A Look at 2011

I am so happy to look back at this past year and see that I've made leaps and bounds of growth with CraftyStitches.  Here's a quick overview of all we've been through...

April - 1st feature ad on The Knot Washington, DC

May  - Perfect Bridesmaids Jewelry 1st feature banner on Martha Stewart Wedding

June - 1st try at Heartsy; Jewelry rolls featured in wedding blogs in Australia

July -  hire a part time assistant sewer

August - launched DIY Kits

September  - 1st wedding blog feature ad

October - HelloEtsy with Smithsonian Event.  Shop Feature at Shop Happens

 November - Business Plan Win

December - Whew!

LIPGLOSSFIEND REVIEW & BLOG FEATURE

Crafty Stitches Custom Portfolio and Wristlet

LipGlossFiend is a great website to check out and read about different product reviews. You might find some items that you are interested in purchasing. The blogger is avid about using the products herself and keeping her followers informed.

The blogger purchased a customer portfolio and wrislet from me, which she absolutely loved! To read more and see photos of what she bought CLICK HERE!

Destination Inspirations Blog Feature

CraftyStitches was featured at Destination Inspirations by the founder and editor Jess. Destination Inspirations is a wedding blog dedicated to everything destination wedding.

It’s an Etsy day! and Etsy seller Crafty Stitches makes some of the most adorable fabric jewelry holders, wallets and totes. They are the perfect gifts for bridesmaids or moms. To read more click here...

ETSY SPOTLIGHT AT SHOPHAPPENS

From Canada to Finland, Craftystitches is absolutely everywhere! Recently it was featured on ShopHappens.com and interviewed by the online shopper extraordinaire Erin! According to their website, "ShopHappens.com is a website dedicated to sharing shopping knowledge with the general public. Customer service stories, awesome sales, interviews with Etsy sellers… nothing is off-limits as long as it is shopping related."

Jennifer Michael was able to talk about the roots of Craftystitches and how it all began. She also talked about what inspires her and no matter how successful Craftystitches gets the most important thing to her is spending time with her two girls. The best part about the feature was the mentioning of Craftystitches latest promotion, 25% of all sales will be donated in support of Our Lady of Hope Catholic School from now thru December 2011. Thank you Erin!

To read the feature on ShopHappens.com please CLICK HERE

Where to find CraftyStitches Products

Art Box in Occoquan, VA
View my consignment goodies at the Art Box in Occoquan, VA. The Art Box features awesome art classes and you can also purchase lovely great etsy artists products. The Art Box is a very lovely cottage storefront with character, taste and lots of art. Kelly is a wonderful artist who does portraits, paintings, and sketching. Her art work captures a true essence of modern clean edge sketching and inner beauty. Check out her work. http://www.kellycampbellartist.com/index.html

Retro Metro, Fredrick, MD and Mt. Airy, MD
This is a wonderful shop for everyone. You'll definitely something: jewelry, arts, crafts, furnishings, for all ages, children - adults... I love this little shop. It's tre modern and craft-sy at the same time.

The Hive in Mt. Airy, MD
This is a very unique beautiful furnishing shop full of awesome little pieces for your home. They also feature jewelry and other accessories. I love the way the owner has designed the layout where you definitely will find surprises everywhere.