Every year I knit or sew goofy holiday ornaments for my friends and family, and every year one kind friend tells me I should sell them on Etsy. I’m always flattered, but had never done it because I make them for fun, not profit. But last December this friend joined forces with another dear friend and they offered to help me get started. They told me to gather a few of my ornaments then took me to a couple of shops that featured local artists. The encouragement I got from the shop owners surprised and motivated me.
After I stumbled through the process of setting up an Etsy account, I was discouraged because there were gazillions of people already selling cute, goofy things.
Much to my amazement, three hours later I got my first order! And it was from a complete stranger, not my mom or best friend. They wanted a sloth so I quickly learned to process an order and get it shipped. Beginner’s luck? Maybe, but the next day I got two more orders: one for 2 sloths; the other for 2 custom made ornaments: a Siamese cat and a rabbit. And later that same day, someone ordered a jellyfish.
Since then I’ve been designing and making all kinds of things. Here are some examples, and yes, they are for sale. You may contact me directly at marthathom62@gmail.com, or visit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BenevolentBuddies
For all occasions..
Birthdays:
For a special mom on Mother’s Day:
For that special Valentine:
For that special Graduate:
For any occasion!
www.etsy.com/shop/BenevolentBuddies
Dogged Hope 
Adorable chameleon! Where’s the Significant Otter? Did he bomb?
Love you muchly.
Thank you! Mr Otter didn’t photograph so well…Love you too.
They are all adorable! I wish I could buy one of each. . .
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Thank you! I always have fun making them.
LOVE THEM ALL – each one is cuter than the last – Martha – so talented and these critters are so exceptional!!!! Linda
You’re so sweet. Thank you! I’m glad I can share them this way.
These are fabulous! Thanks for sharing, don’t know how I missed this post!
Thank you! I have so much fun making them. Orders have slowed down for now, but maybe that means I need to make stock for Christmas!
I love your new profile photo!
Thanks so much Martha, really like your photo too! 🐶
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