I love to shop "small." Handmade, homemade, heartmade. Whether it's a local business, an Etsy shop, a website or an Instagram account, I feel good placing an order with an hardworking Mompreneur. I love browsing Instagram and combing over Etsy for hours on end finding new shops to adore! But even more, I love to share with others when I find something fabulous, for a great deal and well made. Score!
Meet Jenn, owner and designer of Jenn D Designs!
Jenn's Instagram describes her as, "Wife. Mother of 3 princesses. I love to craft!" Married to Brandon, and together they're raising Bailey (12), Ava (8) and Kaylinn (6). Jenn's hobbies include crafting, scrapbooking, upcycling furniture, knitting, crocheting and sewing. "Honestly, anything!" she says, "If I see something I like I always try to figure out how to make it myself. When I first began mulling over the idea of an Etsy shop, I had to 'pick my poison,' and I just couldn't shake the possibilities with my trusty sewing machine."
(Fun Fact: Her sewing machine is named "Rozella"...have you named yours? What a cute idea! Makes me think I need to name my poor neglected little Singer!)
Jenn started her shop a while ago, but it wasn't until this past January that she realized she would need to get serious about it if she wanted it to flourish and contribute to her family. So, that's what she's done!
Jenn is a SAHM, which has been her biggest motivation to work hard and grow her small business. Her Etsy business has allowed her not only to stay home, but also to afford the costs to enroll her three daughters in all the extracurriculars they love most, AND allows her the availability to drive them and participate whenever and wherever needed! Being there for her family, to run their home smoothly and to give her daughters a well-rounded raising is important to her, and her Etsy business has been key in making it all possible.
Jenn's business is still in the early growing phase, growing quickly with the help of Instagram, Facebook, giveaways, blog reviews, customer feedback, etc. Her business has allowed her to make new friendships and network with small businesses all over the world, all through these social media avenues. Above all else, as her business continues to grow, Jenn's most important goal remains the same: to be a good example for her daughters. "I hope my business will continue to grow, so I can show my daughters that anything is possible and it can all happen when just a small idea grows into a big dream!"
Jenn's favorite aspect of operating her small business is the creative freedom to design and produce from her own inspiration, and the joy she feels when she's sitting at her sewing machine! It is her "Happy Place," she says, and her most important feedback comes from her daughters. "I love the oooooh's and aaaaaah's from my girls...that's when I know I am not being bias with my product!"
"Everything I make is something I think would make life easier for other families AND more fun! My sewing machine is a 1974 Singer machine, gifted to me by my grandma. She put many miles on it before I got it, and I love emailing her pictures of all my projects! She is my inspiration." -Jenn
(Though Jenn has three girls, she wants to add more boy prints/products, so if you think of something you'd like to see in her shop, let her know!)
Jenn D Designs offers an handmade variety of product for babies and children, both for girls and boys.
(Her talents are flexible, so if you see something you want in a different size, pattern or print, contact her!)
Click HERE to shop her Etsy storefront!
In her shop, you'll find doll bedding, child-size aprons, burp cloth sets and storage totes (great for diaper storage!)
The detail work is amazing! These storage totes would be perfect for traveling (keep kids' snacks, books, etc. right at arms' reach while you drive!) OR, use them to store essentials in a hall closet (think sunscreen, bug spray, first aid items...) They're a great size, lightweight and well made!
Plus! Jenn sews the cutest custom tags into each product - so even if you give it as a gift, the recipient will know it is something heartmade!
THIS WEEK ONLY
Jenn is offering us an exclusive discount!
Shop her Etsy storefront, this week only,
to receive 15% OFF your entire order!
{Use Code at Checkout: Mompreneur15}
AND
She's hosting a giveaway for us!
One lucky winner will receive a FREE custom made apron!
(ANY SIZE - ANY FABRIC)
Click here to see some of the aprons she's made!
To enter the giveaway, simply:
1. Find & Follow on Instagram: Mompreneur_Network AND JennDDesign11
2. Find the Jenn D Designs Giveaway photo
(found on the Mompreneur IG page!)
3. COMMENT on the photo: Mention your favorite item in her shop, AND
4. TAG 3 friends who will love her shop!
The winner will be announced on Saturday! Good luck!!!
THANK YOU, JENN!
I am thrilled Jenn was able to share her shop with us this week. I have really enjoyed getting to know Jenn through e-mails and Instagram, which is probably the best aspect of collaborating my blog with The Mompreneur Network! I love learning about the women behind these storefronts, and how our orders are changing life for their families, in more ways than most of us realize. It is amazing when you realize how the families behind small businesses are impacted by even a small order. Your $15 order may be what was needed to pay for ballet class somewhere, or perhaps an order for custom curtains has paid someone's elictricity this month.
So next time you're in the market to shop, shop heartmade!
xo,
Chara
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