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New Site and Shop Launching June 10th

2008-05-06T17:49:00.002-05:00

I'm here! I'm here! I'm sorry for being away for so long, unexpectedly. However there will be a new blog and a new online shop launching on June 10th. Please stop back in a couple weeks. I have a lot to catch up on here.

~ Candis

Anna Ruby King

2008-02-27T13:38:00.004-05:00

Anna recently sent me an email about her handmade cards. They are really unique so of course I'm more than happy to post them here. Anna's cards are made with recycled card stock and fabric. The fabric adds such special detail to the cards. They're beautiful. Check out Anna's etsy shop here.

Angela Liguori

2008-02-18T17:00:00.003-05:00

Hi. I'm going to try to get caught up on some submissions this week.

These hard-cover handmade book photos were sent in by Angela Liguori. Angela is a stationery designer and book artist living in Boston. The books are hand-sewn using Italian thread. You can shop Angela's collection right here.

Corkskin Journal

2008-02-07T16:30:00.001-05:00

These corkskin journals are currently on sale at auto for $16.00. They are 8.25 x 5.25" and have 20 colored pages. Available in pink, green or orange.

Messenger Bird Press

2008-01-22T13:25:00.001-05:00

These little wood creatures from Messenger Press are so cute. They are blank inside so perfect any time. All cards are beautifully created with letterpress. I love the flower design too. Makes me think of warm spring weather!

Paper Lion

2008-01-21T14:07:00.001-05:00

The other night I opened up my closet and saw a jar of book paste had spilled all over the floor. That was not a fun night. I never got all the paste out of the carpet but at least it's in the closet. Next time I will have to skip the book paste and try another method like some of the bindings in the etsy shop of Paper Lion. Paper Lion offers many notebooks and notepad holders. There are many different patterns and sizes. Click here to start shopping.

Light Posting

2008-01-17T17:25:00.000-05:00

I'm sorry for my lack of posts this week. I guess that's what happens when blogging is not you're full time job, right? Thanks for understanding. I'll be back on Monday. Have a good weekend.

SISKAstudio

2008-01-15T06:18:00.000-05:00

I'm just showing you a few things from the etsy shop of SISKAstudio, but you should definitely check out the rest of the collection. The shop is full of colors and textures. This shop has a wide range of style. Each item is different from the next. Shops like this are very interesting. You never know what the artist is going to create next.

Mini Favor Boxes

2008-01-14T08:38:00.000-05:00

These mini favor boxes would be fun for many occasions. Each favor box is double sided. The boxes come unassembled so you can choose which pattern to show on the outside. When put together the boxes measure 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 7/8". I love the patterns!

You can purchase 18 boxes for $5.00 right here.

Pop-Up Cards by Tracy Chong

2008-01-14T07:18:00.000-05:00

These handmade pop-up cards are amazing! The cards are 5.2" x 4" and are made of cardstock. Each card comes with a matching envelope. I can imagine how much time goes into creating one of these cards. They are very unique.

Tracy is currently earning her graduate degree in science but obviously she also has a strong passion for art. If you're looking for something special to send to a friend definitely check out Tracy's shop.

Turtle Papers

2008-01-11T11:36:00.001-05:00

Turtle Papers is probably one of my favorite online stationery shops. I have to control myself from posting about them everyday. The work they produce is beautiful. They also have a lot more to offer besides stationery. The online shop carries wall art, gift tags, calendars and even tees.

paperedtogether

2008-01-11T11:05:00.000-05:00

Valentine's Day cards are everywhere. I'm really liking the collection in the etsy shop of papereredtogether. They are sort of nontraditional but that's what makes them unique. The letterpress cards are printed on 100% cotton (tree free) paper.

Ice Cream Social

2008-01-09T14:15:00.001-05:00

I fell in love with these cards posted on design*sponge the other day. They are so pretty and perfect for valentines day or any day of course. The cards are from the etsy shop of Ice Cream Social. Six cards in a pack with matching envelopes. Pretty, Pretty, Pretty!

On a Side Note

2008-01-09T14:10:00.001-05:00

My husband and I just booked a trip to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico. We're really excited and we've never been to this part of Mexico before. Has anyone traveled to Cabo recently? Any reviews to share before we go? Thanks!

Ink+Wit

2008-01-08T10:14:00.000-05:00

I bought this beautiful print from Ink+Wit the other night. It was part of the 2008 wall calendar. Only eleven prints were made and I'm so happy to be getting one. It was printed by Pistachio Press.

Melissahead Designs

2008-01-08T10:01:00.000-05:00

I'm jealous! Melissa's new website looks great. You can view all her designs online and the shop link takes you directly to Melissa's etsy shop. She currently has some great items for sale.

The Cutting Edge

2008-01-07T11:09:00.000-05:00

Hillary emailed me to let me know about her etsy shop The Cutting Edge. Hillary's shop is filled with different types of tags. I'm not a scrapbook creator but I imagine these would be great for scrapbooking as well as other paper crafts. I would probably use them on gift packages.

Thanks for the email Hillary!

Elfrida

2008-01-04T15:54:00.001-05:00

Elfrida is graphic artist in California working towards her degree in architecture. (Love her name!) However I think she's a pretty good designer. Her cards and tags for sale in her etsy shop are beautiful.

Jenn Ski Notecards

2008-01-03T16:06:00.001-05:00

I don't remember Jenn Ski selling notecards in the past but maybe she did. These awesome Pod Cards are 3 1/2" x 4 7/8" folded. The cards are printed with Jenn's popular designs. They are blank on the inside so you can use them for any occasion. Sold in packs of four.

Joom

2008-01-02T14:34:00.000-05:00

One thing I'm doing for sure this year is decorating my house. We have lived there for a year now and it still doesn't feel like home. It's hard for me to make decisions about painting and nailing things to the wall. So far I'm off to a good start though. Yesterday I purchased a print from Yellena and today I purchased the above green and brown image from joom. I've always been a fan of the work from joom so I'm happy I finally made this purchase. I also love the fact that the artwork is already framed. That's one less thing I have to do!

Happy New Year!

2008-01-02T14:00:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and is looking forward to a new year.

The look of the blog has changed for the beginning of 2008. One of things I want to do this year is continue to make this blog better and I felt the first step in doing that was to make sure the design stays fresh. In helping to keep up with that I hope to change the header image once in a while. I know that I get tired of looking at the same design everyday so I don't want my readers to ever feel that way. The content of the blog will always remain the same.

Happy Holidays!

2007-12-21T15:09:00.001-05:00

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. See you in 2008!

Essimar

2007-12-20T09:34:00.001-05:00

What I like most about the etsy shop of Essimar is the variety. The paper layered prints are amazing and the note cards are very unique. If you purchase one of the paper layered prints you actually get an original not a copy or scan. There is only a certain number of prints created in each set.

I love finding an artist on etsy and then visiting their personal website. Essimar has a pretty cool site and blog.

spotted on Orange Beautiful

Jengs Shop

2007-12-19T10:26:00.001-05:00

Some days I search and search for something amazing to post about. It's not everyday I feel so in love with what I post about though. Today I am in love with these notebooks from Jengs Shop. They are just gorgeous. The books are saddle stitched and contain 30 pages of sketch paper. Size is 4.5" x 6.5". These would make perfect stocking stuffers. Hopefully Jen would still be able to rush them to you if you need a last minute gift. I think I need a last minute gift for myself.

Bill O'Neil

2007-12-18T09:39:00.001-05:00

I'm loving the work of Bill O'Neil. I just found his etsy shop yesterday morning and was instantly drawn to his prints. Above is one of his prints beautifully framed followed by one of his calendars which is currently for sale. His artwork is modern and simple yet has so much personality. If you're in Milwaukee stop by the main gallery in the Intercontinental Hotel to see Bill's work. It will be in the Gallery until January.