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My goal when I started this blog nearly four years ago (it will be 4 years in July) was to build a positive community for artists, makers, bloggers, and small business owners to come together under one “roof”. And now, almost 3,300 posts later, I am so tickled and proud to see just how far papernstitch has come. BUT that is not the end of this story because I have some serious aspirations for what this space can be in the future. The only things is… to get there, I need your help.
Because none of this matters without you.
I need to know what YOU want for this space moving forward.
As a quiet reader or outspoken commenter, you have helped me shape what papernstitch is today. And I would REALLY appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this super quick survey and let me know what you want to see here in the future – so you can help me shape the next four years. 
AND as a thank you for your feedback, the first 500 readers to fill out this survey will be entered to win $100 cash (via PayPal) to spend on whatever you would like – that big ole print from your favorite artist, an overdue bill, new supplies for your jewelry shop, whatever you want! One winner will be chosen at random as soon as the survey reaches 500 answers or May 18th, whichever comes first, and will be notified via email at that time.
You can share your thoughts here when you fill out the survey + enter yourself to win that $100 cash prize. Yay!
P.S. Whether you decide to fill out the survey or not, thank you for being here!
P.P.S. As part of the changes to papernstitch moving forward, I’ll be dropping down to one post per day to focus on bringing you the best content possible.
I would love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to leave your feedback in the comments below if you’d prefer not to fill out the survey. Thanks!
I have a box of leather scraps and I am not afraid to use ‘em! Here are 9 clever leather craft ideas for you to try this weekend…
1. (above) How to make a leather hair bow from Calico Skies
2. Leather bracelet DIY from A Beautiful Mess
3. Leather mail basket from Matt for Design Sponge
4. Leather fold over clutch project from Say Yes to Hoboken
5. Fringe necklace DIY from In Honor of Design
6. Skinny leather belt project from A Beautiful Mess
7. Leather envelope clutch diy from Swell Mayde
8. DIY monogrammed leather key chain from Jenny for The Sweetest Occasion
9. Make a leather packaging bow from Freshly Picked
Hope your weekend is amazing! See you next week.
Yesterday was a pretty gloomy day, weather-wise. So today, I am bringing on the color with hand-dyed pieces from the spring/summer collection of Amber Coppings at Xmittens.
Each top, skirt, hoodies, scarf, etc in this collection is made from 100% made in the USA cotton and are hand-dyed in Amber’s Pittsburgh studio. The dyeing process is low impact and low water with high colorfast fabric dyes. So each one is a little different. Love that!
$10 off! Use code 10PRE to get $10 off any order of $100 or more from the new spring/ summer collection. Discount code can only be used on items in the spring / summer section of Amber’s shop.
Visit Xmittens now for more hand-dyed wearables.
Okay, so I am a little behind on this, but I just recently learned that one of my favorite photographers, Debbie Carlos, also has a jewelry shop called AHC. It is AMAZING. I swear I could have added all 50+ pieces to this post. But I’ll just share a few of my favorites and let you browse Debbie’s shop for the rest….
Gold dipped jade rings, modern beaded bracelets and dainty, feminine necklaces.
(above) Jade Charm 2 / Gold Dipped Jade Necklace
Visit AHC on Etsy for more everyday jewelry from Debbie Carlos.
Today is the 2nd day of May and the 1st day for the new papernstitch exhibition! Can you believe that it is almost the middle of the year already? Crazy how fast time has flown by.
There are plenty of new exhibitors to check out, and a brand new guide for unique Mother’s Day gifts. So I hope you’ll head over and give some of these great shops some love.
Speaking of shops… One of the shops that I think you’ll really like is called Hazel Wonderland, a custom art, illustration, design and calligraphy shop run by Meredith C. Bullock. You can read more about the artist and her shop here (she was a featured seller on Etsy just last month).
All of my favorite pieces at Hazel Wonderland involve calligraphy, a skill that I will always admire (but will never have myself) which Meredith started getting paid for at the age of 16! I love her story. Can you tell?
Meredith also sells custom stamps which can be used for gift tags, cards, even business cards….
Yep, that’s a stamp above!
Visit Hazel Wonderland on Etsy now to view more from this shop. And if you like the new exhibition, please share this post using the buttons below.
Mother’s Day SALE! Now through May 2 (that’s tomorrow) – receive 30% OFF all regularly priced photo jewelry and photographs sized 8×10, 8×12, 10×15, 11×14, 10×20, 16×20 and 16×24 at Jude McConkey Photos. Current prices in shop already reflect the discount. *This does not include jewelry already reduced or Limited Edition photographs.
Whether you are a mom or not, this is a great deal!
So head over to Jude McConkey Photos now to take advantage of that 30% off discount.
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so if your mom lives out of town (and you have to ship a gift to her), it is time to get on it!
Need help finding a gift?
Minneapolis jewelry design, Erin Kate Duininck, of E. Kate Designs is offering 20% off all purchases in her jewelry shop today and tomorrow with the coupon code MOTHERMAYI at checkout. Offer ends at midnight (EST) tomorrow. How’s that for a Mother’s Day treat!?
Visit E. Kate Designs on Etsy now to use your 20% off coupon before the offer ends tomorrow night.
