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Black Friday news! Some reasons why we’re not doing a Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale this year(reposting it from TikTok, go give us a follow!!)… I know so many small businesses like ours feel the pressure to participate, and it seems to get bigger and last longer every year, so the weird fear of “missing out” only grows as the days go by. The reality is, we are not Amazon! We are limited in numbers(there’s only two of us) and we don’t want to function like a factory, churning out as many pairs of gloves as Carrie can sew.
β¨MULTIPACKS for Christmasβ¨ we’ve wanted to do this for AGES. The perfect stocking filler, now multiplied by 3!
Each set is a handpicked, handmade collection of cashmere wrist warmers, made up of colours and prints we think complement eachother.
These sets are largely a result of our customers lovely colour choices. After countless hours spent making and packing orders, we see what people choose to buy together, and we often mention how great the different chosen colours look when they’re in the box ready to be posted...
The sets are designed so that you don’t have to search through multiple listings for each pair, they are also ready to go, with immediate dispatch.
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#stockingstuffers #stockingfillers #christmasgiftideas #giftingideas #giftbox #cashmerewristwarmers #wristwarmers #arthritisrelief #giftsforher #giftsforall #unisexgift
Make a pair of wrist warmers out of a cashmere jumper with me! Every year around this time I think about how this design was something that 8 or so years ago I thought “would anyone buy it though?” But now it has become my best selling product on Etsy. I love my wrist warmers and am so happy that others do too.
Ps we have tiktok! Same @ as we are everywhere β¨
#sewingproject #sewinginspiration #repurposedclothing #sewingtutorial #makeityours #rethinkfashion #recycledmaterials #sewingvideos
If your hands are bigger than a women’s S/M we can still make gloves for you!!β€οΈβ€οΈ Our most popular size is the S/M because it is designed to fit *most* women’s hands, and they’re always stretchy… but we often get requests for larger or longer pairs. We do women’s and men’s Large in gloves and wrist warmers- they have their own listings on Etsy but we sell out of colours faster than we can relist them sometimes so check with me if you don’t see what you want :) A x
#plussizestyle #mensfashion #sustainablefashion #sustainableliving #repurposedclothing #upcycledclothing #ethicalfashion #ethicalclothing #arthritisrelief #arthritissucks
All bundled up in cashmere. The weather has been lovely but it has been WARM for October! Found myself looking forward to colder days. Word is they’re on their way…
Ps who’s been wearing their gloves/snoods/wristies through october? I’m wearing my snood every day but find the wrist warmers work so well I don’t need them on all day long yet.
Just need those frosty mornings waiting for the heater to warm up the caravan for them to really do their thing. C x
#handmadeintheuk #madeintheuk #autumnvibes #autumncolors #autumnstyle #fallfashion #fallstyle #cockerspaniel
Still trying to work out what to do with all these turtle necks… dog snoods? Spaniel headband to keep their ears out of their food? Just straight up dog fashion accessory?
Ps no dogs were harmed in this photoshoot x
#cockerspanielsofinstagram #cockerspaniel #showcocker #dogsofinstagram #peggysue #cashmeresnood #handmadeclothing #handmadegifts
ππ Red fingerless gloves ππ
The red gloves now have their own listing on Etsy! We used to do reds, oranges and yellows all in one, but this season we have so many yellows it feels confusing to have them all available in one long list. Yellow and orange gloves are now together in one listing, with reds on their own to keep it simple and clear.
We’ll be doing the same with the greys and neutrals soon to simplify things even more π€
#fingerlessgloves #arthritisrelief #autumncolors #autumnvibes #autumnstyle #fallfashion #fallstyle #fallcolors #raynaudsawareness #raynaudssyndrome #coldhands #upcycledfashion
Orders β€οΈ we’ve had some very organised customers order their Xmas gifts early this year… we love this!! We have so many more colours to choose from at the beginning of the season, not to mention more time to make big/custom orders quickly. Compared to the mad rush in the last few weeks leading up to Christmas, when all of the most popular colours start to sell out and we’re having to limit fun custom orders… I know what I’d rather do! π
#etsyshop #christmasgiftideas #christmasgift #arthritissupport #arthritisrelief #handmadewithlove #xmasgifts
We’re welcoming in the season with a sale!
Autumn is well and truly here. It’s cold, it’s windy, it’s been raining non stop… but here’s something positive! A sale on everything in our Etsy shop over £10(that’s everything but the fabric combs)! The discount is automatically applied to all gloves, snoods, wrist warmers and more. Only til Saturday! X
#etsysale #arthritisrelief #arthritispainrelief #fingerlessgloves #wristwarmers #armwarmers #snoods #handmadeclothes #upcycledclothes #upcycledcraft #sustainabledesign #sustainableclothing
Our snoods are made from 100% pure recycled cashmere… they’re cosy, warm, and oh so soft. We love snoods because unlike scarves, whatever you get up to, they can be worn without getting in the way. No more unraveling in the wind or falling into your cup of tea, these snoods sit where they’re needed all day long!
#cashmeresnood #snoods #infinityscarf #handmadeclothing #fallfashion #upcyclersofinstagram #upcycledfashion #recycledcashmere #sustainableliving #handmadewithlove #autumncolors #fallstyle
Cashmere Giveaway!
Autumn is here and winter is fast approaching… so we are offering a full set of 100% pure recycled cashmere accessories to keep you warm in the coming months.
One lucky winner will receive:
1 pair of wrist warmers
1 pair of short fingerless gloves
1 snood
And a fabric comb so you can take care of them all!
Mix and match different colours or choose a fully matching set… the choice will be yours!
To win, simply:
-Tag 3 friends in the comments below
-Like this post
-follow us @happypigdesigns
International friends are welcome to participate too! Share with anyone you know who needs some cashmere..
Giveaway ends 1st October!! Enter by 12pm(uk time) on the 1st for the chance to win.
Good luck everyone!
A & Carrie β€οΈ
#giveaway #etsygiveaway #cashmerebundle #bundlegiveaway
Greens!
Every year, by the time October rolls around, we’ve run out of green. This year we’ve got a lovely selection available, from bright lime marl to dark forest green π²ππ© if you have your heart set on a specific colour, we always recommend you put your order in early in the winter season to beat the rush. Customer favourites like green, black and oatmeal sell out much sooner than the rest!
#cashmerelove #handmadeclothing #handmadefashion #reynaudssyndrome #arthritisrelief #arthritissupport #fingerlessgloves #pulsewarmers #wristwarmers #sustainablefashion #slowfashion
β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ we take so much pride in what we offer our customers. Carrie(my mum/the founder) makes every pair of gloves herself, and over the last 10 years or so has refined the design to make something that works for everyone.
Maybe it’s a British thing, maybe it’s the nature of running a small business, but we often try to shy away from blowing our own trumpet… now, after years of making wearables from upcycled cashmere, we are 100% confident in every pair we make and send-and every kind review and return customer assures us we’re making something special β€οΈ
Thank you all for loving upcycled cashmere as much as we do!
A & Carrie x
#etsyshopowner #smallbusinesssupport #cashmere #fingerlessgloves #productreviews #handmadefashion #handmadegifts #handmadewithlove
Prep week! The days(often weeks) following a cashmere picking trip are filled with washing, cutting and steaming. Getting an idea now of the great selection of colours we’ll have available for the Christmas season… last year we ran out of a few staples pretty soon into the season, so this year we’ve planned ahead and got hoards of the good stuff. We’re ready πͺ
#cashmere #handmadefashion #recycledfashion #upcycling #upcycledclothing #handmadeclothing #cashmeregloves #fingerlessgloves #sustainablefashion #behindthescenes #trusttheprocess
What we got up to in July… life got a bit busy and chaotic for a while there, hence the lack of posts, but we’re back with renewed energy and lots of ideas.
1. More blankets. The blanket in slide 6+7 was a custom blanket for a new mum and baby β€οΈ
2. New snoods!
3. New gloves! We’re building up a collection of greens in the shorter style, finally.
4. Cashmere fabric pieces(make your own baby blanket or cushion…) rolled and tied up using cashmere scrap π§
We’re busy building up stock for the Christmas season now, but we’ll be adding stock to the shop regularly for our customers who like to buy before the rush.
If you need us we’ll be in the van!
A & Carrie x
#cashmeregloves #smallbusinessowner #etsyshopowner #arthritissupport #handmadeblanket #handmadeclothing #sewingstudio #cockerspaniel #shopupdate
π all the colours, always!
We pride ourselves in not only the quality of the gloves we make, but the huge variety of colours, patterns and textures we collect all year round. A gauzy aqua pair? We’ve got you. The palest coconut ice in a lightweight knit? Already made! A deep pine green you can’t find anywhere else? You know who to ask π€π
#handmadewithlove #handmadefashion #upcycledfashion #upcycledcashmere #upcycledcashmerefingerlessgloves #wristwarmers #fingerlessgloves
We’re going to be at Saltburn Arts for a @tom_orrowpopup event THIS Saturday!
We were lucky enough to get a last minute stall so we’re busy preparing and making some extra special new stock to bring along. Can’t wait to meet everyone, come along if you’re near by!
There’s great food, coffee, lots of lovely independent sellers - and a DJ π₯³βΊοΈ
#marketstall #smallbusinessuk #supportsmall #supportlocal #saltburnbythesea #saltburn #upcycledclothing #sustainablefashion #saltburnartsfair @saltburnarts
So many prints! We’ll be busy listing new colours over the next couple weeks as we process the latest cashmere load. Soo many lovely blues and purples coming.
#cashmeregloves #stripes #rainbow #rainbowstripes #rainbowgloves #upcycledfashion #handmadewithlove #handmadefashion #fingerlessgloves #raynaudsrelief #raynaudsproblems #arthritisrelief
“Can you give it a bit of a shake?” π«¨
This lovely blanket has already gone to its new home, but if you want one like it let us know! πͺ‘π§΅
100% cashmere, all recycled, handmade by me.
#recycledcashmere #babyblanket #handmadeblanket #handmadeblankets #upcycledblanket #upcycledfashion #cashmerelove #patchworkquilt #handmadequilt #cashmerequilt #imadethismyself #instashop
All set up! What a lovely day for a fair, all the stalls look epic. We’re here all day so drop by and check out all the stalls π thank you @yorksteinerschool for having us.
#libertyfabric #springfair #waldorfeducation #steinerschool #yorksteinerschool #smallbusinessmarket #marketstallsetup #smallbusinessuk #craftfair #schoolfair
Pure cashmere blanket, handmade by me.
I collect all my favourite patterns for these blankets. We often start a blanket with an idea of how we want it to look, and end up going down a completely different avenue by the time it’s all laid out.. so every blanket is unique and has its own theme.
This blanket was designed around the bright patterns we’ve used in it. The acid green with metallic splatter, the pink zebra print, and of course the stars. We don’t come across these often so to use all them in one blanket feels extra luxurious!
I’ve finished the blanket with a double layered cashmere border to add a little weight to it too. I love it!
#cashmereblanket #upcycledblanket #recycledmaterials #upcycledcashmere #throw #cashmereshawl #shawl #campingblanket #sustainablefashion #staysustainable #upcycledesign #bedthrow #tattooed #smallbusinessuk #ecoconsciousliving #ecoconsciousfashion #ecogift #summerfashion
100% Cashmere Gloves and Wrist Warmers. Worn all year round to keep your pulse points warm and your fingers free!
So pleased with these recent reviews β€οΈ thank you to everyone who takes the time to leave reviews of small businesses like ours. It keeps us going!
#smallbusinesssupport #cashmeregloves #cashmerelove #handmadefashion #handmadewithlove #madebyme #wristwarmers #arthritissupport #raynaudssyndrome #upcycledfashion #recycledfashion #recycledmaterials #ecofashion
Packing up the car for the two day indoor curated market in Pickering… tomorrow and Sunday, come and see us! @brambleberrymarkets we can’t wait! #craftfair #marketstall #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinessfair #uksmallbusinessowners #recycledfashion #recycledmaterials #upcycledcashmere #babyblankets
My work station… swipe to see the before! The week after craft fairs is usually taken up by re-adding stock and cleaning up after our pre-fair selves. This week we have cashmere to prep and cut too, so we’ll be extra busy listing new colours π
#smallbusiness #sewing #sewingstudio #myworkspace #workspacestyling #workplacewednesday #colourfulinteriors #colourfullife #rainbowaesthetic
Checking how long it is until the winter blues giveaway ends(tomorrow at noon!!) π enter if you haven’t already, maybe you or someone you love needs some extra warmth in their life!
#giveaway #etsygiveaway #etsyshop #fingerlessmitts #fingerlessgloves #cashmeremittens #armwarmers #upcycledfashion #recycledfashion #prelovedfashion #arthriticpain #raynaudssyndrome #reuserecycle #greenfashion #staygreen
Sewing more new snoods for the shop. I love using cashmere, 10+ years into making things and I’m still finding new ways to make use of it.
Ps giveaway ends THURSDAY! Make sure you’ve entered before noon for a chance to win some 100% cashmere gloves and wrist warmers! β€οΈ
#cashmerescarf #cashmerelove #sustainablefashion #sewingvideo #relaxingvideos #sewingstudio #sewingmachine #makingof #sewingprojects
Photoshoot day… new one of a kind tie dye pairs and bold prints in the shop now. All 100% cashmere, all handmade.
#recycledtextiles #softaesthetic #texturetuesday #textureobsession #cashmerelove #colourfullife #wearmorecolour #colouryourlife #tiedye #tiedyefashion #upcycledclothing #recycleyourstyleβ»
So many colours… so little space π
Ps- these are just some of the colours you could choose from if you win our giveaway… winner will be chosen Feb 29th!
#caravanlife #sewingstudio #studiointerior #sewingcaravan #makingof #outdoorstudio #sewingmachine #overlocker #makedoandmend #makeyourownclothes #imakethings #cashmerecollection #colourfulinteriors #wearmorecolour #boldcolors #rainbow #giveaway
25% off all our classic fingerless gloves and wrist warmers, this weekend only! All these colours and more… shop on Etsy, ends Monday 5th Feb π
#paydaysale #paydayfriday #etsysale #smallbusinesssupport #etsysmallbusinessowner #upcycleyourlife #upcyclefashion #recycleyourstyle #happypigdesigns #cashmerefashion #coldhands #etsyfinds #etsysellersofinstagram #colourpalette #colourscheme #peachfuzz #mutedtones
Now that we are well and truly into the bluest season of the year, we thought we’d brighten someone’s day by doing a giveaway of our two most popular products- our 100% cashmere fingerless gloves and wrist warmers. We’ll be giving away one of each, in the colours of your choosing, to the lucky winner!
To enter, simply:
1. Follow @happypigdesigns
2. Like this post (or a few π)
3. Tag 3 friends that you think would like some cashmere goodies in the comments below
The winner will be picked at random on 29th February. Good luck!
Carrie & Adrien x
#etsygiveaway #etsyshopsofinstagram #giveaway #recycledgloves #upcycledcashmere #upcycledfashion #recycleyourstyle #upcycleyourunloved #upcycledfashion #sustainableclothing #sustainablestyle #fingerlessgloves #reynaudssyndrome #raynauds #arthritispainrelief #arthritisawareness #coldhands #wristwarmers #cashmeregloves
Packing Christmas orders has felt especially festive this year with our wintery card designed by @tatty.stokes β€οΈ this is the second card he’s drawn up for us and we’re obsessed!! The little pig π₯Ή
#christmasshopping #giftsforher #cashmeregloves #recycledcashmere #sustainablegifting #sustainablegifts #ukgiftshop #etsygiftshop #etsygiftideas #ukgiftideas #recycledgifts #ecogift #christmasgiftingideas
Etsy is having a sale! Use code YES10 for £10 off every order over £40. The code gives you a discount, but doesn’t affect what we get as a shop. A special gift from Etsy for all of us!
We’ll be adding colours and prints every day. Sale ends midnight on 11th October so get the deals while you canππ
We’ve been so excited about these…
I’ll never get tired of our classic plain fingerless gloves, but sometimes you need something really special to brighten your outfit(and day)π
The tropical, vaguely White Lotus themed print is my favourite. I’ve never seen anything like it on cashmere before ππΊπ΄π¦π¦©
Some much needed colour in the form of cashmere, pretty skies and a whole lot of juice ππ
The last month has been busy enough to keep us out of the caravan and away from normal work.. I’ve missed my sewing machine and work more than I thought I would so very much looking forward to getting back to it. Now things have settled a little, we’re hoping to start preparing for the usual busy winter season and list the new prints and colours we’ve been collecting all spring!
10,000 sales… THANK YOU!
The 10k mark really snuck up on us this month. We’re so touched that my gloves are worn and loved by people other than us, and for all these years.. as a massive thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years we’re having our biggest sale ever- 30% all ‘ready-made’ pairs of gloves and wrist warmers(that’s everything in the shop right now!).
When they’re gone they’re gone!
β€οΈβ€οΈ big love from happy pig designs
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