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Save the Kitties (and get some cute stuff)

Save the Kitties (and get some cute stuff)

 

The Seattle Area Feline Rescue is hosting the Nine Live Gala Online Auction with dozens of items up for grabs, including handmade goods by local artists (such as my cat lovers gift sets!) as well as quilts and other art work. Not to mention vacation packages and wine and all the things.

 

When I was approached by one of the lovely organizers of the event, I was so happy to be able to donate some of my favorite...


Calling all cat and plant lovers!

Calling all cat and plant lovers!

Cats and Plants Collection by Catshy Crafts

 

Does your cat love nestling up next to your plants, soaking up the peaceful vibes of your indoor jungle of monsteras and ferns and succulents?

Or do you have a nibbler who can't resist taking a bite out of your spider plant or batting at its dangling spiderettes?

Either way, you will love my newest collection: Cats and Plants!

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From One Shy Girl to Another: Advice for Shy Crafters

From One Shy Girl to Another:  Advice for Shy Crafters

I came across this question on the Etsy Forums and just had to sit down and craft a response for her because I have definitely been in her shoes. And based on the numbers of responses (78 and counting), shyness and lack of confidence among creatives seems to be an epidmemic.

I hope this advice can apply to anyone who feels shy about sharing their work, whatever it may be.

QUESTION:

Hi! Does anyone out there struggle to market their shop (and, by extension, themselves) due to shyness or uncertainty that their work is even good enough to sell?

MY...


CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT: Take a little bit of Pike Place Market home with you.

Today, we are putting the spotlight on one of my lovely customers named Jolene, a physician who recently moved from Seattle to San Diego to be closer to her daughters' grandparents.

Jolene bought a bouquet of Catshy Crafts felt flowers on her last visit to Pike Place Market before her big move.


This is a wonderful day....Thanks to YOU!

This is a wonderful day....Thanks to YOU!

Even though the days spent at home, social distancing are bleeding together, every day is wonderful because of customers like you!