About Me
Hi I’m K! (Kelsey). Dumplings and Us is my small business that was inspired by my little dumplings (my kids). I'm a follower of Christ, mom of four (including a pair of twins), wife, sister, and friend. I started an Etsy shop in February of 2023 with the intention to share my designs and creations (and my sister's designs) with the rest of the world.
My passion is giving and hosting parties. Throughout my life I have always been the one to be "extra" when giving gifts or planning parties. When I'm out shopping for my friends or family I try to buy gifts that are intentional, meaningful, and memorable. Therefore, I can never just buy a "one - item" gift. My gifts are usually a "bundle" of small gifts for ultimate excitement and fun. I absolutely love the reaction my friends and family give when they open their presents. I have a co-lead in my business (dearsaladdays). Her birthday is around the same time as Christmas, and her gift from me is typically a big bundle of everything related to food, coffee, and writing, because I know that's some of the things that she loves.
I started Dumplings and Us with "dumplings" as my first illustration. Why Dumplings? Dumplings can be wrapped up in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Dumplings can be stuffed with a wide variety of ingredients, all of which will taste delicious every single time. That is how I feel about design work. Each design is uniquely crafted for a special occassion.
Dumplings and Us is a place where you can find memorable gifts for any occasion, and that is starting with the basics, greeting cards and note cards. Greeting cards for all occasions and seasons in life. The ability to pick a uniquely designed card from a small shop like mine and write an intentional note to pair it with the perfect gift for your friends and family members. Many of my products are food-designed, and that's because I love food! Food is the core of relationships - sweet, salty, and everything else - it brings people together for a variety of different reasons and seasons! Food is delicious and it brings joy and excitement.
So here I hope you will find meaning from my shop - a reason to be more intentional with gift giving by pairing my cards with your gifts- no matter the season and reason. There is always a reason to party, always a reason to celebrate, and always an opportunity to give an intentional handwritten card or note to the recipient. Make giving gifts memorable, make them exciting, and pair them with anything and everything that brings excitement and fun.
My passion is giving and hosting parties. Throughout my life I have always been the one to be "extra" when giving gifts or planning parties. When I'm out shopping for my friends or family I try to buy gifts that are intentional, meaningful, and memorable. Therefore, I can never just buy a "one - item" gift. My gifts are usually a "bundle" of small gifts for ultimate excitement and fun. I absolutely love the reaction my friends and family give when they open their presents. I have a co-lead in my business (dearsaladdays). Her birthday is around the same time as Christmas, and her gift from me is typically a big bundle of everything related to food, coffee, and writing, because I know that's some of the things that she loves.
I started Dumplings and Us with "dumplings" as my first illustration. Why Dumplings? Dumplings can be wrapped up in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Dumplings can be stuffed with a wide variety of ingredients, all of which will taste delicious every single time. That is how I feel about design work. Each design is uniquely crafted for a special occassion.
Dumplings and Us is a place where you can find memorable gifts for any occasion, and that is starting with the basics, greeting cards and note cards. Greeting cards for all occasions and seasons in life. The ability to pick a uniquely designed card from a small shop like mine and write an intentional note to pair it with the perfect gift for your friends and family members. Many of my products are food-designed, and that's because I love food! Food is the core of relationships - sweet, salty, and everything else - it brings people together for a variety of different reasons and seasons! Food is delicious and it brings joy and excitement.
So here I hope you will find meaning from my shop - a reason to be more intentional with gift giving by pairing my cards with your gifts- no matter the season and reason. There is always a reason to party, always a reason to celebrate, and always an opportunity to give an intentional handwritten card or note to the recipient. Make giving gifts memorable, make them exciting, and pair them with anything and everything that brings excitement and fun.