Etsy

Lana Ng, a 35-year-old stay-at-home mother in Houston, quit her marketing job in 2023 after her employer removed her remote work flexibility. She now balances motherhood with four side gigs—including user-generated content creation, mystery shopping, brand deals, and freelance graphic design—to pay off $18,000 in family debt and maintain her sense of purpose.

A user reports receiving notifications from The Shop app about USPS packages being sent from their address to other states, which they did not authorize. They reported these instances to The Shop, but the app only removed the entries without further action, raising concerns about potential scams.

Elyse Burns, a 28-year-old, paid off her law school student loans by selling art on Etsy. She began selling stickers and coloring books at age 18 and generated nearly $5 million last year.

xTool has introduced the M2 Color Craft Laser, a modular desktop machine capable of printing, cutting, and engraving on materials like paper, wood, and metal. Its upgradeable design allows users to switch between CMYK printing and laser tools, making it a versatile option for small businesses or Etsy entrepreneurs.

Etsy has launched a native app within ChatGPT to provide users with a conversational shopping experience. This move is part of Etsy's ongoing efforts to integrate AI into its services. The app aims to enhance user interaction and simplify the shopping process.

The Cricut Joy 2 is a compact, beginner-friendly machine for creating stickers and other small projects, now discounted with bundles offering additional tools and supplies. It features the Print Then Cut function for full-color sticker sheets and is available at reduced prices through Amazon and Cricut.