petunia blooms // coupon codes for the weekend

i've got some special deals going on all weekend

at Petunia Blooms, so happy shopping!

forest headband // harvest headband // autumn bloom one.two.three.four

>> BLACK FRIDAY

say goodbye to the autumn inspired collection!

use the code GOODBYEAUTUMN for 40% off

{please use this coupon only on purchases from this collection}

shop here

(coupon code is good on Friday, 11/23, until midnight)

yoyo bobbies // petal hair clip // ruffled headwrap

>> SATURDAY & SUNDAY

great deals all weekend!

use the code WEEKENDSALE for 25% off the entire shop

(coupon code is good all day Friday & Saturday, 11/24-11/25)

purple + peach // aqua drops // pearl + silver // peach + aqua

>> CYBER MONDAY

last chance to save! 20% off everything in the shop

with the code CYBERMONDAY

(coupon code is good Monday, 11/26 until midnight)

>> WEEKEND GIVEAWAY

i will randomly choose 3 orders to receive a free bloom pin! ($12 value)

all you have to do is make any purchase Friday - Monday

& then wait to see if you get something extra when your package arrives. :)

no coupon code necessary!

(applies to purchases made 11/23-11/26)

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handmade holidays @ oh, sweet joy!

i don't know about you, but i love shopping handmade for the holidays!

yes, it can be a little pricier than heading to walmart/target,

but i feel like it's so important to support other handmade artists.

(heather's about handmade vs. store bought is definitely worth the read)

and you can find such sweet & unique handmade gifts!

this year i am honored to be a part of

Oh, Sweet Joy!'s Handmade Holidays gift guide,

along with a bunch of other amazing shops!

it's going on all this week (Nov. 11th-18th)

with seven different categories, lots of great gift ideas

and even discount codes so you can save a little when you shop!

paper

for the littles

cozy up the home

jewelry

accessorize

needle & thread

wear

you'll find Petunia Blooms in the accessorize category,

along with a special discount just for you gift guide readers. ;)

pale aqua & red petals // pearls // aqua drops // pink petals

so please, please, please,

go check out all the gift guide posts

& all the awesome shops!

xoxo!

autumn inspired

these lovelies + more are now available at Petunia Blooms!

& because I love the Fall season so much, you can use the code

AUTUMNLOVE

for 15% off any purchase from the autumn inspired collection.

(code expires Wednesday night)

what is your favorite thing about Fall?

I love the cooler temperatures, seasonal drinks,

scarves + sweaters, and the pretty colors!

new pretties in the shop!

I've been making earrings for a few months; it started because I needed a gift

(my mom/sisters-in-law & I are trying to do all handmade gifts),

and I had so much fun with it, I just kept making them!

Now, I don't need so many pairs of earrings for myself,

and there are only so many birthdays in the year,

so I finally decided to sell the extra pairs I have around.

They're just $5 a pair, so you can afford a little treat for yourself. :)

They would also make a perfect little gift!

shop here!

(giveaway opportunity + newsletter signup)

Hello, lovelies!

I just wanted to let you know that I'm helping Lauren

with a giveaway to celebrate 1,000 followers on her blog...

You could win a ruffled headwrap, and you get to choose the one you like best!

Check out the giveaway here.

Also, be sure to sign up for the Petunia Blooms newsletter;

as soon as I get these headwraps listed in the shop,

I'll be sending out a newsletter with a special discount code just for subscribers!

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about a craft fair.

I've been putting this off all week, because I don't really know how

to write about it without rambling like a crazy person...

but I'm just going to jump in. Bear with me, okay?

Last Saturday was the craft fair I've been working towards for a couple months.

I put a LOT of work into this. It kept me busy, & I sewed my heart out.

{I didn't have a real camera with me, but at least I did get a few pictures}

{me with my table. the bunting on the tent was one of my favorite parts!}

My mind works best when I make a list,

so here's a few things I wanted to share.

• make a list. {obviously. ;)} you don't want to get there & realize you forgot something important. make yourself a list, check it twice.

• it doesn't hurt to be over-prepared. I tried to think of anything that could go wrong, anything I might need to make things go smoothly, tons of dollar bills for change-making, extra price signs just in case, pens, sunscreen, water, snacks.
• be prepared for weather-related issues. I was able to borrow my tent from someone at church, and I am so grateful! the sun would have been brutal otherwise. bring sunscreen & plenty of water! we also had a few issues with wind; we actually taped down signs & displays so they wouldn't get blown away {I was very thankful I had brought regular tape + packing tape}.

• get someone to help you. I am SO thankful that my sister agreed to come with me! I couldn't have done it without her. She helped getting the tent & the table set up, talking to customers, staying at the booth so I could walk around, getting lunch, etc, etc. {Thanks, Jessica!}

• add some height to your display. my table was FAR from elaborate, and I actually did enjoy the simplicity of it. but, you don't want everything laid out on the table the same way...I used a plate stand, picture frame clip holder, baskets & a jewelry hanger to add some height & interest. I had one customer comment that she liked how everything had a specific place on the table. I think it made it less overwhelming to look through things.
• model your product. this one ended up being super important! I wore one of my new ruffled headwraps, and I was SO glad I did - the ones being sold were laying out on the table, and a lot of people didn't know what they were. It was so much easier to be able to show them being worn instead of just trying to explain it. {I said, "they just tie on, super easy & comfortable!" about a million times. ;)} my sister wore a bloom pin, so we were each showing off some product.
• don't be shy. smile! this is a big one for me. I am really shy, and I have a hard time talking to strangers. Plus, it can be kind of awkward, especially when an older lady doesn't want to take a business card because "I can make all this stuff myself." Oh. But, the longer I talked to people, the more confident I felt. I even made a new friend!

• remind customers about business cards. this was super hard for me, too, but, if we wouldn't have invited people to take business cards, I don't think anyone would have picked one up! It's also a good idea to share things like newsletter sign-ups {failed at this one} and any special pricing/deals you have for the day.
• don't get discouraged! there were definitely good parts of the craft fair. I got a LOT of compliments on my work, handed out quite a few business cards, got to interact with people, etc. But, as far as making a profit? Honestly, I didn't. And that made me really, really discouraged. As I sewed & prepared for the event, I had visions of selling a ton of my stuff, I made sure I had different price points so people would be likely to buy, & I even had some great deals going on. I just didn't sell that much. And that's hard. It's hard for me to admit it, hard to be positive about it. All that being said, I'm still glad that I was able to participate, if for nothing else than to learn.

I know that I'm not an expert on this,

but I hope that something in this post will be helpful for someone.

Thanks so much for sticking with me & reading through!

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happy weekend, lovelies.


linking up with Alissa today because if we were having coffee,
this is definitely what I'd tell you about. :)

shop the sale!

Yesterday, I shared some photos on Instagram,

selling some really adorable stuff at reduced prices!

I wanted to give my blog readers a chance to shop, too...

everyone loves a good deal, right? ;)

If you see something you just have to have,

leave me a comment with the product

+ the number of the one(s) you'd like

and your PayPal email address.

shipping is $1 each (so you even get a deal on that!),

and if you purchase 3+ items, shipping will just be $3 even.

feel free to email me if you have any questions!

(you can also reach me through twitter.)

pretty little bow hair clips, just $6 a pair

(these are usually $4 each!)

yoyo bobby pins, $5 a pair 

(#2 has already been spoken for)

petal hair clips, $10 each OR 2 for $15

bloom brooches (pins), $10 each

pretty ruffled pouches, $10 each

pretty ruffled wristlets, $12 each

everything is first come, first served,

and I'll update this post when something sells

so you know what is still available.

Thank you so much, lovelies!

& if you'd like to follow me on Instagram,

I'm thesweetpetunia.

I'll be posting more sales there soon! ;)

excited + nervous

The craft fair that I've been getting ready for is tomorrow!!

I feel like I was sewing myself silly. ;)

Here's just a peek at some of the prettiness I'll have at my table...

I'm really excited. But also really, really nervous.

I did a craft fair back in October, but it was small, at my church,

and I knew most of the people who came.

This one has 60+ vendors!!

But, I hope it will go well, and that I'll learn a lot.

And I'm hoping & praying it doesn't rain!

If you live in the area, all the info for the event can be found here.

I'd love it if you stopped by!

Also, I'm working on a post with tips for craft fairs,

and since I don't have a lot of experience,

I want to know what your #1 tip/suggestion is!

Leave me a comment & I'll be sure to link to you. :)

Go 'Noles! {custom order}

A custom order for my sister...

her friend loves FSU, so this is a sweet birthday gift!

I hope she loves it. :)

if you'd like to place a custom order, please contact me.

it's almost thanksgiving {& a discount code!}

I can hardly believe that Thanksgiving is this week.

Where has this year gone?!

To celebrate {and because of Etsy's new coupon code feature!},

use the code THANKSGIVING15 to take 15% off your order at Petunia Blooms!

This code will be good until Friday night, the 26th.

Happy shopping!

{pretties for your hair}

Good morning! I'm not quite returning to the blog world in full force, but I wanted to share this with you...have a happy day!

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I adore headbands.

They're the perfect hair accessory when I want my hair to be a little fancy.

I've been making plans to add headbands to the shop for a while, ordering supplies, stitching away...and I'm happy to announce that they are now available!

These are all just lovely, and affordable.

They'd also make fabulous gifts!

{each item purchased from Petunia Blooms is carefully packaged as a gift,

so no extra work for you} :)

Which headband is your favorite?

*****

If anyone is interested in custom orders, I am more than happy to oblige.

I can make zippered pouches, petal pins & headbands in custom colors/fabrics and quantities.

However, I'll only be able to accept a limited number of custom orders.

Please email me if you're interested!

Also, I only have a few petal pins available, so if you'd like to snag a free one {with any purchase}, you'll have to do it soon!

{thursday thoughts}

Good morning!

I'm sitting in my usual chair, sipping coffee from my cheerful yellow mug, trying to gather my thoughts. Have I ever mentioned that I'm not a morning person?

I wanted to say "Welcome!" to my new followers - I'm so grateful for all of my readers!

Also, a little {Petunia Blooms} news this morning...

Blair at Wild & Precious is having a reader celebration, with lots of lovely featured shops and giveaways!

So, if you'd like to win a $20 shop credit, click on over & enter the giveaway. You can also read the interview and learn some things about me. Hurray!

As for me, I'm feeling very behind this week.

I've got about 14 million projects going at once {sort of}.

A baby shower that I'm co-hosting on Saturday.

Blogs & comments that I'd like to catch up on.

New products to make for {Petunia Blooms}.

Whew!

I've also got a little favor to ask of you lovelies:

I need your help.

I love the weekly {color love} posts, but I'd love to see what you would put together.

I'd love to have you guest post - email me!

So, that's all I've got today...How are you this week?

a little {shop} update

A peek at the lovelies added to the shop this weekend...

ruffled pouch - birdie

ruffle tote - blue

turquoise, mustard & grey - petal pins

ruffled pouch - lovely petals

raspberry ripple - petal pins

Which is your favorite?

{petal pins!}

I don't know about you, but I love dressing up plain outfits with sweet accessories.

Thus, an entire section of {Petunia Blooms} is devoted to petal pins.

I love them. I've made several that I planned on listing, and ended up keeping for myself {oops!}.

They also make fabulous gifts - I've given them for birthdays, and the girls were so excited.

The great thing?

They come in sets of two.

One to give, one to keep!

{or you can keep both, I don't mind}

The Autumn Spice & Pumpkin sets are perfect for this Fall season!

Also, with every purchase, you will receive a free gift :: a petal pin from me!

{while supplies last, of course}

Which set is your favorite?

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Be sure to stop by and enter the Knitty Bitties giveaway!

{Petunia Blooms} is now open!

I've been making plans to open a new shop for several months now.

You saw the {sneak peek}, and now I am excited to announce that {Petunia Blooms} is open!

I won't lie, this is really exciting for me. :)

roses & purple blooms zipped pouches

There's only a few items currently, but I'll be snapping photos and listing new products this week. I'd love it if you stopped by the shop to see for yourself!

Also, there's a grand opening special going on for a limited time...

{See the shop announcement for details, but it involves something you'll get for free!}

You'll be seeing more {Petunia Blooms} in the future, including a fun giveaway. Stay tuned!