I have an obsession with anything made from wood. New, old, it doesn't matter. I love how each piece of wood is unique and can be used for such a variety of things! Really though, what would we do without wood?! Ok, moving on.
Amanda, the owner of Wooden That be Somethin on etsy, found me on Instagram and I was beyond excited when I looked through her stuff. I was even more excited to find out that she lives in Iowa, so of course I had to contact her to see if we could review her shop and give you guys something cute! I'm so excited that she agreed to it because her stuff is amazing and I love when we can feature local shops! Here is a little Bio that Amanda sent over so we can learn a little more about her and how she started Wooden That be Somethin:
"I live in the country outside a small town known as New Virginia, which is in south central Iowa. I live with my fiancé, John Robert and our three animals – Broseph, Huey and Moosley. I earned my bachelor’s degree from AIB College of Business and also have certifications for Early Childhood. I have worked in education for eight years in different capacities and roles in six school districts. I have worked as a program assistant for before and after school programs, as a speech-language pathology assistant with AEA, and my most current role is teaching staff with Drake University Head Start Preschool Program. I love the work that I do with children and families, and crafting has always been a hobby of mine as well.
I have been making gifts and décor for family for years and they kept encouraging me to sell. This summer (June 2014) I decided, why not? I like doing this, I have the summer off from work, and I might as well use my business degree. So, on June 23 I opened my Etsy shop, Wooden That Be Somethin', with about five items and honestly didn’t expect to sell much. So, I was surprised to receive a message from an interested buyer in mid-July that wanted to purchase 48 of my wood chargers for their wedding reception. I was so excited - not only was this my first sale but it was a very large order! The bride-to-be was just as excited to receive them and left a lovely review and sent photos of her beautiful reception. Shortly after this, I was contacted and asked to participate in a vendor show in downtown Des Moines during Farmer’s Market! Since June, I’ve been constantly reading, updating and learning so that I can improve my shop for buyers. I love hearing feedback and seeing photos of items showing how customers have styled them in their homes. In my spare time, I also like to travel and hit the bike trails – needless to say, summer is my favorite season. I’m excited to see what 2015 brings! "
Amanda, the owner of Wooden That be Somethin on etsy, found me on Instagram and I was beyond excited when I looked through her stuff. I was even more excited to find out that she lives in Iowa, so of course I had to contact her to see if we could review her shop and give you guys something cute! I'm so excited that she agreed to it because her stuff is amazing and I love when we can feature local shops! Here is a little Bio that Amanda sent over so we can learn a little more about her and how she started Wooden That be Somethin:
"I live in the country outside a small town known as New Virginia, which is in south central Iowa. I live with my fiancé, John Robert and our three animals – Broseph, Huey and Moosley. I earned my bachelor’s degree from AIB College of Business and also have certifications for Early Childhood. I have worked in education for eight years in different capacities and roles in six school districts. I have worked as a program assistant for before and after school programs, as a speech-language pathology assistant with AEA, and my most current role is teaching staff with Drake University Head Start Preschool Program. I love the work that I do with children and families, and crafting has always been a hobby of mine as well.
I have been making gifts and décor for family for years and they kept encouraging me to sell. This summer (June 2014) I decided, why not? I like doing this, I have the summer off from work, and I might as well use my business degree. So, on June 23 I opened my Etsy shop, Wooden That Be Somethin', with about five items and honestly didn’t expect to sell much. So, I was surprised to receive a message from an interested buyer in mid-July that wanted to purchase 48 of my wood chargers for their wedding reception. I was so excited - not only was this my first sale but it was a very large order! The bride-to-be was just as excited to receive them and left a lovely review and sent photos of her beautiful reception. Shortly after this, I was contacted and asked to participate in a vendor show in downtown Des Moines during Farmer’s Market! Since June, I’ve been constantly reading, updating and learning so that I can improve my shop for buyers. I love hearing feedback and seeing photos of items showing how customers have styled them in their homes. In my spare time, I also like to travel and hit the bike trails – needless to say, summer is my favorite season. I’m excited to see what 2015 brings! "
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Amanda was kind enough to send me over this "be brave/have courage" sign to put in my boys room, and it is the perfect addition to the wall collage I am working on! I wanted something with a cute arrow on it but just couldn't find the right size or fit for what I had in mind. When the sign arrived I was so giddy with how cute it was. It wasn't too big, but just the right size. The wood was nice and sturdy and the wording is actually painted on, where originally I had thought it was vinyl. Which would have been fine too of course, but I love that painted touch! It will be so durable and will be something the boys can have in their room as they get older. It's also reversible which is awesome, so if I ever decide to change things up, I can use the other side too! I wanted to wait til I finished my collage to post this picture, but I couldn't wait to get this review up, so here it is so far. One or two more pictures and it will be done.
Amanda makes more than just signs. Picture frames, coasters, digital prints, Ipad stands, personalized wedding gifts...the options seem endless in her shop! Go check it out and see if you can't find something you love. I promise it's impossible! Next on my wish list is this cute winter sign:
Amanda has offered one of our members a set of her darling personalized coasters! And we are giving you a few ways to enter this time! One comment per way of entry.
1) Head over to Wooden that be Somethin and tell me what you wish you could have!
2) Follow @woodenthatbesomethin on Instagram!
3) Follow Wooden that be Somethin on facebook!
Good luck! Winner will be chosen by random.org and announced next Friday the 13th!
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