So the final count of pillows made for 2013? 1,455 pillows! That's like almost 4 a day. That means I screen printed, cut, sewed, installed zippers, heat set, stuffed and tagged 1,455 times. No wonder 2013 was exhausting! :) Our winner was Sarah Gardener from Instagram with her guess of 1,450!
Step right up!
Submit your guess of how many pillows I made in 2013 over on our Instagram and Facebook pages and enter to win a $75 shop credit! We are giving you some help the number is between 500 and 2,000 and you can enter twice per day on Instagram and Facebook with your guesses. Contest ends 3/9/14. Good luck, guessers!
So Earth Cadets was born in December of 2008 in a charming, tiny, chilly basement studio. For the first couple of years, EC was a hobby for me. I always had intentions of growing the business but with my full time job and lack of business savvy, I took my sweet time building the brand. It wasn't until 2011 that I made the decision to go full speed ahead and grow to a point where I felt I could leave my day job. With a birthday and 7 year work anniversary looming I took the plunge - despite my yet cultivated business savvy. It's all a learning process, right? :)
This business has become so important to me. I am challenged and rewarded on a daily basis. And while working in the basement of my home these last years of full employment has been a blessing for sure, it's time to spread my EC wings. I need space to grow and a space that I can share with stockists, hopefully future students and for open houses.
I am taking the month of February to move in and get settled and can't wait to share the space and new adventures to come with you in the next coming months!!
Hi y'all!! Hope you are warm and cozy snuggling with loved ones this holiday week. I am so so thankful for the opportunity to grow this little business and all you shiny stars who support handmade. You make what I love to do possible. To celebrate you, this Black Friday through Cyber Monday (11/28 - 12/2) enjoy 25% off all orders using code ECHOLIDAY. AND all orders $75+ receive a free 2014 tea towel and surprise Earth Cadets' remnant scrap pack!
So let the games begin!
xoxo
Since I can't give candy, here's a treat for you! Free shipping all day! Use code FREESHIP when checking out!
