Free Shipping Sale!

That's right - it's Black Friday! Now through (Cyber) Monday I am offering free shipping on everything in my Etsy store. I am also offering a free postal tracking upgrade for all orders over $30.

And just for my blog readers - mention Squishy Sushi's blog in the notes to seller during checkout and receive a free 18" silver plated chain!

UPDATE: Only two more days to get entries into our November drawing. Every item purchased from now until the end of the month gets you an entry into the drawing for our cute kokeshi doll tee. So far we have 114 entries - hurry and get in this drawing! Visit: http://www.squishysushi.etsy.com/

Half Sugar, Half Nuts

I've been very busy recently and my studio shows it - Today I've decided to try and get it all organized before the next rush of Etsy customers and my upcoming fairs. I've got a really great space to work in down on our first level. It's even got it's own sink, a bathroom and a mini fridge (full of reisling wine and this cool new product bronzclay). Unfortunately, I've let it get a little messy - Okay, more than a little. My work desk is in even worse shape!

This is my adorable kitten, Marzipan. She's been a big help today as I clean up the office and studio and catch up on all that boring administrative stuff that goes along with having a business. The new shipment of supplies came and she quickly claimed the box as hers. The sign is to warn her brother, Koneko to stay away. Looks like she is serious about the no boys policy! Be sure to check out her blog Half Sugar, Half Nuts: A Day in the Life of Marzipan, the Kitten

November Special - Giveaway Drawing

For this month's special Squishy Sushi is holding a drawing for one of our super cute, organic cotton, vintage fit t-shirts! These t-shirts are printed by cafepress.com and were designed by me. You can check out more of our logo wear items here!

The t-shirt features our adorable kokeshi logo. The kokeshi is a japanese doll (mostly sold to tourists) carved from wood and handpainted with tradional designs. One of the biggest features of a kokeshi doll is it's lack and arms and legs.

How do you get one of these super cool shirts for free? Just visit my store (Squishy Sushi) and buy something - every item purchased gets one entry into my drawing for a FREE t-shirt. Anyone who mentions Squishy Sushi blog in the notes to seller will get two entries per item. The drawing will be held on December 1st and winner will be notified by e-mail. Thank you and goodluck!

Squishy Sushi's Upcoming Events

The holiday season is coming on full force now and Squishy Sushi is gearing up for it. We've already done several shows this season but we've still got more coming. The next up is the Sonoma Valley Holiday Artisan Fair on November 23rd. I am super excited about this one. It's being put on by a local crafter and Etsy seller Combustion Glass Works. They have attracted a ton of great talent from the bay area and wine country so it will be a fantastic show!

Squishy Sushi is also participating in an upcoming virtual craft show. It's put on by the American Craft Guide, which also has a great social networking site for crafters and an ever expanding free list of events. The I Heart Handmade Holiday fair will have "booths" with pics of items for sale and links to purchase along with a little bit of info from each artist. The best part about it is that most of the sellers offer special discount and free gifts to customers shopping through the virtual fair. The American Craft guide will also be offering diy tutorials and videos along with the fair so come check it out!