DistinctiveU

Hudson, Florida

1.5k
Sales
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 4.9 (438)
5 years
on Etsy
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 4.9 (438)
1.5k
sales
5 years
on Etsy
1.5k
Sales
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 4.9 (438)
5 years
on Etsy
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 4.9 (438)
1.5k
sales
5 years
on Etsy

DistinctiveU is taking a short break

Note from shop owner Dear Valued Customers,

My DistinctiveU Shop will be temporarily closed until May 30, 2026 (Sunday). Thank you very much for supporting my shop, and I am so looking forward to making our high-quality pine needle basket materials available to you again! You are all greatly appreciated.

In the meantime, join me on my Patreon, Venus Pine Needle Basketry, where you can learn about collecting pine needles, starting your pine needle basket, various stitches, and other fundamental basket coiling techniques suitable for both beginners and experienced pine needle basket coilers. By joining me on Patreon, you’ll enjoy some fantastic benefits, including a 10% discount on all my pine needle basket products on Etsy.
LINK: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/VenusPineNeedleBasketry

Sincerely,
Venus
Owner, DistinctiveU

Note from shop owner

Last updated on Apr 18, 2026

Dear Valued Customers,

My DistinctiveU Shop will be temporarily closed until May 30, 2026 (Sunday). Thank you very much for supporting my shop, and I am so looking forward to making our high-quality pine needle basket materials available to you again! You are all greatly appreciated.

In the meantime, join me on my Patreon, Venus Pine Needle Basketry, where you can learn about collecting pine needles, starting your pine needle basket, various stitches, and other fundamental basket coiling techniques suitable for both beginners and experienced pine needle basket coilers. By joining me on Patreon, you’ll enjoy some fantastic benefits, including a 10% discount on all my pine needle basket products on Etsy.
LINK: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/VenusPineNeedleBasketry

Sincerely,
Venus
Owner, DistinctiveU

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4.9 (438)
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About DistinctiveU

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Sales 1,538
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  • 1st Place in the Florida State Fair 2021! Made this basket using DistinctiveU's Pine Needles and Artificial Sinew.
  • 2nd Place in the 2022 Florida State Fair! Made this basket using DistinctiveU's Pine Needles and Artificial Sinew.
  • I used yellow-dyed pine needles, and 2 of 5 plies of white and red Kulay Artificial Sinew to make this ornament.
  • Hon. Mention in the 2022 Florida State Fair! Made this basket using DistinctiveU'sPine Needles and Artificial Sinew.
  • I used black-dyed pine needles, resin petri base, and 1 of 5 plies of yellow Kulay Artificial Sinew to make this basket.

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Home Away From Home

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    Venus Irvine

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    A Certified Public Accountant by profession and a farm girl who likes to garden and do crafts. My heart is with hard-working people who deserve acknowledgment for their skills in craft.

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    India

    Makes mandala bases

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Last updated on Mar 25, 2021

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