Spring 2020 Update - COVID-19 Pandemic notes

Hi friends! It's been awhile since I've posted an update, my apologies. Lots of changes around here in the last while, but the Etsy.com shop is still busy and orders are getting filled! My day job, school schedule, and co-parenting taking up most of my time, so some orders may be delayed, but I will do my best to keep customers up to date, and let me know if you need something by a certain date for a gift etc! I have had so many orders for Guitar Straps that I ran out of material, so I will renew the listing when I restock. I need a very specific size and quality used bike tube for these, so it may be a little while, as I want to make sure that you are all getting the best quality gear from my shop!

During the Pandemic, I will still be making and sending out orders! My policy is to wash/sanitize my hands in and out of the studio space, and all products also get washed. USPS put out a statement saying that they are considered essential and intend to make sure packages get delivered through the emergency. If this changes, I'm sure we will all hear about it. If you have any specific concerns, let me know!

I hope you are all staying safe at home out there, thanks friends!!

2018 Update: Open for the winter!

2018 Update: The shop is open for the rest of winter, as we are all moved and settled in (mostly) and I am spending much of my time indoors anyways!! Check the Etsy.com shop for new updates, items, and many ready to ship items. We will be focusing more of our time on ready to ship and less on custom orders. We love custom work, but we have also found that scheduling time to do them is tough when our time with our family and day-jobs responsibilities comes at a premium.

the Etsy shop is re-launching in July!

So, it's been a busy year, and I'm super excited to announce that we are ready to re-open the Etsy store in July! We will again have a solid space to work and ship from, and be filling orders as soon as July 1st. Thank you so much for being patient and supporting us over the years. Hope you are having a great summer, and getting outdoors as much as possible! Stay adventurous!

Here's the link the the shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/blackshipcrafts

Spring 2017 Update - Spring cleaning, shop moving!

Our time at the "Shasta Building" in Longfellow has come to an end

The building is getting torn down to be rebuilt into a school (here's the full article), and that means we are setting up shop at new location! I'm stoked on the potential at the new spot and as soon as it is all solidified, I will be stoked to announce it next month.

Until then, I will be filling orders for the Crafts and Specialty Shop at a limited capacity at a temporary location, and the Cycles shop will re-open in July. Send an email or message me if you need an item. Thanks for your continuing support!

Brief History of the Building at 3530 E 28th Ave via Hennepin County Library's blog:

"New Plans for Old Canada Dry Bottling Plant
At the corner of 28th St. E and 36th Ave. S, in the Longfellow neighborhood, sits a cream brick building with a beautifully curved glass block entrance. The building, designed by Walter M. Cory of New York and built by Fred R. Comb Co. of Minneapolis and the George J. Grant Construction Co. of St. Paul, was completed in 1946 as a bottling plant for the Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Inc. The plant, which served a newly formed Minneapolis Division for the firm, provided 70,000 sq ft of floor space for the bottling of ginger ale, sparkling water, cola, lemon drinks, and other carbonated beverages, and employed 60 people. 

In 1948 the building was sold to the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York, but was leased by Canada Dry through 1970. From 1971-1979 the building was leased by Shasta Beverages, another American soft drink manufacturer.

Following use by the bottling companies, the building was occupied by Western Electric Co. from 1981-1986 and then by a multitude of small businesses and artists studios including graphic designers, blacksmiths, and musicians, which is how the building remains in use today.

Recently, Hiawatha Academies, a Minneapolis charter school, purchased the building. This summer they plan to start construction on a new high school, for which they plan to reuse close to half of the existing building, including the glass block entrance."

New Kids Bracelets now available at the Etsy.com Store

New gifts for the Holidaze: Simple Kids Snap Bracelets made from bike tubes!

These kids sized bike tube bracelets come ready to wear, embellished with a brass star or a pink heart.


A pair would make great friendship bracelets. Let them show their friends some love!

Sizes (approx): 1-3yrs 6'' -XXS, 4-6yrs 7'' -XS, 7-11yrs 8.5'' -S

They have a leather like look and are waterproof, stain proof, and durable. Made with heavy duty snaps these won't fall off and get lost.

Boys Star Listing
Girls Heart Listing


All bike tubes are upcycled from a trustworthy local source then cleaned and polished with natural vegetable based biodegrable soap and  oils.

Note: We consider all of our items appropriate for anyone of any gender identity. The 'boys/girls' reference is for the sole business purpose of optimizing etsy's search engine metrics and making sure our items are found equally throughout their system.

Shop Updates

Busy day at the shop! #etsygifts

New Etsy.com updates

Hot off the bench! I'm stoked about this new compact billfold.

October shop news

We finished the move!

The Etsy.com store is now open even as I finish setting up and organizing the new space, just in time for ordering in the fall and winter gifting season!

To celebrate the move, we have our newest wallet creation on promo sale: the compact bi-fold no-sew for only $20 (from $29)

The crafts workshop is now located at the 3530 E 28th St building in the Longfellow neighborhood, right off the greenway.

Our new home office/mailing address is 1042 27th Ave SE, Apt C, 55414.

Cheers!

August & September Shop News

As you may have noticed, the Etsy.com store is on vacation mode. We are moving to a different neighborhood, and reorganizing the shop space. The home office address will change, but the shop space will stay the same. We are really excited to have new opportunities and experiences in a new place. Stay tuned for updates!

Bike Night 2015 at the MIA!

Black Ship Cycles

Rowan at Bike Night 2015 (from City Pages)

I'll have a couple few frames on had to show and answer questions about. Come join the fun!

I will also be contributing a bike tube item for the raffle from http://blackshipcrafts.etsy.com!
 
Riding through the doors of Minneapolis Institute of Arts for ‪#‎BikeNightMIA‬ Tomorrow!
Join us from 6-9 p.m. for a FREE night of art + bikes + brews.
RSVP and invites here: http://on.fb.me/1GuESVo

New Item: Bi-fold Wallet!

I'm stoked to introduce this smaller companion to the popular Tri-fold wallet! Its compact profile is
more conducive to a compact and active lifestyle.

Black Ship Crafts: BI-Fold No Sew Wallet on Etsy.com

Some critiques of the tri-fold led me to make a more compact wallet that was more 'packable,' easy to tuck in your jersey or frame bag for short trips or commutes. It is also a rivet-only wallet, meaning no hand sewn seams.

Last year I made a prototype, and after using it for over 6 months, I decided that it is ready to launch.

Water resistant, made with the best quality upcycled bike inner tubes.
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Features:

-Silver OR Black & Gold profile
-Accommodates up to 9x20 centimeter bills, receipts, notes, etc.
-Several pockets to keep your bills and cards in
-Double Heavy-Duty Snaps to keep your precious items secured.
-Large Heavy-Duty Grommet - Keep it by your side with a clip to the D-Ring on your bike tube belt! No more losing it in the couch cushions or behind seats!
-Compact for easy packability

https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/BlackShipCrafts/tools/listings/239343887

Come see our display at the Smitten Kitten's 6th Annual Arts & Crafts Show!

 

Facebook Event Page Link

Get yer Raging Art On! This Friday and Saturday 12/12-13

We'll have TONS of great locally handmade gifts for all ages and sizes from the Black Ship Crafts shop and the Black Ship Specialty shop! (http://www.blackshipcrafts.com,  http://blackshipspecialty.etsy.com)

Summer Hours/Shipping Changes

Summer hours: Changes for the season


We're streamlining operations here at BlackShipCrafts, making some adjustments, cleaning up shop, and getting ready for an awesome summer.

• Listings are currently offline, but will be available as soon as we have updated everything to fit with our shop updates.
• Beginning May 2014, all orders will ship out the first Tuesday of the following month. 
• Sizing is now easier:
• Choose men's, women's, or children's XS,S,M,L,XL, or XXL from the drop down menu.
• Consult the size chart if you are unsure of what to order.  
• If you need custom sizing or custom work, just email us.  Email is checked every Friday.
• Email with any comments, questions, or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you!

Most importantly...
Thanks for supporting BSC and Handmade Crafts!!

New Year, New Item: Oak Leaf Earrings

Our first New Item for 2014!
   Oak trees have always inspired me to grow, and to respect both the wise and old, as well as the young and nimble in all walks of life. An old friend that passed had a tattoo of gracefully falling white oak leaves, and the image is forever ingrained in me as a peaceful one.
   These Oak Leaf Earrings will gracefully hang from your lobes, cut from a bike tube that once rolled someone along their way.
  Leave a note if you want a specific clasp. Cheers! Happy New Year!

Gifting Season 2013 Schedule

This gifting season, we're happy to announce we will be making a presence at a couple of awesome craft fairs, and also be busy filling orders from our Etsy shop, as well as any orders through Pedalr or Big Cartel. 

 By the dates:
12/7 Saturday - We will have a fully stocked table at the Minneahaha Free Space benefit craft fair and donut fry, and   some of our sales will be given as a donation. Come out and support a radical radical space! 1pm - 5pm, 3747 Minnehaha Ave S, MPLS

also 12/7 - Our friend & fellow hubster Jesse will be procuring some select items from us during the Holiday Bazaar at the Purity Building. This event was organized by Rachael of the Gold Thread Collective and will feature some rad artists and crafters. 3pm-10pm?, 500 36 St E #104, MPLS

12/16 - Last day to order holiday gifts form our online shops (click links above!), to ensure they are ready and shipped in time for the holidays! Any order up to midnight will be shipped by the 20th, any order after that will be filled in January after we return from winter break vacation, unless specific arrangements are made.

12/20 - Last day to ship via First-Class USPS
12/21 - Last day to ship Priority USPS
12/22 - Last chance for Express USPS
12/23 - Vacay to the South! See ya next year!

Black Friday - Cyber Monday Weekend Sale!

We're going all in this year and one-upping the Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday sales. ALL WEEKEND 30% off everything in the shop. Get all your gifting season gifts while they're cheap! Just use the code BLACKWEEKEND at checkout!

http://blackshipcrafts.etsy.com

p.s. Thanks for supporting hand made crafts!!

Caffetto's 6th Annual Craft Fair Sunday August 18th

We are excited to be tabling at the 6th Annual Caffetto Craft Fair! We should be stocked up on most everything we offer as a shop, along with a few one of a kind items and some other arts and crafts we make.

   We will also have extras and tools on to make/customize anything on the spot, which is a service we attempt to offer at any fair we attend.

   To see the array of products we offer, visit our blogger products page or our Etsy.com shop.

   As far as one of a kind stuff; we'll have some hand made earrings from Natalie's BlackBird Workshop, hand made belts with vintage plate buckles, and some more colorful versions of our standard products.

   Do to the limited amount of time we have available, I doubt you will see anything from the Black Ship Cycles shop, but feel free to ask about projects, custom frames, etc. See you there!

Summer Crafts Season!

We're getting excited about summer opportunities; craft fairs, new projects, new stores, new friends, and, of course, nicer weather! Keep in touch to see what we're up to , and where you can find us this summer. Don't forget yer shades!

Happy New Year!

This year we're working on getting stuff in more stores and setting up systems to get more raw materials. Any ideas? email us. 2013 prospects: Twin Town Guitars, Electric Fetus; Mass Media Records (CA) and more..!