I agree with you. Skills is what you need and creativity.
I love to see how you make furniture.

Use the right hashtags to be noticed between all those posts.

What counts here is you bring in something unique, show a skill and your account looks personal. .stick to your niche.

You are welcome if you are creative to CCC @hive-166859 or the artists @hive-120695).
Please, read the rules and use the right hashtags to make your posts visible.
Steemit's algorithm makes a huge difference between the first and last hashtag. No one will notice you if you use what everyone uses.

Note: if you post in your blog the chance to be found isn't smaller as long as you spread your name. So ...comment and upvote.

Good luck!