Spring Cleaning Sale

As you know, I'm a member of an Etsy Team called the OWLs, a diverse group of artists, artisans, and crafters who come together for mutual business support and skill growth. Our team is holding a Spring Cleaning Sale to celebrate the onset of Spring, and you can score some great deals in a bunch of shops! Visit the OWLs blog to see all the participating shops and their deals.

Bumblebirch will be offering 10% off all stitch markers, and 15% off all yarn. I'll also be offering early subscriptions to the Yarn + Tea Club for April & May. It's time to clean out the shop!

Black Friday Bonanza!

The wonderful Etsy Owls Team has decided to coordinate a sale this Black Friday, but it's not just any sale, it's a BLACK FRIDAY BONANZA! The sale runs from Thanksgiving Day through December 6th, and there are so many great deals to be had!

The Owls comprise artisans and craftspersons with a large variety of skills and wares, so you're sure to find items to please everyone on your gift list! Just visit Etsy and search for "etsyowlsteam." You can also check out the team store for unique items!

Etsy OWLs Team Feature: WeiOpenSecret

Wei is a graphic designer and crafter from Michigan whose lovely shop, Wei's Open Secret, showcases invitations, printed cards, luggage tags, party favors, and other accessories. Just look at her cute characters!







Wei has a blog where you can follow her shop news and get the latest updates. Check it out!

Etsy OWLs Team Feature: Squarejane

Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing with you the work of the talented designers that are part of the Etsy OWLs Team. For this first installation, I present Squarejane!

Based in Oliver, B.C., Squarejane creates custom sewn and knitted goods and paintings. She has over 30 years of experience with fiber and textile arts and it really shows in her beautiful work:




Squarejane's creative style overflows into her paintings as well:

Etsy OWLs Team Feature: Zemphira

This Etsy Owls Team feature focuses on Zemphira, another midwesterner who loves making dolls, toys, bags and other useful sewn items. Her creations are colorful, whimsical, and also quite practical.









I really love her style and the way she mixes fabrics in her fun and creative pieces. Check out her shop and I'll bet you'll fall in love with those plushie owls, too!

Etsy OWLs Team Feature: Inky Paws

Today's featured OWL is Inky Paws, a crafter also based in beautiful Oregon, in Bend. My regional neighbor seems to share my love of little creatures and soft textures--I already have one of her cute owls!





Not only does Inky Paws make the sweetest little plushies, she also hand-carves stamps and prints stationary:



Be sure to check out Inky Paws' blog too!

Etsy OWLs Team Feature: FashionablyChic

Fashionably Chic, based in fashionable New York City, certainly has her own classy style when it comes to handmade jewelry. She combines beautiful colors, sizes and textures to create one-of-a-kind treasures. Check out some of her great pieces:







It's difficult to choose just a handful of items from her shop, since they're all so beautiful! Take a peek in her shop and you'll love the treasures you find!

Etsy OWLs Team Feature: AoDesigns

It's time for another Etsy Owls Team feature! Let's talk about Angela of AoDesigns, a jeweler based in Lancombe, Louisiana. Angela creates customized jewelry, and hand stamped jewelry and pet identification tags using sterling silver and copper.





I especially love the sweet pet ID tags she makes!



You can read more about Angela and her fabulous work on her blog!