Shop Profile: Bliss Balm Slime Shop

One of the stores our shopping script buys packages from is Bliss Balm Slime Shop a handcrafted slime outfit based in Missouri and run by Laura Modrell (Instagram @blissbalm). Our script has found that Bliss Balm has some incredible slimes, and slime making supplies

Bliss Balm was inspired by Laura’s 12 year old daughter Kayla and her love for making slime. After testing and making every slime recipe she could find and getting her friends opinions about them, she convinced Laura that others would love to buy her slime too! They combined her love for slime and my entrepreneurial skills and BlissBalm was born!

Laura wanted to make more creative themed upscale slimes, so she started to research the market & learned what kids really wanted! Soon after Laura and Kayla started brainstorming and realized they had so many great ideas that they decided to make our own slime creations for the world to enjoy. Being an entrepreneur, Laura thought this would be a great way to teach her daughter how to help run a business, earn money and start saving money for her future. They offer unique slime & slime making supplies for you and your family to enjoy.

Shop Profile: Medium Control

One of the stores our shopping script buys packages from is Medium Control, a design studio that focuses on art prints and apparel (mediumcontrol.com). The store is run by designers Kristy and Tommy Kronquist out of Minnesota. Our script has found that Medium Control has some original coasters and interesting designs.

The Medium Control was born in 2001. After college, Tommy knew he wanted to work for himself as a designer. It was a time of long nights and new beginnings.

On top of building a reputable portfolio of design clients, Tommy needed an additional creative outlet to express his own ideas and explore multiple mediums. The first endeavor was an apparel + accessory line. This was inspired by the snow/skate/surf culture he was deeply invested in, and his newfound love for classic modern design principals + philosophy. Out of this exploration The Medium Control was born.

What started with a couple t-shirt ideas has grown into a true creative business. Today as the business continues to grow, it allows Tommy to share his minimalist art + design with those who appreciate a modern, clean, and thoughtful aesthetic. Providing the individuals amongst us with hand printed apparel, art and home goods.

Shop Profile: Zen Threads



One of the stores our shopping script buys packages from is Zen Threads, a small Northern California based Screen printing shop (https://zen-threads.com). The store is run by Brandy Smith out of Sacramento, California. Our script has found that Zen Threads is a good source for affordable, wearable art with great vintage designs.

All their designs are printed in a rotation. This way they are able to offer several color options for each design. Zen Threads has made a commitment to our earth and use a GREEN printing process, free from any harmful chemicals or solvents.

Shop Profile: Emily G

One of the stores our shopping script buys packages from is Shop Emily G by Mel out of Florida ( https://shopemilyg.com/ ). It is dedicated to Disney visitors, with a mission to” make a trip to the most magical place on earth…even more magical!”. Our script buys fun stickers and Disney magic band decals.

Mel writes

“We love everything Disney and know that you do too which is why you’re here! The best way to take a trip to the Castle is when it’s customized to represent your family and the things that you love – custom magic band decals, water bottle decals & custom phone cases are great ways to show your love for the castle & mouse! We hope that our custom products make your trip just a little extra magical for you, your family and friends.”

Creative Etching

One of the stores our shopping script buys packages from is Creative Etching run by Jerry Ringling out of southern Maryland (you can see more of Jerry’s work on Deviant Art at www.deviantart.com/creativeetching). He uses digital images and analog techniques to work the metal. Our script buys shoelace tags and keychains from him with emoticons and nifty sayings like ‘Do you know where your wand is?’ and ‘Cthulhu for President’.

Each tag is individually made by Jerry using an acid-fee electrolytic etching technique. The tags work well with boots and shoes, both adult and kids’ sizes. 

Old Time Caramels

One of the stores our shopping script buys packages from is Old Time Caramels on Etsy. The store is run by Vernon Palmer out of Tooele, Utah. Our script has found that it is one of the best sources online for good caramel individually packaged in small portions.

Vernon explained how he got started in the caramel business…

“Growing up, every Christmas my mom would make pecan rolls (she still does), which consisted of a pinoche center wrapped in caramel and covered with pecans. One Christmas while I was in college, my parents decided to spend three weeks in Italy, which meant that I wouldn’t be able to eat any of my Mom’s pecan rolls.

I decided to try and make them myself. I had a really hard time getting the pinoche to turn out right, but I was able to make the caramel. After a few attempts, I gave up on making the pecan rolls and just started making the caramel. As I shared them with family and friends, it was easy to see that they were a big hit. 

Then one day I went to a party at my sister’s house and she had made a cinnamon caramel dip for dipping apples, which I really liked (I’m a big fan of cinnamon). That is where I got the idea of adding flavors to the caramels. 

This was the beginning of the great experimentation of which flavors to add to the caramels, how much flavoring to add, what to wrap the caramels in, what temperatures to cook the caramels to, and so many other small details.”

Julie Collings

One of the stores our shopping script buys packages from is Julie Collings (Instagram @julie_collings). She sells vintage products and beautiful handmade items.

Julie described for us how her story began…

“I was teaching school during the day and all the while dreaming about making pretty things…. I sketched designs and collected vintage fabrics. I tucked away lovely crepe paper folds and piles of vintage hats covered in millinery flowers. My collection of wonderful vintage supplies was growing at an alarming rate.


Then one day at an artist sale I found a cool hand lettered wood sign that said ‘Live What You Love’ and I decided right then {after buying the sign} that is what I would do, it would be my goal to make pretty things every day.


I bought a new camera, took a class to figure out how to use it and then opened my Etsy shop.

I still remember the first item I listed on Etsy. It was a pink wool zipper purse I made with the softest pink wool and a vintage zipper from my collection. When I sold that pink purse and sent it out into the world to my first customer it was all wrapped up in pretty tissue and ribbons and I knew then it was just the beginning for me and my shop.


For a while I taught school during the day and worked in my shop on the weekends, but pretty soon I realized it was time, I was ready to take the leap….


That was the year I quit teaching school and I started working full time in my shop.

Today my kitchen counters are covered with newly dyed silk velvet, bottle brush trees, and crepe paper garlands set out to dry. I spend my mornings sewing ruffles on the sewing machine my dad gave me in high school and my afternoons packing up boxes to mail all over the world.



Share Living

One of the stores our shopping script buys packages from is Share Living (Instagram  @shareliving). This is where our script has found a huge selection of charms and jewelry findings. The store has over 4,700 different items! These have helped fill orders with those hard to find keyword combinations.

They offer handmade glass cabochons, resin charm, photo locket charms and other antique bronze, brass jewelry findings.