Setting up an Etsy Shop

For a while now I've been keen to get an Etsy shop going to sell a few of my illustrative products; the idea coming from the success of my 'Positivity'' range a few months ago. I probably mentioned this in a previous blog post but if I am able to build a substantial online show with a steady inflow, this will act as a good cash cow for me when I begin to start my illustrative career.

Here is my progress so far; I've just put on some of the same products from the art market but photographing them properly (and re-thought the pricing of the cushions!)

Unfortunately the shop name 'EllieChappell' was taken, so I had to shorten it to 'ElChap', which I suppose is more catchy? I did think about whether or not it was worth coming up with an alternative name for my shop in which I could potentially develop into a stronger brand in the future, however I thought it may be wise to use my name for now in order to become more well known within the industry.

I've had one sale so far, which is great because I haven't properly promoted my shop via social media yet, so this a great start!

As I only have three types of product online so far, I hope to expand my product range further and potentially try out a few different, more craft-type products.

These include:

• General prints
• Clay insense holders
• Jewellery?
• Painted paper weights
• Painted plant pots
• Hand-decorated ceramic bowls/mugs
• Tea towels
• Personalised house portraits

I still have quite a bit to do; I was aiming to get set up by the end of July, but it has taken longer than I thought to order materials, think about prices and things.