Adri's Adorables

11/23/2022

A pile ‘o bibs . . . .
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I’ve had so many other obligations and have been traveling so much that I haven’t sat down to sew in ages.
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I think I’ll be caught up with baby gifts after tomorrow night!
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06/01/2022

All rolled out! 📬 I’m taking a vacation from during the month of June, but all open orders have now shipped! 🖍👋
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🇺🇸 Official hobbyist of the USMC; License Number 21132.

05/31/2022

“What the ocean was to the child, the Periodic Table is to the chemist.” 🌊 🔬
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05/31/2022

“What the ocean was to the child, the Periodic Table is to the chemist.” 🌊 🔬
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05/28/2022

All gave some, some gave all. Please enjoy a safe Memorial Day weekend. 🪖
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🇺🇸 Official hobbyist of the USMC; License Number 21132.
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05/09/2022

05/09/2022

April showers bring May flowers!
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/1215966666/

05/07/2022

Well, this is exciting—just completed my 2000th order! 🤩

05/07/2022

Have a “super” day! 🦸🏿‍♂️🦸🏾‍♂️🦸🏽‍♂️🦸🏼‍♂️🦸🏻‍♂️
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/1214929030/

05/03/2022

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05/03/2022

I’ve been an Star Seller from the jump thanks to my customers! 🤘🏼🛼 ⭐️
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04/29/2022

New Listings! 🔑
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/1220430303/

04/26/2022

Colorful Fishtail Macrame Key Chain Mermaid Tail Key Ring | Etsy

Make a splash with the sea lover in your life—every mer-person needs a fishtail keychain! 🧜🏿‍♀️🧜🏾‍♂️🧜🏽‍♀️🧜🏼‍♂️🧜🏻‍♀️

Each bohemian-style keychain is hand-braided using four different colors of 3 mm cotton cord and measures 6” long. Silver hardware is used. Colors used include white, blue, red, green, pink, and yellow. 🌈

Need more? Contact us! Made by .b!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1206698986/colorful-fishtail-macrame-key-chain

Make a splash with the sea lover in your life—every mer-person needs a fishtail keychain! Each bohemian-style keychain is hand-braided using four different colors of 3 mm cotton cord and measures 6” long. Silver hardware is used. Colors used include white, blue, red, green, pink, and yellow. Nee...

04/26/2022

Make a splash with the sea lover in your life—every mer-person needs a fishtail keychain! 🧜🏿‍♀️🧜🏾‍♂️🧜🏽‍♀️🧜🏼‍♂️🧜🏻‍♀️

Each bohemian-style keychain is hand-braided using four different colors of 3 mm cotton cord and measures 6” long. Silver hardware is used. Colors used include white, blue, red, green, pink, and yellow. 🌈

Need more? Contact us! Made by .b!

04/25/2022

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04/25/2022

Happy Sunday, all! Hope you have a great start to your week tomorrow! 🗓☀️
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04/23/2022

Just made the finishing touches on our booth at the St Aidan’s Day School Spring Arts and Crafts Fair. It’s a beautiful day—we are grateful for the lovely weather! Come and see us! ☀️
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8531 Riverside Road, Alexandria, VA 22308

04/22/2022

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/73482681/

04/16/2022

Busy 🐝 today — Made Carter’s appliquéd bodysuits and matching burp cloths!
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04/16/2022

Last weekend of prep before peddling my wares at the St. Aidan’s Day School Spring Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 23rd! 😅Rain or shine, I’ll be there from 10AM to 5PM next week. It will be a fun, family-friendly outdoor event—see you there! 🤹🏼‍♀️🎪🤡

04/15/2022

Did I mention that I have a niece on the way? 🤰🏼I can’t wait to meet her and made her some welcome gifts last night!

04/14/2022

“Of all the flowers, me thinks a rose is best.” 🌹

William Shakespeare

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1051473592/

04/10/2022

04/06/2022

I’m a Star Seller on Etsy for the 7th month in a row! Last month, I learned I was one of only .5% of shops that have managed to do the same over the past six months in a row. You’re in good hands with me! ❤️
https://etsy.me/3KiV4kE

04/01/2022

Day 31: Looking Forward
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Tonight I was able to work on a gift for my who is due in a few weeks! 🤰🏼⏰
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We celebrate the baby’s arrival at an outdoor baby shower on Saturday. 🎉🌭
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The theme is “Adventure Awaits” — and what better than a themed gift? 🏕🦝
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Over the next few weeks I’ll be adding more burp cloths to my shop—I’ll be sure to let you know when the listings drop! 💻👩🏼‍💻
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Thanks for spending the month viewing my postings. Let’s keep in touch! 👀💌
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03/30/2022

Day 30: A Day in the Life
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There’s not a day that goes by without me using my sewing machine in one form or another—whether it’s making a gift, sewing an order, or stitching a repair to my wardrobe! 🎁📬👗
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This week I took some time to clean it, check the tension, give it a new needle, etc. 🧹🪡
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I was thinking about how classic car lovers name their car. I think it’s about time that I name my machine! 🏎
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Ideas welcomed! 💡
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03/29/2022

Day 29 - Old vs. New = Dinosaurs vs. Babies
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One of my favorite work colleague’s welcomed baby #3 last week. 🤰🏻
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Little Charles even listened to me teaching my first virtual CLE course (his dad is licensed to practice law in the same state as me)! ⚖️😉
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I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to make a gift for him. 🦕
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I chose this print — the cutest & oldest creatures on the planet!
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One of the things about babies is they’re not going away. People are *always* have babies. ❤️
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That fact alone has ensured many sales the world over! 🤭 But this combo, generally (dinosaurs and babies) are dino-mite! 🧨
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I’ve posted a videos showing the embroidery and sewing needed to make this set. 🦖
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What’s your favorite dinosaur?!
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03/29/2022

Day 29 - Old vs. New = Dinosaurs vs. Babies
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One of my favorite work colleague’s welcomed baby #3 last week. 🤰🏻
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Little Charles even listened to me teaching my first virtual CLE course (his dad is licensed to practice law in the same state as me)! ⚖️😉
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I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to make a gift for him. 🦕
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I chose this print — the cutest & oldest creatures on the planet!
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One of the things about babies is they’re not going away. People are *always* have babies. ❤️
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That fact alone has ensured many sales the world over! 🤭 But this combo, generally (dinosaurs and babies) are dino-mite! 🧨
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What’s your favorite dinosaur?!
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03/25/2022

NEW LISTING ALERT!
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These decorative fabric pushpins are a way to and your .
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Pushpin thumbtacks measure 5/8” in size and are handmade.
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These make the perfect gift for an office mate or coworker!
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The fabrics used to decorate these pushpins are high quality solid print cottons.
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READY TO SHIP. Multiple quantities in stock!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1189298764/

03/24/2022

Day 24: Milestones
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This week I rounded the bend towards 2,900 Etsy sales. ➡️2️⃣9️⃣0️⃣0️⃣
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(Fun fact—I actually had a second Etsy shop open at the same time for a little while before they allowed you to carry more than ten categories of items—a lot has changed in ten years!) 🥸👍🏼
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On non-Etsy channels, I’ve sold hundreds of items more! 🏷 ☀️
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But this week, I’m most proud of maintaining my status for six months in a row! ⭐️🤩
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Earlier this week, I received an email message from Chief Product Officer Kruti Patel Goyal. 📧 👩🏾‍💻
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She mentioned that out of the 5.2 million Etsy shops worldwide (wowza—that’s a lot of shops), mine is one of only .5% that has maintained a Star Seller rating for six months in a row (since it’s initial rollout)! 🗓🦸🏼‍♀️
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This means you can expect quality products, fast shipping, and responsive service from my shop. 📬💨
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So, let’s eat cake and celebrate! 🎉🥳
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I quilled this paper cupcake just for you to celebrate the occasion. 🧁❤️
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03/24/2022

Day 23: Product Range
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One of the reasons I make a slew of products is because I realized how much crafting could occur with fabric scraps from other products.
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So, from the scraps of larger things come smaller things, like from burp cloths to magnets or even pushpins. From bibs to badge reels. You get the idea!
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03/22/2022

Day 21: Materials
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I’ve long loved cover buttons and cotton.
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‘Nuff said.
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03/21/2022

Day 20: “In” Trends - Florals!
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It’s finally here: SPRING! And what’s better than a Rifle Paper & Co Garden Party floral print to celebrate?
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This “Wildwood” cotton print features roses, chrysanthemums, peonies, pansies, lemons, berries, and other flowers. I love the color combo on this cotton.
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I hope florals are here to stay—I love how bright and colorful they are.
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03/20/2022

Day 19: Something New
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Key chain fobs will be making their debut in my shop soon. 🔑
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This fabric is from Japan—and it’s one of my favorites! 🇯🇵
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03/19/2022

Day 18: Sell Yourself!
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Crafting isn’t my only hobby. I love to bake. Specifically, cake and cupcakes. 🧁
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Allow me to sell myself AND highlight the benefits of a wonderful volunteer organization, ! 🎉
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Like me, you can to bake cake for underprivileged, homeless, and foster kids through an organization called . 🎂
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Last week I baked and decorated this for a little girl located here in Northern Virginia. 🌈
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Before you can sign up to bake a cake, you have to take an orientation training course. Then, you’re off to the races! 🏇
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If you’re not a baker, you can also donate money! 💵
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This is such a worthwhile cause, and these cakes mean so much to these kids! I’m so glad to be a part of it! 🎁
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03/17/2022

Six Months As Etsy Star Seller ⭐️

Proud shop owner moment over here!

03/17/2022

Day 17: Sneak Peek 👀
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Here’a a sneak peek of my latest fabric finds—they’ll be put to use making bibs, burp cloths, crayon rolls, and pushpins.
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Pro tip: Always pre-wash your cotton fabrics before sewing!
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Garden Pin Dot 🌈
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Bake Sale by for Michael Miller Fabrics 🧁
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Splatter Wide by 🎨
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Outer Space Rockets by 🚀
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#sneakpeek

03/16/2022

Day 16: Goals 🌈
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Each I know masters their craft for various reasons. Money, fame, creative outlet, passion, true talent, etc. 🎨
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I do this side hustle for fun. 🤩
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When it doesn’t feel fun anymore, I want out. 🪂
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Right now I’ve been focusing less on sales and more on mental health and physical fitness. 💪🏽
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Present goals = feeling balance — mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally. ❤️
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I’ll focus on new listings and “busy-ness” that comes with business again once I achieve equilibrium. ⏳
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These affirmation cards help remind me of these goals and to go easy on myself. 🌸
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[I ordered them from .co, and I love them—get yourself a set!!]
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03/15/2022

Day 15: Time ⏰
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You know how time passes quickly when you’re in flow? That’s how I feel when I’m sewing. Hours can go by, and I barely even notice. 🔄
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Here’s a time lapse video showing how I make one of my most popular items—a crayon roll-up. 🖍
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These take me about 45 minutes each to make from start to finish! ☑️
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I will on occasion wait for more orders to come in before working on one so I can make them in bulk (it reduces the amount of time used by just a little bit). 😉
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03/15/2022

Day 14: The Numbers
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Here’s a sneak peek at my numbers—I’m baring all right now! 👀
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The 0s from 2016-2021 were from me taking a pause to attend law school. I don’t have any regrets focusing solely on school, and I’m pleased to see views and sales continue to increase despite me taking a five-year hiatus. I’m also pleased with the overall conversion rate. 📈
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I have lots of new items to list but haven’t found the time right now—maybe after my federal income taxes are filed?! 💵
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What you can’t see from these numbers? I tend to do very well in craft fair settings (there’s a lot of “bang” for the “buck” for me and my items). Also, I don’t have a lot of IG followers, but I have upwards of 2-4 orders a day. I also have many repeat customers! ❤️
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