Huge Shop Update | Paper + Fabric

Finally got an order of precious 100% linen in the other day and printed a couple of lavender sachets. I love how the lace/doily stamp looks on the linen and the ever popular leaf print looks scrumptious. For more info, click on the photos.


I recently listed some envelope seals and stickers from a recycled atlas. I found that atlas at the recycling facility and couldn't believe someone threw it away. Click on photo for more info. I also made matching atlas envelopes here.


New in shop are also these heart envelope seals. They match my scooter block printed cards. Have a looksie here.


PS: All items ship for free (for most countries) for a limited time, so get it while it lasts!

Shop Swap + Blog | MaryMule

About MaryMule:
"I am a Physician Assistant. My husband and I have been married for a year. We have dog who we spoil just a bit. I love fabric, traveling, photography and my new baby niece. "

What made you start your business?
I have always been crafty, seeing things in stores and thinking, "Oh, I could make that." I saw some bags at a Farmer's Market and decided I want to learn to sew. So I bought myself a sewing machine and started teaching myself. After a few practice projects, I started making tote bags and quickly had more than I knew what do to with. I gave some as Christmas presents, then decided to open my shop so I could continue making bags.

What do you plan to accomplish with your business?
I really just do it for fun. I like to make things, but don't need 12 bags and purses for myself, so I sell them!


What do you get most out of having your own business?
I hope to get rid of all the stuff I make! I like that it lets me be creative, even though a l0t of time I feel like I am not very creative at all.

What's your favorite independently owned online shop?
No real favorite. I like some fabric shops on Etsy, but usually just buy from whomever has the fabric I want.

Any upcoming promotions?
For your readers, if they leave "ShopSwapBlog" in the message to seller, I will discount 15%. International buyers can convo me beforehand, so I can estimate shipping if their country isn't listed.

Check out MaryMule here:

Shop address: marymule.etsy.com
Blog: lifeon19th.blogspot.com
Facebook Fan Page: facebook.marymuledesigns.com


I got a wonderful surprise in the mail the other day from MaryMule! She sent me this very cute cup sleeve and adorable pouch! The cup sleeve is currently adorning my pen holder, when not in use as a cup sleeve, so I get to feast my eyes on its rich fabric!

The cute pouch she sent me will make a perfect present for my mother-in-law. It has plenty of room for all of her daily necessities, kept safe with a sturdy zipper. I really like the combination of jeans and delicate cotton fabrics. Thanks MaryMule! :)


And thank you, Pattie, for organizing the ShopSwap+Blog!

by Epheriell Designs

Lovely Juanita from juanitatortilla sent me truly pretty pair of earrings and a fun bead bracelet. Thank you so much, Juanita!

Now, it is my turn to pay it forward! I would like to send YOU a little something something! Please read the requirements and comment below by November 14th, 2009 to let me know and I will pick a couple to send some goodies to.

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In order to participate in this, there are a few requirements:

1. I will choose an undisclosed number of people who comment on this post to send a gift to. This gift I have made with my own hands, and with love.

2. If you choose to comment, and you receive a gift from me, you commit yourself to Paying It Forward.

3. You must then make a post on your blog, making the same offer to your readers.

4. On your blog post, you must include this list of requirements (basically, all the text between the asterisks***). You choose how many people you Pay It Forward to – though it would be nice if it was more than one. However, I realise that some of you make high-end or expensive wares, and I don’t want to exclude you from participating by setting a minimum number above one.

5. In each of your packages, as well as your gift, please include a minimum of 5 business cards (if you have them). Also include the business cards that you received in your gift – this allows every recipient to visit the people who’s generosity brought Handmade Pay It Forward to them.

6. Finally, in your PIF blog post, include the history of your gift – i.e. the name and blog of all the people before you in the journey.

Handmade Pay It Forward 2009 – Those that gave before me: Jess from EpheriellDesigns, Juanita from JuanitaTortilla,

7. Please only participate once. Obviously, if you haven’t received a gift within a few weeks of leaving a comment on a PIF post, you can probably assume you missed out that time, and try again if you see it elsewhere This keeps the PIF goodness spreading to new people! I think I will start a new one once a year… but we’ll see how this evolves!

8. Please use the button above on your blog to share that you have participated!

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Check out Juanita's cute post on Pay It Forwards Demystified.

My New Favorite Song

I have a girl crush on her. And she sings. Who knew?

Shop Update + Winners

Some new items in the shop: handmade coin envelopes either Gocco'ed or stamped! Click on image to get details.

Thank you everyone for taking the time to enter my giveaway! On to the Etsyversary Giveaway Winners!!

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Thanks to Random. org, here are the winning comments:

#37 Marilyn (Pulp Sushi) said...
That's easy! I would order two sets of these cards http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30800546#

#10 Victoria said...
Happy anniversary! I would definitely go for one of your clutches - I love the floral ones - but I'd probably have to throw in the anchor cards as well.

Dear winners, congratulations!! I will contact you with instructions on how to redeem your inkihandmade gift certificates! :)

Follower Shoutout

Top to bottom:

1. "let's bee" by velvetwoods.

2. Sterling Sea Mist Disc Earrings by Isad.

3. Gear up for Steampunk by SweetTeaandCicadas.

Thank you all followers for following inkihandmade!

PS: Make sure you enter my Etsyversary Giveaway!

Ghosts Get Featured

Yay! Got featured here . It's a fun slide show of cool halloween items. Check it out!

Psst! Don't forget to enter my Etsyversary Giveaway! You could win a $20 Gift Certificate!

Yay! A giveaway! To celebrate my 2nd anniversary on etsy! Yay!

**To enter, just leave a comment on this post saying how you would spent a $20 inkihandmade certificate (click here to get to get to the store). Please also leave some way to contact you in case you win!**

2 lucky winners will be picked in 2 weeks! Spread the word!

*certificate is only redeemable at inkihandmade.

Some old, some new

Finally, some fabrics back in the store. And some tags :)

Details here.

Experiments

"Oh, San Fran, how I miss thee."

"We're pink flamingoes."

A couple of pictures taken by the hubby. I love these. He's too modest and says "they're ok". But I love them. What say you?