Sales Are Crazy!

I do believe June 2008 has become my biggest sales month in this jewelry biz so far! Etsy is still my old reliable friend, with fairly consistant, but mostly low-dollar sales. But for some reason that lacks real explanation, SoloArtworks.com has seen a HUGE increase! The only think I can think of that I changed was that I submitted my URL to maybe 100 different free search engines and directories a few weeks ago. Other than that, maybe karma decided to give me a break to help pay for my dentist/medical bills that arose this month? Even Boyfriend is making out this month, between getting paid for his first book illustration job, his tax rebate finally coming, and winning a contest at work, its like he made an extra two-months' wages!

This extra money is much-needed right now and aside from (hopefully) dinner and a movie this weekend, we're not going to splurge on anything. Yes dear readers, even a great sales month in the life of an independent crafter does not allow for a whole new wardrobe!

Isn't it great when you sell something within minutes of listing? :)

The New Secret To Making Etsy Sales?

The secret? Apparently it is to get really really sick! I've been puny for a couple weeks now, not sure what I have but its really hard to eat so I'm just weak and tired and achy all the time, and have been mostly away from my computer. But while I've been away, the sales have been rolling in! Ok -- its not just Etsy; I've also made a sale on Ecrater and another on good ol' Dawanda (and a couple smaller sales through offline contacts). Its actually been enough to pay off my dentist bill (I think my tooth pain was actually related to whatever is making me feel so crappy because the dentist didn't find a damn thing), and almost enough for a trip to urgent care if I keep getting so faint. Don't forget, dear readers, that this is my full-time gig. And after rent, webhosting fees, phone, electricity, and groceries, to have enough left over for a doctor's appointment is quite a feat. I've also somehow managed to keep on top of orders, with only two very understanding customers recieving a slight delay.

So if you feel like supporting an uninsured, low-income gal, take a look through my Etsy shop, and see if I've got anything you like :) Meanwhile, I'm going back to bed!