Black Friday, handmade-style

Known affectionately as Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving is one of the biggest shopping events of the season. Most big box stores will be offering special savings that shoppers will have the joy of earning by snatching, grabbing, running each other over with carts, and other things our mothers certainly taught us not to do. There is another option, though: get your handmade shopping on!

On Black Friday, lots of Etsy sellers will be offering discounts throughout their shops. The biggest bonus? You don't even have to leave the house. Remember to search OKEtsy Team to find great items made by our friends right here in the Sooner State.

If you don't mind the crowds, you can shop handmade in person throughout the state.

• Head up to The Felt Bird in Enid for savings on tons of amazing goodies, many made right here in Oklahoma.
• Tulsa folks can hit up the Fresh Blend Handmade Gift Boutique at Fresh Roast Coffee House for items made by the Tulsa Craft Mafia and friends while leisurely sipping a cup of locally roasted coffee (mayhaps the Tulsa Craft Mafia blend?).
• If you're in Oklahoma City, Collected Thread will be offering deals and steals on art and gifts.

Do you know of any other handmade stores to hit up this Black Friday? If so, leave a comment. Remember: buying handmade, locally produced goods supports independent crafters, boosts the local economy, and keeps your hard-earned money out of the pockets of corporations whose values may not line up with yours.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

The Felt Bird Grand Opening

Tomorrow is the grand opening of The Felt Bird, a new store in Enid featuring many locally made items. The store owners, StelaBird and musician Riley Jantzen, have created a haven for handmade, original and sustainable items. The shop will be selling many items created by team members. If you're able to reach Enid tomorrow evening, then go! The fun begins at 6 p.m. and will feature the music of Ali Harter. The Felt Bird is located at 124 E. Broadway Ave. in downtown Enid.

Consignment Opportunity

Are you interested in selling your handmade goods in a real brick-and-mortar store?
Here is a great opportunity to do just that!

Estela Romanos (Stelabird) and Riley Jantzen are about to open The Felt Bird, a retail shop carrying local, handmade items, in downtown Enid, Oklahoma. They are looking for products made by local crafters to sell in their store.

"The Felt Bird is an accessory, home decor & gifts boutique that specializes in handmade and original items!! Our goal is to support the independent craft scene by bringing attention to the work of exciting, emerging craft artists and designers around Oklahoma and the United States."

Interested?

This is the information they need from you:

• Your name & company name

• Your email or a way to contact you

• The items you would like to consign and their retail prices

• A link to your website

You can contact them at www.thefeltbird.com or e-mail them at thefeltbird@gmail.com.