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?

All About me :)

Over the last couple of years I, Black Sunshine, have gained a few more followers via here, Facebook  Etsy etc. And I am very grateful for all of your support :)

So I though I would use today's post to tell you a some more about me and my business.

I started Black Sunshine back in 2004 as a mail order 'shop' selling Gothic  alternative clothing. I received no funding or back up, although not through lack of trying.
A year later in 2005 I was lucky enough to rent a a bricks and mortar shop in Newport on the Isle of Wight. However in 2011 I decided to close my shop, due to the financial climate and general decline of 'real life' shopping.

While I was still at my shop I occasionally sold my handmade items (and my mums) and in 2005 I started to make synthetic dreads. So when I did close I decided to sell my handmade goods on-line, which I still do today,

Black Sunshine is still run just by little old me. Black Sunshine is my full time job and I love it. But I could not do it without the support of my family, close friends and of course, you guys :)

So if I do take a a day or so to reply to your e-mail or I am not open for custom orders please understand I am just a one girl army :)

An Etsy Treat!

For the rest of January all of you in the UK can get free p&p with the code FREEUK at my etsy shop.

I will be adding some new items over the next week :)

Twitter Giveaway

I've just started a quick give away over on a twitter to win one of my handmade Cosmos in a Jar Necklaces

All you have to do is follow me @blacksunshineiw and retweet THIS tweet

Comp will end Friday 25th January at 8pm GMT

One winner will be picked by me at random. Worldwide postage is included.

Good luck :)

Something different for your Valentine

This week I have been listing a few new handmade heart necklaces and hair clips to my etsy shop
Now its not just cute hearts, its horror hearts too! A perfect Valentines gift if you are looking for something a bit different to the norm!

To see more just go to www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com

I shall be adding more very soon!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone :) I hope 2013 is starting off well for you all.

Last year was a blur of many different dreads kits! Here are a few of my favourites :)

 

To see more photos please check out my Facebook page

This year I plan to make a lot more pre-made dread kits (accent & full) to have for sale on my etsy shop. There are already a few available now, plus lots of cute jewellery and knit wear www.blacksunshineiow.etsy.com

If you are interested in a custom order of dreads please feel free to e-mail me (or contact me via facebook) for a price quote blacksunshineiow@hotmail.co.uk :)