With no in-person holiday events happening this year, online is where it's at for supporting local handmade. Kicking off the holiday season with 40% off all online orders $50+, 11/22/20 - 12/03/20. https://www.etsy.com/shop/apemade We all appreciate your support so much. PLEASE SHARE.
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2020 Local Handmade Holiday Gift Guide is LIVE!
With no in-person holiday events happening this year, Cleveland Bazaar Crafty Mart and I Made It! Market Artists' Network have joined forces to create this clickable PDF guide linking you directly to 150+ regional handmade makers and artists: https://issuu.com/.../shop-holiday-handmade-catalog-v1.2... The Shop Holiday Handmade guide is downloadable and showcases each maker's goods and links to purchase directly from them. We all appreciate … Continue reading 2020 Local Handmade Holiday Gift Guide is LIVE!
35% Profits to Cleveland Pandemic Response
Like many, I’ve been in the red many months this year BUT I’ve got a LOT of merch and art here, I hope we can raise a little $ for @cprcleveland - a volunteer group of leaders and community members aiming to provide mutual aid and support to NEO residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check … Continue reading 35% Profits to Cleveland Pandemic Response
THIS WEEKEND!
2020 FIRE SALE!!!
New necktie collab with The Cleveland Orchestra Store!
Excited to share this collaborative necktie project with @cleveorch, now live! We began talks way back in January and I just finished hand printing the first round of ties with 3 original designs, all focused around Cleveland’s historic Severance Hall. These ties are screen printed by hand, with non-toxic water-based inks. No machines or harsh chemicals … Continue reading New necktie collab with The Cleveland Orchestra Store!
Fundraising Update
Here is the next big line up for APE MADE donations. Planning to keep these going as long as I am financially able. -The capitalist nature of these donation periods have had me feeling weird about promoting these. Tying social justice movements and organizations to sales promotion for my small biz feels… kind of gross. I … Continue reading Fundraising Update
THANK YOU! (50% Profits to NEOCH)
THANK YOU. 🧡 🧡 🧡 Because of the APE MADE orders that came in I was just able to donate $320 to @clefoodbank. All together, with the other donations made since quarantine to @clefoodbank @clehomeless @thecitymission and @pretermclevelandohio - we are currently at $970 in cash donations. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! This has wildly exceeded what I imagined being … Continue reading THANK YOU! (50% Profits to NEOCH)
50% Profits to Laura’s Home
Keeping this giving train rolling during these strange times: this time for an issue near and dear to my heart, Laura’s Home (part of @thecitymission) who provide food, shelter, safety, and support for women and children experiencing instability and dangerous situations. As a child, I needed to go to a shelter like this. Thank god such … Continue reading 50% Profits to Laura’s Home
Getting creative in the pandemic: MYSTERY BOXES!!!
⁉️‼️⁉️ Getting bored in quarantine? In need of a little excitement - a surprise in the mail? AND you say want to help keep this uber small business afloat??? I made up a bunch of ✨Mystery Boxes✨ full of APE MADE goodies (copying @laurenhb - check her out)! Starting at $20+. Choose from clothing (unisex, ladies, kids … Continue reading Getting creative in the pandemic: MYSTERY BOXES!!!