Have you ever been searching Etsy and came across a listing with the letters "PIF" in the title? Did you wonder what it meant?
PIF stands for "Pay It Forward," based on the movie of the same title. The premise of the movie has to do with the concept of passing on good deeds.
Etsy PIF listings are essentially free - the price is set at the Etsy-mandated minimum of 20 cents. Most charge very inexpensive shipping, and some sellers even ship their PIF items for free. In order to purchase a PIF listing, you must do something nice for someone else. You can either list an item of your own as a PIF, or do a generious act of kindness for a friend or even a complete stranger!
PIF listings encompass a wide spectrum of handmade items and craft supplies. And since most crafters tend to have a lot of "extras" laying around, it is essentially like making a trade. Which is great when you don't have money in your budget to cruise down to the Hobby Lobby on 28th Street! (Oh, how I love that store! But that's a whole 'nother story...)
The slideshow below highlights some wonderful PIF listings currently available on Etsy. Hopefully, they will inspire you, and you will snatch one up and Pay It Forward!
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