Disclaimer: this blog post features quotes from my interview with Jen Street, with certain parts edited for grammar. Head over to my YouTube video if you want to watch the entire interview.

“So in 2020, we made $533. Going into 2021, that number grew to $32,000. And then last year completely blew us away. We made $140,000 last year, and that translates into roughly 4000 handmade angels that we sold.” – Jen Street, Forged Flare

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Is Etsy still worth it in 2023?

If you’re a handmade business owner, you may have wondered at some point if selling your products on Etsy is still worth it.

I’m sure you’ve already searched the internet for answers – and that’s probably how you found me right here.

Well, I’m happy to share with you my personal experience selling handmade jewelry on Etsy and give you an honest answer about whether it’s still worth it in 2023.

Of course, creating products that look great is important, but there are other things to consider that can really make a difference in the success of your handmade business.

One of those things is packaging!

Believe it or not, how you package your products can have a huge impact on how customers perceive them.

This is why I recommend that you make a good first impression to your customers with your packaging.

This makes people even more excited about your products and gives people a better …