The time is nearing where I will be needing to make my jewelry if I want to spring on at least a fraction of christmas sales this year. This will be my first time -ever- actually putting an etsy to use, and making true jewelry, wether it is fused glass, or crafted beads, or whatever else I can think of.

Basically, I'm just seeking to hear out what I need to look out for. Shipping suggestions and help...packaging...pricing...things to warn about ( like pet allergies? do I need to specify that I do own cats and dogs and live out in the sticks like a damn fool? ) etc etc. I want to avoid as much trouble as I possibly can, especially if I am actually lucky and get a nice rush of purchases. What should I charge, should I do nothing but overnight, how do I go about etsy and all that, should I even USE etsy for such a thing, etc.

Anyone who makes crafts of any kind, please relinquish your experiences and wisdoms. It would be greatly.. GREATLY...appreciated <3