Creator Stories

25 Handmade Candle Businesses On Etsy And Their Success Strategies

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I fell down a late-night Etsy rabbit hole after a friend asked why some candle shops sell out while others sit quiet. Patterns popped fast: crisp photos, clear scent stories, fast shipping, and a standout niche—like dessert dupes, clean ingredients, or city-inspired blends. Reviews weren’t sheer luck; they were engineered with sample kits, thank-you notes, … Read more

Cassandara Presses Flowers For A Living & Makes Over $10,000 A Month

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• Creative path : Slow/seasonal living, eco-crafts, gardening, family recipes • Creator: Sunny (Cassandra Evans) • Based in Minnesota • Channels: Instagram (@northwoodsfolk), blog, Pinterest, YouTube • Followers: ~880k on Instagram • Business model: brand collaborations, affiliate storefronts, blog/owned content, selling e-book guides. In 2018, Cassandra “Sunny” Evans began pressing flowers at her kitchen table after long days at … Read more