Cute Shoppes: Ajo Bebe and CityBird Designs
January 2, 2009 by Emily · 5 Comments
I love that it’s Friday! ;) Today we’re doing a little window shopping with these two cute shoppes:
Ajo Bebe’s contemporary, handmade baby & children accessory line is perfect for cool moms on the go.
Using vintage-inspired fabrics, you will find one-of-a-kind bibs, changing pads, baby wipes cases, burp clothes and nursing covers. You can buy these items at any of the “where to shop” locations listed on Ajo Bebe.
CityBird Designs is a paper design shop offering unique, hand-made invitations and cards. Currently they are having a sale for $1 cards! Check it out here.
These cute circle shaped tags are made from reclaimed file folders (recycled!) and have been distressed for the old-timey look. The birds are made out of vintage dictionary pages and are hand embroidered with cranberry colored floss. These tags were originally meant for the holidays, but I thought that they looked perfect for using throughout the year too.
Merry Christmas and 10 Free Gift Tag Downloads Too
December 19, 2008 by Emily · 13 Comments
We hope you have the best Holiday. We’ll be out-and-about over the next week, but don’t worry, we’ll be back with more sizzling hot posts for the new year. And meanwhile - just in time for gift-giving, here are 10 links to FREE supa-chic printable gift tags ~ simply click, download and print as much as you want!
*Sweet, Pretty, Simple - Made by Yours Truly - Emily (pdf) (So Proud! They look really cute printed out on White Cardstock) 
*Free Martha Stewart Holiday Clip Art Tags (pdf) (traditional)
*Mod Mom Shops - Christmas Birdie Gift Tags (can they get any more adorable?!)
*Holiday Gift Tags by Sew Mama Sew (pdf) (A little modern flair)
*Four Seasons by Fog and Thistle (LOVE these)
*SERIOUSLY FUNNY Gift Cards by Angry Chicken (Warning, you may laugh your head off)
*Seussville Gift Tags ~ (for fun) ”If you’d like to have some fun, Just print these tags, cut out each one, Color them and add some string. For Christmas gifts, they’re just the thing!”
Holiday Gift Tags by Amy Butler (for the handmade diva at heart!)
For the Stylish People In Your Life Gift Tags by Bucklette (pretty hilarious)
*Penguin Printable Gift Tags by Tricia-Rennea (brace yourself for even more cuteness)
Sweet Shoppe: All the Numbers
December 16, 2008 by Emily · 4 Comments
Laura C. - one our creative readers sent a tip about this charming, modern shoppe called All the Numbers. The instant I looked at it, my mouth dropped, and well…here’s the rest.
This set of 6 stitched note cards (made with fabric scraps) consists of heavy white card stock made with 100% post consumer recycled materials, so that you can send eco-friendly notes to your friends. Woo! Pretty and friendly, all in one card.
Modern {Red} Poppy Quilt, where have you been all my life?!? This signature baby/toddler quilt generously measures 48 x 39 inches and is made with the softest white flannel for your little tot. Looking for colors to match your nursery? No problem! All the Numbers accepts custom orders too.
These intricate quilts make a perfect play mat and if you want something smaller, you can purchase a handmade mini “security blanket” quilt for $36.
Holiday Cards
December 8, 2008 by Michelle · 3 Comments
These Gorgeous Holiday Cards are by Sweet Mady’s Paper
Have you sent out your holiday cards yet? Well, if not, don’t worry. This week is the perfect time to get them done and sent out to your family and friends. If you are like me, you look forward to this time of year and all the great cards that flood your mailbox. I enjoy opening them up to see the annual family photos and read letters from some family and friends that live far away. Holiday cards are such a great way to keep those special people in your life that are not close by involved with your family.
Here are a few simple steps to help you get your cards out the door.
- First, decide on a classic greeting card or a more modern photocard. Next, choose your card and add a simple wording to it. On a sidenote, signing your family’s name or writing a short note on the card, adds a special touch.
- Next, place your order and get yourself organized while you wait for your cards to be completed. You can be organized by purchasing all your stamps in advance and checking your address list to make sure all addresses are correct.
- If you are newly married and this is your first holiday sending out cards together, use your wedding guest list as a starting point for you address list. Once you have received your cards, you will be ready to send them on their way.
Now all you have to think about is how to display those fabulous cards you will be receiving!
Michelle’s shoppe: Sweet Mady’s Paper, blog: Sweet Mady’s Notes - stationery, invitations and notes.
Win It: Secret Santa Package
December 4, 2008 by Emily · 164 Comments
Contest Update:
*We have two winners!! The randomly chosen winners for this contest are: Rebecca T. and Suzanne B. Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who participated, please stop by again as there are new contests each week.*
Make your child’s Christmas magical by sending them a personalized letter or package from Santa Claus. Secret Santa Mail can help you create a Christmas memory to last for years to come.
Win It:
Two lucky Window Shoppe readers will win the Deluxe Santa Package, worth $30, which includes: A personalized letter from Santa, a “make-a-Snowman sticker” set, a Santa teddy bear, a Belgian milk chocolate bar and it all arrives packaged in a festive red tube. To enter, stop by Secret Santa Mail and then leave a comment letting us know that you stopped by and why you would like to win this Santa Package.
This giveaway ends on Thursday, December 11th at midnight PST. The winner will be chosen randomly and will be announced here Friday, December 12th. Good luck, everyone!
(Please feel free to read our contest rules for additional details)
Win It: Little Brown Pen - Everything is Under $10!
December 3, 2008 by Emily · 136 Comments
Contest Update:
*We have a winner!! The randomly chosen winner for this contest is: Stefanie. Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who participated, please stop by again as there are new contests each week.*
Little Brown Pen is a darling Etsy shoppe with downloadable, printable templates for stationery, notecards, calendars, tags and gifts.
This cute little shoppe provides simple, affordable, elegant designs and their prices are reasonable (with most items between $3 - $5, and everything is under $10)!
I also just watched an ad video by Little Brown Pen on YouTube - it is brilliant. I think you’ll really like it if you have a moment to watch:
Promotion:
Mix and match any three for $10.
Win It:
One lucky Window Shoppe reader will win one item of your choice from Little Brown Pen. To enter, stop by their shoppe and let us know in a comment which item you would choose if you win. For this giveaway, you may enter once each day until December 12th (that gives you a chance to have up to 8 extra entries)!
This giveaway ends on Thursday, December 11th at midnight PST. The winner will be chosen randomly and will be announced here Friday, December 12th. Good luck, everyone!
(Please feel free to read our contest rules for additional details)
Peek A Boo Holiday Giveaway!
December 1, 2008 by Emily · 90 Comments
Contest Update:
*We have a winner!! The randomly chosen winner for this contest is: Stef C. Congratulations! Thank you to everyone who participated, please stop by again as there are new contests each week.*
For bright and beautiful baby announcements this holiday season, you have come to the right place!! Peek-a-Boo Paperie has a rockin’ holiday collection that you simply must see (including a variety of Christmas Cards and Hanukkah Cards). These photo cards will help to capture your holiday cheer so that you can share it with your family and friends this season.
You can even customize your card right on their site! (How it works): Peek-a-boo Paperie is the first birth announcement site to use Flex Software. This program is so helpful for parents (who like a good final product visual) because you can literally insert photos of your babies and children onto the announcement and re-size/rotate the photos online. This way you can see how your photos will appear in the announcement as well as pick and choose which photos you want to use.
Win It:
One lucky Window Shoppe reader will win 40 announcements from Peek-a-boo Paperie - worth nearly $70! To enter, post a comment telling us which Peek-a-boo holiday design you would choose if you win.
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Earn an extra entry (optional):
- Earn an extra entry by blogging about this giveaway and linking back to us. Just let us know about it in a separate comment.
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This giveaway ends on Tuesday, December 9th at midnight PST. The winner will be chosen randomly and will be announced here Wednesday, December 10th. Good luck, everyone!!
(Please feel free to read our contest rules for additional details)
Cute Cards for the Recipe Box
November 26, 2008 by Emily · 5 Comments
Good Morning! Today is going to be a great day, I can tell. It’s November 26th and chances are that you are preparing and planning for Thanksgiving (maybe you’re even already prepared). We are so happy to visit family this week too and since we are bringing the pie, I’ve had pie recipes on my mind all morning. As I was digging through the recipe box - I started thinking about how much I love collecting recipes….
There are oodles of new delicious recipes waiting to be tried this Thanksgiving and I think I may need a few new recipe cards (just in case). How about you? Whether you are saving new recipes, looking for a perfect hostess gift, or simply must have your sister-in-law’s take on potato rolls, a cute recipe card is great to have.
Today’s recipe card finds are hip, cute and simply creative:
Isn’t the little chef chick card adorable? I would love to have this one in my kitchen! Find it at Pulci’s Shoppe.
Top Left: Tweet Tweet Recipe Cards by DazeyChic ~ Surrounded by little birds, you get a set of 10 Tweet Tweet cards! Each has room on either side for the title of the recipe, serving size, and directions.
Top Right: Bite Me Recipe Cards by Terri Taylor Design ~ This “bite me” recipe card set is a best-seller and includes 12 cards hand trimmed to 4″ x 5 3/8″. Each comes with its own bite mark on the corner trimmed out by hand, making each card slightly unique.
Bottom Left: I loved the whimsical touch to these printable recipe cards by Wildolive! They are priced at just $5 and the PDF document contains 16 4×6″ card designs that you can print out again and again as you add to your recipe collection. Genius really.
Bottom Right: Stand Mixer Recipe Cards by Winifred Studios ~ This fun set of 48 recipe cards includes 3 different designs (pink, blue, and green), measure 4″ x 6″ and include “Recipe”, “Ingredients”, “Instructions”, and “Serves” on the card.
And last (but definitely not least), Fork and Spoon Recipe Cards by Just Another Day ~ this set of 12 recipe cards features utensils design in aqua and measure 4.25×5.5″.
Just top it off with a little charm and a recipe and you’re all set. What is your favorite Thanksgiving recipe?
Do You Have a “Mommy” Calling Card?
November 20, 2008 by Emily · 6 Comments
Most of us have used business cards at one time or another, but what about a mommy (or daddy) calling card? I must know, do you have one? Do you use it a lot?
I have seen them everywhere am trying to decide if I should get one. They seem really useful - especially since many of us are bloggers too - you just never know when you’ll need one, right? I think it’s nice to have all the best contact information right in one place too.
I found super cute calling cards at HauteMammas.com - here’s what they are saying about them: “Tired of rummaging through your purse or diaper bag in search of paper and a pen only to settle for eyeliner and the back of a receipt?” (Me - thinking to myself: Yes!)
“Have you recently run into your long lost BFF from 6th grade while at the park with your kid in one arm and the dog’s leash in your other hand?” (Me - thinking to myself again: No, but it could happen!)
“Not only are you now able to be officially and stylishly rescued (Me: OK, that’s good!), you will have a custom mommy calling card to present that is way cooler than any business card in your past professional life!”
Here’s what else I like about their cards: they have rounded corners, are designed on the front and the back and are super strong! (You could even serve hors d-oeuvres on these - they are that strong).
If you’re already set in the calling card department, HauteMammas.com also makes personalized gift labels (pictured above), holiday cards, thank you notes, stationery and much more…
Discount:
Save 10% at HauteMammas.com with code: LittleWS
Simply Happy Designs
November 13, 2008 by Cassie · 3 Comments
It’s that time of year again. The leaves have fallen, snow will soon be here and Christmas cards will be in the mail. I made it a goal this year to get my cards done and sent by the 5th of December and am proud to say that I am well on my way.
This year I wanted something simple, yet eye catching and cute. I searched the internet and looked at many different graphic design companies. There were a lot of fun designs out there, but the ones at Simply Happy Designs definitely caught my attention.
Their card designs are very modern and classy, and their prices are even better. For $15 you can have your pictures put on a card with any text or colors that you would like. I had my card made through Simply Happy Designs and I am so excited to send them out! Here is a little sneak peak into what our Christmas card looks like this year!
Cassie’s shoppe: Madison Envy
