My Thread of Thought: Etsy Anniversary

It's Move the Needle's anniversary/birthday today. I actually officially opened it in late June of 2008, but since I registered on June 4th, I just consider today the anniversary date. I can't believe it's been two years. Some important things that have happened since I opened my shop:

- I've sold 41 items on Etsy (and some more offline) and 369 users call my shop a favorite.
- I did a couple of craft shows. My first one was last July at Esperanza in Chicago, IL.
- I've also gotten my items in a few different shops. Even though my items aren't in any shops right now, I had my items in Light Speed in Chicago and Market House near Pittsburgh. I'm hoping to put some more items in shops soon.
- I've done a couple custom orders such as this Tree of Life Box and this Newspaper Altered 2010 Moleskine Planner.
- I started with just journals and gradually added more items such as greeting cards, calendars and photo frames.
- I'm a member of several teams, such as EtsyVeg (for vegetarians) and EtsyU (for college students). I've been featured on team blogs and participated in team activities (such as swaps and promotions).
- I've been able to connect with other crafters and people through social networks such as Twitter and Facebook and this blog.
- Through being a member of Etsy, I've discovered a ton of handmade items and have bought/won items on Etsy.

These are most popular/most hearted items:

Blue Marbled Coptic Bound Sketchbook