Decorative Folk Art - Closeout Sale
This week we are continuing with our behind the scene updates we've been sharing over the past few weeks with a sale! As we focus our resources on our best selling products, that means that some of our lesser known items will be going away.
While we have always loved our Folk Art offerings, they just aren't our main focus or what we are known for. In order to make sure we offer the best selection of quality fermenting supplies, we have to say goodbye to our decorative Folk Art collection.
Decorative Folk Art - Closeout Sale
As we closeout our remaining inventory of the Folk Art items, we are offering 20% off this collection only. As with all of our closeout sales, these items are Final Sale. These items are all automatically discounted 20% while the inventory remains. If you see something you have been dreaming of, be sure to order before it sells out since we won't be restocking!
To see the discounts, simply add items to the cart!
Restocking Update
As we mentioned in last week's post, we are sharing some behind the scenes updates over the next few weeks. Due to the many factors making running a small family business increasingly more difficult, we have been making some changes to the way we typically do things! See more below.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support us over the last 13 years! We've had several bumps in the road which lead to lots of pivots, but because we keep adapting we are still here today! And we are hoping that the changes we are making now will mean we can stick around for awhile longer!
Popular Items Restocking Soon!
In order to continue to stay profitable (and therefore in business!), we are focusing on our most popular products for restocking at this time. That means, we won't be restocking everything that is out of stock with our shipment that arrives in early November. Below you will find products that will be restocked and therefore should continue to be available throughout the holiday season.
Almost Gone!
Unfortunately, we also have some products that have limited stock and will not be restocking. We want to give everyone a heads up in case you had plans to purchase a specific product. Don't delay if you were hoping to order one of these items!
Our Cabbage Shredders are almost out of stock! We were not able to get any on this shipment, which means we won't have more until Spring 2026. There is limited stock of each size available (some only in our kits), but once those sell the kits will be out of stock as well!
Behind the Scenes Updates
As many of you know, the tariff situation has made it even more difficult for small businesses like ours to continue to survive. We were lucky that our last shipment was timed just right to avoid additional tariffs. However, with our next shipment due to arrive at the beginning of November, we won't be so lucky. Because of these increased import fees, we are looking at other ways to reduce our overhead expenses so that we can continue to offer quality products without charging luxury prices!
Over the next few weeks we will be sharing some of the changes we are making to streamline our business so that we can hopefully be around for a while longer! Here's what we are starting with this week -
Limited Backstock Available
One of the ways we are reducing costs is to sell some of our backstock inventory. In the past we have kept at least one of each item we sell in our backstock just in case. Some of these items we haven't sold for several years! Instead of continuing to keep these items, we've decided to release them for sale. However, they are extremely limited in quantity, so if you see something you want, don't hesitate or someone else might grab it!
Two of the ceramic studios we are offering items from (Artisan and Mountain) are no longer in business. Both of them decided to close after the pandemic and we haven't been able to restock these items since then. The other products may be able to be restocked in the future, but for the time being we won't be purchasing more.
Factory Second Deals
We've been going through our stock and in the process found several Factory Second items that weren't listed on the website. We don't send out individual updates when Factory Second items restock, but we did want to give everyone a heads up that there are several new items listed in all of these catagories! Remember, these prices save you a lot, but there will be unique flaws with each item. Please read the product description to get an idea of some typical flaws!
Summer Break
Like many small businesses, we like to take time during the summer to pause normal operations so we can focus on all those important tasks it is hard to find time for. Every few years, we take a "shipping break" where we don't ship out any orders for 2 weeks. This gives us time to do a deep inventory, clean out and reorganize the warehouse and take care of important business tasks!
We wanted to give our customers a heads up that our Summer Break will be starting soon. We will not be shipping orders after noon (12pm CST) on July 16 through July 30. We will continue to accept orders online during this time, but shipping will be delayed until after July 30. Orders will begin shipping in the order they are received, with all orders shipping out by Friday, August 1. Customer service will also be limited during this time.
If you are planning to place an order and would like your items before August, please place your order in the next few days. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to coming back organized and ready to continue providing the largest selection of Polish made fermenting supplies in the US!
Our most stressful shipment yet!
It's been a very tense couple of months here at Stone Creek Trading. Our shipment left Poland in February 2025, right as rumors were starting about new tariffs on imports from Europe. Up until the day the ship arrived in the United States, it was unclear if we would be subject to additional tariffs on top of the customs fees we always pay. Luckily for us, due to when our shipment left Europe, we were considered exempt from the tariffs this time.
Several products are now restocked on the website. Because we did not have to pay additional tariffs, we have not raised our prices at this time. As always not everything made it on this shipment, which means you will notice a few items are still unavailable.
With the uncertainty surrounding importing, after 12+ years in business, we don't know what the future will be bring for our small family business. Now more than ever, we encourage everyone not to hesitate if you know you want to purchase something. Because we can honestly say we don't know if we will be able to restock again.
Limited Stock - These items are selling fast!
Are you making plans for what to purchase this holiday season? If you are planning on ordering one of the items below, be sure to do so sooner rather than later! We will not be restocking again before the holidays. The items below have limited stock and are likely to sell out before the end of the year. If you were hoping to purchase one this holiday season, make sure you order soon before they are gone!
Beginner's Fermenting Kit - 10L Fermenting Crock, Cabbage Shredder, Masher & Tongs
Boleslawiec Polish Decorated Fermenting Crock - 3L with Weights, Rooster or Flower
Boleslawiec Fermenting Crock - 15 Liter with Glass Weights
Boleslawiec Fermenting Crock - 5 Liter with Glass Weights, Olive Green
Stone Creek Trading Fermenting Crock - 2.5L
Polish Barrel Fermenting Crock with Glass Weights, 3L
Stone Creek Trading Fermenting Crock - 2L Polish Folk Art
Boleslawiec Fermenting Crock - 10 Liter with Glass Weights
When will we restock?
As most of you know, all of our items are handmade by small businesses in Poland. To keep our prices low, we gather products from multiple artisans into one shipment a few times a year. This means that items are only restocked 1-2 times each year, and once they sell out it can take several months for them to be available again. Our next shipment is scheduled to leave Poland in February 2025. That means we should expect to restock in March/April 2025.
Price Increase Coming Soon!
Like many small businesses right now, inflation is making it harder and harder for us to keep on swimming! We have a new shipment of products leaving Poland this week to restock all your favorites. Unfortunately, the upfront costs of these products have gone up 10-20%, which means we will have to raise prices once again. But, before we do that we wanted to give all of our loyal followers a heads up to encourage you to order now!
We know everyone is feeling sticker shock each time you go grocery shopping, so now is the perfect time to learn to make your favorite ferments at home! Want to save even more money - start a garden and ferment the produce you grow to extend it's shelf life. Our products aren't cheap, but they are an investment in the future as they are built to last. So grab that fermenting crock, cabbage shredder or other products now before they cost you even more!
We will be increasing our prices on June 1, 2024, which gives you just over a week to make your purchases at our current pricing. Our new shipment should be arriving a few weeks later in mid-June, so be sure to sign up on the product page to be notified when we restock!
