"Hey Punky Jane! What was the first design you ever sold?"

I opened my Etsy shop October 21, 2008 with a handful of listings, scared and not feeling like I knew what I was doing.

Four days later, I had sold an item. My first customer wanted this design personalized with her son's name. I was excited and panicked all at the same time! What do I do now?

I stumbled through, completing my first order and shipping it out a few days later.

It took some time to feel comfortable and get things rolling, but I'm so glad I stuck with it. I look at this picture once in awhile to remind myself how far Punky Jane has come.