Handmade Gift Giving

This week has been quite productive. Since I got all my shopping done before the kids got out of school, it left me with a week of stress free baking and crafting! It has been so refreshing to actually make things that I want to make. I love to wrap beautiful gifts and tuck something handmade inside. It's not what you spend, but the thought.

So, are you wondering what's inside the pretty box? A set of handmade stationery for each of my girlfriends. I added their monogram to the top of each card and coordinated papers for a fabulous envelope liner. I made several sets and each of them are different, depending on the recipient.

All papers, boxes and envelopes came from Paper Source. I hope my girlfriends will love them! The best part? We don't exchange gifts... so they will really be surprised! Merry, Merry Handmade Holiday!

New Stationery

Hi there... hope you all have been staying dry from the wet weather we've been having! Just popping in today to share some of the new stationery designs that I just added to the web site. I found/purchased the graphics from a darling Etsy shop called Erin Bradley. You can find the stationery for sale in my shop here.

I think this is so fun for the preppy guy in your life...

These were a birthday gift for one of my girlfriends who loves owls! I also paired it with a note pad- she loved it!

The whale design was inspired by an adorable beach towel that my cousin had in Hilton Head while we were on vacation.

I made these for myself since I'm the camera girl in the family! It reminds me of an Andy Warhol print!

Enjoy... :)

Quick shares...

Hello all you crafty chicas! I have been busy... really busy. Not just with getting back into a schedule and school starting, but also into holiday work mode! I have been cranking out new stuff to be sold at my two upcoming holiday boutiques. So, I leave you with some eye candy...

Fill-In note cards for children- LOTS of different styles to choose from for boys and girls, and soon they will be on the web site... I promise!
Super cute appliqued t-shirts for little girls. This one was made special for a dear friend named Molly who just had her first birthday! ;) It turned out really cute and I have lots more ready to sell!

Told ya it would be a quick share... tired, gotta go to bed...

Giveaway Day!

Good Monday morning all you crafty people! Today is giveaway day! Yay! It's a good one and fall inspired:One lucky chic will get a set of 12 note flats and envelopes, personalized with their name (or someone else's) and a new owl feltie. This "Autumn Owl" is brand spankin' new and not even in the Etsy shop yet! So, you ask, how do you win this cool prize? I'll tell ya'...

1.) FOLLOW this blog. But, only if you think it's cool and inspiring! You click on "follow" at the right and it will prompt you from there. (FYI, Lots of people use their Facebook pic.) If you are already a follower, you are already automatically entered.

2.) To increase your chances, post this giveaway on YOUR BLOG and try to spread the word! Share the love! If you post it on your blogaroo, be sure to comment at the end of this post so I can drop your name in twice!!!

I will choose a random winner on Thursday, October 8! Good luck!

Oh, Baby!

Welcome, little one...

Baylee Marie Bland

July 6, 2009

6 pounds, 3 ounces

17 inches long

One of my oldest and dearest friends, Elizabeth, had her second baby today. A healthy, baby girl. Mommy and baby are doing just fine. I can't wait to post some new baby pics tomorrow!

It seems as though little babies are getting ready to pop out everywhere! I have been doing lots of shower invitations and personalized baby gifts lately, and I have to say, it's awfully fun! Here's a little peek of today's work:

More feltie flowers for the Etsy shop. See the green button? I added those polka dots with a white paint pen... how crafty is that?! The duck stationery is a gift for one of my girlies and the polka dots is an order for another expecting mommy.

Stay tuned for more fun in tomorrows edition of the bloggaroo... a challenge + a giveaway!