Setting Up Shop

   For no particular reason, I decided to name my Etsy shop (and blog) "WestwoolCrochet". The link is https://www.etsy.com/shop/WestwoolCrochet and I am pretty excited about it. I added three listings this morning for a mini Baymax, crochet donut, and small top hat.

   It was rainy and dark outside, however, so I did not have much natural light to work with and my pictures did not turn out too well (I'll probably redo them later). I have set up my profile page and financial information, as well as added a coupon code (Enter CHALK2015 for 20% off any purchase!). I also made sure to add some customizable options for each product, which might take me a little more time to make, but should be worthwhile.

   My next immediate steps will be to figure out my policies and design my banner, as well as develop some new listings to update my shop with. I also need to figure out marketing and actually making sales.

Why an Etsy Shop?

   One of my favorite hobbies is crocheting and knitting, and I would like to just sit and create animals and clothing and decorations all day, but I don't typically have the time and motivation to do so. Crocheting takes up a good chunk of energy, and when combined with school and college applications, it typically plays no part in my daily life. Crafting in high school is, unfortunately, a waste of time.
   Thus, I want to open an Etsy shop to give me incentive to take back up something I like to do. Since crocheting is now technically part of my schoolwork, I have an excuse to sit down and create new items, or invest my time in somewhat larger projects. Hopefully, I'll also be able to earn some money on Etsy as well.