Stephanie is a fan favorite at the Bash, so we know you’ll be excited to find Ox & Pine joining us again at the 2019 Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash. We visited her for a quick Q&A just for y’all …
What are you most looking forward to for the Jingle Bash?
I'm most looking forward to seeing and talking to everyone in person! It's so fun to visit and show everyone our products in person and see their creativity in the personalization they want on their leather goods!
Is your shop offering anything new, special or different at the Bash?
We'll be offering our Personalized Leather Tote Bags for the first time, and personalizing everything on the spot at the show, so you can get your leather good personalized right then and there. Also, don't forget to stop by for our famous ON SALE leather luggage tags and Almost Perfect leather goods sold at a HUGE discount!
What is your favorite part of prepping for an upcoming show?
Figuring out how we can best display our products so everyone can see and handle everything easily!
What makes this event special for you?
We only do the Spring Bash and Jingle Bash, so that makes this one of 2 special shows for us :).
Is there a story behind your business name?
We work with leather (Ox) and paper (Pine) since we technically do bookbinding and leatherworking.
What is a typical day of work like for you?
Answering messages and getting leather dust all over my clothes while cutting out leather goods and prototyping new items.
What is your professional background and how did it lead you to the creative work you are pursuing now?
I've spent a lot of years developing my leatherworking and bookbinding skills. It's been a passion for me to learn as much as I can to use the best techniques and top quality materials.
How would you describe your brand?
Personalized handmade leather goods.
What do you enjoy most about working with your team?
We have a lot of fun and believe in working together to create the best quality product made of the best quality materials. Also, we believe in and support each other and love working together to reach goals!
What do you find the most challenging about your work?
Learning a new technique and practicing it to perfection! For example, when stamping personalization onto a new product, it takes a lot of practice to get it just right before it's ready for each of our customers to purchase!
Do you have any tips for finding work/life balance?
I've learned you often don't have balance and that the balance will shift from family to work and back again. Recently, I've made an effort to make sure I'm doing fun things with my family and on my own. That rejuvenates me to find better solutions when working on my business and with my team!
Is there anything you would like to add?
My team and I are so excited to meet everyone at the show!
Shop from dozens of artists offering unique handmade wares at the Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 9. From original art, home goods, and artisanal soaps to local jewelry designers, leather workers and so much more! Check out the event on Facebook here. And find out how to shop the Bash like a pro here. We’ll see y’all at the Bash!