Item of the Week: Gradients of Grey

This adorable blazer was handmade using an upcycled grey sweatshirt. I slimmed down the seams, shortened and reshaped the sleeves and transformed the front to have an adjustable collar.

The reason why I love it is two fold: The fabric is incredibly soft and feels great against the skin. I also love it’s versatility! Leave it buttoned for a classic blazer shape, or undue both of the top ones for more of a cardigan feel.

This unique piece is currently discounted as part of this week’s “Moving Sale.” Take an additional 30% off at checkout with the coupon code “movingsale2012.”

Sale: We’re Moving!

Pierogi Picnic’s studio is moving!

If you haven’t already heard, I am packing up shop and moving into the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. What does this mean for you? A mega-clothing sale!

To help lighten my load as I transport my home and studio to a new ‘hood, I am hosting a sale to end all sales. I asked fans on Facebook what kind of discount or promo you’d like to see – and your votes were heard! Between March 20th-25th take 30% off all readymade items in my Etsy shop. From men’s t-shirts and accessories, to women’s dresses and vintage, everything but custom orders are eligible for the online event.

And could this promo possibly get any better? You betcha! I am also going through discontinued inventory and discounting that as well! Find double the savings in the “Moving Sale” category of the shop!!!

Be sure to use the following coupon code when checking out: movingsale2012

Have fun stocking up!

An Indie Biz: Keeping Things Fresh

One of the most important, albeit difficult, things for an indie biz is keeping your website alive with activity. Not only should we always be in a state of dreaming and crafting – we need to be using our creativity to make our virtual spaces fun and exciting. What’s the use of handcrafting that adorable new product if your new audience forgets to visit your .com? In the internet age, staying fresh and memorable is the key.

With all the talk of social media this, and Twitter that, it’s easy to get caught up in the new wave of marketing techniques, while forgetting the 21st century basic: your website. Many of your supporters will ‘like’ you on Facebook and follow you on Pinterest, but what about that new fan? If they’re new to virtual networking they may not be headed to the latest and greatest networking page. Instead, they’ll google you and land straight on your .com. That’s why it’s so important to regularly update your site.

Sure you can have fun new posts about your latest inspirations (that’s me to the ‘t!’) but are you changing your layout regularly? Are you enticing the reader to explore your pages? Are you uploading new buttons, photos, banners and other elements to captivate the viewer? Continue reading