Repurpose :: Security Envelopes

Lately I have been looking forward to getting junk mail and bills in my mailbox. Not for the junk mail or the bills, but the envelopes that they come it. Specifically the ones that have the cool patterns and colors on the inside. You know what I'm talking about? Those gray's and blue's and cool lines and dots? I've started a collection and I know my husband probably thinks I'm going coo coo but why waste and why not make something with them?

Make some with your junk mail. Or get one in my Parcel + Paper shop! :)

{My newest Etsy shop} Parcel + Paper

Hello friends,

I know it's been a while. We've been super busy around here with moving to a new state, lots of DIY projects around the house (by my handy husband), lots of orders to fill and ship, not to mention the fact I'm doing this with a bun in the oven!

But I just wanted to take a minute to introduce you to my latest venture :: another Etsy shop! Since I started The Stationery Boutique I've accumulated not only a ton of inventory but also inspiration. I've been very inspired by other handmade sellers to take presentation and packaging to a different level. I have become obsessed with kraft paper and bakers twine for starters. I decided to open a little shop to provide others with the supplies needed to create lovely packages. My new shop, Parcel + Paper, will have goodies such as mini envelopes, kraft and colored envelopes, labels, colored bakers twine, cello bags, and other fun stuff.








I'm still in the beginning stages, but have already had three sales since opening on April 15th. So, when you get a chance head over to Parcel + Paper on Etsy and take a looksy!

Elsewhere Online

I designed a little insert to include with orders so my customers know where else to find me online. Plus I can write a little "thank you" on the back. What do you think?

... And Baby Makes ...

The ...and Baby Makes Three shower invitations have been quite popular these days. I've have many requests for different colors of the invite. I just recently did a set for a baby girl shower in pink. And a neutral set for another shower where the sex of the baby isn't known yet. She's having her shower at a French cafe, so we went with a bold, bright yellow with red and green accents.

Another set, that is quite special to me was designed for my cousin. In her case, baby actually makes four so we designed around that concept. We also added a little diaper raffle insert. Isn't it cute?

Perideau Designs Interview

Today I am featured on my friend Bridgett's lovely blog! Thanks girl!

The Winter Birch Wedding Suite {Complete!}

These babies are done!


Remember the customer I had a while back who wanted a birch tree themed Save the Date Card? She also wanted her wedding suite to be customized with the same idea. Well here it is.

We went with the same colors, a couple different shades of blues and grays. We changed the fonts to make for a more formal appearance. Overall, I'm very happy with how they turned out. One hundred and twenty invitations, response cards, and accomodation cards. Both the return address and recipient addresses were printed on the the envelopes. {And, let me just say I wasted a good handful of 3.5 x 5" envelopes. Remember the ink smudge incident I tweeted about?}

They shipped out today. I wish I could have hand delivered them. I'm a little nervous about them getting lost in the mail. I put a TON of time into these and I would just cry if anything happened to them! I guess we'll find out in a few days.

More pictures here. Thanks for looking!

Seller to Seller {Sparkle + Metal}

I just wanted to show off these lovely calling cards I made for a fellow Etsy seller. I love the papaya color! The Big Bloom Calling Cards are printed on a sturdy, yet soft textured card stock.

Speaking of, have you checked out Sparkle + Metal on Etsy? Natasha's handmade jewelry is delicate with a touch of sparkle. This is one of my faves...