crabbychris

Say, Friend -- are you feeling blue because you don't have a PayPal account? Do all your friends glare at you in disbelief and/or disgust? Is that what's bothering you, Bunky? Well, cheer up, because Crabby Chris now takes plastic! Non-PayPals can now shop to their heart's content at Crabby Chris's. Woohoo -- let the debiting and crediting commence. No more getting your buds to conduct your transactions; just use your own plastic. Shiny, colorful plastic, with holograms and all those wonderful numbers . . . try it out.
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At the urging of several associates and advisors, including at least one MBA, I have finally come up with a mission statement and a business plan. Mission statement: Make and find homes for more pillows. Business plan: Make and find homes for more pillows. If you can get behind this splendidly glorious plan, please feel free to select and purchase the pillow or pillows of your dreams. If they do not yet exist, convo me and we will work together to make your dreams come true! Happy spring!
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NEW SHOP SECTIONS: "IN THE GARDEN" and 'PET COMPANIONS"'. Yay -- Springtime! Now it's easier to find the flowers, insects and other designs that help us celebrate the excitement of this season of renewal. Crabby Chris has gathered them all into a new shop section, "In the Garden". And now our fine furry friends can be found in the section called "Pet Companions"; perhaps you'll discover some of your buddies there. Please feel free to browse to your heart's content. ♥
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Behind every design here at Crabby Chris & Company, there is a story. Sometimes it is a rather extensive or even downright boring tome. It may be difficult for you to avoid having to endure that story, but you can try! A thousand thanks for your support! We Etsy artists highly value our contact with our beloved customers; that's an important part of why we are here. Thank you for supporting handmade in the USA!
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Hello, Friend. Greetings and salutations from Crabby Chris, OFFICIAL PILLOWMAKER TO THE STARS! (That is, the stars of Camano Island Repertory Theatre's current production of "A Streetcar Named Dungeness").

In my little shop you will find images of things I love, put together using processes I love -- observing, researching, sketching, painting, sewing, photographing, writing. Living on an island in the beautiful Pacific Northwest U.S., I am inspired by the natural wonders around me and motivated by a desire to share them with others. Ask my kids how many times I have run around the house hollaring, "Look at the mountains! Just look at those mountains! Will you look at those mountains?"

In 2010 I began offering my work worldwide, and it's been a wonderful experience! Thank you, dear customers, for your acceptance and support. I really appreciate all the kind compliments from happy customers. New designs are hatching on a frequent basis -- I hope you will stay in touch, watch for new designs, and let me know if there is something I can make for you. Feel free to ♥like♥ Crabby Chris on Facebook; that way you'll be the first to learn about new designs. There are also albums full of beach-related photos, and an occasional giveaway. IN CRUSTACEA VERITAS.
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G R E E T I N G S A N D S A L U T A T I O N S !

Here at CRABBY CHRIS you will find handcrafted, functional, attractive items of the crab, by the crab, and for the crab in all of us. Crabby Chris is the largest micromanufacturer of handpainted indoor-outdoor pillows on Camano Island, Washington, where Dungeness crab outnumber humans by about 11 to 3. Some of the crab's associates as well as other motifs and beautiful lifeforms from his environment have been included in the collection, plus a few ecclectic goodies thrown into the mix. Because Crabby Chris loves lots of things.

Please shop to your heart's delight and let us know if you find something that tickles your fancy. (Your fancy is ticklish, isn't it?). If you want two or more of something and the listing indicates only one in stock, don't worry -- I can make any quantity. Just send a note and I'll update the listing for you!

All pillows are available without the stitched flange around the perimeter. For those of us who like to "chop" our throw pillows, only a knife edge will do. Just indicate your chop style request in "Note to Seller" when you order.

I ship smaller orders in recycled content strong polypropylene mailing envelopes, and larger orders in 100% recycled content corrugated boxes. Please reuse whenever possible, then recycle. I do not enclose any transaction documents in the parcels, so gifts can be shipped directly to recipients without concern about disclosing financial information.

NOTE TO OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS: I prefer to ship pillow covers to Europe WITHOUT THE INSERTS to keep it affordable; two usually ship for the price of one. (I do not ship to Spain. Sorry.) It is generally most cost-effective for the European customer to obtain a pillow stuffer locally. Convo me if you have any questions.

My hand-painted coastal pillows have appeared in Coastal Living Magazine, Florida Design Magazine, and Ocean Home Magazine.

I am honored to be a member of teams "Boardwalk Artisans", "All Things Coastal" and "Etsy Rain".

This shop supports select nonprofits such as our local no-kill animal shelter and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I am not seeking other organizations to support; please do not send any solicitations.
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THIS IS WHAT CRABBY CHRIS'S CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING:

"My fourth purchase. I love these pillows! Thanks."

"Crabby Chis ROCKS!"

"Even better in person. Can't wait to see the response from the bride and groom this weekend!"

"Coolest pillow ever. So well made, durable, well designed; and the precious bulldog face makes my heart melt."

"Beautiful -- piece of art!"

"Wow! This has got to be the cutest pillow ever! Highly recommended."

"We received your beautiful tree skirt the other day; thank you! Couldn't be happier. It's something I will cherish displaying every Christmas for years to come."

"The tree skirt is more beautiful in person than I had anticipated. It is so simple, yet so elegant. Very pleased with the quality and craftsmanship."

"I had to come back to buy more pillows after I got my six yesterday. They are wonderful!"

"Chris's pillows are FABULOUS! Gorgeous, quality work."

"Beautiful simplicity! I LOVE this pillow. It's the inspiration for my baby girl's nursery. Thank you so much."

"After the wettest August South New Jersey has ever seen, we also experienced structural damage from the earthquake and landscape damage from Hurricane Irene. However, your pillows (which have been outside since we bought them in June) still look brand new! I'm amazed! Thank you so much for providing such an amazing product! Can't wait to order more!"

"I love both the pillows I purchased from you. They exceeded my expectations, which were pretty high. I will shop again."

"Beautiful pillows! They look even better in person and have held up through our summer season in Florida. Not many fabrics can!"

"Gorgeous! I'm getting Chris's pillows for every season!"

"Excellent! Thank you. Very classy and arty."

"Pillow looks great -- nicely packaged. Can't wait to give this as a gift! Thank you!"

"The wonderful, wonderful pillows arrived today and they are already on the sofa. They look great! I have a feeling we will be ordering more from you soon!"

"All I can say is, 'WOW'. This is such a beautiful pillow. The pictures didn't do it justice. Thank you so much; I just love it!!!"

"Stunning, beautiful, detailed, high quality, designer, vivid, more than fair price. The artist was wonderful to work with, too."

"Gidday from Australia. The sea urchin pillow arrived on Wednesday; it is truly divine!"

"Beautiful pillow and extremely well made. Thanks for making this such a great purchase."

"This pillow is beautiful; very pleasantly surprised!"

"These pillows are fantastic! I love them! They are beautifully made and such an addition to my summer home. Thank you!"

"I love it! So cute and so well made! Thank you; it's perfect!"

"They are incredibly beautiful and look nice on my sofa. Thank you.'

"Beautiful pillow, perfectly made. Thanks."

"I just received the pillows today, and I love them!"

"Well above and beyond. Thank you so very much."

"So many beautiful pillows to choose from; you make it tough!"

"The pillows look absolutely lovely. Thank you."

"Back for more; your pillows are beautiful."

"Wonderful pillow for the beach cottage! Thanks for great service!"

"Love, love, LOVE the pillows! Will buy from Crabby Chris again!"

"I have been looking for unique pillows for a long time, and these are the best!"

"All I can say is, WOW!!! Best money ever spent! Pictures don't do enough justice; one of a kind pieces of art! Thanks for making my mom smile on her special day."

"Absolutely gorgeous pillow! Lovely addition to my living room. Thanks so much."

"Received my pillow today. Love it! Thanks very much!"

"Thank you, Chris, for creating such beautiful works of art."

"These are gorgeous!"

" I absolutely LOVE the pillows. Your painting is just beautiful, and the pillows add the perfect touch to our new garden patio. Thank you so much."

"Fantastic! Exactly as I had hoped."

"Perfect!"

"This pillow is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for your craftsmanship and care in the quality."

"LOVE! Absolutely perfect! Thank you, thank you!"

"Wonderful custom dragonfly pillows. They are beautiful and look gorgeous on my bench on the front porch."

"I LOVE this pillow. It is beautiful, perfect and sooooo worth it."

"Beautiful and unique pillows and prompt shipment."

"We are so pleased!!! They are really special. Thanks again for the prompt service."

"Thanks so much for making my pillow. Your workmanship is outstanding."

"Beautiful complement for the patio. Very happy with my purchase. Thanks, Chris!"

"Just got my pillows and I love, love, love them. I know they will be the topic of conversation in my new beach house. I think each room of my house needs one of your creations. Can't wait to order others."

"I am so thrilled with the pillows and can't wait to display them in our cottage. I know that everybody who sees them will fall in love with them just like I did."

"This pillow is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! We have a beach home and the pillow is going there with me this weekend."

"You know what they say about Crabby Chris pillows: You can't have just one!"

"They are beautiful and, according to the marine biologists, anatomically correct!"

"I had trouble choosing just one, and am still considering buying another one."

"Love your adorable items. They are fab!"

"I got the lobster and crab pillows. They are fabulous and will be perfect in our shore house. Thanks!"

"I absolutely adore your shop."

"Appreciate your speediness and thoroughness, Chris."

And no, I did not make these up.
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Crabby Chris feels more than honored to have had her designs selected for hundreds of treasuries in the two years since I started. Thank you kindly for noticing my efforts.

If you heart my designs, you can "like" crabby chris on Facebook and stay up to date on new stuff and things. I like to hold little contests and give away FREE PILLOWS! Woohoo!

Crabby Chris is honored to be featured on completely-coastal.com and everythingcoastal.com. Her designs have appeared in Coastal Living Magazine, Ocean Home, and Florida Design Magazine. Many thanks. ♥