What is the difference between a diaper cake and a candy bar cake?????? What we create with them is handmade.

I have to shut down my Zibbet shop because I use candy to make candy arrangements.  REALLY?????   Well, people that use diapers and store bought toys and accessories to create diaper cakes should not be able to sell them there either.  What is the difference between a diaper cake and a candy bar cake??????  What we create with them is handmade. 

That is like saying you can't use card stock to make greeting cards because the cardstock is not handmade.  Isn't the whole idea of handmade to create something with something else?  It's like saying using flowers to make floral arrangements is not actually a handmade item because the flowers aren't handmade!

Problems with Zibbet

When I first joined Zibbet a couple of weeks ago, everyone was so warm and welcoming.  Then things went sour.  I had 3 shops and now only have 2.  I went to sign into my account for Gifts From The Kitchen only to find out I couldn't.  I had not checked my email for a couple of days so imagine my surprise when I found an email from Zibbet telling me my account had been suspended.  Apparently, someone reported my items.  Now, of course when I tried to click on the links for these items, I couldn't because the shop doesn't exist.  I could not research why these items were reported.  So, I sent a message to Zibbet to explain that I had not checked my email to know that there was a problem.  I asked them what I needed to do to have my account reinstated........I am still waiting for an answer!

 

Now, this was not the first time I had been reported.  Someone also reported my photography shop.  I will admit, I had some listings that had some problems but was unaware that I couldn't do what I was doing.  I corrected the problems and still have my account.

 

I am now waiting for my Knit Me Warm and Cozy shop to be reported.

 

I may not be getting sales on Etsy but at least I am not being reported every time I turn around!

 



A Whole Lot Of Changes (Etsy Deserter?)

I find myself getting more and more frustrated with Etsy's policies.  They seem to be making it harder and harder for sellers.  As  a result  I have opened shops elsewhere. 

 

 

 

My shop on Storenvy.  Discover goods you'll love from brands that inspire. The easiest way to open your own online store. Discover amazing stuff or open your own store for free!

 

 

As you are only allowed one shop, I have combined Gifts From The Kitchen and Alew Photography into April Lewin's Variety Store

 

 

My shop on Zibbet.   Buy and sell handmade goods, fine art, vintage items and crafting supplies on Zibbet.

 

Gifts From The Kitchen http://www.zibbet.com/GiftsFromTheKitchen

 

 

I am not sure if I will completely give up on Etsy but my main focus will be on Storenvy and Zibbet.

 

If anyone has shops on either of these sites, please share your links.  I would love to check out our shops.