# uncategorised **URL:** https://talk.folksy.com/c/uncategorised/1.md [Latest](https://talk.folksy.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.folksy.com/categories.md) --- ## [👋 Welcome to the Folksy Forums (Read Me)! Introduce yourself here :)](https://talk.folksy.com/t/welcome-to-the-folksy-forums-read-me-introduce-yourself-here/59)
**Author:** [@sianfolksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/sianfolksy)\ **Replies:** 2151\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2026 15:38 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/welcome-to-the-folksy-forums-read-me-introduce-yourself-here/59 "2026-10-02T15:38:12Z")
This is a place to chat about art, craft and making. Network with other makers, share expertise and help each other out with tips for selling on Folksy. New seller shops appear on the signed in homepage and can be foun… --- ## [Ladybird Mosaics](https://talk.folksy.com/t/ladybird-mosaics/33794)
**Author:** [@Ladybirdmosaic](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Ladybirdmosaic)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [6 October 2026 08:37 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/ladybird-mosaics/33794 "2026-10-06T08:37:33Z")
Hi there! My name is Libby and I opened my shop recently. I retired last year after 45 years in the NHS and used my retirement bung to build a garden room. Oh the joy of not having to tidy everything away and create my o… --- ## [Suggestions for improving folksy for sellers](https://talk.folksy.com/t/suggestions-for-improving-folksy-for-sellers/33769)
**Author:** [@chantrywood](https://talk.folksy.com/u/chantrywood)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2026 18:06 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/suggestions-for-improving-folksy-for-sellers/33769 "2026-09-30T18:06:00Z")
As a seller that also sells on Etsy there’s a few things I’d like folksy to emulate But the main improvement I’d like to see is in the stats it’s really helpful to know which Individual item is receiving attention. Yes… --- ## [Newbie to online selling](https://talk.folksy.com/t/newbie-to-online-selling/33732)
**Author:** [@QuirkyAlchemist](https://talk.folksy.com/u/QuirkyAlchemist)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2026 06:50 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/newbie-to-online-selling/33732 "2026-09-20T06:50:04Z")
Hi everyone, I am new to online selling. I just started making items after my husband became poorly after SCA. I’ve made so much that I thought I would try to sell. Im not a very confident person so I hope it’s good enou… --- ## [Subscription options?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/subscription-options/33723)
**Author:** [@thingsbyfrances](https://talk.folksy.com/u/thingsbyfrances)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2026 14:12 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/subscription-options/33723 "2026-09-17T14:12:26Z")
Hi all, This may be a long shot, but I am looking to start a monthly print club, which would involve people to sign up to pay a monthly subscription. Is there any way to accommodate this on our folksy shops? I’m not co… --- ## [How does theme of the day work?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/how-does-theme-of-the-day-work/33722)
**Author:** [@artisanhatscraftsstudio](https://talk.folksy.com/u/artisanhatscraftsstudio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2026 07:24 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/how-does-theme-of-the-day-work/33722 "2026-09-17T07:24:03Z")
I was looking forward to seeing my patchwork covers today on TOTD. Why is only one patchwork being shown when I have tagged at least three? I feel a bit miffed if I’m honest as there are sellers with multiple items sho… --- ## [Selling to EU and NI](https://talk.folksy.com/t/selling-to-eu-and-ni/33716)
**Author:** [@Chicgifts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Chicgifts)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 18:14 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/selling-to-eu-and-ni/33716 "2026-09-16T18:14:29Z")
If you remove EU from your shipping does that mean you can’t sell to NI automatically.? --- ## [Help please shop](https://talk.folksy.com/t/help-please-shop/33715)
**Author:** [@Severnsilver](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Severnsilver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2026 09:20 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/help-please-shop/33715 "2026-09-16T09:20:39Z")
Hi everyone, quick question. I have my shop set up Severn silver jewellery, I’ve been listing since June, still no sales :see\_no\_evil\_monkey:. I also make many other things, I’m thinking of listing them on my jeweller… --- ## [FB help please?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/fb-help-please/33687)
**Author:** [@artisanhatscraftsstudio](https://talk.folksy.com/u/artisanhatscraftsstudio)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 08:09 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/fb-help-please/33687 "2026-09-06T08:09:20Z")
Finally I made my first attempt at a fb business page today… As I’m not at all computer savvy and have only just ventured into social media purely because I joined Folksy any advice would be welcome? Firstly does my fb l… --- ## [Drop your Bluesky accounts here - Making a Starter Pack](https://talk.folksy.com/t/drop-your-bluesky-accounts-here-making-a-starter-pack/33642)
**Author:** [@OakLeafCrafting](https://talk.folksy.com/u/OakLeafCrafting)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2026 13:28 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/drop-your-bluesky-accounts-here-making-a-starter-pack/33642 "2026-08-29T13:28:19Z")
Hi everyone, I’m trying to build a starter pack on Bluesky of all the Folksy sellers. For those unfamiliar a starter pack is a user created list of accounts with similar interests or common themes. It makes it possible … --- ## [New shop advice: Is Folksy Plus worth it for a brand-new seller? 🌹](https://talk.folksy.com/t/new-shop-advice-is-folksy-plus-worth-it-for-a-brand-new-seller/33663)
**Author:** [@labottegadellarteuk](https://talk.folksy.com/u/labottegadellarteuk)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2026 12:48 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/new-shop-advice-is-folksy-plus-worth-it-for-a-brand-new-seller/33663 "2026-08-29T12:48:17Z")
Hi everyone! I’ve recently opened my shop here on Folksy called: La Bottega Dell’Arte UK. I am an artist based in London. I hand-pour aromatic soy wax candles decorated with real botanicals, and I also create unique ha… --- ## [41k views in 12 hours](https://talk.folksy.com/t/41k-views-in-12-hours/33622)
**Author:** [@Severnsilver](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Severnsilver)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 13:54 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/41k-views-in-12-hours/33622 "2026-08-24T13:54:56Z")
A wonderful thing happened today. I sent some jewellery I made to somebody I follow on YouTube and socials, she is very much into handmade and sustainability. This morning when I woke up she had made a fabulous post, m… --- ## [Themes of the Day - August](https://talk.folksy.com/t/themes-of-the-day-august/33627)
**Author:** [@HappyHedgehogShop](https://talk.folksy.com/u/HappyHedgehogShop)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2026 18:11 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/themes-of-the-day-august/33627 "2026-08-20T18:11:47Z")
Hi, one themes of the day for August is ‘Wedding Accessories’ and the tag for it is clutch bag. Does this theme only apply to clutch bags or is applicable to anything that is deemed to be a wedding accessory? thanks --- ## [Folksy shop name](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-shop-name/33625)
**Author:** [@exquisitepeachtextileart](https://talk.folksy.com/u/exquisitepeachtextileart)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2026 08:46 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/folksy-shop-name/33625 "2026-08-20T08:46:12Z")
Can I change or alter my shop name.? I plan to open my shop which has been closed for a few years as I have been in ill health but it does not reflect what I do now. Can I change it or alter it ? --- ## [Selling crochet](https://talk.folksy.com/t/selling-crochet/33610)
**Author:** [@Annebyng](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Annebyng)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2026 19:54 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/selling-crochet/33610 "2026-08-17T19:54:09Z")
Hi I’m new to selling crochet , I was wondering about Christmas tree ornaments , what do I need to know legally ? I am not selling crochet toys ,to put on labels - not suitable for under 3 years , not near heat sources … --- ## [Paper Crafters Advice Please](https://talk.folksy.com/t/paper-crafters-advice-please/33599)
**Author:** [@MischiefWarren](https://talk.folksy.com/u/MischiefWarren)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [15 August 2026 12:03 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/paper-crafters-advice-please/33599 "2026-08-15T12:03:39Z")
Hello all you lovely Folksy folk, I am closing my business after 10 great years (and 2 years flogging a dead horse). I have TONS of card that I’d like to sell so I can at least earn some money from that. Most are 12" x … --- ## [Selling unused packaging](https://talk.folksy.com/t/selling-unused-packaging/33576)
**Author:** [@TheHighlandPedlar](https://talk.folksy.com/u/TheHighlandPedlar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2026 07:45 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/selling-unused-packaging/33576 "2026-08-13T07:45:09Z")
I’m having a clear out and have a box of 49 kraft brown packaging boxes, 10x10x5cm (4x4x2"), that I’ve never used (apart from 1 out of the box of 50 that I used to store logo stamps in!). I bought them for sending rings,… --- ## [Do I have to open a business Pinterest account for Folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/t/do-i-have-to-open-a-business-pinterest-account-for-folksy/33587)
**Author:** [@artisanhatscraftsstudio](https://talk.folksy.com/u/artisanhatscraftsstudio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [12 August 2026 15:59 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/do-i-have-to-open-a-business-pinterest-account-for-folksy/33587 "2026-08-12T15:59:15Z")
I’m having problems trying to set up pinterest for my shop. Is this because I need a pinterest business account as opposed to a personal account? I’m a bit lost any advice welcome :wink: --- ## [Beware Facebook Messenger - Do NOT Clear cookies](https://talk.folksy.com/t/beware-facebook-messenger-do-not-clear-cookies/33584)
**Author:** [@JOYSofGLASS](https://talk.folksy.com/u/JOYSofGLASS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [12 August 2026 15:18 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/beware-facebook-messenger-do-not-clear-cookies/33584 "2026-08-12T15:18:58Z")
Please everyone be aware. Yesterday I was clearing cookies on my Laptop and decided to clear them all rather than just site specific as a while since I had done a clear up. It has totally B\*\*\*\* – sorry but that is the … --- ## [I Am Thinking About Closing My Shop](https://talk.folksy.com/t/i-am-thinking-about-closing-my-shop/33542)
**Author:** [@ARTKRAZIE](https://talk.folksy.com/u/ARTKRAZIE)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 12:56 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/i-am-thinking-about-closing-my-shop/33542 "2026-08-10T12:56:39Z")
Hi Everyone, I sell original character art through my folksy shop… Not had any sales since February 2025. I am also promoting on six social media sites, every day. No idea where I am going wrong, or what to do next, e… --- ## [Holiday mode Unhelpful](https://talk.folksy.com/t/holiday-mode-unhelpful/33550)
**Author:** [@testwoodwoodcraft](https://talk.folksy.com/u/testwoodwoodcraft)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2026 21:11 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/holiday-mode-unhelpful/33550 "2026-08-07T21:11:55Z")
It’s a bit terminal, it would be better if it displayed a message, ‘on leave until ‘x’ your order will be processed on our return --- ## [Sea glass and shells](https://talk.folksy.com/t/sea-glass-and-shells/33540)
**Author:** [@kokoblue](https://talk.folksy.com/u/kokoblue)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2026 17:00 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/sea-glass-and-shells/33540 "2026-08-04T17:00:18Z")
Hi, I’m working on a new range of products and I’m looking for genuine sea glass and shells and was hoping you could recommend a good place to source them. I live miles from the beach so finding it myself isn’t an option… --- ## [How will I know if I've sold an item](https://talk.folksy.com/t/how-will-i-know-if-ive-sold-an-item/33539)
**Author:** [@artisanhatscraftsstudio](https://talk.folksy.com/u/artisanhatscraftsstudio)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2026 17:36 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/how-will-i-know-if-ive-sold-an-item/33539 "2026-08-03T17:36:23Z")
How will I know if I have sold an item? Do I get an email specifically telling me I have sold something with the buyers address? I’m asking as I have recieved an email, but am not sure if it’s telling me that I’ve sold s… --- ## [Creating a banner](https://talk.folksy.com/t/creating-a-banner/33512)
**Author:** [@artisanhatscraftsstudio](https://talk.folksy.com/u/artisanhatscraftsstudio)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [31 July 2026 19:02 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/creating-a-banner/33512 "2026-07-31T19:02:00Z")
Okay, it’s time for me to create a fb business account… I’ll need a banner and I need to create one for folksy too. As this whole experience is new to me any tips on what makes a good banner? How to create one? Using ca… --- ## [New US customs charges](https://talk.folksy.com/t/new-us-customs-charges/33500)
**Author:** [@TheBeadHare](https://talk.folksy.com/u/TheBeadHare)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [30 July 2026 10:55 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/new-us-customs-charges/33500 "2026-07-30T10:55:51Z")
Just had an order to US on the other side and the customs fee with Royal mail for a large letter size under 100gm , value £122 has change to about 26% from 10%… ouch !! anyone had similar --- ## [Delivery options](https://talk.folksy.com/t/delivery-options/33490)
**Author:** [@thingsbyfrances](https://talk.folksy.com/u/thingsbyfrances)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2026 12:31 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/delivery-options/33490 "2026-07-23T12:31:28Z")
Hi everyone, I was wondering if there was a way to provide multiple delivery options such as first class or tracked. I don’t want to make it the default option as its quite expensive but I get requests for faster delive… --- ## [Does anyone know?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/does-anyone-know/33492)
**Author:** [@GlassMad](https://talk.folksy.com/u/GlassMad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 July 2026 20:35 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/does-anyone-know/33492 "2026-07-22T20:35:19Z")
Does anyone know how to change bank account details? --- ## [Do you offer guft hampers](https://talk.folksy.com/t/do-you-offer-guft-hampers/33430)
**Author:** [@Mungbean](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Mungbean)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2026 15:06 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/do-you-offer-guft-hampers/33430 "2026-07-08T15:06:53Z")
I’m trying to buy several gifts as thank yous for teachers, and spotted loads of lovely pamper type gift hampers on the site that cannot be named, with lots of little products and treats in them, that would be perfect. I… --- ## [Is it me or is it more difficult to send a large letter now?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/is-it-me-or-is-it-more-difficult-to-send-a-large-letter-now/33385)
**Author:** [@bornagainbears](https://talk.folksy.com/u/bornagainbears)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2026 14:51 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/is-it-me-or-is-it-more-difficult-to-send-a-large-letter-now/33385 "2026-07-07T14:51:45Z")
So here is my rant…In an effort to have some smaller, everyday affordable, items in my shop. I have created some letterbox sized items. To keep them as a gift, I stamp the box and place them in a plastic bag so not to sp… --- ## [Saying thankyou](https://talk.folksy.com/t/saying-thankyou/33400)
**Author:** [@joedwardsart](https://talk.folksy.com/u/joedwardsart)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [1 July 2026 12:57 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/saying-thankyou/33400 "2026-07-01T12:57:55Z")
I’ve been trying to find a place for Folksy makers, who buy off other makers, to say thankyou. I bought an item from @knitologygifts & I’m really pleased with it! Thankyou, it’s lovely​:heart: [Next page](https://talk.folksy.com/c/uncategorised/1.md?page=1)