Fun and Girly!

I am so sad to say that we did not get a single entry the Tuesday Trivia contest this week. :( I take the blame. Having been on vacation, I did not remember to remind jjkgirlythings quite as early as I usually do that it was her turn to donate and consequently I have learned that to host a giveaway it needs to be a giveaway, so for that I apologize!

However, I really want to take the opportunity to feature jjkgirlythings shop. If you have a little girl at home or know one, you have to check out the adorable things offered here. From bows, to t-shirts, to clips, and more, this shop is full of fun colors and really really cute girly things! I am excited to have the opportunity to share this with you and hope that you all take the time to visit her wonderful shop.

Monogram Tee with Matching Bow
Price: $18.50


White Bow with Circles and Dots
Price: $3.50



Purple Headband and Flower
Price: $5.50


Black Hat with Sequined Flower
Price: $10.99


Lady Bug Bow M2M Kelly Kid
Price: $3.50


Thanks again jjkgirlythings for offering to participate in Tuesday Trivia! It has been a pleasure talking with you and featuring some of your fun items.

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!

Friday Favorites

My Friday Favorites post last week was so popular, I decided to make it a regular feature. This week I am excited to feature some more of my hearted items from Etsy.

Last night was a long one in my house. Our one year old chocolate lab must have gotten into something pretty nasty because we had one sick puppy, which translated into one frustrated hubby, and a very sleepless night.

So as I sit at work today (shhhhhh don't tell them I'm blogging at work!), I find myself attracted to those items in my favorites that give me a sense of calm and a sense of style, the two things that make me happy in life (ok and wine too). Take a peek...

"Butterfly Kisses Recipe Wristlet"
Seller: OllieBollen
Price: $11.00


"Elemental Floral Pillow Covers - (2) 12 x 16"
Seller: simplicityinteriors
Price: $20.00


"Winona Clutch - Bisque Tweed"
Seller: SewMo
Price: $30.00


"Bowl Celadon"
Seller: utilemud
Price: $14.00


Thanks to all of you for making me feel a bit relaxed after a very restless night. :)

Wednesday Winner!

Congratulations to the winner of Tuesday Trivia, AudreysCountryCrafts! I am so excited to see Audrey as the winner because day after day she is on the boards on Etsy promoting the fun giveaways she hosts on her blog, so it is about time she won one herself!

AudreysCountryCrafts is full of exactly what you would expect...country crafts! She has so many cool and unique items, from tote bags to hand painted wall hangings, to jewelry. It is a pleasure to highlight her on my blog today.

Rooster Bucket

Price: $15.00


Earrings
Price: $4.00

Reversible Seasonal Hand Painted Wall Hanging
Price: $45.00


Shopping/Tote Bag
Price: $15.00

Hand Painted Maroon Candle Holder
Price: $15.00


Thank you to everyone who played this week. We had a total of 9 entries..a new record! Please take the time to check out and support these wonderful shops:

ShopReminiscence - Paper Crafts
justshana16 - Sewn Goods
babydickey - No Etsy shop, but a wonderful pregnancy blog!
fabric4you - Fabrics and Sewn Goods
casualgal - Jewelry and Accessories
catscreations - Jewelry
Hypnotransformations - Hypnosis CDs and mp3s
The3Maries - Vintage Items

And of course, thank you again to HeidisHandmades for donating the wonderful prize this week!

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!

Wednesday Winner!

Congratulations to Etsy seller BareMoose for being this week's Tuesday Trivia winner!! BareMoose wins a soap saver generously donated from seller funnyface12345. BareMoose sells handmade jewelry, with many of her items featuring those ever-so-sparkly Swarovski crystals. Her selection of bracelets and necklaces incorporate so many pretty colors and many have free shipping. I'm happy to feature this great shop as our Wednesday Winner. Here are some of my favorites:

"Swarovski Crystal Pink and Crystal 3 Strand Triangle Beauty"
Price: $65.00


"Pink Awareness Cause Bracelet"
Price: $19.00


"Dark Blue Swarovski Crystal Style Bracelet"
Price: $27.00


"Appreciate Necklace"
Price: $15.95


"Victorian Elegance Fuschia and Pink Swarovski Crystal Necklace"
Price: $18.00


Thank you to everyone who played this week. We had a total of five participants. Please check out their shops!

JewelsofIndia - Authentic handmade jewelry from India
42PurpleElephants - Jewelry
CRSisters - Garden, Crocheted, Household Items
Fabric4you - Fabric and Sewn Goods

Thanks to everyone who participated, and thanks again to funnyface12345 for donating this week's awesome prize. Check back next Tuesday for another great contest!

Just Listed!

It has been awhile since I have been able to really sit down and come up with some new ideas. I just completed a huge special order, (300 wedding menus, my first big order!), my very first, and I finally have had some time to sit and just work for a little bit. I wanted to share with you some of my newest creations as we head into the weekend. My husband and I are headed up the coast for a mini-vacation as we celebrate our second wedding anniversary. I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful and safe weekend!


Personalized Note Pad
Price: $4.00


Circle of Fun Thank You Cards - Set of 4
Price: $5.oo


Summer Fun Gift Tags - Set of 5
Price: $2.00


Going Green Gift Tags - Set of 5
Price: $2.00


And here are some other just listed items from other Etsy sellers!

Art Deco Ivy Green Floral Lucite Dangle Bracelet
Seller: DreamboatAnnies
Price: $7.99


Red Raincoat Print
Seller: EllaBlue
Price: $22.00


Moda Fresh Posie Lime Paisley Dish Towels - Set of 2
Seller: MMH Designs
Price: $15.99


Bloom Cushion Cover
Seller: 1000roads
Price: $35.00

Its Fabric...for You!

This weeks Tuesday Trivia prize was generously donated from Etsy seller fabric4you. I first met Angie from fabric4you when she entered my contest last week. I mentioned in conversations with her that my mom sews and would love her amazing fabrics. As it turned out my mom has been buying from her for some time now and they are Etsy friends! Small world!

Its been a real pleasure getting to know fabric4you over the past two weeks. Its always a treat to not only find a shop you really like, but to connect with the seller as well.

Fabric4you has so many great things to offer. Whether you're a sewer looking for some really fun novelty fabrics, or someone looking for a little treat for themselves or a friend, this shop has something for everyone. This shop makes me wish I knew how to sew. There are so many fun patterns and fabrics and I know really fun things will come from those who shop here. Here are some of my favorites!


"Leap Frog Purse Size Travel Tissue Holder - Happy Frogs Fabric"
Price: $2.50


"Purse Size Travel Tissue Holder - Martini Cocktails Boat Drinks Fabric"
Price: $2.50
"Wine Bottle Quilt Fabric - Michael Miller - Bottles, Corks, Corkscrews"
Price: $5.00


"Basketball Sewing Fabric - Cotton Sports Basketballs Quilt Yardage - Shamash Sons"
Price: $6.50

"Rainbow Musical Notes Quilt Fabric - I Spy Neon Music Note Yardage - Shamash and Sons"
Price: $4.00


Thanks again for participating this week Angie. Its been a treat to meet such a great fellow Etsian. Keep up the great work!

Tuesday Trivia!

Here we go again! Its time for another round of Tuesday Trivia!

This week's prize has been graciously donated from Etsy seller fabric4you. It is a gorgeous tissue cover made of Vera Bradley Pink Elephant fabric. Measuring approximately 3.5 inches x 5 inches, this is a perfect and stylish way to carry your tissues!



Want to win it? Its easy to play! Here are the rules:

1. Convo me via etsy (ktpapercrafts) or email me at ktpapercrafts@gmail.com with the answer to my question.
2. All correct entries will be entered for the prize, and the winner will be drawn at random.
3. Entries must be received by 11:59pm PST on Tuesday.
4. 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.
5. The contest is open to all readers, you do not have to sell on Etsy to win!

And here is this weeks question:

Fabric4you lists one item based on a popular board game. Which board game is it and on which item is it found?

Good luck! Ill post the winner tomorrow!

For the Modern Mom in You

When Kristen from modmomME asked to donate an item to my Tuesday Trivia I was thrilled because it meant I got the chance to feature this amazing shop. I'm not a mom quite yet, but the things sold in this store make me want to be one even more just so I have a better excuse to buy her products. This shop is all about taking the "frumpy mommy" theory and throwing it out the window. With the products from modmomME, you really can be a modern and stylish mom.

As featured in this week's Tuesday Trivia contest, my favorite are Kristen's Dispose a Diaper Bags. These are her own creation, and seriously pure genius. Set on a keychain, they are the perfect size to tuck away the small plastic disposable diaper sacks to dispose the diaper in. They are handy, they are stylish, and look just like a wallet. Here is my favorite from her large selection.

"Dispose a Diaper Bag/Keychain (Turqoise Green/Paisley)"
Price: $8.50

And here are some other great items from modmomME's shop:

"Paci Clip (soccer)"
Price: $5.00

"Bib Clip"
Price: $5.95


"Nursing Cover (Teal and Green)"
Price: $21.75


"Key Fob (Key Chain) Pink and Green" - Ummmmm...do I have to be a mommy for this? Because I love it!
Price: $6.00

Also, check out modmomME's fun and very colorful blog.

Thanks for sharing your shop with me Kristen, I can't wait to be a regular customer!

Tuesday Trivia!

After a week's break, Tuesday Trivia is back! Are you a mom, or know someone who is or is soon to be? This week's prize is perfect for the mommies out there, and can be used as an amazing gift for a mom you might know! Donated from Etsy seller ModMomMe, these Dispose a Diaper Bags are seriously genius. Now you can travel with baby, but still be in style when the inevitable happens. ModMomMe has offered to give this week's winner his or her choice of any Dispose a Diaper Bag in her shop. Here are a few examples but she has plenty more to choose from!



Here are the rules!

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

Here is this week's question!

There are a few sports related items in ModMomME's Etsy shop. Name at least one of them, telling me the item, and the sport.

Good luck!