  11. Fairy Cardmaker, LisaAugust 28, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Congrats on such a milestone! Hope you have even greater success in the future!

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  12. StephanieSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    I love etsy too!! but i'm just a buyer, not a shopkeeper. Congrats on your good sales

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