Updated July 2022:
Hi, everyone! I'm excited to announce the launch of a new group for artists, makers, crafters, and anyone interested in selling handmade items. Check out the Artists and Makers group and click the Join Group Hub button if you want to join! Hope to see you there!
Are you a seller interested in hand-crafted items for your store or a creator selling your own handmade goods? Let's start a thread and build a network of merchants and makers. Reply and let us know about your business, your products, and what you're looking for. Feel free to share a link to your website or social, but please don't post any personal contact information! โ
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Greetings. I sell hand-sewn leather rosary pouches (can be used for more than just rosaries.) This is actual leather, top grain, full grain, and suede. No pu faux leather, low grade "genuine" or bonded leathers. I flame test all my leather. I have a couple websites where my pouches are listed along with other items I sell. I decided to focus for the moment on the leather goods on my square site. (That may change though.)
Here is a link to my pages: https://nouglymugs.org/
https://nouglymugs.square.site/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NoUglyMugs
Hi Everyone,
During the pandemic I found myself doing lots of arts related projects with my children and it quickly became really something I loved to do. At the same time I also felt concerned about the stability of my Healthcare regular job. I know that sounds crazy to think how I possibly could be at risk in a healthcare role. The thing is, no one knew at the beginning what was to come. Hospitals feel into massive financial losses with revenue and patients were becoming uninsured causing them to enter the hospital with no payer source for their bills. Outpatient non emergent procedures were being canceled. Everything was happening at once and times were uncertain and I felt right in the middle of it all.
When I would get home from work or on the weekends I realized that art became a creative outlet for me. It took my mind off the struggles at work and I enjoyed it. So fast forward to today and that is how Willow Sky all began. My top selling items are my Signature Oyster Collection . I hand paint oyster shells and gild them in gold leaf.
I wanted to take something that many people viewed as unwanted or no longer of value and breath life back into it. Often the simplest things go unnoticed but end up being more beautiful than one could ever imagine. The oyster collection is just that. Itโs not about perfection but finding and illuminated the beauty of each oysterโs imperfection. I feel the oyster story can parallel what can be experienced in our daily lives. Willow Sky oysters have an underlying purpose of encouraging us by inspiration and strength as we navigate through lifeโs challenges.
My website is https://willow-sky.square.site would love for you to explore it. I mostly sell directly to customers via my website, but I started last year with one selected store to sell wholesale to. I like to make sure my product is a mutual fit for both Willow Sky and the store. The store that I did sell to placed 3 additional orders within 30 days of getting their first order so I will probably branch out more on the wholesale side soon in the next month or so.
My hope is that other families will enjoy my work. I put a lot of love and careful attention in each item I create. You never know what might come next! I am grateful for what Willow Sky has become and I would love feedback on my website or anything you would like to share.
If you would like to follow along on the journey I post most pictures on Instagram @willow_sky__
Please let me know how I can help you.
I have included an image below of two of the most sold ornaments.
