tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453079663569742092024-03-13T06:05:09.325-05:00Daisy Design ShopFrom Daisy Design Shop, you can order high-quality personalized digital and paper products with reasonable prices and a fast turnaround. If you'd like to request a custom order, message me with details and I'll be glad to work with you to create exactly what you need!Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-26471550037818304842014-03-12T15:53:00.002-05:002014-03-12T15:54:25.117-05:00Pantone Color of the Year - Radiant OrchidI love color. It's very rare that you'll see me wearing all black, gray, or brown. I like to mix things up with lots of bright colors and patterns. The same goes for my house--my office has yellow walls and features my collection of vintage Care Bears. The guest bathroom downstairs has one wall in coral and the opposite wall in aqua. I suppose it's only natural that I went into a profession where I get to play with color all day long!<br />
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Every year I wait for Pantone to announce its Color of the Year and this year I was delighted to hear that it's a lovely shade of purple called Radiant Orchid. Here are a couple of new invitation designs I created just to show off this great shade!<br />
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<br />Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-65514447182905304472014-01-29T12:09:00.000-06:002014-01-29T12:09:50.299-06:00Winter WeatherI love winter. I really do. This morning though, after spending more than a week in sub-zero temperatures, I said (for maybe the first time in my life) that I was ready for winter to be over. But my Saint Bernard puppy is still enjoying it!<br />
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I'm ready for spring, but it looks like we've still got at least a few more weeks of winter weather left. At least it's pretty! Here are some of my favorite winter-inspired designs.<br />
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This is one of my newest winter designs. I'm in love with the simplicity and colors.</div>
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I printed one on my pearl metallic cardstock and it was simply stunning.</div>
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used color for winter. I love the bright contrast!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/161591765/wedding-invitation-snowflakes-in-purple" target="_blank">Snowflakes in purple wedding invitation</a></span></div>
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Who says you have to give up flowers/foliage just because it's winter?</div>
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background is a truly gorgeous combination.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/173351809/wedding-invitation-mason-jar-and-winter" target="_blank">Mason jar and winter flowers wedding invitation</a></span></div>
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<br />Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-17516496897638668242014-01-21T16:56:00.000-06:002014-01-21T16:57:56.776-06:00PocketfoldsI adore pocketfold invitations for weddings. They are a simple and elegant way to keep all of your wedding stationery together and they look just lovely. These are some of my favorite pocketfold invitation designs from the past couple of years.<br />
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I love the combination of bright blue with brown kraft accents.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/72662720/wedding-invitation-flower-sketch-vintage" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vintage botanical sketch invitation</span></a></div>
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This champagne metallic cardstock is just dreamy.</div>
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I used it for my Christmas cards last year.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/59085218/wedding-invitation-vintage-filigree" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vintage filigree swirls invitation</span></a></div>
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I created this design for a handmade invitation contest last year.</div>
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It was inspired by a good friend's wedding in the Georgia mountains.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126830828/wedding-invitation-pocketfold-mason-jar" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mason jar in a tree invitation</span></a></div>
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And don't forget--even if you are a DIY bride, you can purchase <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/66440983/any-digital-wedding-invitation-and-rsvp" target="_blank">any of my invitation designs</a> to print yourself and put together your own pocketfold invitations!<br />
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<br />Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-86707415321208545352014-01-09T16:57:00.000-06:002014-01-09T16:57:58.419-06:00Happily Ever AfterI grew up as a true tomboy. Tree-climbing, scar-acquiring, dirt in my hair, mud under my fingernails tomboy. Sometime after high school, my love for all things princess emerged with a passion that seems to be making up for all the years I spent playing with bugs and trucks. I have to admit that designing princess invitations is one of my favorite past-times. Enjoy these new creations, which are fun for kids and adults alike!<br />
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And my newest princess obsession is Frozen. If you haven't seen it yet, you should go now!<br />
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-47144844133911869702012-02-06T21:14:00.000-06:002012-02-06T21:14:01.351-06:00Adorable Pink InvitationsI'm a bit ashamed at how long it's been since I updated this blog! Things have just been so crazy busy that I kept putting it off. Daisy Design Shop on Etsy is absolutely flourishing! (588 sales as of this moment!) I've also been adding a ton of new stuff, so I'd like to share some of my favorites now. It's no secret that pink is my favorite color, and I've been reveling in it lately! :)<br />
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I literally just listed this invitation a few minutes ago. I'm in love with the shabby chic/country cottage feel of these roses!<br />
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A friend of mine with a four-year-old daughter introduced me to the world of Lalaloopsy. They are adorable little rag dolls with the cutest names, like Crumbs Sugar Cookie and Tippy Tumbleina. Well, I made a birthday invitation inspired by these little cuties, featuring buttons and bows!<br />
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Last, but certainly not least, I am in love with the new trend of hot air balloons and I can't resist sharing this baby shower invitation featuring some vintage balloons (this one also comes in brown/blue!):<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/daisydesignshop">Check out the shop</a> for many more new designs! <3<br />
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The invitation itself is flat-printed and the background is a design made to resemble burlap and lace, but it will arrive in style with a chocolate brown envelope and handmade belly band of real burlap, lace and raffia:<br />
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Included in the set is also an outer envelope in cream so that the belly band remains intact in the mail. The band slides off easily so guests can open the invitation without damaging the gorgeous lace.<br />
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I'm currently working on some more handmade options, including a fun new baby shower invitation. Check back soon!<br />
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I'll be adding many more designs soon. These labels are the perfect way to personalize a party and they come in a ready-to-print PDF. Are there any designs you'd like to see listed? Just leave a comment and I'll get to work! :)<br />
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I grew up knowing that when it came time for me to get married, I wanted to be a princess on my wedding day. I chose a dress based on Belle's dress from Beauty and the Beast, rode in a horse-drawn carriage, and I used lots of pink in my decorating. The best part, though? Finding my prince who didn't mind letting me be a princess. :)<br />
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Even if you don't want to incorporate princesses into the wedding itself, why not have a princess-themed bridal shower to let you and your best friends be as girly as you want?<br />
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Check back soon for new birthday party invitations!<br />
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<b>From July 29 until August 8, my Etsy shop will be in vacation mode </b>while I set up our new house (which includes my own office, yay!). I will have access to my email, which will be listed in the shop announcement at the top of the page.<br />
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I am one week away from my shop's first anniversary, so when I come back, I will have an anniversary sale! In the meantime, I've just announced my first giveaway on my Facebook page, which you can find <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daisydesignshop">here</a>. Once I reach 100 fans, every fan will be entered into a drawing to receive 50 free personalized business cards or calling cards! So please spread the news and let's see how fast we can make this happen! :)<br />
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I can't wait to get back into full swing!<br />
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This past week was insanely busy, as I fulfilled two of my largest orders to-date! I'm definitely going to enjoy this holiday weekend before I start working on two more large orders early next week. Happy Independence Day to everyone in the United States and Happy (belated) Canada Day to our friends a little farther north! :)<br />
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Agatha and Icarus will be making regular appearances from now on!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">New Cardstock Options</span></b><br />
Now available:<br />
<ul><li>111 lb cardstock in radiant white or old world cream</li>
<li>107 lb shimmery metallic cardstock in pearl white or champagne</li>
<li>84 lb shimmery linen cardstock in white, cream, or gold</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>New Envelope Options</b></span><br />
Now available:<br />
<ul><li>70 lb shimmery metallic invitation and RSVP envelopes in pearl, champagne, silver, gold, rose, crimson, bronze, copper, lavender, mint, onyx, dark blue, sunset orange, aqua, bright pink, bright green, or bright red</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Insert Options</b></span><br />
Now available:<br />
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You can view all of the available paper and envelope options <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70992933/paper-and-envelope-choices">HERE</a>! I will be announcing a new luxury invitation option before the end of the month!<br />
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I've recently listed several designs that feature mason jars, which are pretty much <i>the</i> quintessential summer decoration. They are proving to be very popular with summer and early autumn brides too!<br />
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I just designed this matching save-the-date card today:<br />
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This design has fireflies too. It reminds me of a summer evening wedding:<br />
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I've got some more great summer designs in the works...think ice cream, polka dotted sea animals, and sweet little lovebirds!<br />
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How sweet are those?! And just in case your little mermaid is a blonde or a brunette, those options are available too! I have a lot of clipart that I haven't used yet, but I couldn't resist buying a few more princess designs from Jessica. So keep checking my shop for new designs featuring a princess with seven little friends and one with really great hair. ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-88149617863426650342011-05-29T13:52:00.000-05:002011-05-29T13:52:01.632-05:00Be Our Guest!Goodness it has been a crazy month for me, hence the lack of a blog post in over two weeks! This month I made a sale of 325 wedding invitation sets to one couple, and I also had a family friend visit for a few days. In addition, spring and summer parties have begun, making me one busy girl. :)<br />
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Another of my orders this month was to a friend whose daughter is turning 4 in July, and she wants a Beauty and the Beast party. Since that happens to be one of my favorite fairytales, I was super excited to create a design for her birthday invitations and thank you cards. This design is completely customizable and features the name of the birthday girl!<br />
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For an extra touch of princess awesomeness, there are matching thank you cards too!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was so much fun designing these that I might have to do more featuring some other fairytale princesses. :) Be sure to check back!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-40721437451473908452011-05-11T20:16:00.000-05:002011-05-13T15:20:50.784-05:00Another Shop MakeoverI'm constantly brainstorming for new ideas on how to make my shop more visually appealing. I liked my previous pink banner, but I felt that it may have drawn too much attention away from my products. Introducing my new shop banner design...it's simple, fresh, and totally spring!<br />
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In addition, I've decided to alter the look of my product images. I love having actual photographs of my products so that people can see what they look like when printed, but I felt that the thumbnails in my shop needed to be more uniform. So, I'll be keeping the photographs, but the default images will be a little different from now on. These new images will allow for a better view of the entire product. Here's a glance at my new storefront (I still have a few products that need their images changed):<br />
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I think it is going to look really great when I'm finished. Here's a close-up example of one, featuring my newest wedding invitation design in yellow and gray damask:<br />
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Hopefully this will be the last major makeover I decide to do for quite some time. It's exhausting! ;)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LfW_MZwjqUo/Tcs33w73lgI/AAAAAAAAA8g/5f7vS86MRvw/s1600/Blogger+Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LfW_MZwjqUo/Tcs33w73lgI/AAAAAAAAA8g/5f7vS86MRvw/s320/Blogger+Signature.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-77575306532039648762011-05-03T16:23:00.000-05:002011-05-03T16:23:14.337-05:00Postcards!I've had several brides ask if I could turn their RSVP cards into postcards. Originally, my answer was a hesitant yes. I could in fact create a double-sided RSVP card that the USPS would accept as mail. However, I was concerned that the cardstock I use would take quite a beating in the mail.<br />
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So I'm super excited to announce that I am now able to confidently answer yes to that question. Daisy Design Shop has started offering RSVP postcards, as well as save-the-date postcards in any design! These postcards are made of a high-quality, slightly glossy, and extremely durable type of paper. Each set must be specially ordered, so they will take a little longer than my usual processing time (up to 3 weeks), but they're totally worth it! <br />
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Both the front and the back are completely customizable. Here are some examples of RSVP postcards:<br />
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Postcards can save on postage too! Here is a save-the-date design:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73378122/100-save-the-date-postcards-in-any">Available here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">It's just about time for you spring 2012 brides to order your save-the-date postcards! :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-71840334362217445412011-04-25T17:42:00.000-05:002011-04-25T17:42:44.448-05:00Do the RobotThis morning I spent some quality time on Etsy discovering just how cute robots can be. I'm definitely sensing a new obsession. Here's a view of my Treasury made up of the cutest robot-themed stuff:<br />
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I am in love with the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62655607/my-little-pony-robot">My Little Pony robot</a> and I actually just bought the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71309435/mini-robot-a-vintage-style-robot-charm">mini robot necklace</a> last week. :) <br />
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I was so inspired by all of this cute stuff that I had to make my own robot design. And birthday party invitations it was. Who wouldn't want a robot-themed birthday party?! :)<br />
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You can definitely expect to see some more adorable robots in the future. I've already told me husband that if we have a baby boy we are going with this theme. ;)<br />
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These Fan Programs are made from two sheets of cardstock, mounted to a wooden stick, so they are durable enough to withstand even the longest ceremony. :) And, of course, they are completely customizable!<br />
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</div>Speaking of wedding season, fall weddings are right around the corner! I've started to receive orders from Autumn brides, so I've added several new fall-themed wedding invitation styles. These can also be made into save-the-dates for 2012 brides who like to plan ahead. :)<br />
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I'll be adding another new product before the end of April, so check back soon!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v1Giw8_MHts/TbHiDDDV5VI/AAAAAAAAA7k/EqY4pCJSh9w/s1600/Blogger+Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v1Giw8_MHts/TbHiDDDV5VI/AAAAAAAAA7k/EqY4pCJSh9w/s320/Blogger+Signature.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-58158554362862493742011-04-19T16:20:00.000-05:002011-04-19T16:20:26.927-05:00New Color SchemeI have a friend who is having a baby in just a couple more months. She and her husband decided that they weren't going to find out the gender of the baby, so they've been on the hunt for gender-neutral decorations, which, it turns out, are quite difficult to come by. The end result was a bird/bumblebee theme in shades of gray, green, and yellow. When I saw the nursery, I was sold.<br />
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Since then, I've been working with those colors to make some new designs, including this bird-themed baby shower invitation:<br />
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I couldn't stop there, though! I also made some adorable bird-themed stickers that are perfect for baby shower favors.<br />
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I've also been hard at work trying to add some new kinds of products to my shops. Check back soon for the announcement!<br />
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Then, in the middle of this (very long) Illinois winter, a few cardinals started showing up daily to eat the birdseed my husband and I left out on the back deck. It was really amazing to see spots of bright red in an otherwise completely white landscape. Soon we started seeing many more birds, including a fluffy puffball that had a bit of a crooked wing. I like to think that it's the same one we rescued :)<br />
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I began to pay more attention to bird-themed decor, especially as related to weddings. Birds' nests and bird cages are pretty popular right now, and it's no wonder when you see pictures like this:<br />
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</div>So I've decided to add my own touch to this popular idea with the following save-the-date cards and wedding invitation:<br />
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Bird-themed decor is quite diverse and doesn't have to be limited to weddings. Next time I'll share some baby shower ideas!Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-4331693525136750052011-04-02T22:02:00.000-05:002011-04-02T22:02:59.105-05:00Happy International Children's Book Day!Sorry for the long delay between posts...I have been swamped for the past couple of weeks, which is definitely a good thing. :) I absolutely couldn't resist a post for today, though. I am a huge children's book enthusiast/collector/fanatic, so this is one of my favorite "holidays."<br />
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I made an entire Treasury dedicated to some of my favorite children's books and those mentioned by my friends and fans on facebook. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d97deb62aae6d91401e8c15/happy-international-childrens-book-day">Here it is</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RzXe1R3Edk0/TZfhvPn2SaI/AAAAAAAAA6c/uuSu2OOiI6g/s1600/treasury.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RzXe1R3Edk0/TZfhvPn2SaI/AAAAAAAAA6c/uuSu2OOiI6g/s400/treasury.png" width="392" /></a></div><br />
It's super difficult for me to pick an absolute favorite, but Where the Wild Things Are (or really, anything that Maurice Sendak ever even looked at), The Secret Garden, and Percy Jackson are three of my big obsessions. I actually ordered a version of this recycled book collage and I'm so excited for it to arrive soon!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And I am seriously considering buying this necklace for myself, or maybe hinting strongly to my husband that it would make a perfect Easter present. :)</div><br />
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</div>What are your favorite children's books and why?Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-16048586355882479142011-03-28T14:39:00.000-05:002011-03-28T14:39:52.517-05:00New Save-the-Date CardAccording to a survey conducted by <a href="http://healthland.time.com/2010/08/17/how-couples-meet/">TIME magazine</a>, around 30% of today's couples meet online. While my husband and I didn't <i>meet </i>online, we lived two hours apart for the first year we dated. Instant messaging and email played a huge part in our relationship. With internet and technology playing such a significant role in many of today's relationships, I thought it was only fitting to create a save-the-date that would be perfect for technology-loving couples.<br />
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What other technology-related stationery would you like to see?Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-72029018396179664572011-03-17T23:21:00.000-05:002011-03-17T23:21:19.568-05:00Shop MakeoverI am lucky to have some very artistically talented and generous friends. One in particular was wonderful enough to conduct a product photo shoot for me today! She was patient enough to take over 150 photos that I can use in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/daisydesignshop">Etsy</a> and <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/DaisyDesignShop">Artfire</a> shops, and they turned out awesome! We took some in front of a brick backdrop and some in front of a canvas painted light blue. I am so thrilled to be making over my shop with these really great photos.<br />
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Here are a few of my favorites:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.228130458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.228130458.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55451002/baby-shower-invitation-safari-jungle">Available here</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It will take me a while to update all of my listings, but hopefully it will be done by next Monday. A great product photo can make all the difference! :)</div><br />
<span id="goog_621171302"></span><span id="goog_621171303"></span>Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071889242097993916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745307966356974209.post-78283174838985717782011-03-10T17:23:00.000-06:002011-03-10T17:23:42.138-06:00Villa Bella (Beautiful Home)I started today in a day-dreamy kind of mood. Recently, I've been obsessed with planning my dream home. I've spent hours painting, renovating, and decorating in my mind, and today I created a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d79081db3198eefaf5601df/dream-home">Treasury</a> with some of those decorations.<br />
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My two favorite items:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The gorgeous lighting fixtures I found inspired me to use a little bit of light in my own way. Specifically, paper lanterns, which are useful, fun, and elegant all at once! This design started out as a New Address card (I told you I was in a house mood), but as I started designing, I decided it should be a Save the Date card instead. No worries, though...I'm already working on a similar New Address card design. :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Perhaps one day soon I'll have my dream house and I can hang up some real paper lanterns along the patio. Until then, here's to dreaming!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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