News — ocean view norfolk artist

I hand-craft each plush upon order during my scheduled Shop Releases. I try to do one Shop Release per month, and the date and time is posted on my Instagram and Facebook at least a week in advance. Many customers add an alarm to their phone to remind them of the launch since some of my plush designs sell out within a few minutes. Every Shop Release is very limited since it's just me sewing, packaging, mailing, handling social media, and answering emails to the best of my ability :)  I'm so sorry that some plush designs sell out very...

This year has been such an exciting flurry of events and new plush designs! I am so grateful for all of your support and encouragement throughout this year. I'm doing one last plush preorder for this year. My shop release is happening on Saturday, November 23, at noon(EST). ❤ Each new item will be limited since I make them all by hand. Due to prepping for MAGfest and Katsucon, my next shop release will take place in late February 2020.

At the last minute before heading out to O'Connor Brewing's Stranger Things party, I opened up preorders for a new friend: Babygorgon! It's the much rounder, quite small, and very kawaii cousin of the Stranger Things monsters. Even with all of Babygorgon's positive qualities, I'd still keep a close eye on your cat if you adopt one ... Opening up preorders Saturday night was a moment I went completely off of my business plan and schedule. Originally, I was sewing them for FantaSci, a mini con happening this weekend. But I was so excited and happy with how Babygorgon turned out that...

I recently discovered a really cool app for my shop called "Sezzle." After thoroughly researching about it, I've now added it as a new checkout option on my shop! When you choose Sezzle at checkout, it splits your total purchase into four payments over a six week period. Only 25% of the total is taken upfront, and there is no interest or extra fees collected from you. You do have to create an account with them, but it's really easy and quick. I pay a Merchant Fee to use their service, but I think it's totally worth it! They also have a...

I honestly cannot remember who I had this conversation with, but it was along the lines of me wishing I could offer more of my handmade doll designs when I add them to my shop. I would only add the ones I’d finished sewing, which meant there would only be one or two available.  For anyone new to my work, I’ll quickly clarify why this is an issue for me:  In addition to sewing plush for my online shop, I also need time to make, package and ship open orders. I also need about a month’s worth of time to...