14 Small Businesses to Shop From This Holiday Season
(Originally published on Punkpost.com)
Every time you order a card from Punkpost, a real person writes your message and the addresses before dropping your greeting in the mailbox. Punkpost couldn’t bring you that handmade experience without its team of handwriting artists.
It’s no surprise that our artist team has other creative talents. So we’re celebrating Small Business Saturday by bragging about all the skills these people have.
Here’s 14 rad makers that are a part of our team, and their creations that are up for grabs.
Ann-Marie Harik of Rose Paper Party
I specialize in enamel pins, washi tape, and stickers with a little extra thrown in. You’ll find plenty of dogs, lettering and sassiness in the shop.
Ways to shop: RosePaperParty on Etsy and art print subscriptions on Patreaon
Order info: The discount code PUNKPOSTPEEPS can be used for 15% off the shop, excluding the charity Potoo pin. Order by Dec. 5 for shipping and delivery by Christmas Eve in the USA.
Instagram: @rosepaperparty
Diana of Prisletters
I specialize in calligraphy, hand lettering, practice worksheets for beginners, chalk lettering and custom pieces.
Ways to shop: Prisletters on Esty
Instagram: @prisletters
Erin Fox of The Moxie Fox
I’m a maker of stationery, pins, DIY kits and custom illustrations.
Ways to shop: TheMoxieFox on Etsy and themoxiefox.space
Order info: All order info and deadlines can be found on my website (it varies).
Instagram: @moxiefox
Esméralda Agnès Jönsson of LAPaperLover
I sell greeting cards, zines, handmade dolls, handmade earrings, fantasy stamps, erasers and lots of Downton Abbey stuff.
Ways to shop: LAPAPERLOVER on Etsy
Order info: From Nov. 25-Dec. 3, 2019, use code cyber2019 for 20% off when you buy 3 items.
Instagram: @lapaperlover
Heather Hoffman of Heather Clara Designs
I create hand embroidered wall/shelf art, as well as hand embroidered bookmarks. My designs range from simple to intricate, and I also do custom work.
Ways to shop: heatherclaradesigns.com and heatherclaradesigns on Etsy
Order info: I have some ready-to-go embroideries on my website and in my Etsy shop! Bookmarks must be purchased by Dec. 7 to guarantee Christmas delivery. Custom design requests (including custom bookmarks) are always welcome, but are completed in the order in which they are purchased and cannot be guaranteed by Christmas (although I will do everything I can to make it happen!).
Instagram: @heatherclaradesigns
Jillian Goeler of Jag Ink Studio
Jag Ink Studio (studio of Jillian Goeler) specializes in whimsical illustrations and hand-lettered designs. She offers a range of illustrated products from greeting cards and art prints to buttons, stickers & other assorted flair.
Ways to shop: JagInkStudio on Etsy
Order info: Shop the Cyber Monday sale! 20% off the entire shop! Plus, you can also use the Punkpost exclusive coupon code SENTWITHPUNKPOST for a 10% discount on any order that is $10 or more. Order by Dec. 14 to ensure arrival before Christmas.
Instagram: @jag.ink
Keisha Egbert of The Creative Ink
I make unique custom illustrations and prints.
Ways to shop: TheCreativeInk on Etsy
Order info: You can order digital files up until Dec. 15. Use code PUNKPOST for 20% off until Dec. 30.
Instagram: @thecreativeink
Kerissa Lee of Kerissa Kreative and Beauty In Its Time
I sell digital hand-lettered art on all kinds of products through Society6, and I also sell handmade sterling silver earrings and necklaces on Etsy.
Ways to shop: Kerissa Kreative on Society6 and BeautyInItsTime on Etsy
Order info: I have an Etsy sale going on for Cyber Monday that runs through Dec. 3: 20% off $15 or more. Then, from Dec. 4–18, get 15% off $15 or more on Etsy.
For my Society6 shop, there will be a Cyber Monday sale — up to 50% off everything + FREE SHIPPING!—from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. And, the day after Cyber Monday, there will be a 25% + free shipping sale on everything.
Instagram: @kerissa_kreative
Nosy Barker Art
No matter how big or small, every moment and those we share them with deserve to be celebrated in full. This is the philosophy behind Nosy Barker Art, purveyor of custom pet portraits, greeting cards and designer mail. A true creator, Nosy Barker thrives on turning the concept of joy into tangible pieces of art. People are happiest when they are reminded of something they love (i.e. a pet, travel, yoga) or when communicating positive feelings towards another. This is the backbone of the two types of products Nosy Barker Art specializes in: pet portraits (wearable or displayable, they are perfect as a necklace or keychain, or framed at home or work) and hand drawn cards that playfully convey the sentiment of the sender to recipient.
Ways to shop: nosybarker.com
Order info: All pieces are drawn lovingly by hand. Prices start at $6. Free shipping on all orders. For Corporate Pricing and Special Commissions, please email nosybarkerart@gmail.com. Christmas orders must be placed by Dec. 13. Get 15% off your entire order with promo code PP15 (valid through Dec 31, 2019).
Instagram: @nosybarker
Rachel Hathaway of Pen & Nibs
Pen & Nibs offers hand-lettered planner stickers for the organization fiend in all of us!
Ways to shop: PenandNibs on Etsy
Order info: Order by Saturday, Dec. 21 to prep those January planners. Use code PUNKPOST for free shipping on orders $10 or more from Nov. 30, 2019, through Jan. 1, 2020.
Instagram: @penandnibs
Rachel Lalonde of RachelAnnLeters
I sell stickers and pins and diabetes supply bags!
Ways to shop: RachelAnnLetters on Etsy
Order info: Order by Dec. 16 for delivery by Christmas!
Instagram: @rachelannletters
Sarah Rasmussen (& Lisa Rasmussen) of Lofty Lou
Lofty Lou is a mother-and-daughter artist duo based out of Iowa. We specialize in handmade art, jewelry, calligraphy, and mixed media goods. We travel across the midwest in our vintage Winnebago camper (named Mabel) and sell our goods at vintage markets and art shows.
Ways to shop: loftylou.com and Lofty Lou on Facebook
Order info: We will ship to you! Lots of handmade, fun, one-of-a-kind gifts for anyone on your wishlist.
Instagram: @loftylou_art and @sassyrasmussen
Theresa Gesmundo of thecolorainbow
I run a small stationery business selling sticker packs. They are great for gifts/stocking stuffers or personal stationery use.
Ways to shop: thecolorainbow on Etsy
Order info: Order by Dec. 18 to get by Dec. 24. Domestic shipping only.
Instagram: @thecolorainbow
Yolanda White of Sunshine Letter Crafts
I make hand-lettered items to help you celebrate life events: greeting cards, canvas and wood signs, home decor, gifts and party accessories.
Ways to shop: Message me on Facebook or Instagram, or email sunshine.letter.crafts@gmail.com
Order info: Please send a direct message via email, Instagram or Facebook to order. Mention you found me via Punkpost and get 10% off your order through Dec. 15! Order by Dec. 15 to guarantee shipment in time for Christmas.
Instagram: @sunshine.letter.crafts
Thanks for checking out our creative team and their good, and happy shopping! And if you need to send a holiday card, check out the Punkpost Holiday Collection. We’ve got cards to help you celebrate everything, and you can include confetti, photos or gift certificates with every order.
Check out these card collections:
- Holiday Collection
- Christmas Collection
- Hanukkah Collection
- Friendship Card Collection
- Thank You Card Collection
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