Category Archives: handmade businesses/bloggers

Blogger meetup: farewell paperie

September 12, 2014

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I finally got to attend my first Seattle Bloggers Unite meet up a few weeks ago. It was hosted by the lovely ladies of Farewell Paperie. We started out with mingling and snacks and then we got a brief history of their business and what they do. From there we got to hear about the presses and what we’d be doing that evening. Everyone had chosen a simple phrase or name ahead of time to be pressed onto a set of cards that they would be making. So we all took turns at the press making our sets. While we waited we got to chat and work on our envelope liners.

I met Katharina from the blog A Truly Enormous Journey when she came up and said she read my blog. I don’t think that’s ever happened to me before so it was extra exciting. We hit it off and I can’t wait to meet up with her again. I also got a chance to talk with the ladies of Farewell Paperie about getting some custom letterpressed jewelry back cards. We are in talks now so hopefully that is something you’ll see very soon!

Ohsoantsy and they so loved events

August 14, 2014

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A few months ago I got contacted by They So Loved Events asking if they could use a couple of my wooden pins for a photo shoot they were putting together. It sounded super fun so I agreed, of course. Come to find out the shoot was posted on Green Wedding shoes! How cool is that! I posted a few photos with the CA pins but be sure to check out the link above for more beautiful photos of the styled shoot they put together. I’m so glad I got asked to be a part of this!

(P.S. I don’t currently sell the wooden pins but if you have any interest in purchasing some please contact me. I cut them each by hand and can add a wood burned heart. )

State Traditions and ohsoantsy

August 8, 2014

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A couple of months ago I got contacted by a company called State Traditions. They have been in business for 7 years selling state shape apparel and they were putting together an artists market of sellers who make other state shaped items in an effort to be the “go to” place for state shaped items. They came across my necklaces on etsy and wanted me to be a part of it. I was thrilled that they found me and they thought that I represented their brand enough to reach out to me.

During our phone conversation I discovered they were based in Birmingham, AL and I would be traveling there for the first time ever a few weeks later to visit Walker’s sister and family. It felt a little meant to be. So while I was in Birmingham we made plans for me to stop by their offices and warehouse to get a tour and meet the team.

I got to see all of the products sent in by other artists chosen to be a part of the market and it was so cool seeing all of those state shaped items. Then I got a tour of the warehouse where they store all of the State Traditions lines of products and where the shipping and receiving happens. For me it was just so cool to see a company doing so well selling state inspired designs and to hear a little bit about their plans for the future and where they started.

It’s always a great experience to be able to meet the people behind the business and for me to have a personal interaction with a company I am now working with. I wish them the best and I’m very excited to be working with them.

Oh and they didn’t let me leave without making sure I was fully stocked for the 4th of July with USA koozies, stickers, a State Traditions t-shirt, and hat! It was very sweet of them.