the art zoo.

Good thing for Google Alerts, because I just found another one of my items featured on a blog!

This time on a photoblog featuring handmade products by independent artisans and crafters, called The Art Zoo!

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The snapshot:


Thank you so much, The Art Zoo! You can find the link to the entry here.


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In other news, there are TONS of things going on for me this week.

1. Preparing for an open home boutique, which will take place on Saturday, September 13th! Come out if you're in the OC area! It should be tons of fun. Aside from the other fabulous vendors selling their excellent goods (art, jewelry, bags, make-up, and even cookies!), there will be free taste testing, snacks, refreshments, and raffles frequently throughout the day! :)
2. Preparing for my sister's friend's baby shower this coming Saturday. I'm helping my sister with preparing some of the decorations and activities, so that should be exciting!
3. And, of course, stocking up on new inventory like a crazy woman...

Some of my new little babies?
"Flight" wooden framed mirrors, cute clothespins, tote bags, more journals, more paintings, more buttons, and so, so much more! I've been resisting from putting these goodies on my Etsy shop because I want to save them for my show on the 13th. But I'll take some time out to post them on my blog so you can see my new projects!

Anyhoot... back to work! Leave your comments. :) They keep me going!

xoxo,
Steppie

oh deer!

OH DEER!

One more craft to add to my list of obsessions. I remember seeing handmade cards that other sellers had in their shops, and they looked so fun and cute that I decided to dip my own feet into the paper goods category. At this rate, I might be taking the full-on dive, head-first soon!



The cards are made out of acid-free paper that look so natural and grainy, that I couldn't resist. Better yet - the cards are actually made out of recycled paper! Being creative and being eco-friendly? That's A+ status in my book.



Random trivia: I don't know if you can tell from the picture, but my nails match the colors of the cards! Totally coincidental... what can I say... :)



The deer silhouette stamp is actually a little treasure I was super excited to use for a while now! I had purchased it from BlossomStamps through Etsy (I actually blogged about it - you can find the post here!), and couldn't wait to get the little creature on some beautiful paper!



Packaging is also something I enjoy doing - I think it should be considered a craft in itself. I believe that a beautiful craft only deserves to be wrapped in the utmost care, and look good while at it! My little deer greeting cards are wrapped in natural ribbon and carefully enclosed in an acid-free cello bag. I'm contemplating on making some labels for them, but that will be my new project once some free time opens up!

This whole greeting card craze is quite exciting for me, and I just got a custom order the other day that I'm super excited to work on! Actually, I just ordered some custom stamps from the sweet and wonderful Tommie77 that I'm sure will look beautiful when they arrive (be on the look out for penguins and hedgehogs!)! Once they ship in, be sure to keep an eye on my Etsy shop because new surprises will be popping up, faaaaasho!



+ To view my "Oh Deer!" Greeting Cards...
+ Single "Oh Deer!" Card:
(http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14104385)
+ Three-pack:
(http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=14105324)

+ To view my shop: steppie.etsy.com!

Hope to see you there soon! Happy blogging!

xoxo,
Steppie

P.S. Leave me some love in the comment area so I can visit your blogs! :)