Spring Sale 2015

What's better than getting creative?

VACATION!

(Bonus points for heading south out of all this snow here in Michigan!)

I'll be chilling off-grid with my family from:

February 26 - March 8, 2015

and I will not be responding to emails nor etsy conversations during this time. As soon as I'm back, I'll get right back atcha, though!

I am really looking forward to spring!

HOORAY for Vacation!!

****VACATION ALERT****

The shop will be closed and I will not be responding to emails from
June 20 through June 27. 
The only thing I love better than creating is being with my lovely little family, unplugged and in the wilderness camping. As soon as I get back to civilization, I'll return all emails and get cracking on orders again!!

Febu-Marry SALE!

For the month of February, 2014, I am offering $10 off every digital order!
Visit the shop at katskrafts.etsy.com
or contact me via email- katskrafts{at}yahoo{dot}com
to get started!

Offer expires February 28, 2014

Back in Business

And ain't it grand!
Let the good times roll!

Excited to be back to work after my maternity leave and looking forward to creating some special custom designs for my clients!

If you are thinking about placing an order, now is a great time! My lead times this year are MUCH shorter than usual, due to my recent maternity leave, but that won't last- fall is actually busier than summer for me historically.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!

Extended Maternity Leave

We are so blessed with our newest addition!
Due to some unplanned circumstances, I have to extend my maternity leave. I will not be answering etsy convos, but I am answering emails during this time. Feel free to contact me that way in the meantime- katskrafts@yahoo.com.

I'll be back to spread my cooties soon. :)
Thanks for understanding!
Kat

Nolan Arik

Oh Baby!! Maternity Leave :)

I can hardly believe I am 38 weeks along already with our second son!

Please note that I am planing to close my shop for a maternity leave around August 10 through September 1. During that time, I will be focused on snuggling and trying to catch a wink whenever possible, instead of answering emails.

Thanks for understanding and wish us all the best for Baby #2!!

Kat

Spring Sale 2013

I am more than ready for spring!

Bring on the sunshine and flowers!

To spread my excitement, I'm offering a special

deal for my lovely facebook fans-

Not a fan yet? Well, come on over! 

https://www.facebook.com/katskrafts0

Click "Like" to become a fan, and then click
the "Fan-Only Specials" tab to see the discount code.

To redeem your discount:

Mention the code when placing an order
before April 13, 2013

or Etsy users can input the code during checkout.

Shipping Price Increase

Hope your day is going great!

I hate when I have to do this, but unfortunately, the USPS raised their shipping prices again this year, effective January 27, 2013.  Prices across the board have been increased, with international shipping having the most considerable change.

As always, I keep my shipping costs to what actual packaging and shipping costs are. Nothing irks me more than paying a ridiculously high postage fee, so you can trust I'd never do that to my customers!! If, for some reason, the shipping charge ends up being less than what you've paid, I refund the difference.

More info about the new USPS prices- https://www.usps.com/business/prices.htm

Vacation Alert! :)

The only thing I love doing more than creating is spending time with my family!!

I am taking a few days to unplug and do just that from:

Wednesday, August 22

 through

Sunday, August 26

and back to my normal schedule Mon, 8.27.

Thanks so much for your understanding that I will be out of communication until then!

Summer-Lovin' Sale!

Come on over and get your coupon code!

https://www.facebook.com/katskrafts0

Graduation Announcements / Invites

Bring it back to the good old days of with these cootie catcher graduation announcements!

This format includes a cootie catcher with 8 trivia questions/answers about the graduate, center announcement and/or party info, matching cardstock envelope insert and A2 envelopes.  I also offer a print-yourself package for a flat fee of $45.

Ordering Info:

Please contact me via email {katskrafts@yahoo.com} with your order specifications and we'll begin!

Here's what I need to know:

1.) Printed order? Or .pdf only?  ______

2.) Total Quantity ____ (skip for .pdf only orders)

3.) Paper choice(s) ________ Options here (skip for .pdf only)

4.) Ink color(s) _______ Pantone #s are helpful

5.) Font(s) ________ Options here

6.) Decorations/graphics? ________ Popular flourish/decor options here, but I can work with your school logo or mascot. Please tell me your ideas!

7.) Text for four outer spaces __ (name, school name, "Class of __", etc.)

8.) 8 trivia questions/answers __  Scroll down page for a list of ideas

9.) Center announcement info __ Some great wording ideas here and here

As always, orders include digital proofs, unlimited revisions and final approval before printing. I am looking forward to working with you!

Graduation Question Ideas

What is Kim's graduating GPA?

What was Kim's favorite class?

What was Kim's least favorite class?

Who was Kim's favorite teacher?

What sports did Kim participate in?

What are Kim's hobbies?

What is Kim's favorite food?

What is Kim's favorite movie (song/TV show/etc.)?

What are Kim's future plans?

Where will Kim attend college?

What was Kim's first job?

Where does Kim work?

What kind of car does Kim drive?

Who is Kim's best friend?

Who was Kim's prom date?

What was Kim's major?

What was Kim's minor?

What degree did Kim earn?

What awards did Kim earn?

What is Kim's dream job?

Messy or clean locker?

Best part about dorm life?

Where will Kim live?

What is (school name)'s mascot?

What are (school name)'s colors?

What did Kim want to be when she grew up?

What is Kim's favorite subject?

What was Kim's favorite cafeteria food?

Pre-Spring Sale is Here Again!

For my fantastic Facebook fans:
Take 20% off your order of a custom cootie catcher design(s) placed during the month of March 2012!

The Fine Print:
This offer is good for digital products only (cootie catcher .pdfs) and expires March 31, 2012 so hurry on over and let's get your order started! :) Contact me via Facebook, etsy or email (katskrafts@yahoo.com) to get your coupon code and place an order.

Blackberry Freezer Jam

Meijer had a sale on blackberries- $.50 per half pint!!

So, after we ate ourselves silly with them, I still had plenty leftover and decided to try making blackberry freezer jam.

Why freezer jam?

1.) I'm a city girl with neither canning skills nor canning equipment

2.) Freezer jam uses much less sugar than traditional jam and since it is frozen, tastes more like fresh fruit.

It turned out DELICIOUS! A little looser in texture than a traditional jam, but sooo good it didn't make a bit of difference!  I am definitely not stopping at blackberries- you can do this with just about any fruit!

Wanna try? Here's what you need: 

Fresh ripe fruit (I used blackberries)-
be sure it's NOT overripe

Mash 'em up real good.

If you dislike the seeds, you can put this through a sieve, but don't go buckwild, or it will be really runny. You need a little chunkiness to it for best results.

Every 2 cups made about 2 half pints of jam.

Instant pectin (I made 2 batches)

Sugar (2/3 Cup per batch)

Stir the pectin in well, then add the mashed blackberries and stir for at least 3 minutes, until the sugar/pectin mix is incorporated/dissolved. (You don't want sugar granules in your jam!)

8oz freezable containers
(2 batches made 5 half pints for me)

These are Ball brand freezer jam containers- they have screw on lids and worked awesome.

A Flourish for any Affair

Below you will find my recently updated list of flourishes, borders, frames and monogram styles.

***Remember- I love custom work, so if your theme is anything from Alice in Wonderland to Zebra Stripes- please let me know!!

Click on each of these 3 images of my FLOURISHES to enlarge.

Click this image of my BORDERS to enlarge.

Click this image of my MONOGRAMS to enlarge.

Click this image of my FRAMES to enlarge.

Hampton Roads Bride Feature

Wow- so honored again to have my cooties featured in another bridal magazine!

This lovely layout of unique wedding program ideas (my cooties fit right in!) is in the Fall/Winter '11 issue of Hampton Roads Bride.
LOVE it!

Wedding Chicks Feature

Ooooh- I just love seeing photos of my quirky little cooties in action! It reminds me of how wonderful it is to know that my work brings smiles to hundreds of guests over the course of each year!

The latest and greatest can be seen
here on Wedding Chicks.
Go check it out!

The yellow and gray combo is so classic and lovely!
What amazing details and a gorgeous bride!

What's New? Grad Announcements!

Yet another way to enjoy my cootie catchers-

as your college or high school graduation announcements/invitations!
What a fun and unique way to share your accomplishments (and other clever trivia!) with your friends and family!


Each order is COMPLETELY customized to you- there are almost limitless possibilities for fonts/graphics! Tell me all about what you want, or choose from some popular fonts/flourishes. I have over 60 paper choices available!

Announcement packages include the completely custom cootie catchers, a custom insert and A2 envelopes.


Contact me today to get your order started!
etsy shop- katsrafts.etsy.com
email- katskrafts{at}yahoo{dot}com

--- May Special ---

I'm running a special during the month of May
for all my Facebook fans!

To view the special, click HERE.

To qualify, click the "Like" button (become a fan) on the page and mention the deal when you order.

Email Down 4-28-11

Dear clients/friends-
My email provider is down and I cannot access my email. If you need to contact me in the meantime, you are welcome to do so via Facebook- (link to page on right side of screen).

Just a hint that I will be running a May special for Facebook "Likers" only! :)

Kat