From Behind the Lens

Photography is one of my life's true loves. Ever since I was a little kid, I've had a camera stuck to my face wherever I go. I recently got my first "big kid" camera and shot my first wedding a few weeks ago. I love capturing memories and sharing them with others.

Squidart is the Etsy photographer who offered to donate to this week's Tuesday Trivia Contest. When she offered, she shared with me her blog, which spoke to me so much as a "new" photographer with its tutorials and examples of her amazing work. I love the old fashioned look she gives to her photographs...they remind me of simpler times and are very calming to me.

It is such a pleasure to feature squidart this week. Please check out her beautiful shop and support this extremely talented photographer.

Some Things Last Forever - 8x8 Print
Price: $20.00
Mountain Flowers - 8x8 Print
Price: $20.00
Old Fashioned
Price: $20.00

The Pier - 8x10 Print
Price: $20.00

Wednesday Winner!

Congratulations to Angie from patterns4you for winning this week's Tuesday Trivia Contest!! Angie won an awesome 8x8 photograph from seller squidart.

You may remember Angie from a few week's back when she donated her awesome fabric tissue holder for Tuesday Trivia. I featured her later in the week under her other shop name, fabric4you. Its a pleasure to be able to feature her second Etsy store today, as she plays Tuesday Trivia every week and has finally won.

Patterns4you is stocked with a variety of prints from today and yesterday. I had so much fun looking through this shop as some of them reminded me of the fun Halloween costumes my mom used to make when I was a kid. In that spirit (no pun intended), with the fall season approaching, I'm happy to feature some of the fun Halloween costumes in this awesome shop.

"Toddlers WIZARD OF OZ Halloween Costume Pattern - Dorthy, Glenda, Tin Man, Scarecrow - Simplicity 4024"
Price: $9.95


"Princess Costume Sewing Pattern - Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, Belle Halloween Costumes - McCalls 2856"
Price: $5.95


"Belly Dance Sewing Pattern - Gypsy Dancer Costumes - Simplicity 2941"
Price: $9.95

"Kimono Sewing Pattern - Obi Sash Oriental Japanese Robe - Butterick 6698"
Price: $6.95


Thanks to everyone for playing this week. We had 7 total entries. Please support these awesome shops!

Aurorarose - Hair accessories and vintage jewelry
jushana16 - Sewn goods
stockannette - Knitted goods
CrystalBeadedDesigns - Jewelry
creativeapples - Photography
The3Maries - Vintage goods

And of course, thanks again to squidart for donating this week's awesome prize!!

Just a side note, that I will be on vacation (woooo!) next week, so the next Tuesday Trivia Contest will be in two weeks, on August 25th. Thanks everyone!

Tuesday Trivia!

Its Tuesday! Time for more trivia, and I hope you are all excited to play! This week our prize comes from Etsy seller and photographer squidart. I actually really wish I could enter to win, because I love this prize. It is the 8x8 print shown below named "Penguin Love". How cute is this???

Here is the lowdown on the super easy way to play:

1. I will be asking you a question about the featured shop of the week.
2. Convo me via etsy (ktpapercrafts) or email me at ktpapercrafts@gmail.com with the answer to my question.
3. All correct entries will be entered for the prize, and the winner will be drawn at random using random.org
4. Entries must be received by 11:59pm PST on Tuesday.
5. Correct entries and the winner will be announced and featured on the blog on Wednesday, with their shop name included if they are Etsy sellers.
6. The contest is open to all readers, you do not have to sell on Etsy to win

Here is the question!

"Penguin Love" is also featured in another one of squidart's listings. Which listing is it and what other animals appear in the listing?

Good luck! Check back tomorrow for the winner!

Friday Favorites

I love hearting things on Etsy. When I first started I was hesitant to heart many items in fear that I'd get overwhelmed when trying to buy something. However, I love browsing the hundred or so items I have favorited when I have a few extra bucks or just really want to look at a variety of items that are really "me."

I've decided to share a few of my favorites with you today. These items come from really amazing Etsy shops, all of which deserve to be recognized for their hard work and amazing products.

"Poppies Stemless Wine Glasses - Set of 4"
Seller: marywibis
Price: $60.00


"Grow - Handbuilt Dish - Soapdish"
Seller: mudhutt
Price: $21.00


"Chocolate Lab - Walk with Me - Pup Cup"
Seller: thelab
Price: $10.00


"Fall Ribbons - 5x7 Print"
Seller: Emmalynne
Price: $10.00


"Reusable Sandwich Snack Bags"
Seller: UldeYrth
Price: $7.00


"Cherry Quartz Glass - Pearls and Stearling Earrings - Daquiri"
Seller: Balanced
Price: $14.00


Thank you all for giving me such wonderful items to heart!

I hope everyone has a great weekend..I'm off to photograph my first wedding..yikes! Wish me luck!

Vacation, All I Ever Wanted...

Sorry for the long block of time without posts, although I do have to admit, I'm not toooo sorry because I was off on vacation! Every summer my girlfriends and I pack our bags, and our significant others too, and head to camp on Great Sacandaga Lake in Upstate New York. The week was exactly what we all needed..plenty of R&R, beverages, swimming, and good times with friends. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the week!



Today promises to be a bit crazy at work, but I promise, Tuesday Trivia will be back tomorrow and we will get back to our regularly scheduled program of highlighting the amazing handmade work of fellow Etsians!

Its a Sunny Sunday....Somewhere....

Its been a rough June in Maine. Normally this time of year the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the grills are, well, grilling. But for what seems like too long now, its been more of a story of clouds, rain, and dreary dreary days. So, for those of you in the same boat (which seems to be most of the eastern sea board this week especially), here is a little treat for you. Etsy items which have been inspired by the sun and are here to give you the taste of summer you've been craving.

"Morning Sun - Golden Citrine and Sterling Silver Earrings"
Price: $52.00
Seller: CoryellDesigns


"Grace Foldover Clutch in Juicy"
Price: $20.00
Seller: WhiteHopeDesigns


"Summertime" Photo Print
Price: $10.00
Seller: Debbsga


"Orange Goblin Hood Dress"
Price: $225.00
Seller: malam


"Drama Queen" Photo Print
Price: $15.00
Seller: Honeyraisin