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<br />found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-67998719924586345602010-08-02T21:01:00.002-04:002010-08-02T21:02:19.623-04:00new home!Psst...I'm back from my longer than anticipated break and sharing at a new blog. Check it out <a href="http://saturdaymorningvintage.typepad.com/blog/">here</a>!found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-59676155065011949962009-11-18T14:34:00.003-05:002009-11-18T14:55:05.265-05:00affordable treats for world travelers.I am in the middle of packing boxes and all of the other fun stuff associated with moving, but wanted to share some reasonably priced gifts for any friends or family who spend plenty of time traveling - whether for fun or work. Happy Holiday Shopping!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">$5 and Under</span><br /><br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/5andUnder-1.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34131226" target="_blank">SpaGoddess</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34756266" target="_blank">junkdog</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32465503" target="_blank">everyjotandtittle</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18859509" target="_blank">GreatScottVintage </a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">$10 and Under</span><br /><br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/10andUnder-1.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32760450" target="_blank">oddsnblobs</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_3&listing_id=33174866&ga_search_query=blue&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6181380" target="_blank">TheModShop</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31925377" target="_blank">skyparlor</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19424018" target="_blank">GreatScottVintage</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">$20 and Under</span><br /><br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/20andUnder-1.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33514650" target="_blank">moxiethrift</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30020964" target="_blank">spacedogstudios</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29834933" target="_blank">XOHandworks</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31750250" target="_blank">ionesAttic</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-90848708304836810092009-11-16T14:04:00.002-05:002009-11-16T20:45:03.678-05:00where, oh where did i go?You might be wondering where I have been. The short answer is, in bed. I was feeling good and everything was going great. Then I got a little bit of a sore throat that quickly turned into a full blown lay-in-bed-and-do-absolutely-nothing-for-a-week illness. I couldn't be more grateful to be back up and running!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/SD.jpg" /></center><br />Time for some more exciting news. I'm moving to SAN DIEGO!! I was born and raised in the Bay Area and went to college in San Diego. As much as I've enjoyed my short stay in Connecticut, I think I'll always be a California girl at heart and can't wait to be back. I'm looking forward to Sunday mornings at the farmer's market, picnics in Balboa Park, and plenty of Mexican food.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/Journals.jpg" /></center><br />Before I got sick I put together a few more Holiday Mixed Paper Journals. I have been looking forward to adding them to the shop and was finally able to take some pictures today. If you are interested, you can pick one up <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/foundpaperco?section_id=6431119" target="_blank">right here</a>. There are only a handful and these will be the last ones for the season!<br /><br />Sadly this will be my last week in Connecticut. I'll be headed home early next week for Thanksgiving, and taking off from there to take on the move to San Diego. As a result I will be <span style="font-weight: bold;">closing the shop on Friday, November 20</span>. I am hoping to reopen before Christmas but much will depend on how smoothly the move goes. Cross your fingers for me! If you have your eye on something for a Christmas present, be sure to pick it up this week in case the shop doesn't reopen up in time!found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-69988429726554801622009-11-06T09:55:00.003-05:002009-11-06T10:21:26.741-05:00friday favorites.<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/110609.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29308229" target="_blank">SaysYou</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33853071" target="_blank">KisforCalligraphy</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32352065" target="_blank">honeyteacup</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33554608" target="_blank">metalsmitten</a>; 5. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33321637" target="_blank">BrightWallVintage</a><br /><br />On the list for this weekend:<br /><ul><li>Email some old friends.</li><li>Little more Christmas shopping (almost done!)</li><li>Sneak in another Starbucks holiday drink.</li><li>Finish a few more Christmas Mixed Paper journals.</li><li>Organize craft room a bit (ongoing struggle!)</li><li>Perhaps cheap Sunday night bowling.</li></ul>What's on your schedule for the weekend? Good things, I hope!<br /><br /></div>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-57268684097646908942009-11-05T11:53:00.003-05:002009-11-05T15:27:53.691-05:00first hint of the season.I recognize it is ridiculous to judge the seasons based on what drinks Starbucks is serving, but having my first Gingerbread Latte of the season did make it feel like Christmas is just around the corner. I am in no way recommending you overlook Thanksgiving and the remainder of Fall, but some parts of Christmas do require you to think ahead...like advent calendars!<br /><br />While advent calendars are mainly reserved for children, I see no problem still enjoying the fun of counting down to Christmas as an adult. My mom and I take the advent calendar one step further. We buy each other 24 itty bitty gifts, wrap them all up, and exchange piles on December 1. For the next 24 days leading up to Christmas we each open up one present. It may seem a little excessive, but it is actually pretty easy to come up with 24 little presents without breaking the bank (especially if you shop at thrift stores and flea markets year round) and the time spent opening a gift together each evening is really special.<br /><br />If you are ready to bring back to joys of an advent calendar this year, here are a few good options out there on Etsy.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/thymbyldesigns.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33408303" target="_blank">thymbyldesigns</a>, $58<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aren't the dolls on each pouch the sweetest? I also love how the traditional red and green is mixed in with teals and oranges and yellows.<br /></div><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/pilosale.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32562072&ref=sr_gallery_21&&ga_search_query=Advent+&ga_search_type=all&ga_page=9&order=date_desc&includes%5B%5D=tags&includes%5B%5D=title" target="_blank">pilosale</a>, $76<br />This one reminds me of my childhood. We had a wall hanging with a little stuffed bear who traveled throughout the printed house in search of Christmas. Each day he moved to a new room. Ours was very bright and colorful, but this natural version would fit in perfectly with minimalistic decor.<br /></div><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/jodii.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33403836" target="_blank">jodii</a>, $58<br />I love the primary colors used in this one as well. You could easily continue to use some of the pouches throughout the year for storage and organization.<br /></div><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/nuvonova.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33230007" target="_blank">nuvonova</a>, $70<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wouldn't it be fun to hide one of these bags each morning and your kids search for it? I think it would be a wonderful way to start each morning, especially if there was a little treat tucked inside each one!<br /></div><br /><br />If you are the crafty type and want to make one of your own, there are plenty of handmade supplies on Etsy to get you started.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/everyjotandtittle.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vt_related_1&listing_id=33864957" target="_blank">everyjotandtittle</a>, $4.50<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Classic tags made famous by Ali Edwards who used them in her December Daily journal. A definite favorite.<br /></div><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/halffullmartini2.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31960545" target="_blank">halffullmartini</a>, $3.50<br />I am a big fan of the kraft brown background and the variety of shapes.<br /></div><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/ormolu.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33852491" target="_blank">ormolu</a>, $4.50<br />A great deep red, and you could use the little blank space on the bottom to jot down a small special note about that day.<br /><br /></div><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/maythird.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33776427" target="_blank">maythird</a>, $4.50<br />Simple, but in the best way. Perfect if the rest of your design is a little more complicated.<br /></div><br /><br />Disappointed by the empty Mixed Paper Journals section in my shop and inspired by the upcoming holiday, I put together some Christmas Mixed Paper Journals. I have two completed so far, with a few more coming soon.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/1105091.jpg" /></center><br />The journal on the right has already been spoken for, but the one of the left is available right <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33842599" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Update</span>: Both journals are now gone. Thank you for your support! I have a few more journals in the making. If you would like to reserve one, feel free to email me at foundpaper@gmail.com.<br /><br />After all of that Christmas, I feel like I need to surround myself with pumpkins and apple cider to soak up everything that is lovely about November before it's gone!found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-31174884960926901702009-11-04T07:39:00.000-05:002009-11-04T07:39:00.285-05:00affordable treats for cooks and bakers.For the month of November I'll be changing up the "affordable treats" feature a bit. Each week will focus on gift ideas for a certain person on your shopping list. This week is for the cooks, bakers, and anyone else who enjoys hanging out in the kitchen. I will admit that I'm not a superstar in the kitchen, but I'm slowly learning and still love that patchwork apron!<br /><br />Be sure to share if there is a certain theme you would like to see in the next couple of weeks! Perhaps you always have a hard time coming up with gift ideas for your friend spends all of her free time traveling, or your cousin who constantly has her nose in a book. I'm up for the challenge!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">$5 and Under</span><br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/5andUnder21.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31882932" target="_blank">katieblairdesigns</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33190232" target="_blank">wonderthunder</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24472865" target="_blank">LittleValley</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_20&listing_id=33021628&ga_search_query=blue&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_7099306" target="_blank">CupcakeSocial</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">$10 and Under<br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/10andUnder19.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32333099" target="_blank">thevintagemoderngirl</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32447090" target="_blank">oddsnblobs</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18979482" target="_blank">Mybb</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30825440" target="_blank">backgarage</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">$20 and Under<br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/20andUnder19.jpg" /><br />1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13378468" target="_blank">pinupbetty</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31991691" target="_blank">Brookish</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33256226" target="_blank">monicaejewelry</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33583227" target="_blank">disconsolator</a><br /><br /></center>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-40676074306348050592009-11-03T12:49:00.002-05:002009-11-03T13:11:52.436-05:00shop update!<center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/1102098.jpg" /></center><br />I spent much of yesterday taking product photos to ensure a packed <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/foundpaperco" target="_blank">shop </a>for the next couple of weeks! A small glimpse of what has recently been added and coming in the next few days.<br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/IMG_0017.jpg" /></center><br />One of my favorites is a new paper pack - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33721819" target="_blank">Children's Illustrations Paper Pack</a>! I put together these paper packs after coming upon many vintage children's books with torn up covers, but lovely illustrations saved inside. The illustrations come from 15 different vintage children's books. A few of my favorites - Katie the Kitten (1949), Nurse Nancy (1952), and Butterball the Little Chick (1955).found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-60978803125544413732009-11-02T07:36:00.002-05:002009-11-02T10:34:43.721-05:00new week, new shop - holiday prep!If you hang around the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/forums_main.php" target="_blank">Forums </a>on Etsy it won't take long for you to stumble upon a post from a new seller asking about the much talked about "holiday rush." If you sell a product that makes the perfect stocking stuffer and promote it like crazy, you may well find yourself flooded with orders. Other shops might not see such an influx of sales. Either way, now is the perfect time to prep your shop for the holidays. It doesn't take much to make the holidays run smoother for both you and your customers.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Get organized now! </span>Don't wait until things get busy before you decide to get organized. You will save a lot of time, and your sanity, if you take a little time to get things in order now.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/110209.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31793859&ref=sr_gallery_12&&ga_search_query=cabinet&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=3&order=price_desc&includes%5B%5D=tags&includes%5B%5D=title" target="_blank">corrnucopia</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32458900&ref=sr_gallery_8&&ga_search_query=drawers&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=4&order=date_desc&includes%5B%5D=tags&includes%5B%5D=title" target="_blank">SweetLoveVintage</a></div><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;">System for organizing products.</span> Nothing will kill the excitement of making a sale more than not being able to find the product you just sold. Nor will you enjoy the next 20 minutes you waste tearing apart your home before you finally find it tucked away in some corner. Set aside a special area for your products - some shelves, a draw or two, maybe a whole closet. Once something is made and photographed put it in your special area right away. Label your drawers and boxes to best suit your product - according to color, by category, or divided by size.</li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Packaging supplies in one spot.</span> You might not think twice about having to run to your office for scissors and grabbing tissue paper from your craft room, but that is a lot of wasted time going back and forth if you are packing orders a couple times a week. Think about everything you use to pack orders and keep it all in one place.</li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Routine for packing orders. </span>What works for you might not work for someone else, but what is important is that you come up with a process for packing orders that fits into your schedule. You might want to split it up - print or address shipping labels in the morning, write Thank You labels during your lunch break, and wrap products after dinner. You may prefer doing it all at once after your kids get to bed. Either way, coming up with a routine will help keep you from becoming overwhelmed during the holidays, and may even allow you to have a friend or family member to take over for a few days if you get sick but don't want to have to close your shop.<br /></li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Plan your packaging. </span>Many sellers, myself included, often underestimate the time it takes to wrap and and package orders. Some pre-planning can cut down a little of this extra time.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/Packaging.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlepaperdog/3636275322/in/pool-etsypackaging" target="_blank">LittlePaperDog</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kate_hibbs/3389892284/in/pool-etsypackaging" target="_blank">PaperLeaf</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cutiepiecompany/3743246187/in/pool-etsypackaging" target="_blank">cutiepie company</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/daisymaedesigns/3329075498/in/pool-etsypackaging" target="_blank">DaisyMaeDesigns</a><br /></div><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Signature wrapping.</span> I have mentioned <a href="http://foundpaperco.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-week-new-shop-tips-tricks-and.html" target="_blank">before </a>that consistent wrapping can help brand your shop. Take some time to experiment with a few different styles to see what suits your products best. Knowing beforehand how you will wrap your products allows you to make sure you have all of the necessary supplies on hand, and saves time if you can package assembly line style.</li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Research beforehand.</span> Don't list an item until you have a box to ship it in and estimate the shipping costs! You might be really excited to list the vintage globe you just found at the thrift store, but hold off until you find a box to fit it in, track down bubble wrap/peanuts/foam to keep it secure, and weigh it all for a realistic shipping quote. If not, you may find yourself searching high and low for that perfect box before you can mail an order, or losing $20 when you charged $10 to ship but the post office charged you $30.</li><li> <span style="font-style: italic;">Consider gift wrap.</span> If you like to keep your packaging simple, consider offering a little extra during the holidays. Add a note to your Shop Announcement and Product Descriptions that you offer wrapping with a gift tag if the customer is buying it for a present. Not everyone will take you up on it, but some may. It's up to you whether to keep it complimentary or charge a small fee.<br /></li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stock up. </span>Time is always in short supply around the holidays and never a good time to run out of something. If you are able to put together extra inventory now, definitely do it.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/1102092.jpg" /></center><br /><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Extra products.</span> It won't be long until Gift Guides start popping up on blogs, magazine articles, and Etsy. If you lucky enough to be included in one you may have a surge in sales! It would be oh so disappointing if you weren't able to take advantage of this momentum because you don't have enough products to stock your shop. Always have some extra on hand, but no need to go overboard. </li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Extra photos. </span>It doesn't matter how many products you have available if you don't have good pictures to list them in your shop. Getting good photos during the winter months can be difficult due to time constraints (parties, decorating, wrapping, oh my!) or bad weather / lack of light. Take advantage of free days with good weather to stock up on your product photography. (I need to take my own advice here!)</li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Extra shipping supplies.</span> You don't want to have to delay shipping or pay $0.89 per bubble mailer at Staples because you ran out of shipping supplies and are waiting for your next order to come in the mail. Seriously consider purchasing your shipping supplies in bulk to save money and ensure you always have some on hand. Storage can be an issue so offer splitting an order with a friend or colleague who also sells online. A few good resources:<br /></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.royalmailers.com/" target="_blank">http://www.royalmailers.com</a><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.uline.com/" target="_blank">http://www.uline.com</a><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.nashvillewraps.com/" target="_blank">http://www.nashvillewraps.com</a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Communicate with your customers.</span> Communication is always important when you have an online business and don't have face-to-face contact with customers, but even more so during the holidays. During the holidays keeping a customer informed on how long an order will take to arrive and how it will come packaged will likely mean the difference between a very happy and a very disappointed customer.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/1102091.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33537785" target="_blank">foundpaperco</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33396872&ref=sr_gallery_17&&ga_search_query=telephone&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=3&order=price_desc&includes%5B%5D=tags&includes%5B%5D=title" target="_blank">gremlina</a></div><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Custom Order Deadlines</span>. Set a clear deadline on the last day you will accept custom orders with guaranteed delivery for the holidays. Be honest with yourself and your customers. You don't want to spend the next two months staying up until 2am cranking out custom orders. Don't be afraid to set an early deadline if need be. I have seen shops with deadlines in early November and it encouraged me to place my order already. </li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Shipping Deadlines. </span>Make sure customers know how long before an order is shipped and the approximate transit time for your method of shipping. A customer may think 10 days before Christmas is plenty of time, but that gift may not have a shot of arriving on time if it takes 7 days for an order to be shipped and another 7-10 days of transit time due to Media Mail shipping. Keep in mind mail has a tendency to slow down during the holidays. </li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Packaging.</span> A product that is wrapped and ready for gift giving may be a selling point for last minute buyers or those who simply don't like wrapping presents. If your packaging is strong, be sure to mention it in your Shop Announcement and consider including a packaging shot as one of your five item photos.</li></ul>Make yourself a list of what you need to prep your own shop for the holidays, and try to mark off a thing or two every day. Best of luck for lots and lots of sales this holiday season!found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-50434354655869073452009-10-30T07:49:00.000-04:002009-10-30T07:49:00.045-04:00friday favorites.<center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/103009.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32422391" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">CrazyBoy</span></a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32985036" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">opendoorstudio</span></a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32713231" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">solsticehome</span></a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33331416" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">jessitaylor</span> </a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Half handmade and half vintage to start off the holiday weekend! Have fun, but be safe. Eat candy until your stomach hurts. Don't smash any pumpkins. (That's just mean.) </div>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-73513685080948461862009-10-29T09:45:00.003-04:002009-11-06T09:56:08.348-05:00coffee made special.Even though I can't imagine taking the time to decorate your coffee each and every morning, something about these coffee stencils makes me smile. Wouldn't you like waking up to a special cup of coffee with "I Love You" on top?<br /><br />If you're up for the challenge, you can buy your stencils <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6544563" target="_blank">here </a>for $10 each.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/5-2.jpg" /></center><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/4-2.jpg" /></center><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/6.jpg" /></center><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/3-1.jpg" /></center><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/1-2.jpg" /></center><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/2-2.jpg" /></center>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-63740112071601300692009-10-28T08:31:00.001-04:002009-10-28T08:31:00.788-04:00affordable treats.Another week of fun finds that won't hurt your pocketbook, inspired by Fall which seems to be in full swing by now!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">$5 and Under<br /><br /></span></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/5andUnder19.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31874256" target="_blank">maythird</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32742727" target="_blank">InvitaPaperStudio</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24276367" target="_blank">pinklilypress</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28394730" target="_blank">marygracethomas</a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">$10 and Under<br /><br /></span></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/10andUnder17.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27119865" target="_blank">fimvintage</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27774765" target="_blank">BRadleyBB</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33373392" target="_blank">boygirlparty</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33100436" target="_blank">SwankyLadyVintage</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">$20 and Under</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/20andUnder18.jpg" /><br />1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32098468" target="_blank">EverythingLovely</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22471483" target="_blank">satisfactory</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32872137" target="_blank">roundabout</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33177043" target="_blank">madebyhank</a><br /></center>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-37115396282714371252009-10-27T08:06:00.001-04:002009-10-27T08:06:00.176-04:00wish list!Most years I have no problem coming up with a wish list for my December birthday / Christmas. Truth be told, I love stuff. This year has been much different. I certainly don't need much, and there isn't even much I want.<br /><br />My mom and boyfriend have been asking for a wish list so I sat down and forced myself to come up with a few ideas. I didn't come up with much, but everything on the list is something I could use and would really enjoy.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Typewriter Serviced</span><br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/TealTypewriter.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">I found a vintage teal typewriter similar to the one above at an estate sale this summer. It is in excellent condition, but needs the space bar fixed and maybe a new ribbon. I haven't gotten around to finding a place to have it serviced, so this is a perfect addition to my wish list!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vintage Mugs & Starbucks Gift Cards</span><br /></div><center><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27518877"><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/hiddenlibrary.jpg" /></a></center><div style="text-align: center;">Now that chilly mornings have arrived, I crave coffee each and every day. I would love a collection of special vintage mugs for coffee at home, and Starbucks gift cards for coffee on the go. My current favorite vintage mug says, "He Who Hoots with the Owls at Night Cannot Soar with the Eagles in the Morning." Love it!<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Personalized Jewelry</span><br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/1027091.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">I don't wear a lot of jewelry, but love simple pieces with a special touch. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6359172" com="" user_id="5273857"" target="">AlvinaAbramova </a>has a lot of neat initial necklaces, and these stack rings from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5273857" target="_blank">bddesigns </a>are some of my favorites.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hand Mixer</span><br /></div><center><a href="http://www.target.com/dp/B000GWDQX0/sr=1-1/qid=1256438800/ref=sr_fkmr_txt_1_1/175-8127148-3171720?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k%3AMichael%20Graves%20Design%99%20Hand%20Mixer&page=1"><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/Mixer.jpg" /></a></center><div style="text-align: center;">You know you are officially an adult when you start putting kitchen gadgets on your wish list. My limited cooking skills don't require much, but I could use a decent hand mixer for baking cupcakes and muffins.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Izze Sparkling Juice</span><br /></div></div><center><a href="http://www.izze.com/"><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/Izze.jpg" /></a></center><div style="text-align: center;">Yup, there is also food (or drinks, rather) on my wish list. I am a big fan of Izze Sparkling Juice (blackberry and clementine in particular!), but don't buy them too often. It is more of a special treat. A stocking full of juice sounds good to me!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Warm Socks and Slippers</span><br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/102709.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">Warm, cozy socks and slippers are winter essentials that I like to replace each year. I don't have any specific ones picked out, but can usually count on <a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank target=" _blank="">Target </a>and <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/index.jsp" target="_blank">Urban Outfitters</a> for good socks. This <a href="http://www.target.com/Chaia-Suede-Moccasin-Slippers-Brown/dp/B000F8F9E4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&searchView=grid5&refinementHistory=subjectbin%2Ctarget_com_age%2Ctarget_com_gender-bin%2Ctarget_com_character-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchNodeID=1239516011&field_launch-date=-1y&searchRank=relevancerank&keywords=slippers&searchPage=1&field_browse=1239516011&searchSize=30&field_keywords=slippers&field_availability=-2" target="_blank">pair of slippers</a> from Target has great reviews with an even better price tag. I might have to ask for them specifically.<br /><br /><div style="">That's about it right now. Have you put together a wish list yet? If so, share what's on it! I could use a few extra additions to mine!<br /></div></div>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-7800662084242766242009-10-26T10:58:00.003-04:002009-10-26T11:27:22.646-04:00new week, new shop - Sky Parlor.Welcome to the last week of October! Another month that came and went in record time.<br /><br />With the return of the "new week, new shop" series this week, I'm excited to introduce you all to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7881094" target="_blank">Sky Parlor</a> - a vintage shop on Etsy run by the most fun and interesting couple! Sit back and enjoy the interview with Ranessa and Jason, including a whole bunch of photos. Once you're done reading, check out everything that is available in their shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7881094" target="_blank">right here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#1 - Who is behind skyparlor? Please introduce yourselves and tell us a little bit about your vintage Etsy shop.</span><br />The dust bodies behind Sky Parlor are lovers Ranessa Allen (29) & Jason Moore (24). Sky Parlor was sprung into birth due to our mutual love of treasure junking whether it be thrift stores, salvage yards, estate sales, or antique shops. It is quite strange though, because neither of us like our home environment to be cluttered-we try and keep a minimalist yet eclectic look-so rather than continue to purchase things for our own keeping(which believe you me, is quite difficult) we decided to open up Sky Parlor to let our obsession run rampant without having to live in a perpetual treasure junk land. We chose the name Sky Parlor because of its 1940s origin- sky parlor is a jalopy way of referring to an “attic”. We found it appropriate.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/1-1.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#2 - What catches your eye as a good addition for the shop while shopping? Are you drawn to certain colors / certain eras / certain type of goods?</span><br />Well, we would have to say it depends on our mood. If we wake up feeling nautical, we are going to go on a determined venture to find some driftwood, or a seafaring captain's hat. There are days that are golden , where we find lovely peculiars at random- but it seems as though there is always a common thread that unites our purchases for a day, whether it be color, decade, or sheer oddity. We also like to ensure that everything we choose is mutually selected. There is a split of “okay, you pick your 5 treasures, and I pick mine”. we have never left empty handed! I couldn't bare to trudge home with a desire unfulfilled. I suppose ultimately you can say that we find ourselves resuscitating things that may be on their last breath so that others can enjoy them with an eye of renewed beauty.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/2-1.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#3 - Do you collect anything for yourself - something we won't find in your shop because you're keeping it?</span><br />The question we would have answered even if it hadn't of been asked! You have no idea how difficult it is to part with our findings. Know this: everything that we purchase for Sky Parlor is something that we want for ourselves! Our style code is so multi-dimensional that we feel that we will be able to net up people on all points of the spectrum. When we return from a shopping venture, we find a place for each item in our home. When guests come over, it is literally as if everything in our home is for sale! We find that if we are able to display the items, we are in some way allowed to revel in our quasi-ownership of them. It also aides us in not having to scramble to find an item once it is sold-it is simply right there-whether it be atop the mantle, or residing on the wall. We do, however, have a trunk for an over accumulation of junk-things that just won't fit in with our decor-as I mentioned before, we try to maintain a spacious environment that flows.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/3A.jpg" /></center><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/3B.jpg" /></center><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />#4 - Many customers praise your packaging in your feedback. Would you be willing to share some secrets to your packaging? What makes it stand out in the minds of your customers?</span><br />Well, we attempt to treat each package as one would an overly doted upon child-we spoil it. We also draw up our own version of a letter of authenticity-much like you would receive at an auction. We tie in bits of truth with fantastical fiction and abracadabra!-the customer has a lovely backstory for their newly found friend. We feel that this might be what our patrons delight in the most. It is all so very personalized.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/4-1.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#5 - Skyparlor has gained significant success in the short time since it opened. [Congrats!] Any tips or advice for others who would like to start up their own Etsy shop?</span><br />Well, we know from our own standpoint that passion is essential. When someone has a fiery passion, they want an outlet for it. When one has a desire to paint, you need canvas. When one has a desire to make music, one needs a voice, an instrument. We have a strong desire to build a junk empire-and Etsy has been our canvas, our instrument to do so.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/5-1.jpg" /></center><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Special thanks to Ranessa and Jason for giving us a glimpse into <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7881094" target="_blank">Sky Parlor</a>! If you are now a fan of their shop or enjoyed peaking into their home, be sure to leave a quick comment for Ranessa and Jason.<br /></div>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-13488673605141001692009-10-23T09:39:00.001-04:002009-10-23T09:39:00.163-04:00friday favorites.<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/fridayfavorites1.jpg" /><br /></div><center>1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30188157" target="_blank">modernradar</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32854989" target="_blank">roundabout</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29810462" target="_blank">meplusmolly</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32972468" target="_blank">Hettle</a>; 5. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31608520" target="_blank">CatherineMarissa</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I couldn't narrow it down to just four, so there is an extra one for you this week! I have been asked by a couple of people for a birthday / Christmas wish list, so I think I'll spend part of the weekend picking and choosing fun things I'd love to receive. What is on your personal wish list? Any shops / items you think I should check out? I'd love to see what everyone else is asking for this year. Please share!<br /></div></center>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-7540934705313568812009-10-23T08:03:00.000-04:002009-10-23T08:03:00.207-04:00scrap pack challenge projects, part two!This second set of projects comes from April. She can be found all over Etsy - with a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5935817" target="_blank">handmade</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6710889" target="_blank">photography</a>, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7887909" target="_blank">vintage </a>shop! Add in two kids and a dog and it becomes clear she is a very busy woman!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mini Journal and Matchbook Notepad</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">> adorable stocking stuffer for doodlers and list makers<br />> would be fun to make inside pages from mixed papers / ticket stubs / mini photos<br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/MiniNotebooks.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Square Thank You Cards</span><br />> perfect to slip in with orders if you sell on Etsy<br />> change up the greeting to match your needs<br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/MiniCards-1.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vintage Paper Collages</span><br />> has plans to turn into Thank You notes for her vintage shop<br />> can frame for affordable and one of a kind art<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/Collages.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Halloween Gift Tag</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;">> attach with a clothespin to a brown lunch sack filled with candy<br />> secretly sneak in your child's lunch for a surprise Halloween greeting<br /></div></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/Bookmark.jpg" /><br /><br />Many thanks to April for her super cute projects! To learn more about April and her shops, check out her <a href="http://www.appleblossomfl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>.<br /><br />I was really excited when I came up with the idea of the Scrap Pack Challenge, but think I enjoyed it even more than I expected. If you feel the same, let me know and I'll put together another challenge. Perhaps a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31862053" target="_blank">Game Pack</a> Challenge or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33090427" target="_blank">Found Paper Pack</a> Challenge?<br /></center>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-56490590030931396332009-10-22T16:46:00.003-04:002009-10-22T17:31:27.842-04:00scrap pack challenge projects!Do you remember the <a href="http://foundpaperco.blogspot.com/2009/09/anyone-up-for-fun-challenge.html" target="_blank">Scrap Pack Challenge</a>? About two weeks I sent <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32131716" target="_blank">Scrap Packs</a> to two readers. The only thing I asked in return was for each to play around with the paper and send me pictures of their projects. It's time to see what each of them made!<br /><br />This first set of projects comes from Kellie of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5015388" target="_blank">every jot & tittle</a>. Her projects make me want to drag out my box of scraps right away.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paper Leaves<br /></span>> perfect for a garland or to fill a pretty bowl<br />> add a string and use as a gift tag<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/Leaves.jpg" /></center><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/Leaves2.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pencil Wrapped Pencils<br /></span>> sweet gift for coworkers (tied with a strip of pretty fabric)<br />> tutorial <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/07/guest-blog-diy-project-paper-scrap-projects.html" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/Pencils.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mini Notecards with Envelopes</span><br />> write encouraging notes for your children and tuck in their lunch<br />> scribble a sweet message and leave around for your loved one to find<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/MiniCards.jpg" /></center><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/MiniCards2.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Leaf Bowl with Pendant</span><br />> necklace made with strips of paper and Mod Podge<br />> bowl tutorial <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/oak-leaf-bowl" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/BowlwithPendant.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cupcake Flags</span><br />> attach cute little flags with toothpicks<br />> makes a sweet treat even sweeter<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/Cupcakes-1.jpg" /></center><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/Cupcakes2.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paper Bow</span><br />> personal favorite!<br />> tutorial <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2009/10/make-gift-bow-from-magazine-page.html" target="_blank">here</a><br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/Bow.jpg" /></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paper Topped Jar Lid</span><br />> lovely way to give a little collection of fun things as a gift<br />> tutorial <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/07/guest-blog-diy-project-paper-scrap-projects.html" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/Jar.jpg" /><br /><br />Pretty amazing, huh? Special thank you to Kellie for taking on the Scrap Pack Challenge! If you aren't already a major fan of her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span> shop, check it out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5015388" target="_blank">here </a>and her blog <a href="http://www.dykast.us/scraplog" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />Check back tomorrow for more projects from April!<br /><br />If you are inspired and want a Scrap Pack of your very own, look no further than <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32131716" target="_blank">right here</a>!<br /></center>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-32564064587837885032009-10-21T17:04:00.003-04:002009-10-21T18:14:29.402-04:00affordable treats.I started my Christmas shopping this week! Have you? I love having most of my gifts purchased by early December, so I can spend the rest of the holiday season picking up extra little things here and there but with no stress. I plan on doing most of my shopping on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span> this year - no need to leave the house, plenty of unique things you won't find at the mall, and really great values.<br /><br />Convinced to start your own Christmas shopping on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Etsy</span> yet? If so, start with these budget friendly finds!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">$5 and Under<br /><br /></span></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/5andUnder20.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28880170" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">piebirdpress</span></a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21331235" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">yourwishcake</span></a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18102183" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">elhernandez</span></a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32002338" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">FiniRibbon</span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">$10 and Under<br /><br /></span></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/10andUnder18.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29447040" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">thesequinedshoe</span></a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30471880" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">MODERA</span></a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28371104" target="_blank">contraptions</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_7&listing_id=29578855&ga_search_query=blue&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6817638" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">jeeta</span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">$20 and Under<br /><br /></span></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/20andUnder16.jpg" /><br />1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_6&listing_id=28177403&ga_search_query=yellow&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5184735" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">jenn</span>3star</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32201975" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">KristinaMarie</span></a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32996475" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">madevisual</span></a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27978904" target="_blank"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">roundrabbit</span></a><br /></center>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-43196766736877927992009-10-19T09:46:00.002-04:002009-10-19T09:46:00.304-04:00up, up, and away.<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/LucyMaude.jpg" /><br />[<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31262278&ref=sr_gallery_13&&ga_search_query=travel&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_page=2&order=price_desc&includes%5B%5D=tags&includes%5B%5D=title">LucyMaude</a>]<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Sadly my adventures in California have come to an end. I am currently on an all-day long flight back to Connecticut! Shipping for the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7345414">shop </a>and blog posts will return to normal as of tomorrow.<br /><br />P.S. - The "new week, new shop" feature will return next week with one of my favorites! Be sure to check back in.<br /><br /></div></div>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-67607057709400772072009-10-16T09:12:00.001-04:002009-10-16T09:12:00.611-04:00friday favorites.<center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/101609.jpg" /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31541444" target="_blank">emilymaysparks</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24844288" target="_blank">WoolyBison</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32339560" target="_blank">PunkyJane</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_13&listing_id=30812844&ga_search_query=orange&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5754469" target="_blank">jenscloset</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Hope you had a wonderful week! I had plenty of fun visiting my parents and brother in Northern California this week, and headed down to Southern California tomorrow morning. I went to college in San Diego and looking forward to hitting up some old favorites. Hope you are all able to visit a favorite bookstore or coffee shop this weekend!<br /></div></div></center>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-22873783501663321182009-10-14T08:13:00.001-04:002009-10-14T08:13:00.311-04:00affordable treats.<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span>Normally I might complain a little about coming to California in hopes of a warm and sunny trip, and ending up with the season's first storm with lots of rain and plenty of wind. However, I've seen the pictures of <span style="font-style: italic;">snow</span> already starting in other parts of the country so I'll keep my mouth shut. <br /><br />Despite the wet weather, I have been enjoying many meals of Mexican food, mornings spent with coffee and antique fairs, and quality time with the family. A few other good things:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />$5 and Under</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/5andUnder18.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32553933" target="_blank">hooraydesignshop</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32327943" target="_blank">FlourishBathBody</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32507548" target="_blank">somethingshidinghere</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26038230" target="_blank">inkpainter</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">$10 and Under</span><br /></div><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/10andUnder16.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12633609" target="_blank">runamok</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32185335" target="_blank">OldSchoolStationers</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=31709696" target="_blank">ThePaperAddict</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31973600" target="_blank">Kultur</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">$20 and Under</span><br /></div><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/20andUnder15.jpg" /><br />1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32571762" target="_blank">MiaBeads</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32432458" target="_blank">BROOKLYNrehab</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32356638" target="_blank">PinkSaguaro</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32253994" target="_blank">thebrickkiln</a><br /><br /></center>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-44921863564233969652009-10-13T14:32:00.003-04:002009-10-13T14:42:58.519-04:00telegram stop.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sZsfTOlzHaQ/StTH8zjlNuI/AAAAAAAAAoE/8-IXmfYFetw/s1600-h/Telegram.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 285px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sZsfTOlzHaQ/StTH8zjlNuI/AAAAAAAAAoE/8-IXmfYFetw/s400/Telegram.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392154501314852578" border="0" /></a><br />It should be no surprise that I am a big advocate for handwritten cards and letters. However, these vintage inspired telegrams are on a completely different level. For $4.70 you can type in whatever message you wish and your receipt will receive a telegram that looks like the one above. You also receive an emailed copy of the telegram that was sent to your lucky friend or family member. I am embarrassed to admit I almost want to send one to myself! They're <span style="font-style: italic;">that</span> neat. <br /><br />If you send two or more of the same telegram you can take advantage of their bulk discounted rate of $3.75. Wouldn't these serve as perfect invites for a special birthday party or wedding?<br /><br />Want to send your own? Check out the website <a href="http://www.telegramstop.com/Home.mvc.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>.found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-58545676272603757462009-10-12T08:37:00.007-04:002009-10-12T12:54:12.773-04:00new week, new shop - darling savage.<center><div style="text-align: left;">If you are like me, you are probably obsessed with little bags and pouches to hold your make up / loose change / random junk that accumulates in your purse. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7111945" target="_blank">Darling Savage</a> has put together a line of bags, purses, wallets, and clutches made from beautiful fabrics with special little touches, such as a perfectly placed button or coordinating liner pattern.<br /><br />The creativity behind this up and coming Etsy shop comes from Havilah. She describes the style of Darling Savage as eclectic, feminine, and eco-conscious. She once used all new materials for her work, but recently switched over to primarily reclaimed and vintage fabrics. Now your little bag is not only helping you, but helping out the environment!<br /></div><br /><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/1.jpg" /></center><br />Havilah is another self taught sewer, like Amy of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7296875" target="_blank">PonderandStitch</a>. She learned a few basics from her mother and picked up some good tips from her grandmother, but honed her skills mostly by making mistakes and then learning from them. She acknowledges that while this method of learning takes some patience, it is the most rewarding. A lot of Havliah's work is done on the sewing machine you see below - a model purchased by her grandmother in 1958 which she inherited and is still going strong!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/2.jpg" /></center><br />Havilah runs her shop from Portland, Oregon - a mecca for crafty talent. She has managed to carve out a space for her craft and business within the one bedroom apartment she shares with her boyfriend. Despite what these photos of her work space show, Havliah admits to being quite the mess maker. Thankfully she has an understanding boyfriend who is willing to overlook the piles of fabric scraps and other causalities of her crafting.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/3.jpg" /></center><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/4.jpg" /></center><br /><center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/5.jpg" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">If you are in the market for a little bag and want to check out Darling Savage, head on over to here:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Etsy: </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7111945"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">www.darlingsavage.etsy.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Blog: </span><a href="http://darlingsavage.blogspot.com/">www.darlingsavage.com</a><br /><br />Don't forget to please take a minute and leave an encouraging comment for Havilah!<br /></div></div></center>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-34477233981333722002009-10-09T15:09:00.001-04:002009-10-13T14:23:57.989-04:00drumroll please.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sZsfTOlzHaQ/Ss6BXhLiJbI/AAAAAAAAAn8/LnO3JFAUYsE/s1600-h/1009091.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sZsfTOlzHaQ/Ss6BXhLiJbI/AAAAAAAAAn8/LnO3JFAUYsE/s400/1009091.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390388045052782002" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Congrats on winning the giveaway from AMradio! You will be receiving an email from me shortly. Starting making up your mind between the super cute ring holder and classic travel clock.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who entered, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7866513" target="_blank">AMradio </a>for her generosity!<br /></div>found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8093100744244470289.post-7519651950030090022009-10-09T08:37:00.002-04:002009-10-09T08:37:00.343-04:00friday favorites.<center><img src="http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad189/xfeere/100909.jpg" /></center><div style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29098761" target="_blank">mothermaighi</a>; 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28068947" target="_blank">justingeer</a>; 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30657990" target="_blank">happydayvintage</a>; 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32234592" target="_blank">gizmos</a>; 5. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32207842" target="_blank">100percent</a>; 6. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32174752" target="_blank">MrsKensington</a>; 7. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30765555" target="_blank">Thrush</a>; 8. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26350420" target="_blank">leVintageMaison</a>; 9. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31853655" target="_blank">TheCottageCheese</a><br /></div><br />I couldn't limit it to just four, so here are nine of my favorite vintage finds from the past week. Hope you enjoyed the week filled with vintage! Take some time to scour your favorite flea market / thrift store / garage sale this weekend for your own vintage finds. I'll be sure to share with you if I find any of my own!found paper co.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07472588100689023162noreply@blogger.com4