September14
Item: Gypsy Hat
Seller: RagamuffinDesign

Fall is upon us! I wanted to share this cute handmade hat I found on Etsy thanks to a shop submission on Etsy Item of the Day. The hat is selling for $32.00 and I am loving it!
Handmade seller Jess Lyons is the person behind this fun Etsy shop.
“I’m a scientist, explorer and crafter living in Upstate New York,” Jess said.
When she’s not crafting she told me she is usually working on her PhD and traveling around the world, studying people and collecting cool things.
“I’m also big into spinning, yoga and running,” Jess shared.
When I asked her about shops she likes to browse on Etsy.com, Jess told me she buys almost all her jewelry off of Etsy.
“Some of my favorites are deliasthompson and sanfranblissco – their work is so creative and expressive (and affordable!),” Jess said.
Jess shared some great advice for other Etsy sellers with me:
“It’s hard work and not easy at all, don’t let the first few months (especially if they seem to be slow) get you down,” she said. ”ALSO! Be sure to read all the helpful tips from Etsy, especially those about photography, they are really informative and helpful.”
So what’s next for Jess’ shop RagamuffinDesign?
“Hopefully stocking up for the rush of holiday season, and expanding my collection,” she said.
Be sure to follow Jess and her shop on Twitter @Ms_Ragamuffin and check out her blog here!
- Jackie