Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Holiday Shopping!

It's hard to believe that it's holiday shopping time again! The countdown has officially begun and there are 31 days left until Christmas!

I wanted to share with you some of my festive holiday dog notes and new dog breed stationery sets. They make great stocking stuffers, hostess gifts and of course are fab wrapped under the tree!

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Pug Holiday Cards


Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Lab Holiday Cards


Pomeranian Stationery


Kerry Blue Terrier Stationery


Two Black Labs Stationery


Yorkie Stationery


Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Stationery


Airedale Stationery


While you are shopping don't forget to check out all of the amazing handmade gifts featured in  The Artisan Group's Gift Guide! There is really something for everyone on your list and at every price point. From stocking stuffers, gifts under $20, gifts for him, baby/kids items, bath & body, books, journals, candles, jewelry, photography and so much more! Support handmade and shop small this holiday season!







Saturday, November 12, 2011

Gingerbread Architecture: An Amazing Holiday Tradition

What is your favorite handmade holiday tradition? Mine are the spectacular gingerbread "houses" that my sister and her family put together every year! They are so amazing in complexity, size, detail and architectural accuracy. In the past years they have created a myriad of different buildings including the Eiffel Tower and Rockefeller Center. I have included pictures below of these fantastic creations, enjoy!


Gingerbread Rockefeller Center


Close up of the ice skating rink complete with ice skaters!

 
Aerial view of the ice skating rink






Gingerbread Eiffel Tower











For more fun and inspiring handmade holiday traditions from the Etsy Greetings Team follow the arrows below and enjoy the blog hop!






Saturday, October 8, 2011

Fantastic Halloween Giveaway

Just in time for Halloween: Enter to win this amazing Halloween Spider Web Bowl created by the very talented artist and Etsy seller Catherine Reece.

Check out how easy it is to enter at the Etsy Dream Team Blog and good luck!


Halloween Spider Web Bowl

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

52 Weeks of Mail


I think this is such a wonderful event. As a member of the Etsy Greetings Team I had to share this as:
Of course we all love the internet, but there are many among us who just love to send and receive cards and letters.
When you think about it, it’s amazing to realize how easy it is to send cards, letters, and greetings anywhere in the world. Sometimes it takes a while to get there, admittedly, but there’s nothing like the look and feel of handwriting on paper. It’s not as fast as the internet, of course, but it’s just as easy, it’s accessible to everyone, and it’s deeply personal.
You might not know that World Post Day is coming up on October 9, marking the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union’s establishment in 1874. The union aimed to create and maintain a structure for the free flow of international mail around the world.
The Etsy Greetings Team, a collection of over 100 artists from all over the glove who collaborate to promote the art and craft of card making, is celebrating World Post Day by issuing a challenge that we are calling 52 Weeks of Mail. This idea sprung from one member’s desire to keep in touch better with friends and loved ones, and to be intentional about relationships. The idea is for people to commit to sending at least one personal note, card, letter, or postcard to people they know, once a week for a year. Of course, you can send MORE than one, but that’s up to you. Just think how happy this will make the Postal Services around to the world—not to mention those old friends!!
Here are three ways you can participate:
 1. Send your card to Grandma (or whomever), enclosing a second card with a stamped envelope, so that she can send a card to someone else! Be sure to explain in your card what you are doing, so she will know why you sent her a brand new card.
 2. Get your kids involved! Tell them stories of how snail mail was all there was when you were a kid. Let them write letters or send cards to grandparents, friends, etc. This will help keep the “art” of letter writing and sending alive.
3. Encourage friends, relatives and co-workers to join in on the fun, and challenge each other to see who can stick with this challenge, all the way through to October 7, 2012!
Do YOU have a great idea on how to participate?  Please feel free to
share it with everyone on the 52 Weeks of Mail Facebook page.
And guess what! You can find lots of great handmade cards to send out to your friends and family at Etsy Greetings Team’s web page. Be sure to tweet your friends about 52 Weeks of Mail, using the hashtag #52weeksofmail, or share on any other social media you use.
And do keep in touch!