New writer for the basement, Debra here! Very excited to be part of this amazing community but even more excited to be given my first writing assignment!
PerwinkleDyzns, aka Ruth, has an amazing geekery Etsy store where she features handmade jewelry created from circuit board pieces as well as vintage custom buttons with dictionary sayings. The hardware is so imaginative and etsy buyers have really noticed and can’t get enough – she has over 250 sales! I was lucky enough to be able to interview her and get the scoop on her success.
Deb: Hi! Nice to meet you. Tell us a little about you!
Ruth: Hi Mom’s basement team! I’m Ruth, owner of the Etsy shop PeriwinkleDzyns. On Etsy I sell mostly computer part jewelery and dictionary buttons. I’m coming up on my 3 year anniversary on Etsy! I live way up in Winnipeg Manitoba and craft away the long cold winter in a studio at the back of a house I share with my hubs, 2 teenagers and a big tan dog. During the day I work in a Project Management Office in the Gaming Industry.
D – You have so many sales! Congratulations! Do you have one item that is a repeat seller?
R-Thanks! I’ve put a lot of work into my shop and I’m proud to say I have shipped across the world! My best sellers change from month to month but I have definitely sold more earrings than anything else.
D – You have so many items listed. How many of your items are already made in inventory or is everything made to order?
R – I really believe that having over 100 items in your shops helps to drive traffic, people love choice! Most of my items listed are already made and in inventory, especially the more complex necklaces. This allows me to almost always ship within 3 business days of an order. Continue reading →
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