STUDIO VLOG ♡ FIRST SHOP UPDATE OF THE YEAR, NEW TOTE BAGS, LEAVING ETSY 4EVER 🥲

[@KAM173]

This Etsy story!! That is so frustrating that I actually laughed out loud. They are running their business into the ground one content creator at a time.

[@CottoneeSocks]

Leaving etsy was the best decision I made for my business and my bank account. Setting up a website (I use squarespace!) was a big learning curve but SO WORTH IT ❤️

[@sabrinafountain1615]

I'm so sorry that happened to you with Etsy! Their Star Seller program is so annoying, and just the fact that it's become so commercialized through the years. I'm proud of you for making that decision and moving on! I love your art and content. It's been so awesome watching you grow. :)

[@superfriendlyalpaca]

🥺🥺😭 rover and cosmo's meows/squeaks make me wanna cry 😭😭💗💗💗

[@KatieMai]

megan!! i just started watching your studio vlogs and i love your vibez (at times im like how does she know my thoughts??) such a bummer to hear about your experience with etsy but your art and products are amazing and i know you’ll kill it regardless! 💓

[@benjiplant]

Etsy recently charged me $40 for “incorrect” shipping weight 😭😭😭 so i feel

[@fullbloomandco]

what the f. they also announced a 1.5% increase in their fees so I guess this is just another sign I needed to jump out! great vlog nonetheless Megan!!

[@augustatkinsonillustration5341]

I enjoy your vlog for the first time

[@cindyYshaw]

I’m working on transitioning away from Etsy too. It’s getting worse and worse! I completely stopped shipping internationally - I feel bad for those who want my stuff, but it’s one less nightmare to stress about :’)

[@DustSoilStudio]

That Etsy story! I’m so glad I never bothered with Etsy. If I’m basically going to need to build a following anyway, I’d rather not deal with that.

[@smoleart]

WOOT HI MEGGY!! i luv luv the melon piece

[@LeighEllexson]

Can’t wait to watch this later!!!

[@LeighEllexson]

I have watched it later. I love. Thank you for working so hard to make so many videos lately!! I appreciate every minute. and/or second

[@kaaayl11]

omg. the whole label thing happened me to too. I printed a label from Etsy Labels and 2 minutes later got charged a label overage BUT I DIDNT EVEN BRING IT TO THE POST OFFICE YET! this is why i do not use etsy labels anymore 😂 Also the star seller program is a bunch of BS i have glowing reviews but no star seller because i chose to do pick ups in my city and not pay $15 to ship to a house thats a 5 minute drive from me. Congrats on moving away from etsy i wish i will be able to do that too one day 😂 also the 1.5% increase in fees? I’m expecting some top notch service from etsy starting april 11

[@venartureart]

The clip of the kitties yelling for the food killed me, it was so cute 🥺😭

[@naimahycreations]

That really sucks about the whole Etsy thing! I used to want an Etsy so bad. I have been contemplating whether or not I should open one. Because I use Big Cartel I feel like my audience has to already know I have a website or people have to stumble upon it. I used to think Etsy was a good way for people who don’t follow me to find my work. But I’ve heard so many horror stories I don’t think it’s worth it at this point. Also your cat keychains are so cute! Always adore your illustration and your studio Vlogs are always super comforting! Sending lots of love and hope you enjoy your month!❤️❤️

[@mewmew6158]

Rover and Cosmo are adorable!

[@bybun]

Living for that giant tote bag!! So cute!

[@imAnnaMolly]

So sorry for the frustrations with Etsy ): You definitely inspired me to get off that platform, I still can't believe that they plan to increase fees on top of all the ridiculous fees they already have. Everything in the shop update looked really amazing

[@TRLRocks]

I’m with you on the ETSY shenanigans - the BS ways of telling sellers they are charging more to “give sellers the best” what a lie. They have gotten very greedy. I’m right behind you on opening another independent platform. 💕🐾💕

[@densebread]

Where do you get your totebags made? I tried noissue as manufacturer, but I'm trying to see if there's better companies that provide more options for totebags! Pink is so cute!!!

[@anggieb.2936]

Just FYI that cats can be unpredictable and I’d secure that monitor under the window hammock for the cats! I’ve had mine plus countless containers inadvertently knocked all over the floor, rip ceramic brush jar, when the zoomies hit!

[@patreece]

proud of you for making the decision to leave Etsy, even if it means you can’t ship to the uk. you did the right thing!! their recent fee increase is ridiculous ;-; seeing your art online and watching your vids has brought me so much joy over the last few months, and I wanted to comment to say that I really enjoyed this vlog, and i could feel the ‘old video’ vibes from it - super cozy, chill, and as if I was talking to a friend! thank you

[@dashakaftanova2352]

I get so excited when i see your uploads! Pls keep posting videos they help me through the days xo

[@AliciaYellowLodge]

I saw you had also Ko-fi so since I am a Ko-fi Ambassador I will gift you 1 year Ko-fi gold! I hope you will try out all the gold benefits and that this will support you a a bit! Should be activated by next Tuesday but you get a confirm email too then 💗 Love your art and your vlogs so much 💖

[@MrsQuam]

Wish I could’ve nabbed a bag but they all sold out! Congrats!

[@somliengtiraphan3243]

I love your desk chair! Where did you get them? I'm in the hunt for not too expensive desk chairs to save my dying back.

[@meilanpoon]

Sad that you won’t be shipping to the uk but totally understandable. Can’t wait for when things (hopefully) get easier and I can buy your art! :)

[@jacintaanderson]

That horrifying that Etsy is telling customers to file complaints against their shop owners! Etsy just put a freeze on my income for 3months and couldn't tell me why even after 4 emails from me asking for exact reasons. They just said once its on it can't come off until the 3 months are up. So every time i sold something i had to wait 90days for it to be sent to my account. Currently trying to decide if Shopify or squarespace is better...

[@ashabananabread]

hi megan! i was wondering what model of the ipad do u use? im thinking of getting one mainly for just drawing and video editing

[@angelicstar999]

wow your kitty cats are so adorable cute i love cat's so very much

[@mirandat5354]

Etsy giving mean girl from high school vibes with that response. Like wtf? I’m so glad I moved to big cartel. Might completely close my Etsy too since I don’t really get too many international customers. This makes me so sad!

[@diaryofareader6156]

I just started selling on etsy last year and the fees were bearable at first but then the whole minimum reserves thing is choking my business 😖 and it's so frustrating

[@PHcute]

First of all, nobody likes Etsy. They literally do everything to make sure you close down your shop in tears. Secondly, and I’m not throwing shade just stating facts, don’t ever send anything to Italy. They have the worst postal service in the world and lots of sellers refuse to ship there so they are used to it. Also the print is cute, nothing wrong with it. 💕

[@TRLRocks]

Good to know! Every wholesale package I have sent to Italy goes missing & is then held hostage until the client pays exorbitantly outrageous fees. Loved you’re opening line…it’s so true!💕

[@jenniferle3085]

omg i swear i hate etsy too. when starting off i just use it as promotion because so many people use it and it’s for exposure. 😭😭 my face when you said “report the user”👁👁

[@PharmerDanDan]

my jaw dropped when i heard the etsy story, how bad of them >:( hope they fix their stuff

[@PoundKeyz]

The EU is absolutely ridiculous with the extra charges. It screwed me over before

[@benipray]

What Etsy did was awful ugh! But as an Italian, all of my packages even with VAT numbers on them get held at customs, sometimes for weeks or a couple of months. Idk why tho, kinda sucks (hope it doesn’t happen for my order :’) )

[@lamureon]

the most annoying thing in germany is the post service demanding 6 Euro for each tax handling :( really chill vid!

[@DannyBrito]

they told me to report YOU, etsy on my last nerve.

[@benjiplant]

the way megan’s customer approached it was so cute too lol… “what if i don’t like what etsy told me to do” hahaha

[@linsaraillustration]

Shipment itself is a big headache 🥺

[@yueillustration]

Regarding the print, I usually use photo paper and it prints the colors exactly like it looks in procreate I use the staples photo premium matte and the canon ts705 printer plus I use very bright colors too so maybe it helps!

[@ozlem250]

Not Etsy snitching omg

[@Thebookrat]

I’m using Etsy for now because it’s easily accessible and “trustworthy” to customers, but I look forward to a day I can transition away from it.