Back on the Horse...

Well, I have been off the carousel for a little while... I'm not sure why really... it's not like I'm busy or anything. But a few weeks ago a strange wave of inspiration hit me and I actually began creating things again! I started felting, which is something I've been meaning to start since I basically started this blog. I've made several new things....

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The felting is fun and because it's got me in the swing of things again, I am sewing more now as a result. Yesterday I made two new items, a skirt and a sweater. I will list them tomorrow when the sun comes out again.

I have been struggling with this photography thing. Mostly because I like being able to do this from the comfort (and warmth) of my apartment, but the light in here is terrible and the camera I am working with does not take great shots unless there is a flood of good natural light. Photography is super important on Etsy. I am beginning to finally realize that a great photo of all your items will either make you or break you in this thing. It seems that your items don't even have to be all that wonderful if you just take awesome photographs of them.

I finally was able to get a treasury about a week ago, and as soon as that one expired, I grabbed up another one. This is the first time in like a year that I've been able to be online at the right moment to get one. Getting my first one was kind of a nervous experience for me. Seriously, I was like shaking and counting the seconds down until the roster became available! I included one of my felted items on the second treasury, but didn't really see the value in it... I am seeing that unless your item makes it into an article treasure in the storque, or unless it makes it onto the front page, the likelihood of getting more than a handful of clicks is slim. The real key to making it without being featured in a major way is to consistently list items every day when possible. I have been taking advantage of the Promotions Forum, but also that group is mostly people just like me- sellers who are trying to advertise. I don't want to reach the sellers as much as I want to reach the buyers!