Love Umbrella Card
Item: Love Umbrella Card
Seller: HelloHatty
I met Etsy seller Hatty via my Etsy Item of the Day shop submission page. I adore her darling “I Love You” card, which is selling for $4.17 at her Etsy shop, which is called HelloHatty.
“I am a 24 year old illustrator wannabee. I love drawing!” Hatty told me in her shop submission. “I live near London in the UK and work in international trade. I studied languages at university and after graduating and finding my job in London I had to move back home as I couldn’t afford to live in the city. I have always loved doodling and one day decided to take a little sketchbook with me on the train whilst commuting to work. The rest is history as they say!”
“What started off as some doodling has now evolved into my very own little online greeting card shop. And whats more, people who aren’t my mum are actually buying my cards! I can’t believe it,” she said.
When she’s not working on items for her Etsy shop, Hatty keeps busy.
“I love to play the piano (as seen in my shop – all my cards are photographed on top of my piano!). Recently I have also been doing lots of making and drawing in preparation for my friend’s wedding as she wants a ‘handmade’ edge,” she told me. “The best part about this has been drawing on her wellies (all is explained in my blog!)”
Hatty says she likes to shop at an Etsy store called littleonealgernon.
“The zines are fantastic. Full of detail and lovely line drawings,” she tells me.
Hatty’s advice to fellow Etsy sellers is to be patient. ”Patience is key. Do one little thing every day that will build on your shop’s reputation and image and keep increasing the traffic to your listings. Social media is an excellent way to do this,” she said.
I was happy to hear that Hatty had a great holiday season and is on to the next step in her shop.
“After the big success of my Christmas cards (completely sold out!) I am now scribbling away to finish lots of new designs. I have so many ideas and am eager to get going,” she said.
Be sure to follow Hatty on Twitter @HelloHatty!
- Jackie




