Black Friday & Cyber Monday Promo's!

Here's a list of artist's/shops (participating at Poppytalk Handmade) and who are offering deals this "Black Friday & Cyber Monday" weekend! Avoid the crowds and shop online! We'll be announcing more as they come in, so stay tuned. Lots of great deals! Also check out our 101 Reasons to Buy Handmade campaign that we started last year!

1. (DolanGeiman.etsy.com) is offering an extra 5% discount on all orders and free US shipping in addition to a store-wide sale on all work (Nov 27-Nov 30).

2. SunshineandRavioli.etsy.com is offering free shipping November 27-30 (no codes needed).

3. lluminatedPerfume.etsy.com is offering 15% discount on any order over $25, excluding jewelry (Nov. 27th - Nov.30th) Enter code: "Poppytalk" in the notes to seller when checking out, they will credit you back the 15% off the products purchased.

4. lecanotrouge.etsy.com is offering free gift wrapping on all note card sets and a free set of 8 ‘The Gang’ note cards with $50.00 purchase (enter “Poppytalk Notes” in notes at checkout) OR a free signed, limited edition 8” x 10” print of Murray Moose with $100.00 purchase (enter “Poppytalk Print” in notes at checkout). Good November 27 through November 30, 2009.

5. Peppersproutdesigns.com is offering a 10% discount and a free wooden pin (Nov. 27 through Nov. 30) enter code Poppytalk at checkout.

6. shopnicepackage.com is offering a free gift with purchase on orders $10 and up. Plus an additional free gift with orders $25 and up (promo is based on product total before shipping and handling fees are applied). No promocode needed! Valid from Tuesday November 19th through December 1st or while supplies last. Click here for more details.

7. avrilloreti.etsy.com is offering free shipping on all items from Nov 27 - Dec 1. and also offering "Buy 2 hankies get a 3rd hankie FREE!" to Poppytalk fans from Nov 27 - Dec 1! Enter code: "Poppytalk" at checkout and which 3rd hankie you would like with your order!

8. floridity.etsy.com is offering free worldwide shipping now through 12/31. And while supplies last, each order will receive a free bead ($5 value) with their order.

9. cathynichols.etsy.com is offering 20% off on all prints and free shipping shopwide (Nov 27th through to Nov 30th).

10. vintagepaperparade.etsy.com is offering a 15% discount (November 23-December 1)

11.Olive Manna has free shipping every Friday (including Black Friday) with the code FREESHIPPINGFRIDAY. Many items will be marked on sale individually as well. PLUS... Friday thru Monday you will receive one duplicate product (one to give, one to keep!) of your choice from your order (once per person, excludes fabric, journals, and dishware). AND... Natalie will choose one winner from all of Black Friday's orders to receive a complete refund of their entire order! You could get your entire order for FREE if you shop on Friday!

12. leahduncan.etsy.com is offering a 20% discount and free shipping (Nov. 27th Only). Enter code: "poppytalk" in the message to seller.

13. isphotography.myshopify.com is offering a 25% discount (Nov 27th through to Nov 30th). Enter code: "Poppytalk" when prompted during checkout.

14. theblackspotbooks.etsy.com and plundered.etsy.com is offering 20% discount from 27 Nov through 30 Nov excludes large Library Necklace.

15. futurowoman.etsy.com is offering free shipping Nov 27th-30th! Mention "poppytalk" at checkout.

16. KisforCalligraphy.etsy.com is offering free domestic shipping (Nov 27th and Nov 30th)
Enter code: "Plaid for Poppytalk" at checkout for a free package of Tartan Plaid Envelope Seals

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More Black Friday & Cyber Monday Promo's! (Part 2)

17. Inklore is offering Free Shipping November 27th through November 30th on all orders of $20 or more. International customers will receive $5 off shipping.

18. Elizabeth Burritt is offering all customers a free gift with purchase. In addition, necklaces will come with a free fabric gift bag and all Canadian purchases will include free shipping.

19. Persimmon and Pine is offering free shipping (Nov. 27th Only) on their bona-fide sustainable gift wrap, savvywrap. Enter code: "poppytalk" in the message to seller and shipping costs will be credited to your account.

20. Noemiah is offering free shipping (Nov 27th and Nov 30th)!

21. Mary's Granddaughter is offering a 15% discount this weekend. Enter "Poppytalk" in the note to seller at checkout!

22. Roll&Tumble will be offering free shipping from November 27th-30th, no code needed.

23. Blue Poppy will offer a 15% discount on all jewelry orders placed by December 20th.
enter poppytalk at checkout.

24. city light photography is offering 20% off with the code Poppytalk. They already offer free shipping!

25. Art Kitten is offering a 10% discount (Nov 27th through to Nov 30th)

26. pixelimpress.etsy.com is offering free shipping friday, nov 27th thru monday, nov 30th to poppytalkhandmade readers. simply enter "poppytalk" in message to seller upon checkout and wait for a revised invoice excluding shipping.

27. Kiki and Polly will be offering buy one get one free (8 1/2"x11" print) in their etsy shop on friday (Nov 27). Customers just need to say 'black friday' in the comments to seller and the title of the additional print they would like to receive free!

28. meatbagz.etsy.com is offering FREE SHIPPING for the continental US on every order from 11.27-11.30!

29. todocecilia.etsy.com is offering a 10% discount (not including shipping) (Nov 27th and Nov 30th). And todocecilia.bigcartel.com is offering a 10% discount (not including shipping) (Nov 27th and Nov 30th).

30. Vol25 is offering a buy 2 get 1 free sale, applying to all 20.00 prints. No code needed. (Nov 27th through to Nov 30th)

31. thepinkballoon.etsy.com will be offering free shipping on all items (Nov 26th - 30th).

32. allinstitches.etsy.com is offering 25% off Nov 27th - 29th. (No code necessary - prices already adjusted.)

The perks of buying handmade

Hijiri from Hijirik Studio writes today at The Handmade Artist how she includes a handwritten "thank you note" with all of her orders on one of her letterpressed postcards that she prints using recycled chip board and soy inks (so eco-friendly). I love this gesture. These are the things that make ordering handmade so special. All the little surprises that accompany the package. Click here to visit her full post and here to see her works.

101 Reasons to Buy Handmade

We asked artists, designers and shop keepers 101 reasons to buy handmade this season, this is what they said. (We want to reach 101 - so please email us with your reason and we will add it to the list)! Thank you. Click here to read more...

1. Help contribute to establishing a new economic model

2. With the exception of postage cost - contribute to decrease in fossil fuel erosion (purchasing mass produced products generally come overseas - barging it all over, production costs etc, sweatshops, fair labour et al.)

3. This new wave of craftspeople are using recycled materials. this is CRUCIAL. there is too much stuff in the world already.

4. Purchase from artisans/craftspeople who ENJOY creating their wares. the object holds that positive energy and it spreads.

5. Support the artisan directly. the artisan needs more support for their vocation - more than most.

6. Support local community. thus building.

7. Buying from craftspeople is a conscious decision. people need to be more conscious of spending of where their hard-earned money is going, changing hands etc. this contributes to the bigger picture.

These first seven by Sonja Ahlers, Makeitawesome.etsy.com

Click here to read more reasons.