Creating Etsy's Handmade ... He created a unique item—a computer encased in wood —but couldn't find a ... Mr. Kalin officially launched Etsy, an online marketplace for crafts, ...

It started with a wooden computer Etsy.com Etsy got its start in 2005, when woodworker Rob Kalin grew frustrated with his efforts to sell a wood-encased computer.

Etsy began as a place for home crafters and small businesses to sell their goods, but it has experienced growing pains as it surpasses 800,000 sellers. Some sellers are actually fronts for ...

The best Etsy alternatives for selling your crafts. Buyers — and especially sellers — are becoming unhappy with Etsy. There are other services to try.

The craft supply business is a $44 billion market dominated by Michael's Stores and Jo-Ann's Stores and Etsy wants a piece of it. Dickerson said that Etsy will carry approximately 8 million items ...

Shop up-to-60%-off deals for Cyber Monday at Etsy. Here are the best gifts, crafts, jewelry and home deals to shop now. ... The mix of marble and wood differentiates it from other boards in your ...

In 2005 Etsy was a fledgling online craft market with lofty ideals for empowering the little guy. Last week it was valued at £2 billion. So what do its sellers make of the mix of handmade and ...

While it’s the leading arts and crafts retailer, the company has struggled to increase sales and profits lately, and its stock price is down 50% from a year ago. Maria Halkias .

For an all-too-brief, shining moment, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi — newlywed, Jersey Shore alumna and entrepreneur — had an Etsy shop where she was selling her handmade kitchen and home décor ...