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 I've created a new group! http://www.etsy.com/teams/6718/goon-squad Please message me if you have any suggestions for info, or a good retarded bee picture.
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Sonata posted:Heeey, needlefelts! Hello friend :3 I was just looking at your stuff, it's SO good. I love it. I'm just learning needle felting and I'm really liking it. The things up there are the first things I've made. I've got a blue squid that's almost done that I'll put up there soon, but everything else has been pretty simple. How did you do the teeth on your monsters, if you don't mind me asking? They're fantastic.
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Nov 11, 2010 03:26
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I joined the group, even though I'm pretty much on hiatus since being pregnant and having a crazy toddler pretty much sucks up all my crafting time. Thinking I may or may not open back up a few months after having the baby. I have a list of quite a few goon shops somewhere on my computer, I will try to find it. In the mean time if anyone still uses the goonsquad team tag you could find more members that way.
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Nov 11, 2010 03:32
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maso posted:I was just looking at your stuff, it's SO good. I love it. I'm just learning needle felting and I'm really liking it. The things up there are the first things I've made. I've got a blue squid that's almost done that I'll put up there soon, but everything else has been pretty simple. How did you do the teeth on your monsters, if you don't mind me asking? They're fantastic. I got one of those necklaces with sort of flat squareish beads, picked out the most triangular-looking ones, and hot-glued them on. Didn't even bother sewing them, haha.
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Nov 11, 2010 16:57
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I have joined the Etsy Goon Squad! Hooray! Also I am excited because I am about to ship handspun yarn to a buyer in France! Exciting! Also someone who bought my handspun left me really great feedback and made me feel good!
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Nov 12, 2010 21:44
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I submitted an app for the goonsquad too.  I'm about to make and list a bunch of stuff for the holidays but my big stocking is going to be in February for my Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation fundraiser. 
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Nov 16, 2010 19:29
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Wandering Knitter posted:Apparently etsy deleted all of their old groups. Is it okay if I make the Goon etsy group? I see no issue with it, don't forget to include me! ^^ http://www.etsy.com/shop/Tarpan
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Nov 17, 2010 23:24
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It's finally up! http://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoSiberiansFiber I know we need to redo the banner; right now it's just a doodle I doodled of our two Siberian cats. Please, O creative and talented Goons, any suggestions and advice you may have for me is more than welcome. 
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Nov 25, 2010 22:12
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My girlfriend Kendra makes earrings out of bicycle inner tube rubber  They're availably locally at several locations in the SF Bay Area and also at her Etsy store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/girlonbike
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Nov 26, 2010 07:08
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First sale already!  A facebook friend bought my small skein of art yarn 
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Nov 26, 2010 23:38
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When I was pregnant with my second son I went a little nutty with making little dolls from the yarn scraps I had taking up space in my attic. I know I need to take some better pictures, but any constructive criticism you experienced etsyians (etsiers?) can give would be most appreciated! http://www.etsy.com/shop/LambLisa
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Dec 5, 2010 03:00
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dwoloz posted:My girlfriend Kendra makes earrings out of bicycle inner tube rubber As soon as I get paid or some money, I am so buying a pair. Do you happen to know what kind of metal the hooks are made of?
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Dec 5, 2010 03:50
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Anyone else been having issues with USPS? 3 packages I set recently that were packed very carefully and clearly labelled "FRAGILE" arrived broken and took between 5-7 days when i shipped them 2-3 days. Suggestions?
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Dec 5, 2010 04:56
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maso posted:Anyone else been having issues with USPS? 3 packages I set recently that were packed very carefully and clearly labelled "FRAGILE" arrived broken and took between 5-7 days when i shipped them 2-3 days. Suggestions? Christmas overload. All you can do with any carrier is pack your poo poo better. It will get kicked around. Go read the job secrets thread. No, really.
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Dec 5, 2010 11:27
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...I'd be happy to "pack my poo poo better" but I don't want to try another method that I think is good enough only to find out the hard way that it's not. I was more looking for what people here who ship fragile things do.
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maso posted:...I'd be happy to "pack my poo poo better" but I don't want to try another method that I think is good enough only to find out the hard way that it's not. I was more looking for what people here who ship fragile things do. How did you pack your items and what were you sending? Regardless, bubble wrap is probably your best option, especially for very fragile and/or heavy things. Paper, peanuts, etc. just won't absorb shock well enough. Bubble wrap gets kind of expensive, but it's better than having your stuff break constantly. Just make sure that you wrap things with the bubbles on the inside (smooth side out). The more fragile/heavier your item is, the more you'll need. It also works better if your item is a snug fit in its box. If there's room for it to roll or bounce around, it won't absorb shock as well and it'll be more likely to break.
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Dec 5, 2010 16:46
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The things that are breaking are polymer clay figurines, and i was packing them in a ton of tissue paper surrounded snugly by a ton of packing paper. Nothing moved a bit when shaken, so I figured everything was secure. Guess not. Off to the store for bubble wrap I go!
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Dec 5, 2010 19:58
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maso posted:The things that are breaking are polymer clay figurines, and i was packing them in a ton of tissue paper surrounded snugly by a ton of packing paper. Nothing moved a bit when shaken, so I figured everything was secure. Guess not. Off to the store for bubble wrap I go! Try a bubble wrap roll around it, then into a box that just fits the wrap, then tuck that into the center of a larger box with packing paper all 'round? That would give it some space for when the UPS/FedEX/whoever guy throws a box full of bowling balls on top of it in the warehouse.
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Dec 5, 2010 20:59
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Sounds foolproof to me. I'll try that. Thank you!
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Dec 5, 2010 23:10
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Hey, I just applied to the Etsy Goonsquad. I just started getting into making soap and I had a neat idea to make shot glass styled soaps. Click here for the full 700x700 image. I'm trying to make a rum and coke scented one, but here's a link to my Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/shop/angrysafer
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Dec 13, 2010 01:19
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Here is my wife's stationery and design shop. She's offering free shipping right now. http://www.etsy.com/shop/brittanylaurendesign
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Dec 16, 2010 03:54
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For anyone using international shipping this year to the USA, there are increased security measures on the USA side that has created a massive backlog of parcels. Also, the bad weather in Europe has delayed deliveries further. The postal bulletin with the info above was issued on the 18th of November in the UK and is ongoing. I had a "where's my stuff?" message from a customer on Etsy yesterday that prompted me to look it up.
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Dec 19, 2010 11:12
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I recently opened an Etsy shop (TheCatFarm) to sell my handmade cat toys. I was making toys for our own cats and since our kitties love them I thought I would try selling them. They are made to order with or without catnip. From time to time I sew stuff for humans (hats, vests) and those items can be found in the shop too. http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCatFarm  Click here for the full 1024x505 image. http://www.etsy.com/listing/64258744/cat-toy-cockroach I make the cockroach toys from felt and the antennae and legs are braided embroidery floss.  Click here for the full 730x1024 image. http://www.etsy.com/listing/64897977/cat-toy-party-hat-with-catnip-bright The party hat cat toys are made from fleece and have feathers sewn in. They are filled with both poly-fill and catnip. Our cats go apeshit for these!  Click here for the full 825x768 image. Bonus shot
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Dec 29, 2010 18:49
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E; Okay, ignore me - you don't ship overseas. 
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Dec 30, 2010 06:45
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I finally got my product back from the fiber mill and I want to rub it all over my body. I have not, so don't be afraid to buy it but it feels like clouds We're still waiting on the white yarns so we can do hand dyed stuff. Clicking the pictures will take you to their listing.     The alpaca stuff is made from local fiber from our alpaca raising friends. I raise sheep and in a couple of months we will be shearing these guys and producing some completely home raised yarn. I'm so excited 
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Jan 2, 2011 19:41
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I want an alpaca, they are so cute and I could make my own awesome yarn.
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Jan 2, 2011 19:59
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Look Under The Rock posted:I want an alpaca, they are so cute and I could make my own awesome yarn. If you hang out with alpaca people long enough they will try to give you one. People (at least in OH) have entirely too many alpacas and nothing to do with them. Sheep are way cooler and I am in no way biased by my barn full of woolly things.
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Jan 2, 2011 23:18
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I apparently need to spend more time in DIY&Hobbies. This is my shop, full of girly stuff http://www.etsy.com/shop/MountainMusings . I think I spent a few minutes hyperventilating when I got all my tax forms and realized I actually owned a legitimate business.
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Jan 7, 2011 07:15
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Some UK Etsy teams have organised a UK-wide sale this month that will be advertised through the Etsy newsletter. If you're a UK seller, you can get involved here:http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6734241&page=1 or search "silly sale" and "uk" if you want to buy items approved by The Queen.
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Jan 9, 2011 21:57
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DVD Drive posted:So Etsy is just for crafts and stuff? What's a good storefront site for selling old junk if you don't want to use eBay? You can sell vintage stuff on etsy, too.
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Jan 9, 2011 22:30
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Jan 9, 2011 23:59
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Weaving is my latest obsession, and I am quickly accumulating more woven articles than one person really needs, even with a stash of gifts factored in. So, I opened a shop. http://weavingbychaco.etsy.com So far there are scarves and some really fun hats. I've also made shawls and vests, and a blanket, but I'm skeptical that people would really pay what a larger handwoven item is worth (especially since my bigger projects so far are made of handspun yarn), once you factor in how much time is involved. Can anyone tell me what they think of my prices? I tried to find a happy medium between pricing what I think handmade items are worth and what i think people will pay, but since no one has bought anything yet it's hard to tell if the prices are in a reasonable ballpark.
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Jan 18, 2011 03:30
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You can actually run into problems if you price your items too low on etsy (people might assume there is a catch). I think your prices look fine, but it wouldn't hurt to do some researching in other weaving shops. Also, I wouldn't worry about no sales yet. I didn't have more than one or two sales a month for almost the first five months. Things seem to pick up the longer you're there, the more items you make, and the more feedback you get.
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Jan 18, 2011 04:36
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flutterbyblue posted:You can actually run into problems if you price your items too low on etsy (people might assume there is a catch). I think your prices look fine, but it wouldn't hurt to do some researching in other weaving shops. Thanks for the input!
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Jan 18, 2011 05:59
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Since comic conventions really start to stall out around wintertime, I set up a shop to hawk my prints in the off-season. Wish I had noticed this thread months ago when I first set up the shop.... http://www.etsy.com/shop/doomsplosion
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Jan 19, 2011 23:22
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Attention goons! I need 2-3 people to help me run the Goon Squad! Jobs include trying to get people to talk about things on the boards there, finding goons to invite to the group, and that's it really. So drop me a line and the first three people to apply will probably get the job. Also if you have a good icon go for it.
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Jan 20, 2011 00:34
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I'd be up for helping--I was thinking we should have a post in SA-mart to direct people to Goon Squad shops. Yes? I started my own thread, but it would be simpler to sell everything through Etsy, and just direct the goon horde to everyone's shops there with one post. Also, I added a few new hats! http://www.etsy.com/listing/66340171/red-and-blue-striped-beanie-style-hat  http://www.etsy.com/listing/66339565/beanie-style-handwoven-hat-adult-medium  http://www.etsy.com/listing/66334989/handwoven-beanie-style-hat-adult-small 
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Jan 20, 2011 16:58
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Wandering Knitter posted:Attention goons! I'm willing to help. =)
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I also just opened up an etsy shop! I don't have much up yet, but it's a work in progress. Taylomadebysam.etsy.com
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