Organic Etsy

I'm starting to realize that this adventure on Etsy is a very organic process. I'm evolving what I make slowly by seeing what works and what doesn't. For instance, I really enjoy making aprons, but Etsy is flooded with aprons - a few hours after you post an apron it is lost in the mix, already so far down the list it's on page 3 or so. My single little apron listing doesn't stand a chance against the throngs of other aprons out there! I needed to find something that wasn't in great supply on Etsy.

And who would have thought anyone would want a toaster cover made by yours truly? But its been moderately popular and has led to requests for other items, such as this handy dandy four-slice toaster cover to the right. As a matter of fact, one person received one of my toaster covers for Christmas from her sister - she liked it so much she sent me an e-mail requesting a coordinating KitchenAid Mixer Cover! That was a great feeling - I actually made something someone liked! It was quite shocking.

So there you go - a simple request from my stepmom has turned into my current Etsy sweet spot. It makes me excited for the future - who knows where things will go from here? What will be my next endeavor? Suggestions welcomed!

Toaster Cozy / Cover!

My friends and family always give me ideas and inspirations.  For instance, my stepmom has this old toaster that she has had for, well, forever, and has a cover on it that is just as old.  She asked if I would make her a new one in a more attractive fabric, so this is what I came up with!  The fabric is called "Greet the Day" from Cosmo Cricket.  Teacups, polka dots, toasters, and a cute little songbird all together.  Love it!

She seemed to like it as much as I did, so I made another and posted it in my shop on Etsy.  You can see the listing here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63911472/fun-retro-toaster-cozy-cover-two-slice

My First Etsy Sale!

Thanks to the hard work of my gorgeous friend/model - I was able to post my apron for sale, and it's already sold! So exciting. I'm anxious to get back in and make some more. Here's a picture of my first piece, modeled by the ever so gracious and gorgeous Laura Beth. I'm loving this fresh and fun print - doesn't it make you want to go whip something delicious up in the kitchen?? The main print is called Mixers in Spring by Robert Kaufman (so retro!), and the trim is Sun Spots in Turquoise by Amy Butler. Stay tuned for more!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeighVinson

Adventures on Etsy...

My first piece is complete and ready to go up on Etsy. All I need is a willing model, a sunny day for shots, and I'm ready to go! In the future I want to experiment and make a full apron, and perhaps do some embellishing with buttons. Stay tuned! Visit my Etsy shop at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeighVinson

Hopefully by the time anyone visits I will have some items up for sale :)