My shop is now open for business! Hoooo-ray.
All available here. There are only a few items in the shop now. Since every pack is one of a kind, the process of putting them together and photographing them is a bit time-intense; I'm taking things slow and seeing what the response is before I add much more. I'm still playing around with styling too. (funny how my least favorite part of being a graphic designer--art directing--is following me into my non-working life, too.)
ANYway, a little backstory. Around Christmastime, my friend Kaitlyn and I were talking about meeting up. She mentioned wanting to take a look through my art supplies, but since we didn't meet at my house, I brought the art supplies to her. It was SO MUCH fun for me to put together a little package of special things for journaling and art-making. I enjoyed the process, and also realized: I am never going to use all this stuff up in my lifetime.
For so long I have been hoarding art materials. I always feel like, "oh no! if I use it it's gone forever!" But hello! Every time I go to the thrift store I find a treasure. Which means, there's a lot more of this stuff out in the world, I might as well enjoy what I have. And since I can't possibly enjoy it all myself. . . I'm sharing it with you.
Which brings me to. . . A GIVEAWAY. Boo-yah! Leave a comment and I'll pick a winner and send you a giant fun pack of paper-y awesomeness. Anyone welcome. Go for it!
Update: the giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered!
Yay! I'm so glad you're doing this.
Posted by: Kimberly | 02/08/2012 at 07:39 AM
It looks absolutely beautiful! I can't to grab something from your store! <3
Posted by: Natalie Malik | 02/08/2012 at 12:53 PM
What lovely packs of goodness. I have though about sending some of my goodies on to friends and I think you have inspired me to do it.
Posted by: Carlene Taylor Simmons | 02/08/2012 at 08:14 PM
Wow, you are so creative! Thank you for this oppotunity to win.
Posted by: Dana Burton | 02/09/2012 at 06:42 PM
Just stumbled on your blog--very cool stuff! Would love to win some paper-y awesomeness. :-)
Posted by: LauraBean | 02/10/2012 at 08:52 AM
I'm always up for awesomeness!
Posted by: Benzie | 02/10/2012 at 08:57 AM
everything looks awesome. congrats on the shop opening! (i just favorited it on etsy!)
-stef (cozymade)
Posted by: stephanie | 02/10/2012 at 09:16 AM
FUN! Amazing shop-best of luck!
xo
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Posted by: linda (burlap+blue) | 02/10/2012 at 10:48 AM
So much fun! I'm going to post about your Etsy shop on my blog! I actually just lovingly tucked away your art journaling gift into a drawer the other evening, and I think I'll take a few photos and link to your biz sometime. :)
I can't stop browsing your store, btw. It's so cute and I love the photos and styling. Can't wait to see where you take it.
Posted by: Kaitlyn | 02/14/2012 at 05:59 AM
Incredible giveaway! I used to be a bit of a materials hoarder myself and then we moved from Canada to Texas and I had to part with almost everything (scary/painful) so I'm starting from scratch! Thank you for the chance!
Posted by: Azizah A. (@GourmetPens) | 02/16/2012 at 03:14 PM
This is so cool. Thanks again for the chance and you have a new reader.
Posted by: Melissa | 02/16/2012 at 03:16 PM
Wow... paperie goodness! I had tendency to save letter sheet and envelop set from each stationery sets I bought, but now I figure, it is better to share the goodness!
Thank you for the giveaway.
Posted by: Shangching | 02/16/2012 at 03:18 PM
Great Blog!! That was amazing. Your thought processing is wonderful. The way you tell the thing is awesome. You are really a master
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Posted by: stanchions | 02/23/2012 at 09:18 AM