Archive for February, 2011
Are you managing to keep warm during this crazy winter we’ve been having?
If you’re in need of some warm accessories (males and females), visit MBG Designs. Its one of my favorite shops for knit winter accessories. Beautifully made. And very affordable (coupon code below for 10-20% off).
Coupon Codes: Receive 20% off through Valentine’s Day with code BEMINE. 10% off to all papernstitch customers, every day with code PNS10 at checkout. Promotions may not be combined.
Visit MBG Designs now to use your discount code.
Guest post by Katrien of Pilli Pilli Handmade.
I first started making these little cupcaketoppers on a lazy sunday afternoon as a surprise for my boyfriend and soon ended up with a lot more of them than I actually needed… They’re just so sweet & easy to make! But don’t worry if -like me- you get a little carried away, for these sugar-sweet LOVE-lies, they will be more than obliging to figure as charming valentine decorations in your flowerpots as well!
And whatever happens… just remember that in some cases, the most important messages are written on the tiniest pieces of paper!
Materials: 1. red construction paper or cardstock 2. toothpicks 3. double-sided tape 4. heart paper punch
Step by Step Instructions: 1. Using your heart paper punch, punch out 10-20 hearts (depending on how many you want to make). 2. Place a toothpick on the back of your heart and then, using a small pice of double-sided tape, tape the toothpick to the paper heart. 3. Add a second paper heart on top of the toothpick and tape to cover everything up. And you’re ready to stick these little cupcake toppers into sweet treats for Valentine’s Day.
About the author: Katrien is a Belgian girl living in Italy, and the real life person behind the world of Pilli Pilli Handmade. She also has an adorable blog, titled A Bit of Pilli Pilli, where she showcases her everyday inspirations.
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*This is the first of four Valentine’s Day diy projects I’ll be sharing this week (one everyday for the rest of the week), so check back daily for more. And for more ideas on quick and easy projects, click here to visit the tutorial and diy page filled with more than 50 diy’s. If you like this diy project, please help me spread the word by using the twitter and facebook buttons below. Thank you so much.
One thing that always cheers me up, rain or shine day or night, is a really beautiful photograph. I am not sure why, but it just never fails to bring a smile to my face. So, whenever I look through the photographs of Alicia Bock, I feel like I am grinning from ear to ear. Every page of her Etsy shop (12 pages of photo prints) is overflowing with stunning photo this, breath-taking photo that. It’s no wonder she has close to 5,000 sales on Etsy alone!
What about you? Is there something that always brings a smile to your face?
And speaking of smiles: Receive 25% off all orders from www.aliciabock.com or www.aliciabock.etsy.com when you enter the code PAPERNSTITCH at checkout. Be sure to take advantage of this generous discount! For more of Alicia’s work visit www.aliciabock.com and www.aliciabock.etsy.com.
It’s been a while since our last giveaway. But I am happy to announce that I have a new one for you this week, that I think you’re going to love! Its from Nancy Nelson Jewelry. And thanks to Nancy’s generosity, we are giving away a beautiful pair of sterling silver urban chic earrings valued at $42! I love the simplicity of these earrings and the asymmetrical dot pattern.
More details: These earrings are lightweight and airy. Great for every day wear or dress them up with a pretty black dress. Hammered Sterling Silver teardrops with 14k Gold filled earwire. A graphic flower design adds a sweet detail. Earrings approx 1.5″ long.
Enter to win your very own pair below. Each entry should be a separate comment. You may enter up to three times.
1. Visit the Nancy Nelson Jewelry shop. Browse Nancy’s collection and report back here (in the comments section) with the title or titles of your absolute favorite(s).
2. Subscribe to the papernstitch blog by clicking here and then leave a message in the comments that says “subscribed”. **I’ll know if you really did or did not subscribe, so let’s play fair.
3. Twitter, facebook, or blog about this giveaway and leave a link in the comments. *You can use the handy buttons below this post to link via facebook and twitter.
Giveaway ends on Tuesday, February 22nd at 11:59pm EST.
I am all about simple, understated pieces of jewelry. In fact, I am all about a simple, understated wardrobe. But I also like to let my personality shine through in what I am wearing. So, sometimes it is difficult to find that balance.
But Meltemsem is able to achieve this balance of simple yet charming jewelry in virtually every piece in the collection: from bow necklaces and heart rings to daisy earrings and tiny bracelets. Every piece is one of a kind or limited edition. You should really check out this jewelry shop on Etsy now, but not before you take the discount code below with you (scroll down for code)…
COUPON CODE: Receive 14 % off of your entire order when you enter the code Valentine14 at checkout. ♥ FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE BY REGISTERED AIRMAIL.
Visit Meltemsem on Etsy now for more simply charming jewelry.
Good morning. Hope your day is going well so far. Mine is off to an amazing start because today is the first day of the new exhibition at papernstitch, which always gets me super excited.
As usual, we’ve got some amazing shops to explore (90 to be exact)…many of them brand new to papernstitch. And there are lots of sales: Over 40 shops with sales, promos, and special discount codes in art + handmade right now! Visit the sales and promos page now and save.
Hope you’ll check them out. And if you’re looking for suggestions, here are a few shops I am crazy for at the moment…
The Blue Balloon: Vintage inspired jewelry, made with love in Milwaukee. SALE! Enter coupon code ‘pns15′ at checkout to receive 15% off. Visit The Blue Balloon now.
Lovemaki: Specializing in furnishings and prints for your space, including cloud pillows (my favorite) and art prints for both children and adults. Visit Lovemaki now.
One Little Bird: Prints for the modern home. SALE! Receive 10% off all Valentine’s Day goods when you put ‘LOVE10′ in the code box at checkout. Visit One Little Bird now.
If you like the new exhibition, please retweet and facebook this post using the buttons below. Thank you!
Before my weekend links, I wanted to send out a friendly reminder about submissions for the next exhibition. The deadline for submissions for the next papernstitch exhibition is tonight at 10pm EST. That means you only have a few hours left to submit.
So, if you’ve been meaning to submit your shop for some extra exposure and help getting the word out about your awesome art and handmade goods (and vintage) be sure to submit your shop before the deadline tonight. Details for being an exhibitor on papernstitch.
The exhibition will run from February 7th through March 6th. Submit you work here.
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And now for your weekend links. Hope you all have a great weekend. Catch you Monday!
-Have you discovered your true goals this year?
-Dyin’ for a Valentine’s Day diy project? head over to Creature Comforts for Ez’s Cupid Arrow Cupcake + Treat Bag Toppers. So cute.
-Learn how to make a bow out of recycled magazines.
-Here’s a video about why bad customer service really sucks. And if you like watching short videos about small business, visit the papernstitch channel on You Tube for more.
-Eek. I almost forgot to mention my diy roundup for Oh Hello Friend this week (well actually last week). Fun, little diy’s that you can complete in a day (or less).
