Designed by KanyaMarie

12/23/2024

Wishing everyone a happy holiday week and a very Merry Christmas this year!

Thank you for another amazing year in the books and I’m so excited for what 2025 will bring.

As always, you can shop online anytime. Items purchased this week will be available for pickup after December 25th, or ship out on the 26th.

Now is a great time to get your alterations appointments on the books for the new year!
I am closed for appointments until January 7th, but ready to get you on the calendar! Just use the scheduler on the Contact Me page of the website.

Www.kanyamarie.com

Happy holidays from my family to yours. 🎄🎅🏻☃️

12/15/2024

Thank you to everyone who shopped with me today and made my last market of the year a success!
It was so much fun to be set up at Ironside Axe Club and to bring some Viking spirit and revel in the Yuletide cheer!

Keep an eye on my website for my 2025 schedule of events, and feel free to shop the online shop anytime!

Thanks again and I hope to see you in person at an event next year!

12/14/2024

Come get your Yule on!
All set up at Ironside Axe Club and ready to enjoy the festive day!
I have hand crocheted ornaments, hand crafted Yule Witch Balls (aka blessing orbs) and all the wonderful sustainable products you know me for.
Come join the fun!
The mead is flowing and bread bowls are being served!

12/13/2024

Tomorrow!
Revel with me at the Viking Yule Market Faire tomorrow from noon to 5pm at Ironside Axe Club.
Hosted by Ironside and RED Witch Crochet Creations, it’s going to be a day of Yuletide cheer, Viking celebration and camaraderie!
Join in on the fun, shop from myself and other amazing craftsmen and artisans, enjoy mead and delicious food, and try your hand at some axe throwing while you’re there!

I have some extra special and unique items that I am bringing with me and can’t wait to share them with you!

Viking outfits encourage (but not required)
See you tomorrow!

12/11/2024

“I just wanted to send a quick note of thanks for helping alter and create the wedding dress of my dreams!”

I love hearing words like these from happy clients! Thank you Ann, for choosing me to be your seamstress and sharing these wonderful images from your big day.

Whether you’re just starting on your dress shopping or already have a dress and ready to get alterations going, now is the perfect time to start thinking about the alteration timeline and get your appointments made for the new year!

I will be closed for appointments from December 15th to January 5th, but book now to get started first thing in the new year!
Follow the link in bio or copy/paste the link below 👇

Www.kanyamarie.com/contact-me

12/07/2024

Today is the Clive Craft, Vendor and Boutique show at the Horizon Events center!
Join us now until 4pm!
The Holiday Hullabaloo is happening next door so you’ve got lots of reasons to spend the day and enjoy the festivities 🥳
I’m all decked out for the holidays and can’t wait to share my items with you! Hurry in, limited stock available on so many things!

12/03/2024

Come enjoy some festive shopping this Saturday at the Clive Craft, Vendor Boutique and more event!

December 7th 9am to 4pm
All the vendors will be decking the halls to make this a really fun holiday event!
See you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/799801595254493

11/30/2024

Don’t forget to shop local on this Small Business Saturday. The more you support your local businesses, the more little happy dances that occur 😁

Shop today and use code 20THANKS to receive 20% off your entire purchase in my online store!

Www.kanyamarie.com/shop

And for every $25 spent, you’ll receive a handmade crochet ornament! 🧶
(Ornaments will be randomly chosen, an assortment will be included for those receiving multiple)

Thank you for another year of supporting my small business!

Sale ends tonight at 11:59pm.

11/27/2024

Thank you note and Black Friday sale! 👇

As I finish up my work for the week in time for a little break tomorrow, I can’t help but just feel so grateful for all of you! 🥹 It’s been an amazing year, full of challenging and exciting alterations and sewing projects, endless hours of crochet and sewing production, and so much love and support from all of my wonderful clients and customers who have chosen my services and shopped my creations. ❤️

So, to Thank You for a great year, I’m running a Black Friday weekend sale! 🙌 🛍️

Now until 11:59pm on Small Business Saturday November 30th, use code 20THANKS and take 20% off any order in my online store!

There’s some adorable new prints in the wipes, towels and bowl covers that haven’t been on the website before, and everything is limited so get it now before it’s gone!

Www.kanyamarie.com/shop

Plus: for every $25 you spend, I’ll include a handmade crochet ornament with your order!
Spend $50? Get 2️⃣ ornaments! (Ornaments will be randomly chosen. An assorted mix will be included for those receiving multiple)

That’s code 20THANKS
For 20% off
Free ornament for every $25 spent.

Www.kanyamarie.com/shop

Thank you and have a wonderful THANKSGIVING! 🦃 🍽️

11/26/2024

Have you voted yet?!

It's that time ... we're announcing the top votes in the ATTIRE, JEWELRY, & ACCESSORIES category!

VOTING IS STILL OPEN! Cast your vote by January 15, 2024! Visit: weddingchoiceawards.com/vote-central-ia

Wedding Gown:
Bridal Boutique Des Moines, Modern Dress, Pure Bridal, Rosalie Bridal, Schaffer's, Weddings by Design

Dresses – anything BUT a wedding gown:
Bridal Boutique, Modern Dress, Pure Bridal, Schaffer's Bridal, Something Blue, Weddings by Design

Tuxedo:
Halberstadt’s Men’s Clothiers Des Moines, Men's Wearhouse
Milroy's Tuxedos
Moorman Clothiers
Skeffington's Formal Wear
Weddings by Design + The Tux Shop

Suits:
Halberstadt's, Men's Wearhouse, Moorman Clothiers, Mr.B, Skeffington's Formal Wear

Additional Attire — Mother of Bride, Party Attire, Lingerie, etc.:
Amour, Designed by KanyaMarie, Dillard's, Something Blue, Von Maur

Alterations:
Busy Bee Tailor, Glorious Alterations, Hands to Hearts Custom Sewing, KN Custom Sewing, Schaffer's Bridal

Engagement Ring Jeweler:
Ames Silversmithing, Christopher's Fine Jewelry, Greenberg's Jewelers, Helzberg Diamonds, Jared Jewelers, Josephs Jewelers, Kay Jewelers

Wedding Band Jeweler:
Ames Silversmithing, Christopher's Fine Jewelry, Helzberg Diamonds, Jared, Josephs Jewelers, Kay Jewelers

Accessories:
Josephs Jewelers, Modern Dress, Schaffer's, Von Maur

The order of this list is NOT based on how many votes each wedding pro has received. For full rules and regulations or for more information on how to participate as a business please visit: weddingchoiceawards.com/rules-regulations

11/26/2024

So appreciative of the local community for an amazing day yesterday! 🥰

11/24/2024

Today is the I Heart Indie Markets Des Moines Makers Market!

Come on out and shop for the holidays and enjoy the breweries while shopping.
I’m set up inside Lua Brewing and I have lots of fun goodies for you!

Here until 6pm today!

11/22/2024

Well this was a fun bit of mail to receive this week!
It might be just a way to get me to spend money and advertise more, but it’s still exciting to know that my good business practices and positive feedbacks are getting noticed out on the web.
So Thank You to everyone that has left a review online! It’s very much appreciated! Keep them coming! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Speaking of leaving reviews or acknowledging accomplishments, have you gotten your votes in for the Wedding Choice Awards - Central Iowa yet?
If you or someone you know has used my services this year or attended a wedding this year, you can vote! And I would so appreciate your support for another year! 🥰

Just hop online to their website and vote Designed by Kanya Marie in the Alterations and Additional Attire categories. 🙌🙌

Thanks again for another amazing year! I’m always over the moon grateful for all the support I get around here 💕

11/14/2024

Start and finish your holiday shopping with me at these upcoming events!

We’re just over a week away from the I Heart Indie Markets Des Moines Makers Market.
Once again I’ll be set up at Lua Brewing November 24th from 1-6pm.

Pop into the horizoneventscenter on December 7th from 9am to 4pm for the Clive’s Holiday Craft, Vendor and Boutique shopping event.
This one is a huge event! Check out the Facebook link for more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/799801595254493

And just announced: I’ll be partaking in the Ironside Axe Club Yule Market!
Hosted along with RED Witch Crochet Creations, come out and tap into your inner Viking. Shop local creators, enjoy delicious faire and revel in the Viking Yule spirit with everything the holidays and Ironside has to offer.
December 14th from noon to 5pm.

https://facebook.com/events/s/viking-yule-market-faire/1271353417388976/

Can’t wait to see you at one of these upcoming markets!

11/11/2024

These hands have been super busy over here working on a new cardigan design. I’ve been a little quiet on the socials as I’ve spent just about every free moment crocheting 🧶 😆

Here’s a sneak peek 👀 at these beautiful wearables. Available in person only at my next market:
I Heart Indie Markets Des Moines Makers Market on November 24th. 1-6pm Find me set up inside at Lua Brewing 🍻 🛍️

These will be so cozy for the winter season!