So I guess I wished everyone happy holidays a little early, because I still haven’t started my Christmas vacation yet.
I’ve been working on some new “packaging” for the cozy/cuffs. While they’ve been selling really well online, I’m having a little trouble with them in retail venues. Online, I can totally communicate all the product uses with a few good photos, but in person they are hard to understand.
Ok, that’s not entirely true – if you see one being worn or used on a coffee cup, they make perfect sense. Its just in a retail display, they are a little tricky. And with the gift fair right around the corner, I really need to resolve that.
So I’m trying to work on a tag that clearly displays the dual function of the cozy/cuff, without bogging it down with excess packaging. And since I took some new product shots that I’m totally loving, I’m working on incorporating those into the “packaging.”
happy holidays!
you buy, i buy
I’ve been feeling the Etsy love lately, and this morning I came up with an idea so crazy it just might work. As of this morning, I had $142 in my paypal account, and decided, “wouldn’t it be fun just to spend it all on Etsy today?” A little holiday treat for myself + I get to support other independent makers. And then I thought, “what if I sell anything else on Etsy today?”
So I decided, for every dollar of sales in my Etsy shop today, I’ll turn around and spend that money back on Etsy, today. The more I sell, the more I buy.
So if you were thinking about buying something from my Etsy shop, today is a good day to do it, because you’ll be supporting another Etsy seller as well. How cool is that?
And if you’re in the US, any orders placed today will still arrive in time for Christmas.
Happy holidays!
PS. The You Are So Loved print by Jess Gonacha was my first purchase today – and she’s having a sale, all screen prints are $5 today.
cozy/cuff SKINNY SNAP
One last addition to the latest cozy/cuff redesign is the cozy/cuff SKINNY SNAP. The SKINNY SNAP is a narrower version of the original design – perfect if you want a smaller bracelet, but still big enough to protect your hand from that hot beverage. Available now in my Etsy shop.
And don’t forget, I’m still offering free shipping on all cozy/cuffs. The last day to order for guaranteed holiday delivery (if you’re in the US) is Sunday, December 20th, so don’t wait too much longer! The cozy/cuff makes a great (and totally unique) gift!
recent press
I’ve had two very busy days in my Etsy shop thanks to some really wonderful press. First, Grace featured the cozy/cuff on design*sponge. Then Tara did a lovely post on the cozy/cuff and my new ornaments over at INK + WIT. Thanks, ladies!
You might be wondering how I was lucky enough to get such nice press, but truthfully, it wasn’t all luck. I actually emailed both ladies (along with several other bloggers). It really is as simple as that. (Sort of.) The key is to make sure you send a polite, personalized email with great pictures and a clear description of your product. To a blog that’s right for your work. And don’t get angry if they don’t feature you. And be sure to say thank you if they do.
Thanks again, Grace and Tara! And thanks to everyone who bought something. And thanks to you for reading this! This is one of those weeks where I can see how truly blessed I am, and what an amazing job I have. Thank you!
blue + reusablebags.com
I am officially sold out of original turquoise blue cozy/cuffs in my Etsy shop, and won’t be getting any more before the holidays. But a little birdie told me they are available over at reusablebags.com. I’m so excited to be partnering with a company whose goal is to stop the spread of cheap disposables.
And of course, don’t forget the new cozy/cuff SNAP, which is available in a lighter turquoise blue in my Etsy shop.
two lectures by Garth Clark you must listen to
When you do as much driving as I do, you start to look for ways to make your commute do double duty. I’m a big fan of audiobooks, but my preference for niche non-fiction means that many books on my “to read” list haven’t made it into audiobook form.
Thats why I was so excited to discover all the lectures from the recent American Craft Council conference were available as podcasts on iTunes. The standout, must listen to lecture of the conference has to be Garth Clark’s “Palace and Cottage”. This is a follow up to Clark’s 2008 lecture, “How Envy Killed the Crafts Movement” at the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland. Both lectures express a sentiment I have often thought – craft needs to stop aspiring to be art and move on.
I must admit I have grown a little disgusted with the crafts world in the last 18 months, and have actually distanced myself from it. (Or at least, distanced myself from the craft establishment.) But Clark’s lectures have reinvigorated me and reminded me that craft is worth fighting for – or as Clark would say, resurrected.
I highly recommend you listen to both lectures, they will certainly give you much to think about. You can download “Palace and Cottage” from this page, and “How Envy Killed the Crafts Movement” here.
A big thank you to Gabriel Craig of Conceptual Metalsmithing for making me aware of these lectures.
cozy/cuff SNAP
I’m so excited to finally reveal the newest edition of the cozy/cuff – the cozy/cuff SNAP. I’ve spent the last 2 months working to redesign the cozy/cuff to be more functional and more eco-friendly, and I think I’ve succeeded.
The cozy/cuff SNAP features two sets of snaps. Snap it on the outside setting and it fits perfectly on standard 12, 16, and 20 ounce coffee cups. Snap it on the inside setting and it fits snugly around your wrist. Perfect for small to medium size wrists. (In fact the cozy/cuff SNAP is available in two sizes – small – for wrists up to 7″ – and medium – for wrists up to 7 1/2″)
And because you can unsnap it, the cozy/cuff SNAP ships flat, which is a reduction in packaging over the original cozy/cuff.
The cozy/cuff SNAP is available in six colors – light grey, dark grey, black, light turquoise, camo green, and fuchsia pink. The cozy/cuff SNAP is available in now in my shop for $32 each. And I’m currently offering free shipping on both the cozy/cuff SNAP and the original cozy/cuff.
new cozy/cuffs are on the way!
I’ve been hinting for a while now about a new cozy/cuff design, and its JUST about time for the big reveal. I’ll be posting all the new cuffs (including new colors) in the shop later today, but I wanted to give you a little sneak peek for now.
cozy/cuff quantity updates
Just a little note to let you know that I am down to my last two turquoise blue and last three dark grey cozy/cuffs. I won’t be getting any more of either of these colors before Christmas, so if you were hoping to give (or receive) a cozy/cuff in one of those two colors, I recommend heading over to my Etsy shop to pick one up now.
I’m also currently out of black, but I’ve got more on the way. I’ll be able to ship them the week of December 7th, so still with plenty of time for gifting. I only have a limited quantity coming though, so I recommend ordering one now, and I’ll ship it to you as soon as they come in!
Happy holiday shopping!
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