(This girl and her smug little cat is in the shop at Calobee Doodles!)
I didn’t actually start selling until the 31st of March or so, but as of the 22nd I’ve officially been with Etsy for a year. And what a year it’s been! I went from feeling like I’d probably never sell my work to making 1-2 sales per week. That may be small potatoes for most, but it’s a huge accomplishment for me.
I also picked up “doodling,” which was both an excellent business move AND a lot of fun! It’s opened the doors to doing custom work, which I really enjoy, and it’s more relaxed and low-key in comparison to my photography.
All in all, I give the last year’s business adventures an “A.” There have been bugs here and there, but ultimately, opening an Etsy shop has been a very fulfilling, rewarding experience.
And now for the best part: in honor of my Etsy-versary, I’m having another contest! Yay!
Here’s the nitty gritty:
- The prize is one print of your choice from any of my shops, up to a $20 value. Two small prints would be acceptable as well, as long as they total no more than $20 (not including shipping).
- Leave a comment on this blog entry and tell me which print(s) you want to win.
- The contest ends March 31st at 11:59 p.m. I will draw the winners on April 1st and contact the winner by e-mail.
(Please note that comments are turned off at Vox and Livejournal, so you’ll need to comment at the blog.sixhours.net address to qualify, and don’t forget to leave your e-mail address so I can contact you if you win! This contest is open to U.S. and international readers alike!)
Good luck! 
I love the cupcake pictures as well as the “We are all handmade” prints. Thanks for entering me!
I love “her broken dreams”- you’re a pretty amazing photographer.
Very cute! I like the heart ones, but also the alphabet soup.
Happy Esty-versary!
I LOVE Alphabet Soup, but if that wouldn’t qualify, definitely Cupcake Girl…
Thanks for a great opportunity!
I love the alphabet soup print!
I love that cupcake boy print.
I stumbled on your etsy site (calobee) a while back and love your prints. My favorite has always been Wandering.
I sure would like some pretty prints to go with my new banner
I LOVE these prints!
I would love to put these up in my daughters room
the keeper of lost hearts – 5×5 print
(This one tugged at my heartstrings.. I love it!)
i carry your heart – 5×7 print
(She looks so content)
Great giveaway!
First of all … happy etsyversary…
I like them all i like them all… i really really liked the i carry your heart,
I love the “We Are All Handmade” print. Very beautiful!
I love your “You Belong to Me” print… very cute and just like my cat
[...] (A quick reminder that the contest is still going… you have until Monday night to enter!) [...]
I would adore one of your prints. I’ve been watching you. I’m trying to come up with an idea and I would love a new look for my store.
anyway…..my top pics would be
cupcake girl
I carry your heart
we are all handmade
Fun giveaway. Thanks so much! I think your work is great!
Great contest, I love all your work!
This is one of my favs:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9413787
Congrats on yout Etsyversary! I love your work, very cute!
My favorite print in your shop is “we all float”
Congrats on one year! Time goes by so fast hey? I’d like to win this print: ‘wandering’ – 8×12 print (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6943934).
We all float!!
I love the alphabet soup and cupcake girl
I like the Cupcake Boy!
Congratulations on your success!