Friday, May 29, 2009

wrap your karma around me baby

we live in a world where we expect the worst. it's almost funny that we're surprised when someone is nice to us. i joined etsy exactly 2 months ago and i'm getting used to the abnormal pleasure of consistently decent, kind people. you ask a question on the forums, you get patient, detailed answers..you get links, you get tutorials, you get laughs..and a lot of them come from your competitors. i'm enjoying myself almost to the point of feeling guilty about it..and i'm learning how to run a business from these men and women who share their tips and tricks and positive encouragment. someone makes their first sale..everyone posts and cheers them on, someone can't make a sale..everyone rallies and tells them not to give up. we really are a community in the best sense of the word, and for my part , i'd like to shine a light on some of the best i've met so far.

goodkarmasoaps.etsy.com- true to the name of her shop..she posted a thread to give away a help booklet to anyone that had done something nice for someone else. and fabulous soap!

betafly.etsy.com--kind, helpful,in any thread, willing to share tips and advice. great shop

lilacpop.etsy.com--encouraging,positive, helpful...always.gorgeous pieces

crochetgal.etsy.com--welcoming,with encouragement and laughs for a newbie (me), great pieces

kiwigemwraps.etsy.com--excellent,fair but gentle critiques.,beautiful jewelry

latherinluxury.etsy.com--a new seller, with a great lavendar soap that drove my man crazy.

so now do something for me..it's just gonna take you a minute to check out these wonderful etsy shops..you'll probably find something new, something you like..maybe even make a purchase..or start a new friendship or, make a sale of your own. but most importantly, you'll be passing the good karma on..being nice for no particular reason than it just feels so damn good..peace out ..share the love.


6 comments:

  1. That's such a nice thing to do. I'm also pretty new to Etsy and I've found it to be a surprisingly warm and friendly place too. I'll be sure to check out those stores right now so have a little bit of good Karma on me.
    Cat x

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  2. Thanks so much!! Great blog!
    Janna
    http://lilacpop.etsy.com
    http://lilacpopphotography.etsy.com

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  3. Nice to see someone who believes in giving back! Best of luck in all you do! Great blog - I'm following now :)

    Karen
    http://mysticwynd.etsy.com
    http://mysticwynd.blogspot.com

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  4. Karma has a memory and one day a newbie will list you as well. Thank you for paying it forward for those who have helped you on Etsy! Good luck to you, love your piggies!

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  5. This is a great post Leslie! And you're absolutely right! Etsy truly is a wonderful community and I too am so grateful for all I've learned and gained there so far! Nice blog!

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  6. Thank you so much for the mention! I really appreciate it! May the good karma fairy visit your shop often and grace you with many sales. I absolutely love your shop!

    I too believe in giving back to the wonderful Etsy community, so I created my two special blogs:
    The Etsy Handbook
    http://etsyhandbook.blogspot.com/
    and Treasures of Etsy
    http://treasuresofetsy.blogspot.com/

    Thanks again!
    Nicole

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