Exclusively on Etsy: New Valentine Items

Last fall, in conjunction with the release of Kata Golda's Hand-stitched Felt, I opened up little boutique shop on Etsy.

It seemed counter-intuitive, given that katagolda.com has served as my online store for over 5 years, but the Kata Golda Etsy shop has served nicely as a place to test out new design ideas.

It has put me in touch with a new creative community, and gives me a place to sell small runs of items that fall outside the scope of my regular work. This means that you'll find items and designs that aren't offered anywhere else, including on my own site.

This week I've got a few new items listed, all priced under $20 and with a Valentine's Day twist:

• Felt Finger Puppets with hearts ($10 each, free ground shipping)




• Heart Felt Pocket Pillow ($18)




• or, if you prefer to make your own pillow, the Heart Felt Pocket Pillow also comes as a DIY Kit ($15), complete with instructions and materials.



And, don't forget, I am still offering free UPS ground shipping on all orders placed on katagolda.com through February 14. Order by the end of today, 2/8/10, and you'll get your ground-shipped order in time for Valentine's Day.

But don't worry — if you missed the 2/8 deadline, but still need your items by Valetine's day, you still have the option of paying for expedited shipping.

~Kata Golda


Kata Golda is available for custom and commissioned pieces large and small, and will gladly teach workshops for children and adults. Call or email for details.

Free Shipping for Valentine's Day

From now until February 14, 2010 receive FREE GROUND SHIPPING on your Kata Golda order. Purchase by Monday, February 8 to receive delivery by Valentine's Day.*

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* Last day to order with expedited shipping is 2/11/10.


~ Kata Golda


Kata Golda is available for custom and commissioned pieces large and small, and will gladly teach workshops for children and adults. Call or email for details.

What inspires you?

What inspires you? I often ask myself questions like this, because the answer is never the same, yet always true.

One answer, time and time again, is this textile piece that decorates a wall in my parents home. I've studied it for many years, and to this day it still engages me. Its layers and layers of fabric defy the classic rules of contrast and complementary colors. Looking back I see that it continues to be influential in my work today — the colors, textures and depth are an opening sentence to a story I can't forget.



And then there is another answer, one that is more auditory than visual, and is always at the forefront of my mind: my mother and daughter playing the piano together. I enjoy it from a very comfortable chair nearby, usually with a project in hand.



I encourage you to start and finish each day with this question, too. Make sure when you answer that you are not in a rush; that you are being thoughtful, mindful. My answers often surprise me with their range: watching a duck come in for a landing, mossy steps, and even professional basketball have all made it onto my list as sources of inspiration.

What's yours?

~ Kata Golda


Kata Golda is available for custom and commissioned pieces large and small, and will gladly teach workshops for children and adults. Call or email for details.