Paper, Love, and Dreams

When you buy something handmade, you're giving a loved one a gift that someone made with their own hands. That gift was once an idea, a sketch, a dream. The artist took that idea, sketch, dream, and worked to make it something beautiful. It's a wonderful process and something amazing to witness.

I have a friend. Her name is Grace. She just opened up Paper, Love, and Dreams. It's an online boutique that sells gorgeous handmade stationary.

I know. You're thinking, "Who uses stationary anymore?"

Well. I do. And more people should.

We've become a culture that is always connected by invisible electrical signals. Texting is an everyday thing. The email inbox has replaced mail boxes. And we don't even take the time to print actual pictures anymore.

Grace's block prints are fun and colorful. Who doesn't love a tipsy hedgehog?

I know of at least 5 different people who would just light up if they got one of those cards in the mail randomly one day.

I've teamed up with my friend for a giveaway on her blog. She's giving away a beautiful set of cards she designed called "Drink Up." These cards are dipped in Cabernet Sauvignon to create an ombre effect. That's right. Dipped in wine. How clever is that?

And I designed these earrings to compliment the collection. If your name is drawn, you get both the card set AND those pearl earrings.

Hop on over to her blog and enter the giveaway. Also, check out her shop. She has this collection called "Girls" that is just inspiring. And 20% of the proceeds of a "Girls" card goes to benefit Girls, Inc.

Silk Sari Ribbon Giveaway!

 THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

Thank you!!!!

I'm so in love with silk sari ribbon. Especially the ribbon above. It's a rolled ribbon and the width can vary from .5 inches up to 1 inch. I love the color variation and how soft the ribbon is. And you know what? I'm giving away the above ribbon!

It's 4 1/2 yards. So many people have expressed how much they want to try working with silk sari ribbon but haven't yet. This is a good amount to play with!

All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog and you'll be entered for the giveaway! I'll pick a random comment on Saturday, May 19th. Be sure to leave an email or a link to your blog so I can contact you if you win!


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That's up to 4 entries! Make sure you leave a comment for EACH time you share this post.

Yay for silk sari ribbon! :D

A Giveaway From Across the Pond

Pips Jewellery is giving away a set of her lovely petal and flower capped beads. They're absolutely lovely! So go on over and enter yourself into the giveaway! You can't pass this up... they're just so pretty.

Giveaway Teaser

Did you know that CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find anything you need whether it's tv tables, a dollhouse, or a baby stroller? I recently purchased a beautiful bag and plastic storage box for my jewelry kit and you know what? I thought I would share the love!

Coming in the next few weeks, I'll be doing a giveaway! I'm deciding what to give away from the awesome sites but when I do figure it out, you'll be the first to know :P

Here are some thoughts:

And the winners are....

After tossing all the names into a basket (one for the bracelet and one for the earrings), I drew names and the winners are....

Jana


and

Jessica

Congrats! I will be contacting you in order to get your addresses and these lovelies will be out in the mail next week! Thank you to all who left comments and participated in my first giveaway!