To clarify: 1 - I DID NOT steel someone else's design and put it on my Shirts -- It was SONG Lyrics with MY designs on it -- Does it make it okay to use someone else's song lyrics? ABSOLUTELY NOT - I fully own that and I am sorry I did that. 2 - This will seem like the argument of a toddler, BUT there are entire Etsy Shops EXCLUSEVILY selling Taylor Swift merch with thousands of sales. Did I get tempted to also gent into TS niche and have a "successful" shop before Q4? YES, I own that mistake too

Hey listen, I had 7 failed Etsy stores before I finally had my first and then second successful shops. I had failed at affiliate marketing and at Amazon KDP before that. All I wanted was to escape the 9-5 grind. Take your break and then KEEP PUSHING. Keep going. You’ll get there. Sometimes the universe tests our resolve. I’m very sorry this happened to you though.

GIRL! Working on Etsy was crazy as hell. We need to start a damn support group. They closed 3 of my most profitable stores on BLACK FRIDAY! I am with you girl. Giving hugs ! You are NOT a failure ..... Keep going!

Not a closed door....just a lesson to LISTEN to your gut. Play it safe and create your own things. You've got this!!! Thank you for sharing your slips. Now get back up and SHINE! ❤

Whatever you do, don’t give up! It’s a lesson learned but we’ve all been there. Start selling on a different platform and just stay positive. Don’t look at it as failure, but an opportunity to start a new adventure outside of Etsy. You’re the author of your story, not Etsy. Give yourself a best seller! You got this, girl.

It’s not a failure it’s a life lesson… Remember when one door closes another door opens…. In the end everything will work out… ❤

I just randomly stumbled upon your video/page for the first time, and I have to say, your work is gorgeous. People like you are one of the main reasons I fight so hard in Etsy forums/facebook groups trying to educate people on trademark/copyright issues because what happens is new sellers see so many other sellers making big bucks selling copyrighted/trademarked stuff, and they start too, and ultimately end up getting caught and lose their shop and/or end up in court. I know you likely were one of the ones that truly didn't know any better and just had the misfortune of getting caught before you learned the error of your ways. Looking at your art, I genuinely think you could make a move to Shopify and really do well. You're clearly very talented, you just have to do your due diligence and make sure you're doing your research. It's okay to be sad for a bit, but please don't give up just yet. The world needs your art ❤

The universe is trying to tell you that ETSY isn't the place for you. Keep going! You've got this girl!!

Thank you for being so open and honest in this video. It takes so much courage to post a video like this. I'm so sorry you're going through this. Sending positive thoughts and vibes to you.

I am sorry that this happened to you. Thank you for sharing. I think it is valuable to have this information come from someone who has actually been through it. Also, Etsy isn’t the only fish in the sea. There are other platforms, so don’t give up. The lesson you learned should be seen as a positive and a guide in what not to do moving forward. Chin up, lady!!!😊

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I was super careful, I make all custom designs and I STILL made some mistakes when selling on Etsy. It's easy to make mistakes on there. Don't let this bring you down! You're far from the only one that has had this happen.

This is the part of the process we lose sight of. Failure or lack of traction can be devastating. I'm sorry to hear what happened to you. It's worse when you feel like you've done your due diligence and devote so much time and effort to your passion. You clearly have the right creative mind to compete in this business, so don't give up!

Thank you for telling us your experience so we can learn from it. I know it wasn't easy to share. You will overcome this! Keep going! ❤

The fact that you came on here to share your experience rather than bottle it up and resort to emotional decline is commendable. That shows courage. Courage to admit your wrongs, willingness to learn and openness to future possibilities. I agree with the same sentiment as others. What may appear as a setback is very likely a setup for success. Your value is in your talent. Etsy can't take that from you. FAILURE. First Attempt In Learning. Use it to your advantage. Keep posting youtube videos I'd imagine many of us are excited to see your progress. Get your shopify store up. I'm not sure why your video came across my feed. I have been on and off etsy for a few years and just made a sale after a couple days of being back so maybe divine algorithm intervention. I totally understand the entrepreneurial hurdles and really hope you stay encouraged because it's not for the faint at heart. The only way to failure is to stop trying. Keep going. I'm a Web Designer who has built many Shopify websites including my own. Reach out if you'd like.

Your designs are so amazing! Please don’t give up. Sending you hugs and good vibes! Sooner or later things turn around and your shop has business booming again.

I’m so sorry this happened to you. I can tell from just the few designs you showed in the video that you’re a talented designer! I’ve tried for almost a year and half now and haven’t come close to having a best selling design, so you have accomplished a lot. Keep your head up and you’ll find a way!

Thank you for the insight and sorry this happend, keep the passion alive and never give in or up!

Failure is part of the process. Quitting now would be a mistake for sure. This is a great lesson in diversification of your income streams and never giving someone else control over your store. You have an amazing talent. Leverage those skills and build your own brand. It will take time but YOU will own it. You earned a subscriber from this video. Im looking forward to watching you overcome this and build something great.

Honestly I gave up on Etsy years ago. It's a toxic situation. These corporate assholes are literally chocking small businesses out of business. Make your own website and steer clear of Disney completely because they literally shut down a girl for making a crochet pattern for baby Yoda a few years ago. You are not alone and you are not a failure. You are a victim of corporate greed. Obviously you are an artist. Focus on your art and don't give up. I send you all my high vibration of success and love

Don't give up! You are so brave to be so transparent and genuine. I am now a follower of yours because you are a beautiful soul.

Thank you so much for sharing your painful experience with us all. In doing so you have taught me and im sure many many more people your lesson on the importance of understanding “copyright laws”. Everything happens for a reason, Learn the lesson, move on and start again. You only fail when you give up and i know you’ve learnt so much from all your past lessons to now have an amazing successful Etsy store. Again thank you so much for sharing and i’m looking forward to seeing you share how you overcame this and now have an amazing store in place. 🙏♥️👍🏽

The copyright issues have gone over the top. Pretty soon we won’t be able to use basic words like car or even a picture of one. I’m sorry this happened. Your right, it’s not fair. I’m tired of those who scream the loudest are always right. Spin this story to use it as your aha moment instead. Something good can come out of this. Use your creative mind to figure out a way to use this as a stepping stone to the next endeavor. You totally got this!

Thank you for being honest and humble. We all make mistakes and this is a sign and a hard lesson for everyone. Etsy is not worth the hassle of copyright/trademark lawsuits. This situation could be a lot worse. You can get sued in court if you’re not careful. So starting over is going to be hard, but in reality it takes years to grow a business and Etsy is not the end all be all; it’s just a 3rd party platform. You absolutely can refresh, start a new chapter, and refocus on your business. Also, there no shame working for someone else as an employee while running your own business too. Self care and love 💕

Blessings! Dont be so hard with yourself. Dont give up!! Just re- assess and reinvent. These are just set backs and lessons that will make u better in many areas. I cant number how many times I failed and had to start over. You have the talent, dont give up.🌻

So sorry this has happened to you, but don't give up on your dreams, and don't be so hard on yourself anyone could have made these mistakes ❤ Not sure why this video popped up for me as I didn't search for it, but sooo glad it did as it's stopped me from maybe getting my shop closed too, so thanks for this I'm sure it's been very helpful to a lot of people, so you are no failure!

This was so vulnerable of you to create this video. It is greatly appreciated. Etsy is so hard...I have not been at it for long and haven't had the success you had...but the stress to be successful is so strong. I'm a stay at home of three and my husband just had a wage decrease and hours cut at work. We won't be able to make ends meet within a few months if I can't bring in an income. I haven't been in the work field for 11 years and have no skills. So Etsy seems like a good place for someone like me....but its a lot of work and even with all the work I'm putting in...I'm not seeing sales and I'm feeling like a failure. Its so hard to always be so hard on ourselves. I just wanted to let you know that most of us are struggling in some way...and its nice to know that we aren't alone. You are not alone. Hang in there!

You are not a failure. You are on this platform and you might save other people who don’t even know they could be in trouble. The biggest mistake I made was only relying on a paycheck instead of making my own money. Keep pushing.

Thank u for sharing us your experience & genuine feelings, I believe that ur not the only one stuggeling in this battle! u r just someone stepped out of your comfort zone and approached it from a fresh perspective. & this hav a cost & lessons we learn. I salute your courage & determination to do what ur doing & I believe that these R the most dependable assets you have.. & remember that failure only happens when we give up and stop trying. so don't stop trying!!

This was painfully honest and so strong of you to share your feelings. Don’t give up!! You are on the edge of something great. So many people “fail” so much before they succeed. Do your own designs! You can be successful; your work is beautiful. You don’t need someone else’s words or ideas.

First off, I want to say that I am sorry you lost your Etsy. That is a huge blow. I know my comment will probably get a lot of hate. But please know that I am a fan. The world would be less rich without your art in it. That said, as someone who's run an online shop before and had friends in the small business community, I have to say that you got off pretty light all things considered. Copyright/trademark infringement is no joke. I had my own personal battle with it when someone sued me over my TM. I won my legal battle but it was at the expense of my entire nest egg. Afterwards, I was unable to continue operation because protecting your TM is only the first step in a long string of legal actions that have to happen when someone else chooses to not respect your copyright/trademark. Basically, they tried to sue me because they wanted my company name, lost, and then continued to use my TM anyways. And then... I lost my trademark anyways. Why? Because they continued to use it and I had no more money to force them to legally stop. When you can't legally protect your trademark it can be considered contested. If you leave your TM contested you can, and probably will lose your TM and it doesn't matter how much money you spend up to that point. Because the other people had more money to throw at the problem, they started the process of obtaining my trademark after I lost it. All because I couldn't stop them from using it after they lost the initial lawsuit. I was out of money. So why am I saying all this? It is a lot of info, I know. I just want you to understand why it is so important for small businesses to not infringe on someone else's property. Yes, companies like Disney will absolutely rake you through the coals... because they have the money to do so. And because you profited from someone else's copyright you could have stood to loose everything financially if a big entity chose to make an example out of you. Living in a litigious society sucks. Believe me, I get it more than most folks. Moving forward, I hope you do more due-diligence. Saying you "didn't think something was copywritten" will only end up hurting you in the long run. You need to protect yourself from something much worse than having your shop taken down. Additionally, try to be super careful of even small business' TM/copyrights. They have as much to lose as you do if they have to try and protect their name/slogan from another artist. I don't think you're a bad person. Did you make mistakes? Yes. The biggest thing you should question from this is why you didn't do a complete overhaul on your shop after the first one or two removals due to your copyright infringement. Most people aren't given so many chances to learn from their mistake. A lot of people end up in huge legal trouble for less. So, learn from this and move on. I really do hope you continue with your art journey in the future and I wish you the best of luck.

Sending many virtual hugs your way, my heart breaks for your shop!❤ When I began on Etsy I had one TM flag and learned from that quickly that I was lucky I hadn't posted anything more early on. I think the t-shirt & product based Etsy market is a tough place to be in as far as infringement goes and these are lessons we all learn as we grow as entrepreneurs. When I began I was about to create parodies out of lyrics and luckily didn't after the TM flag. I share this because you are not alone and a lot of people tend to do this when they begin, even myself. You are a blessing on a lot of people's shops in being humble to share your experience on a platform like KZfaq. Best advice I can give is to second other commentors in to take a break, recoup, and get back out there once you're ready. Shopify or your own website is a great place to go and I've sold on there in the past that I think you could really make work with your background in social media and your designing and art. You have so much artistic talent here! You also have KZfaq & social media and there are so many avenues to work with on KZfaq. I'm sure something great is coming around the corner and, again, sending many hugs to you at this time! 💕

Sorry for your loss. Praying that your next endeavor is successful! This is just a lesson learned. Stay positive and move onward!

I view some of your work here in YT, and your artwork is fantastic! Don't let your hard work and creativity be put to waste because of an unjust decision of one platform. There are so many ways out there just keep pushing! You are very talented, and I'm rooting for you!

I am so sorry about this. I feel like things that are two or three words should not be able to be trademarked. Believe it or not, you are an inspiration to many. There are many of us who are too scared to even try to sell our work.

You are a very talented artist & I love your art & tutorials. You are truly not a failure, even if that is how it feels right now. You tried and that is so brave. Somethings just don’t work out. Please remember you are talented, brave and you are delightful. Please keep your spirits up & believe in yourself. We believe in you. ❤

So proud of you for sharing !!! I def want to start a shop soon and it helps to hear others stories. The items were gorgeous. You can try another way! please dont stop

I love your honesty. Either we win or we learn. Take this as a learning and bounce forward. Hopefully people will see this and know and understand the copyright and trademarks better because I still see it everywhere but just because everybody else is doing it, doesn't mean we can too. So thank you for your honesty. Good luck. I know that you'll succeed in whatever you do, but just because Etsy denies you a second chance doesn't mean you're not deserving of one. God bless. Take care

Setting up an Etsy shop requires time and effort. Despite my months-long attempt, I have yet to complete the process. I apologize for the loss of your shop. I can only imagine the emotions you are experiencing. Please know that your tears are not in vain. Take heart, for I believe that you will rise again.

Hi...not sure how I stumbled into your feed. Just want to say I'm so sorry this happened to you. What I want you to know is that all the discipline you developed this time around is real. Your resolve is there. Your creativity and ability to see an opportunity to serve customers is there. It may feel like everything is closing down around you, but everything you did is yours to keep. Working with coaching clients for so long, I've seen this sort of thing happen in many ways. It looks and feels really bad, but really it moves you to a place that works better for you. Once you can take your sadness and move it into anger and then into resolve to get something else going, I know it will be easier this time around because that's how it works! Try to stay out of judgment and close the chapters on your past failures so they are not energized. Accept the lesson learned and move forward knowing you CAN be successful. You can! Look at all you did this time around....keep going and you can still have an amazing Q4! Channel your energy into creation and it will happen! Best to you! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

Don't give up mija!! I just happened to come across this video and I so ❤ the passion you have. Don't give up. Take a break and keep on fighting. I'm rooting for you mija!!! Be blessed ❤

Thanks so much for sharing! You will have lot's of success in your future! All the energy you invested will be answered!!!!

This is definitely NOT a failure - it's a hard lesson, yes, but not a failure. You are incredibly talented, so I hope that you continue forward in a different platform to share your designs. ❤

Hang in there 🤗. I appreciate you and your being real with your challenge and sharing it with us. Many people gloss over the challenges and make it seem like YT and Etsy and other forms of online marketing are so easy, but this isn’t the truth. Keep creating, keep trying new things. ❤ happy to hear you’re going to do some playing tennis 🎾 and getting away for a bit. Exercise does wonders!

Well you've gotten me to subscribe to your KZfaq. I'm so sorry. I wish I could give you a hug. I saw someone else has had a few failed Etsy shops. Keep going but take a break first. Breathe. You've got this. I'm rooting for you!! 🎉

Awesome video! Thank you for your honesty! It’s so hard to compete on etsy between all the copyright infringing stuff people sell without stepping into this mistakes yourself when you see you don’t get sales though trying hard. It is soooo soooo unfair, i feel you!!! 😢

I feel your pain just listening to you. I am so sorry this happened to you. On the bright side, there are millionaires on KZfaq who say they failed forward quite a bit until they hit it rich. You are young, you are intelligent, you can have success to, whatever that looks like for you. Every failure gets you that much closer to the win. Keep going!

This is my first time coming across your channel. I love that you have put yourself out there and have shown your emotions ❤. You have a dream, and you will succeed, this is just a bump. It’s unfair to think that simple words such as ‘Spooky Season’ or a super cute Ghost could be off limits. I adore the designs that you have shown in this video. Hugs

Sorry to hear that! 😢 Stay strong, you have a positive vibe and your work is great. It will all come around for you.

I too randomly came up on your video and I can feel your pain but I ditto what others here say to just keep going, don't give up. You don't need TS or any other's lyrics, you're super talented. Keep going girl, you got this!!👍👍😁😁💕🌹

Ok first off I’m sorry about your shop but you are not a failure. It’s just a lesson. Etsy Schmetchy. They suck!!! Get your own site. Create your own art and keep trying. You are brave, you are worthy and you have bigger things ahead of you. Much love.

Omg I am so sorry! I think anyone can make these mistakes so I understand feeling like a failure. We all make mistakes and this is super deflating - especially for Q4 when you were so excited! I feel like there’s such a steep learning curve to being an entrepreneur like you said, KZfaq is really hard, Etsy is really hard, it can sometimes feel like an uphill battle but I think the little bit of success that you found even if you had to take it all down showing you that you’re heading in the right direction believe it or not. You’ll just have to be super careful, of course with trademarks. These mistakes certainly teach us powerful lessons. But I want you to know I just opened a Shopify store and in two weeks I’ve made more money than I have in three years on Etsy. 😂😂 Don’t give up! You are incredibly talented and you can do this. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve cried swore I was giving everything up! ❤

Stay encouraged, please dont give up!!! You got this,that door closed for a reason..Bigger and better is coming your way....Blessings to you...

I feel you. I keep trying really hard at things and failing, and it just doesn't seem fair. It's especially hard when it seems like it's so easy for other people. Like you said, what else can we do but keep trying...

I'm so sorry this has happened to you. That said, take this as a valuable lesson learned (and you aren't the only one on Etsy who has had this problem). You can sell your merchandise in many other outlets, so don't let this experience get you down. I believe in you and admire your products and talent.

I know exactly how you felt, 5 yrs ago I was making so much money on Etsy, I had designer inspired designs in my store, I was warned several times, but I did not listen, they closed my store I was so heartbroken but I had no one else to blame but me. I wish u success in opening ur Shopify store, it’s going to be success ❤

First time meeting you. Keep going. You are beautiful. Don’t let anything or anyone cut your spirit!!

Hi Angelica, so sorry to hear your story, I used to draw since childhood and your water colours inspire me so much because I believe its one of the most expressive forms of art. There is something called the "Pareto Principle", which basically states that only 20% of all our efforts in life will ever produce 80% of everything we need, an example would be a company like Apple, which makes cellphones, watches, ipads, computers etc.., and yet the iphone alone brings apple nearly 50 percent of all its revenues. In other words, we may fail often only to succeed only once, even the king of the jungle, the lion, does not succeed out of each and every hunt, but the few times its able to catch its prey is enough to sustain its lifetime. May this be the chance of your lifetime to produce art that is truly uniquely you

Don't you dare stop!!!!! You didn't fail!!!!! You just learned what not to do close to copy write crap.. GIT IT GIRL...U GOT THIS👑

Randomly got here but don't let this get you down or stop you. Learn from this and take the time to process but this is only a small bump in your journey. Keep working hard! ❤

I'm sorry you went through all of this. Just remember that no one does anything perfectly the first time they try. I saw a lot of people urging you to keep going. I hope that you do. You have a passion for it.

I stumbled upon this video and just have to reassure you that you’re not a bad person. You haven’t hurt anyone! The big wigs want to keep their money for themselves - imagine claiming ownership over such phrases! Merry and Bright FFS. It sounds like you’ve really got into the swing of being a business owner so take those skills and your new lesson to a couple of the other POD websites - I really like Zazzle, it’s family-run and it gets better and better over there in terms of resources.

You are so talented! Etsy is just like social media and look how that went . Start your own website and sell there . If the universe is trying to tell you something it’s that you need to get away from these corporate platforms not stop creating . Look at everything you’ve already accomplished that most only dream about !

Your video was in my recommended videos and caught my eye. I haven't seen your videos before. I just feel I want to encourage you. It looks like you have a lot of support here. So many successes come after a lot of failed attempts. That does not mean you are a failure. Sometimes a person just needs to take a breath, think things through and keep trying. There are so many alternatives to starting an internet business. Leave Etsy behind and shine on.

Sorry to hear that ! Don’t give up . And thanks for sharing it will help the rest of us

You are a phenomenal artist, why are you relying on other people's designs? Do your own thing. Create your own designs. BE the one no one else dares to copyright infringe upon. Take a deep breath and realize that YOU are not a failure by a longshot. The only way you can fail in this is if you fail to heed the lesson. Show Etsy, and the world, that you are unstoppable! You got this!!!

Unfortunately you are not alone in this . I had my Etsy shop shut down twice for the same reason, it is very tempting to use copyright material, we just got to move on. Now I sell on FB, Mercari, Shopify, and local. We just have to do extra work to promote our stuff. You’ll get this eventually just don’t give up, it hurts but it’s a learning lesson.

I’m so sorry 😢 It’s heartbreaking to put so much effort into our future and have something like this take place. The worst part is there’s really nobody to talk to on these platforms, they just deactivate. If only they knew how that affects someone. My best friend had almost 1M followers on FB when they deactivated her account. She was so absolutely devastated but the one lesson learned was not to put all of your eggs in one basket! Please don’t quit, you are not a failure. You can pick this back up and start over. I know that sounds terrible but I’m sure you are much more knowledgeable and quicker at your listings than in the beginning. My one piece of advice is to definitely post on other platforms as well and maybe even your website so that if one platform shuts you down you still have other avenues. You got this and I’m rooting for you! ❤🎉

you are not alone in this journey, I am sure many people face the same situation but we haven't heard them. Keep going if you did it once, you can do it whenever you attempt again! your designs are so beautiful

I love your sunflower! Etsy is not the only place to make a shop. Honestly I think you should consider making your own designs they are really beautiful.

Love your designs. You are definitely meant to be more than “just an employee”. Don’t give up. Keep moving forward.

You got this 👍🏾 shake it off! Glad I came across this... Thanks for the lesson & transparency!

Thank you for sharing this. It's the first time I've seen any of your videos (the title caught my eye). I don't think you're being fair to yourself, calling yourself a failure. Rather, this was an attempt that failed. I hope you don't give up. Your artwork is beautiful. Maybe the universe is trying to tell you to have more confidence in your own originals. ❤

I felt every tear, it was like I was listening to myself in your video. That's wild that you can't even use something like "spooky season" or like that TS quote. People use celebrity quotes all the time. 😑 My shop was actually shut down last month (Nov) as well. Same situation- my designs weren't making many sales so I decided to try adding other items. I chose wholesale drop shipping items though. Apparently they just changed their rules, so you can only sell "handmade" things. Even though my sales picked up A Lot, and my shop had great ratings (and despite the fact that SO many other Etsy shops are selling the Exact same items *at Way more expensive prices than I was*) they shut my shop down. The weird part was that it happened the day after I complained about (more like just questioned) an automatic refund on an order that I was already trying to work with a customer on to get my item back so that I could refund their payment. Etsy refunded the order and I never got my item back. 😒 Trust me, I feel your pain. It was already a VERY rough month for me in my personal life, so that didn't help at all. I'm trying to figure out how to move forward now too. I hope you are able to pick up and move on to do great things and I wish you much success. 💜

I am so sorry, this is exactly why I stopped making videos about Etsy digital designs. I had a hard time backing a company that would do something like to someone and you are not the only one. I’m currently re-branding myself, took a 1 year break from KZfaq and preparing for my big comeback, but with all things work from home, entrepreneurship and side hustles. I’m over Etsy! Hang in there!

I feel for you! Sorry about what happened! Keep on trying,! Life is full of challenges. Don't let yourself down!

Bless your heart. You made mistakes ( you didn't murder anyone) STOP beating yourself up and START again, with the new knowledge you have and the creative talent you have, that is SO special to you! I wish you all good things moving forward! Maddi x

Change can be so frightening. I truly feel for you. Please don't feel defeated. Etsy isn't the only venue out there. Just keep up on social media and go to other platforms to sell. You can start your own website and get it established. Then you sell without any of them. You are more than good enough.

I am so sorry this happened to you. I think its a sign from the universe that your efforts should be put on something bigger than the etsy store! Sending you love and hugs.

Etsy is ridiculous! You're taking accountability for your part which is commendable. I hope this setback doesn't derail you from accomplishing your goal. There are other seller platforms besides Etsy and I sincerely hope you're able to find that strength and courage to try again. It is absolutely okay to sit and feel and process what has just happened. Let yourself feel the feels! Afterwards I truly hope you're able to then continue on with all the knowledge you've just acquired and have more success and growth. Your designs are beautiful and you're extremely talented. Sending lots of positive vibes 😊

Not sure why this came up on my feed but I listened and feel for you. Please be kind to yourself, and get back on the horse when you are ready. You have the passion and drive to be successful. It shines through. Best Wishes as you figure out your next chapter. I have a saying I like that says "Life is not about finding yourself; it's about creating yourself." Have fun and be creative!

I'm sorry this happened, it really is unfortunate and unfair. I did have a look at your art and social media, and I've noticed that you have dropped the ball on instagram in the last couple of years, you stopped posting there regularly. You essentially tried to go full-etsy, becoming a trendy etsy seller instead of an artist with a following that loves your art and follows you on any shop you open. The problem with that first approach as you saw, is that only one entity holds the keys to your kingdom, and can take it away any time they want. I'd suggest you start painting again more complex, narrative whimsical scenes (rather than simple flowers or designs that don't fly anymore with the IG crowd as it was used to), and then opening either your own store, or going with Society6 or RedBubble, Spoonflower, or all of the above. Never put all your eggs in one basket, that's what the Etsy situation teaches us.

Girl be glad that they only closed your shop. You can get sued by companies for doing things like this especially because you were making money.

Your an amazing person and just know that because you went through this your next business will be way more successful. Keep your head to the sky we all make mistakes.

I find this whole trademark and copyright thing a little (very much) absurd, but anyway, you were using a third-party platform, so they can make the rules as they like, change them whenever they want (and they do that!) and there's not much you can do. Take it or leave it. But please please please don't take it as YOU being a failure, that is just wrong! Don't give them that much power. F them!

Girl, I was crying with you! I feel sooo sad for you! Please, don't give up on your dreams! I don't think for one moment, you're destined to just be an employee for the rest of your life! You are talented, gifted, and blessed! If you focus on the things you did make work and on ALL the successes you achieved, you can do it again on any platform you choose to rebuild your business on! You are NOT a failure...you failed at listening to what you knew in your own heart was right! NEVER allow yourself to become so desparate for success that you comprise your integrity and value! Look at this as a life/business lessons for the next business! NOW you know what NOT to do and it's only up from there! I am praying for you and the restoration of your business and your healed broken heart! You got this, girl! Never give up on YOU or your DREAM! People NEED what you have to offer! Blessings!🙏🏾💖

Thank you for sharing your experience. You are gifted and have such a Beautiful Spirit. You will be successful again in your business. ASE’ to New Beginnings!!🙏🏾🥰✨

I have never seen your channel before, but I just wanted to let you know that I am very proud of your vulnerability and raw honesty. I would encourage you to NEVER GOVE UP!! We humans learn from our mistakes and this is a learning moment. Try, try, try again!! You are not your business and you are not your successes or failures. You are a beautiful spirit 💗 not what you produce. May the universe bless you and keep you.

That sucks but you knew the risks and still took them to try and gain traction. I know there are tons of Disney and music items on Etsy that seem like they are getting away with copyright infringement. It's only a matter of time before they get caught and get sued. I heard someone sold Disney items in their shop and they took her house. Copyright is a huge deal. If you think something is copyrighted don't even touch it. I know you will learn from this and grow. Thank you for having the courage to share your story with others.

Sorry hun! Same thing happened to me today and I cried. I was only open for a week and permanently suspended without a warning or an explanation. I still don't know what I did wrong. I wish I knew. I'm just trying to make passive income so I can leave my 9-5 that I'm miserable at. Some people I guess aren't the "chosen ones." I don't get how some people on Etsy violate so many terms of services but still get to sell. Probably because they are making Etsy a ton of money. In my opinion it's all a scam..ughh..

Just found your channel. Keep your head up through it all, learn from your experiences & keep moving forward. 🙏❤️

Thank you for sharing your heart with us. I see your pain, so sorry... it's a good warning to people about how strict Etsy is on copyright infringement. Your products looked very nice. I wouldn't give up, but I would be safer about what you use and your sources. Definitely don't give up.

So sorry this happened to you. It must be crushing. The warning prompted me to go through my shop this morning and take out some things that were on that line (without using the actual words 😅😬). So many sellers rely on the income to support their families. From what I understand, not everyone is even fairly shut down or provided a reason or way to dispute the decision. It’s especially crazy because Etsy is 💯 in the know that some shops openly sell Disney products and violate their rules but if they’re not actually reported by Disney then it gets to stay. I wish Etsy was a bit more humanized so that sellers could try to resolve some issues a bit easier. Some trademarks and copyrights are really crazy too - like trademarks for popular phrases people have been saying for ages or commonly used words in our culture today. I received a copyright infringement notice for a word that was not trademarked and the design itself looked nothing remotely like the complaining party’s (another Etsy seller) . In cases like this, it’s very difficult to dispute or complain that someone is abusing the system and it puts shops in unnecessary danger of getting closed.

You can recover. Build a Shopify store and "own" your data. Find a niche, don't use copyrighted material, drive traffic, and build a business "on your own land". I've never sold on Etsy, and if I ever do, I will never try to depend on it. I'll just use it as a marketplace to extend my core business. Best wishes and you can recover from this. As someone who has solely sold on Shopify for the past 7 years, there's lots of hope for you. Time to pivot and upgrade your skillset for the next journey.

Hugs. I have never seen your youtube channel before, but I am blown away by your art. I know the feeling of trying so hard to be successful, and feeling like a failure. Just know that you are not alone, and that you have what it takes to succeed.

Thank you for sharing your story, I've recently opened an Etsy shop an I'm so worried about it, I haven't promoted it really and I haven't sold anything either. To hear you describe how your shops closed, especially after becoming so successful, is one of my fears with opening an online store. You said a couple times how you feel the universe is maybe just telling you that you shouldn't be doing this, and when you spoke that you spoke it as though you already knew, which I'm sure you do. And I'm not trying to tell you to give up on your dream or nothing but you probably have a bigger one ahead of you and to be honest I got kind of a Vibe like maybe you need to do KZfaq teach people how not to be a failure at the stores. Or a masterclass Show them the steps that you have to take to make them and all this and that because there's plenty of us out here who are so lost in it and not knowing what we're doing or the algorithms or SEOs and all that stuff so just a thought, hang in there I'm sure you have great stuff ahead of you.

Business can be cruel at times your artistic skills speak for themselves. Give yourself time to recover while it’s still raw. Then pick yourself up dust yourself down and you will come back stronger and wiser

No, dear. You are NOT a failure. You see that future is going to be better. God bless you girl. Be brave. ❤

so sorry this happened to you. i have not seen a video yet on teaching people about copy write. they talk about trademarks but not copy write. i am opening my store and i am just not going into anything at all that could even possibly be either of these option. i have also learned that you should have your own website and other diversified ways to always be in control of your income. i am still learning about licensing and how that works because i see that different apps have different rules (canva vs kittl). stay strong and don't give up!

I just saw your video on my feed and it's the First time I visit your channel . I am so sorry this happened to you. Chin up and move forward. It sounds like you have some awesome creative skills. Keep using them and just learn from this mistake. A shopify store may be just what you need or maybe create a website and creat a store perhaps. Again chin up young lady, the world is full of possiblities for you.

I’m new to your channel… I think you should definitely try again! I see sooo many copyrighted things on Etsy! Idk how they select who to ban.. it’s crazy! Those shirts and sweaters are soooo cute!! 🥰 I think Shopify might be the way to go… I hear so many bad things about Etsy.. maybe this was a blessing in disguise!! Hope everything works out!💛💛💛💛