After I got them made and listed for sale, I thought about it some more (and thought about my soap purchase some more), and though "Hey, it'd be nice if soap sellers included a little face cloth with people's orders." What would be really nice would be if they bought them from me so that we could cross-promote a little. I started a thread in the Etsy forums, and was surprised at the number of responses I got. One of the first was from none other than HelloCrafty, from whom I'd ordered the soaps that inspired this.
I've also been contacted by over half a dozen more soapers. It looks like I posted that idea at exactly the right time, because a few have told me that they'll be finalizing their lines and packaging for the holidays in the next few weeks, and will order face cloths to coordinate with them. I really stumbled onto something here!
In the end, though, this is just another example of what I love about Etsy. Lots of people who do very different things, but eager to work together for everyone's benefit.
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That is so great. I am glad that you found a great way to promote yourself and other crafters on Etsy. We do greeting cards with earrings on Etsy and I have done a few custom orders of just the cards for other people to put their jewelry on. I was flattered they asked. I also agree that the support you get on Etsy is wonderful. I haven't found another place like it.
i'm thristy after reading your blog...that soap looks awesome
What an awesome idea you thought of. Now you have me thinking some. Good luck with your new adventure..I wish LOTS of sells in the future. :)
What a great idea! I am always looking for better ways to use my handmade soap, now that I gave up those puffs, bet I am not the only one!
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