My Thoughts on the new Etsy Store Front Test

On the 24th of February Etsy announced a new test change to shop store fronts (see article here).
My user account has been included in this new test so my shop, and others shops I view also have the new store front changes.

The photo below shows my new store front look.

Open for Business

I have re-opened my Etsy shop. You can get 25% off of your order with the code NEWYEAR (offer ends Friday).

So why not go and treat yourself to some new pretties!

www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com

You can now follow my dreading adventures on Instagram! @blacksunshinedreads

I hope you all have a great New Years eve and I will see you in 2014! 

Merry Christmas!

The Black Sunshine shop will be open again in the New Year, I will also be open for custom dread orders again. Until then, when I'm not playing with my Christmas presents or stuffing my face, I will be working on new pre-made dread kits.

I just wanted to wish all of you a Merry Christmas. I hope you all have an amazing time!
Are you ready for it? What part are you most looking forward too?
I *think* I am, but I'm sure I must of forgotten something, I'm never usually this organised.
My favorite part of Christmas day has to be dinner and the awful films. Oh and presents :)

Amz x

December News

I have been working on some new pre-made dreads for my Etsy shop and uploaded two new accent kits today.  A single ended set in pinks and purples and a double ended set in greens, blue and black.
I have also discounted a few of the other accent kits on my shop.
Don't forget every order  throughout December will receive a thank you discount code for 10% off of your next order!

In other news, my laptop decided to completely die on me last week ( smoke and a little bit of fire was involved). So I am having to use the misters computer when its free. I may not be able to post as often but not to fear, I'm still around :)

I'm currently closed for custom dread order until after Christmas but I am happy to answer any questions you might have about ordering a set.

It's December already!? And just 15 days until Christmas (and only 5 days until my birthday ;) )

Are you all looking forward to Christmas?

A Christmas Gift for you

All orders made via my Etsy shop throughout December 2013 will receive a discount code for 10% off of your next order at my shop!

The discount will be valid until June 1st 2014.

www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com 

Christmas Shopping

Christmas is my favourite time of year! Yummy food, buying gifts for my friends and family and singing awful cheesy Christmas songs :)

My shop has lots perfect stocking filler gifts! And you can get FREE UK postage on my Etsy shop up until December 5th. Just use the code XMAS13 at the checkout. 

For customers outside of the UK there is also combined postage prices when you buy more than one item.

Also, you can now pay via paypal, debit & credit card or Etsy gift vouchers :)

www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com

Dread Colour Inspiration

I've been working on a few dread orders for some lovely customers recently. The photo on the left is my latest commission and one of my favourites. A mix of double and single ended dreads in the colours smoke grey, light blue blend, purple blend and wisteria.

Soon I will be working on some more pre-made dreads to list on my Etsy shop. So what colours would you guys like to see? I would love to hear any ideas or inspiration photos you may have, just leave a comment below :)

I am also open for custom dread orders, so if you have some dream dreads in mind get in touch.

October Update

Hi guys! I must apologise for being a bit absent on this blog lately. I am hoping to more active here from now on :)

As usual I have pretty much been doing nothing but make dreads and the odd piece of jewellery, but that is what I like doing best!

I have been creating lots of pretty pre-made and custom made sets, that are sometimes very difficult to part with. I must have all of the dreads :p

Autumnal Dread Kit

My favourite set is a pre-made set I made for my etsy shop (they were snapped up quickly), which I based on autumnal colours. Normally natural colours are not to my own taste, but I really liked these and enjoyed making them.
I think I will make some more dread kits in the future based on inspiration photos. (e.g I based the autumnal dread kit on this image)
Do you guys have any images you would like to be turned into a dread kit?

Our 9th Birthday!

Today is the 9th birthday of Black Sunshine! It all started a little differently to how it is now but it is 9 years of our name and my time as a business owner :)
To see my previous post about Black Sunshine started out click here



To say thank to all of you guys use the code BIRTHDAY2013 at my shop to receive 30% off all orders over £10
www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com

August Discount

Through all of this month you can get 10% off of your orders at my etsy store. Just use the code AUGUST13 at the checkout :)

www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com

New Button Hair Bows

I have been working on some new button hair bows for you guys :) I just added some to my etsy shop and lots more colours and designs will be added soon. These bows really spice up any look and look  especially great with dreads.

Yesterday I installed the lovely Nykie's dreads and took a photo of  her wearing the black with green button bow. So cute!

Any colour combos you would like to see? Just let me know :)

Funky Knits

As you may know I have been selling hand knitted on my Etsy shop for a while now. All of the knit wear is made by my Mum, who has a phobia of the internet (unless it involves playing solitaire :p ).

So I have now set her up her own Little shop - Funky Knits!

All of the items she makes are one of a kind and unique! So get ready for the chilly months by heading over to her shop and stocking up on leg warmers, gloves and more! :)

Funky Knits on Etsy

Funky Knits on Facebook

Kitty discount!

Hi everyone

If you follow me on fb and twitter you will probably know we have a couple of new arrivals. Jimothi & Yoshi, 2 cute kittens!
So to celebrate you can get 15% off of your orders at my etsy shop with the code KITTIES
www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com

Etsy Love - Bubble Fusion

Cyber pimp harness by Bubble Fusion

From now on every week I will do an 'Etsy Love' post, focusing on one of my favourite etsy shops.

So my first one its the very talented Bubble Fusion!
Bubble Fusion sells amazing cyber / rave clothing and accessories all in amazing bright colours! Very unique and can be custom made to your own specifications.

I personally own a couple of pieces from Bubble Fusion and they are really well made, and comfortable to wear.
So go check out the Bubble Fusion Etsy shop, you will not be disappointed :)

Hair Pretties

Laura Aurora wearing her button hair clip.

Apart from making dread extensions and falls I also have another love for making other hair pretties! Hair clips & bows, which go great with dreads or natural hair.
I personally have a treasure trove of different hair clips, bows and bands, and I never seem to have enough!
So on my Etsy shop you will find many cute, colourful and occasionally spooky additions to add to your hair!

A popular item in my shop is the 'Giant Button Hair Clip', which is available in lots of different colours. I also recently added a version with added sparkle! Both of which have been tried & tested by the lovely alternative model Laura Aurora.

There is also a range of super cute heart hair clips, available in pastel and neon colours. If you see one you like but would like it in your own colour choice, please feel free to contact me via etsy or e-mail.

Taking some time out

Unfortunately I will not be taking on custom orders for the next few months  (I will post here when I am again).
If we are already in convo about your order this doesn't apply :)
I am currently finishing up some big orders and my supply room is close to bursting. So I am going to take some time out to work on pre-made dreads and get everything organised again.

There is lots of jewellery & hair accessories available to buy on my etsy shop, which will be open as usual.

Dreads, ready to go!

This week I have listed a couple of sets of pre-made dreads on my etsy shop. Meaning these dreads are made and ready to be sent out to you straight away!

The first set is a full double ended dread kit of crochet dreads in browns & reds. Click HERE to see the etsy listing.

The second set is an accent kit of double ended dreads in blends of purples. Click HERE to see the etsy link.

I am currently working on a set of single ended blonde dreads which will hopefully be available by the end of the week and there are lots more to come! :)

Free UK p&p

For the rest of this month you can get FREE p&p (UK only) at my etsy store with the code MARCH2013

www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com

Photos!

I just finished the custom dreads for my last competition winner. I really loved the colours she chose.

I also got this amazing customer photo of Nykie wearing the green crochet dreads I made her. Photo by Luci Alice Photograpy

You can get 10% off of your order at my etsy shop with the code TEN2013 (expires March 31st 2012)

www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com 

Stocking up the 'ol shop

Over the past couple of months I have been super busy working on custom dread orders.
Here are just a couple of the sets I have been working on.

I will be open for custom orders again in April/ May, but will post here & on Facebook when I do :)

I've now just got a  few odds and ends to finish up, and then I will be starting working on pre-made dreads to stock up my etsy shop.

What colours / lengths/ styles of dreads do you want to see available to buy on my etsy store?