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Etsy Seller Interviews

We've interviewed some of the most successful sellers to get their best advice. Learn how they got their first sale, their best tips for selling on Etsy, how they attract customers to their shop, and much more!

Milena Dimitrova

Etsy Seller Interview with Izabel of FloAtelier

Izabel Nikolova is the trusted Marketing Specialist of FloAtelier. Owned by Milena Dimitrova, FloAtelier is an Etsy shop that sells high quality, tailor-made designer clothing. Having been an established business of 30 years, FloAtelier took its success to Etsy in 2014. Fast forward to today, FloAtelier’s Etsy shop already has nearly 37,000 sales and is currently an Etsy Star Seller!

Etsy Seller Interview with Roman of Roman Digital Art

Roman Poljak is the owner and founder of Roman Digital Art, an Etsy shop that sells SVG cut files for stencils, decals, and many more. With his 15 years of experience as an illustrator, Roman promises to deliver the best art outcome each time. Because of his skills, experience and dedication, his Etsy store has now made almost 26,000 sales and is one of Etsy’s Star Sellers!

Etsy Seller Interview with Sarah of Modern Maker Stamps

Sarah Kathryn is the owner, maker and designer of Modern Maker Stamps, an Etsy shop that offers high quality, custom rubber stamps. Sarah’s determination to break free from conventional jobs has led her to discover Etsy. After trial and error, she eventually found her niche in hand carved stamps, and then evolved into laser engraved ones. More than a decade later, Modern Maker Stamps has already established itself as one of Etsy’s Star Sellers, with nearly 31,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Aimee of little dear

Aimee Ray is the owner, designer, maker and curator of little dear, an Etsy shop that sells beautiful embroidery and craft patterns and kits. Ever since she was a young child, Aimee has always loved making things. In 2006, she trusted her passion and skills and embarked on the Etsy journey with the opening of little dear. As of today, little dear has made close to 67,000 sales and is currently one of Etsy’s Star Sellers! Aside from being a hugely successful Etsy shop owner, Aimee is also an accomplished author of Doodle Stitching embroidery books.

Etsy Seller Interview with MaryLou of time2split

MaryLou Holvenstot is the owner of time2split, one of her 3 Etsy shops to date. In this shop, she sells mostly business and art supplies, as well as some vintage items, such as magazines, books and fabrics. She started time2split originally to reduce her own collection, but the shop has become bigger than what she imagined. As of today, time2split has made more than 30,000 sales and is also an Etsy Star Seller!

Etsy Seller Interview with Kim of Create Your Bliss

Kim is the owner, curator and artist behind Create Your Bliss, an Etsy shop that sells beautiful beads and other jewelry supplies. With the help of her supportive husband, Mike, she has successfully turned a passion and a hobby into a business. To date, Create Your Bliss is one of Etsy’s Star Sellers, and has already made more than 75,000 sales!

Etsy Seller Interview with Stephanie of StephanieMartinCo

Stephanie Martin is the owner, maker and designer behind the Etsy shop with the same name, StephanieMartinCo. She takes pride in designing, making and selling her beautifully handmade seed bead jewelry. Her jewelry making was initially a hobby that she thought she could earn extra income from. But just a few months after she opened her Etsy shop, her business has grown so much. As of today, StephanieMartinCo has already made over 25,000 sales and consistently received excellent ratings from its customers!

Etsy Seller Interview with Ashley of A Crafty Concept

Ashley Stallsworth is the owner and creator of A Crafty Concept, an Etsy shop that primarily sells crochet patterns which she designed herself. At a young age, Ashley learned how to crochet, but it wasn't until she got married when she finally took it seriously. Her decision to turn her hobby into an Etsy business must be one of her best decisions, as her shop has made nearly 29,000 to date!