ThistlewhiteDesigns

a floral shop for those of us lacking a green thumb

Kansas City, Missouri
887 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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ThistlewhiteDesigns is taking a short break

Note from shop owner My little family of 2 is growing, which means the shop is on vacation mode while we finish up our prep for Baby #1! Thistlewhite will be on vacation mode (maternity leave) until early spring 2022. Thanks so much for your support! I’m looking forward to sending out more felt flowers when I get back.

Much love,
Annica

Note from shop owner

Last updated on Nov 22, 2021

My little family of 2 is growing, which means the shop is on vacation mode while we finish up our prep for Baby #1! Thistlewhite will be on vacation mode (maternity leave) until early spring 2022. Thanks so much for your support! I’m looking forward to sending out more felt flowers when I get back.

Much love,
Annica

Annica Anderson

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Annica Anderson

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About ThistlewhiteDesigns

Sales 887
On Etsy since 2015
  • Every flower is cut meticulously by hand. No shortcuts here!
  • I handcraft every single item in my shop because I want your piece to be truly unique.
  • Arranging flowers is an art form, and sometimes it takes a couple tries to find just the right flower.
  • Sourcing elastic bands for baby accessories at one of my favorite local stores - Sarah's Fabrics.
  • 100% wool felt is more costly, but it makes such a big difference in quality!

I just want to make pretty things.

I’m Annica Anderson, the designer + maker behind Thistlewhite Designs. My husband and I live in Kansas City and LOVE IT. My background is in graphic design, and I’ve worked in the Kansas City area for a few years now. But after being laid off, I found myself with an excess of free time and a shortage of creative outlets. So, as I often do to satisfy my creative itches, I started crafting.

I made myself a felt flower wreath, hung it on my door, and posted a picture on Insta. Before I knew what was happening, I had so many of my friends and family commenting on the post telling me how much they loved it. So I posted again, saying it was available for purchase if anyone wanted one. I thought at best it would give me something to do (which I desperately needed), and maybe bring others joy to have a wreath of their own. After weeks’ worth of orders, and friends of friends reaching out, I thought I might just be on to something.

Thus, Thistlewhite was born. I’ve always loved making beautiful things for people I love, and it’s incredibly humbling to see the response from my community! I never would have made the leap if it weren’t for so many people - friends, family, even strangers - telling me I should just do my own thing. It's changed from this little project I started to keep myself sane into something so much bigger than myself. And even though it's just me, crafting away while I binge New Girl for the umpteenth time, it feels like something that belongs to the community. It feels like something much bigger than me that I get to be a steward of.

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  • Annica Anderson

    Owner, Creator, Designer

    Having grown up in a creative home, I've always loved creating things of beauty and meaning for those in my life. My background in graphic design taught me crucial principles and gave me an aesthetic sense that informs all the creative work I do.

Shop policies

Last updated on December 20, 2019

Accepted payment methods

Paypal Mastercard Visa American Express Discover Apple Pay Klarna Giftcard
Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and cancellations
Contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 21 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 12 hours of purchase
I don't accept exchanges
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
  • Custom or personalized orders
  • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
  • Digital downloads
  • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
  • Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
Please note that refunds can only be made to the same payment method used at checkout. If the card used to purchase the item is no longer valid, I can't offer a refund.

Buyer is responsible for cost of return shipping. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Shipping
I ship using USPS, and I package all my products very carefully, in sturdy cardboard boxes and well-padded to prevent any damage during shipment. Some bending may occur during shipment, but this is normal. Don't be afraid to gently bend stems, leaves, or petals back into shape. Your forever flowers will be back to their perky selves in no time.

Please allow 3-5 business days for smaller items, and 5-10 business days for larger items for me to craft your custom felt florals. I'll ship your order as soon as it’s done! After shipment, you can expect it to take about 4 days to reach you.
Additional policies and FAQs
I'm more than happy to create custom pieces for you or your loved ones. Just send me a convo with details about desired size, color, and any specific flower varieties, and I'll reply promptly with pricing and timeline. I'm usually able to have a custom order shipped within 5-7 business days.