Another Sweet Giveaway.

A fellow stationery girl, Vana, is hosting an awesome giveaway on her blog. Adorable tote bags, I really hope I snatch this one up! Get all the details at Le Papier Studio...

EDIT: Guess what?? I WON!!! I'm so excited to get my Kasual Tote! Thank you Vana and Mi K Babe!!

Happenings.

I feel like I've been neglecting my little blog. I've actually been super busy with filling orders. That's a good thing! It seems like just when I get the last order packaged and shipped, I come home and I have another email from Etsy! I am so grateful and thank God every day for giving me this opportunity. Who ever would have thought that I would be able to do what I love. From home. AND be with my kids all day. I am truly blessed.

Speaking of being blessed... I had THE MOST amazing Mother's Day yesterday. I did not lift a finger all day. My boys were angels. My husband cooked the most delicious dinner EVER. Well, look...

I have been keeping pretty busy trying to create some new designs, too. Here are some of my favorites...

And finally, in other news... My friend Jaimee is having a giveaway at a blog called Stuff Under Twenty. I have always been a big fan of her photography and I have my fingers crossed. I would LOVE to win her Zinnia print. I have been eyeing it!

So, that's it for now. Back to work!

Peony Note Card Winner

Wow! I am soooo happy with the participation of this months giveaway!! Thank you to all of you who participated. And thank you to those who Tweeted and Blogged, too.

I wish I could give the note cards to all of you, really I do. But the winner of this months giveaway is...

LulaBoutique, please email me (jennifer [at] thestationeryboutique [dot] com) with your mailing info. Also, let me know what you'd like the front of your cards to read!

You know what? I'm going to offer a little something to everyone who participated. I'm just so appreciative! Until the end of the week (05.08.09) I am going to offer 10% off your purchase at both my Etsy and Main shop if you participated in this months giveaway. Just enter the code PEONY10 at checkout (or message to seller on Etsy).

Thank you everyone!!

It's Giveaway Time!!

It's that time again. I'm hoping to get a little more participation this time. I'm still relatively new to the blogging world and just need a little more exposure. I got a few good ideas from the Lemon Drop Studio giveaway (which ended today, which I didn't win - boo!), so Shauna, I hope you don't mind if I use your genius idea...

THE GOODS

Folded note cards that are hand-stamped with lovely peonies in a cranberry colored ink on 80 lb Royal Linen cardstock. Can be personalized with your name or greeting. You could win:

+ 10 3.5 x 5 folded peony note cards
+ 10 3.5 x 5 brown kraft envelopes
+ They will be packaged in brown kraft box and tied with ribbon

These would even make a nice gift for Mom -- Mother's Day is in a couple weeks, you know.

HOW TO ENTER

Leave a comment to THIS post no later than Tuesday, May 5th, 12 NOON. I will announce the winner that afternoon on my blog.

IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES

1. Become a fan of my blog and you'll get another chance to win. Just leave another comment on THIS blog to let me know that you've become a fan.

2. Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter for another chance to win. Leave a comment on this post when you've done that.

3. Finally, let your readers know about the giveaway on your blog for another chance to win. Leave me a comment on this post to let me know where you've blogged.

Thank you for participating!

It's got potential.

I've come across an overstock of some brown kraft paper in my inventory (actually, I ordered paper when I meant to order cardstock) so I've been trying to think of some ways to use it. I also have some darling double sided cardstock just waiting to be used for something. AND I got a new rotary perforator. So I'm thinking, thinking... How 'bout some cute little matchbook style note pads? That sounds like fun. And it was, and they are adorable! See?

I think for now I may use them as thank you's for customers and possibly a giveaway, maybe this months giveaway. Eventually I think I'll post some up on Etsy.

Giveaway #2 Winner...

It's you Heather! Yay! Thank you to all the wonerful ladies who left comments. Heather, just contact me to let me know where I can send your prize. Next giveaway at the end of the month.

Giveaway #2

OK, here we go with Giveaway #2!

Black Bloom Note Cards
+ Set of 8
+ 3.5 x 5 in size (A4)
+ Accompanied by 100% brown kraft envelopes
+ Packaged in a brown kraft box with clear slip cover
+ Tied with black ribbon

Just leave a comment on this post to enter. I will pick a winner on March 31st and announce the winner here on April 1st, don't worry no April Fool's! Tell your friends. Remember to check back to see if you've won!

Staying Busy

Ah, back to reality. Mike has been home for a little over two weeks now, and still doesn't have to go back to work for a couple more weeks. We spent the last week taking the kids to Sea World AND Disneyland and spending time with family in between. The boys loved Sea World. They've both been there before, but now Nathan is old enough to name all the sharks and Ryan just walks around with his little pointer finger outstretched, total awe on his little face.

I brought the laptop with me with the intention to update the blog every once in a while, but, ya, that never happened. I also brought it if for some off chance I would get an Etsy order. Guess what? I got 5! Of course it would have to happen when I am away from home, not that I'm complaining. Luckily, they all understood that I wouldn't be able to ship anything until I got back. So, needless to say, I've been busy since we got back on Saturday. One of the orders includes a custom wedding suite. A little nervous cause it's my first wedding, but it's coming along very nicely. The bride liked the simplicity of this, so we created invitations and RSVP's along the same lines. I feel truly blessed to have this opportunity. And thank goodness for the other projects, too!

It's nice to be home and get back into our normal routine. I think one of the things I missed most when Mike was deployed was having dinner together as a family. Now that he's home I sit at the table with my family and think about how blessed I am to have them. I look around the table at each of their faces and feel so content and warm. Love those boys!

On another note, I am going to be hosting another giveaway within the next week or so. Stay tuned and tell your friends!

And the winner is...

Amanda ( of "Blessings All Mine")! Thank you so much to everyone for leaving such wonderful comments on my little section of the blogging universe. I can't wait to do this again. For now, I plan on doing another giveaway each month. I used Random.org to randomly pick a number from the comments left on the Giveaway #1 blog.

Amanda, please contact me to let me know where you would like your envelopes sent. Congratulations and thanks again!

Modern Classics: Kids Update

Remember my new friend Jaimee of Modern Classics: Kids? I started featuring her work on my website a couple of weeks ago. Now she has an adorable online shop of her own, and she has been so sweet to feature some of my work. Go see what Jaimee has in store! Thank you again Jaimee!

Today is the last day to leave a comment for Giveaway #1. I'm so excited to see who the winner is. I will announce who won tomorrow.

I'm going to go back to spending time with my reunited little family!

Excitement / Anticipation

So, I finally have a moment to sit down and write about how ecstatic I've been all day. Two reasons... First and foremost, my husband is coming home tomorrow after a six month deployment. Second, I actually have readers!

Tomorrow is a huge day for me and my boys. It has been a long six months to say the very least. I vaguely remember coming home on that first day and wondering around the house thinking, now what? In such a short amount of time (not really, six months is practically a lifetime - well it kinda is for my 15 month old) so much has happened. Celebrations, holidays, stomach bugs, births, milestones, a new president, and so much more, all while he is over there. We went to Maui for a wedding, Ryan turned one, Christmas, New Years, Valentine's Day, Nathan FINALLY pooped on the potty, Ryan FINALLY got a tooth, I FINALLY sold something on Etsy. And now, the time has come to FINALLY pick him up at the airport tomorrow and I have a stomach full of butterflies. I feel like I'm getting married all over again. Oh, I look forward to being a foursome again!

And, everytime I get a new comment on here I get all giddy. I truly cherish each of your comments, and here and there through out the day I have been checking out each of your blogs. I hope to get to know you all more. I did extend the giveaway until the 1st so I'll be announcing the winner on the 2nd. Thank you all for giving my little blog a chance. It is much appreciated!

Thankful

OK, so I was about to go to bed, just checking the last emails of the day and I got a sudden burst of new energy. I read an email that was full of amazing advice for a blogging/selling newbie like me. Aminta has taken a liking to my work and offered me some great tips.

So, per her advice, I will extend Giveaway #1 until Sunday, March 1st. My goal is to earn some new readers/buyers/friends/business contacts. This whole experience of starting a home business is thrilling, so much has happened since the first of the year. I love it, it has kept me busy. Not that my boys don't keep me busy enough already, but its a new kind of busy.

I am very blessed to have come across so many Etsians who are willing to share what they know (do you see why I L.O.V.E. this site?). It has always been my practice to "teach what you know" and this is exactly why.

Mini Milestone / Giveaway #1

Today, my "Baby Shower Birdies" invitation has been viewed 100 times on Etsy. To me, this is a milestone in the Etsy world. And, I've had more inquiries on this item than any other item in my Etsy shop. To answer a few of the questions... Yes, I can do it in any color you'd like, i.e. blue for boys, yellow/purple for neutral. Yes, there are coordinating Thank You Note Cards. Yes, there is a discount for ordering both the invitations and thank you cards together.

I made these for my sister, Sarah. She is having my baby niece, Giana, in a matter of weeks. Thank you Giana for inspiring me to make these! I love you already.

Baby Shower Birdies Invitation $1.75 each

On a new note... I honestly don't know how many people are actually reading this. So I'm going to try something. Leave a comment by February 26th and you'll be entered to win a little prize. I will number the comments, then pick a number at random. The winner will be revealed on the 27th. Here's what you're playing for...

What a lovely way to say hello or thank you. These little note cards are a great way to thank a customer or leave a little note in your loved ones lunch. A set of 10 envelopes are hand made with patterned paper, 4 x 4 in size. Two prints of each pattern. Also comes with 10 flat 4 x 4 cards in either white or brown kraft. Note cards are hand stamped with your initials, name, or a greeting, like thanks or hello. Each letter is individually stamped so each card may vary slightly. Cards can also be left blank.

C'mon, don't be shy! Leave a comment, a nice one please.