Special Delivery...A Happy Halloween!!

With Envy Wednesday-Happy Halloween!

I know, I know its Thursday not Wednesday! But I was sick the past two days and I had this all ready but I didn't set it up to auto-post. So I'm doing it today. Halloween is Sunday so I thought I would show you some fun inspiration for a fun party! Munchkin's birthday is 6 days before Halloween so I know somewhere down the line we will end up having a Halloween themed birthday party too :) I'm sure a lot of these items are seasonal so check them out and also the rest of the items in these talented Etsian's shops...you will be amazed and inspired and maybe make a purchase or two!

a) Custom Halloween Party Invitation - Costume Party Kids by pixelperfectboutique

b) 12 Halloween Coasters (Letterpress) (2009) by vermilionstarpress

c) Lil Lady Boutique Lil Miss Kitty Baby Tutu Costume by lilladyboutique (sold but check out the other neat items in her shop!)

d) Halloween Wreath by Abbystiques

e) Happy Halloween...10 Pom Set by ADashOfColor

f) Halloween Cookies Ghosts Bats Spiderwebs by rollinindough

Unexpected Bday Present (No I'm Not Preggo Mom)

Have I mentioned that I LOVE getting packages in the mail?? Well it was perfect timing yesterday...I asked the hubs to check the mail (we don't do it every day because the box is up the street so its not like we have a mailbox in front of our house). He came back with this lovely package. I was so excited....it was perfect because it was like a bday present for Munchkin even though I didn't intend it to be one. I featured Twillypop in a past "With Envy Wednesday". I happened upon Sara's shop when it was featured on the front page of Etsy and I fell in love. Sara's necklaces are so creative and would work with a t-shirt and jeans or something fancy. She also has a shop for girls necklaces, Twillypopgirl. Truth be told I would wear any of those necklaces too :)

Love the packaging...sooo cute!

The weekend before last Sara was trying to get to 40 sales in Twillypopgirl. She offered her Jackie necklace free with your Twillypopgirl order. My fingers couldn't move fast enough, I couldn't pass up such a good deal!

Munchkin took an instant liking to her Trinity "neckie"...and my shoes :)

Awwww a much better picture....love this girl and her "neckie"

There are no pics of her wearing Jackie because I had it on most of the night then when I got a chance I had to hide them both to avoid a bedtime meltdown and her losing one or both. I'm hoping to get some cute pics of her wearing her necklace when she gets her pics taken on Weds. or at her birthday party on Saturday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

she just got her school pictures done so she was posing :)

I can't believe my little Munchkin is 2 already!!! You're too young to read this but I love you and you are the reason I do what I do :)

You're Invited

I've started the count down to Munchkin's birthday/birthday party. The "theme" is balloons because she LOVES them.

I had the original design before I ordered her party shirt from Modern Frills. Originally I was going to do a rainbow color scheme but after getting her shirt I pulled the colors from the shirt as I think they are a good mix.

Now I just have to get everything else ready and hopefully Munchkin won't be in time out for her party (we got incident report #3 today plus a call from school basically saying they don't know what to do with her...ugh)

How I Feel...

photo by Earmark Keep Calm Parody No. 2

This sums up my feelings as I prepare for the half-marathon, Munchkin's birthday, her birthday party, Halloween and my family's visit. Plus trying to get work done before I take a week off. AHHHH!!

With Envy Wednesday-Flower Power

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Yesterday on my Facebook Fanpage I posted a link to a tutorial on making fabric flowers. I have been seeing them everywhere and they are just so darn cute. I was actually first inspired by this dress I found at Target.

I was looking for a dress for Munchkin to wear for her 2 year pictures. I like how the dress is simple with a pop of fun.

So this week I am featuring some fab Etsian and their cute and style items with a fabric flower flare (say that one 3 times fast!)

Don't forget stop by their shop or any of their social media sites and say "hey!"

a)Handmade organza satin sew on flower appliques by JujaCrafts

b)Button it Up Yarn Wreath Yellow Roses Front Door wreath by AnnaHailey

c)Bohemian Poppies Fabric Bins by sewingmomma

d)Peachy Pink Victorian Trio On A Pale Pink Shimmery Stretch Headband by PrettyBabyBowtique

e)Five Flower Cluster Pin (green apple) by NoPlainTs

f)Bridal Party Set - 4 Clutch Purses with Flower Brooch by allisajacobs

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!

October Where Are You?

It hit me yesterday as I was talking to a client that its already past the middle of the month. November is right around the corner. I feel the panicked feeling I so dislike. Probably because Munchkin's bday is in 6 days and her party is in 11 and I really haven't done much.

I am a last minute girl by heart. I really am not motivated for most things unless there is a deadline looming. But last year I waited until my parents had come into town to start printing all the paper items and really getting stuff put together and it was NOT pleasant. We were up until 1 am the day of the party and then pretty much getting stuff together as people were arriving.

So this year I vowed to start early and have things done before my family got here. I really just wanted to have to do the baking and regular party prep that can't be done until the day of (decorating the house with balloons).

I'm not really off to a good start seeing as I haven't even mailed her invites. Good thing its one of those things where I really don't need to send invites (I just like to create cute things, cuz thats what I do!). But I did manage to make a very LONG list of things that need to get done for her party. I will try to start things this week.

Oh and I did I mention I still need to order her Halloween costume (I was going to try to put it together myself but who am I kidding right). Off to whateverhalloweencostumeshopIcanfindonline.com to order :)

I will leave you with a little treat I made for a co-worker's birthday. They are super fun to make...a little creepy too.

Really creepy when they are all staring at you :) My co-worker wears alot of blue and generally some type of plaid or stripe. He also always wheres this one pair of brown shoes. So I used some paper that actually looks like the fabric from a shirt of his and I even made little brown paper shoes :) They were a big hit at work!

I actually made this "little Kaui" (or 2 dozen) first over a year ago for a friend's bridal shower. I used that "fancy" ribbon you can buy off the spool at craft/fabric stores. I knew she was going to where a particular pair of red shoes with her dress so I made a little cupcake bridal. I was just getting use to my graphics program and I realize I have come a LONG was since them. I almost want to redo this one with a real photo of the bride. Oh well....

HAPPY TUESDAY!!!

Debbie Downer

Well great I think my daughter is headed to getting kicked out of daycare. Wednesday when I picked her up her teacher told me that she had to be sent out of the room for time-out. She told me that my daughter was being mean to her friends and was refusing to help clean up. Then she had a big tantrum and hit her teacher.

My daughter is very sassy and has never really understood punishment enough to not do whatever it is she isn't suppose to do. But for the most part she is a good kiddo and the teachers at her school love her.

Well after the incident Wednesday the hubs and I talked to her about not hitting and being nice and listening. I was apprehensive all Thursday because I was worried there would be a new incident when I picked her up and sure enough there was.

This time her actual teacher was gone but there was nice little "incident" report attached to her sign-in/out sheet. She got upset when asked to clean up books and started throwing books and then ended up throwing one at her teachers face. As I read it I could feel myself get sad and I could feel myself tear up a bit.

I just don't know what to do... We put her in time out when she does something wrong and we tell her "no" and talk to her about her behavior. She understands time out is bad and hates being in it, but it really doesn't stop her from doing bad things over again. We don't spank for lots of reasons (I don't necessarily disagree with spanking. I was spanked as a kid and deserved every one I got, but its just not a punishment I want to use.) I don't know how to make her understand that her behavior is wrong especially when I'm not the one there to see what she is doing.

I feel like the next thing is I'm going to have to talk to the director and they are going to be telling me she isn't welcome back to daycare because of her behavior.

Ugh I just feel like I'm doing something wrong.

Sorry for the "downer" post but it really does break my heart when she isn't the sweet, nice kid I know she can be...

AND THE RE-DRAW WINNERS ARE.....

As I mentioned before there were two prizes in the giveaway that I didn't give away because I wasn't sure how to pick the winner. Well a few of you left comments and I decided to re-draw. I still only included those who did the required steps. And it turned out after that I was left with people who had already won but then it leveled the playing field :) So here are the re-draw winners!

Choice of Silhouette or Name Monogram Note Card Set

Lauren Choice of Gift Tags of Gift Stickers

Suzanne

Now bear with me as I get a little sappy... But as I was picking a winner and re-reading comments and just thinking about the nice things people have said it really brought a smile to my face. I really want to be a success and I really love my products. But as much as I want to be successful enough make Green With Envy Studios a more full time job (or my only full time job) I never want to lose the feeling of excitement or surprise that others like my products just as much as I do or that feeling when I log on to Etsy and see I have made a sale. Its like validation that the long nights and stress are worth it. I was a bit teary eyed thinking about it.

You guys are wonderful!!!!

With Envy Wednesday-Pumpkin

Sorry again for the smooshed formatting...I really don't know why it does that or how to fix it....ANNOYED!

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Now that fall has arrived I am definitely feeling the warm, coziness of this season. It all started with the addition of Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino at the Circle K on the way to work. I was in love after the first sip. Then I remembered that there are pumpkin doughnuts at the pumpkin patch we took Munchkin to last year. It just got me all excited for fall and the holidays come up. So this week I am featuring pumpkin themed items from some talented Etsians!

a)My New Pumpkin Mask (Fine art, giclee print) by AugustEve

b)Pumpkin Spice Cake Truffles by lollidreams

c)Halloween Girl Felt Booties Mary Jane Style by sunflowerexpress (seriously how freakin cute are these!)

d)Chunky Grande Cocoon and Hat Set in Pumpkin by illbeyarned

e)Horseshoe Pumpkin Handmade by myyorkiehannah (some really things made out of horseshoes at this shop!!)

f)Orange Pumpkin Earrings by pinkingedgedesigns

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!!

AND THE WINNERS ARE...

AHHHH Fall Product Debut and Giveaway is complete! I hope you all enjoyed it and I appreciate all of you who stopped by to participate. Now I just have to make sure you get everything up and listed in the shop :)

But on with the show.....WINNERS!!!

**2011 Desk Calendar-Illustrations
Sam


**2011 Desk Calendar-Patterns
Katie

**123 Count With Me 11x14 Nursery Print
Angry Jackalope

**Set of Shopping/Meal Planner Notepads
Lauren

**Your Choice Set of Silhouette or Illustration Monogram Bookplates
Suzanne

**Stationery Gift Set
Lisa

**EXTRA WINNER!!! One Free item from Green With Envy Studios
Ashley

I will be contacting the winners by email with details on how to claim their prize.
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You may have noticed that two of the prizes were not listed about. I did not list winners for the Silhouette/Illustration Monogram Note Card Sets and the Gift Tag/Stickers. For each of these products either the individuals entering had already won or they have not done something "required". So I was torn since I indicated that you could only win once and that certain things were required in order to win.

I will leave it up to you guys. Should I a)allow an individual to win more than once or b) don't give away that item or c) something else :/

Stay tuned for With Envy Wednesday tomorrow

{CLOSED}Fall Giveaway-Day Eight LAST DAY!!

Oh the very last day! Let me just say hosting a week long series of giveaways is exhausting. Mainly because I have to be committed to blogging everyday, which I am not good at. But I have had lots of fun.

I think I saved the best for last. I really wanted to get this together for the holiday season and I went back and forth about the materials I wanted to use and how to make this work and I am very happy with the final results!

Introducing GIFT SETS!!!

Stationery Gift Set-Patterns by Green With Envy Studios

Stationery Gift Set-Illustrations by Green With Envy Studios

I originally wanted to find a tote bag to hold everything but I wasn't able to find the right size for a reasonable price. But I kept seeing these muslin bags all over Etsy. So I ordered some and after some trial and error I really like how they turned out.

There are several different combinations to choose from so you get the gift set that suits your needs.

*You can choose two (2) of the following items:

1) Folded Note Card Set

2) Flat Note Card Set

3) Notepad Set

4) 2011 Desk Calendar-Illustrations

5) 2011 Desk Calendar-Patterns

*One (1) of the following items:

1) Set of Bookplates

2) Set of Calling Cards

*One (1) of the following items:

1) Address Labels

2) Gift Tag Set

2) Gift Sticker Set

You can choose from any of the styles in the shop for your gift set. All the items are packaged separately in a clear cello sleeve. All items are them packaged in a coordinating 8x10 muslin bag.

Oh I love these!!!

Here is how you can win a set of your own:

1)Leave a comment here (REQUIRED)

2)Follow my blog and leave a comment that you did (REQUIRED)

3)Like Green With Envy Studios HERE on Facebook and leave a comment that you did (REQUIRED)

EXTRA ENTRIES:

4) Follow me on Twitter (gwestudios) and tweet about this giveaway

5) Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post.

6) Post about this giveaway on Facebook and leave a link to your post

***On Tuesday Oct. 12th I will announce all the winners. Plus I will pick an extra winner from all the comments received who will win ONE free item of their choice from my shop. You can enter all the contests you would like but you can only win ONCE

***Be sure to check out the previous days giveaways***

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

ALL GIVEAWAYS END 10/11/10 at 11:59 PST

{CLOSED} Fall Giveaway-Day Seven

So when I have been advertising this giveaway I keep saying/writing "7 new items, 7 giveaways plus an extra". It didn't dawn on me until I was writing this post that it's actually 8 new items, 8 giveaways plus an extra...silly me!

I just can't seem to get enough of these babies but I promise this is the last new item that focuses on these designs :)

Illustration Monogram Bookplates

Silhouette Bookplates

The bookplates in the shop are my best sellers and I just think they make great personalized gifts for adults and kiddos at an affordable price. You can customize the color scheme and illustration choices and also add some personalization. These colorful and fun bookplates make the perfect addition to any book in your library.

These bookplates come in a set of 24 and measure approx 2.5x3.5. They are printed on white adhesive stock. All you have to do is peel and stick! They come packaged in a clear cello sleeve.

Here is how you can win a set of your own:
1)Leave a comment here telling me which set you would like if you won (REQUIRED)
2)Follow my blog and leave a comment that you did (REQUIRED)
3)Like Green With Envy Studios HERE on Facebook and leave a comment that you did (REQUIRED)

EXTRA ENTRIES:
4) Follow me on Twitter (gwestudios) and tweet about this giveaway
5) Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post.
6) Post about this giveaway on Facebook and leave a link to your post

***On Tuesday Oct. 12th I will announce all the winners. Plus I will pick an extra winner from all the comments received who will win ONE free item of their choice from my shop. You can enter all the contests you would like but you can only win ONCE***


Be sure to check out the previous days giveaways:
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6

STAY TUNED TOMORROW FOR THE LAST DAY TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAYS AND MY FAVORITE NEW ITEM!!!

{CLOSED}Fall Giveaway-Day Six

I have mentioned this before but I am a big fan of organization. I love the item of labels, lists and systems. When we moved into our new place I made a promise to be more organized in many different areas of my life. One of this things I have been the most consistent about is making a grocery list and meal plan every week and for the most part sticking to it. It had reduced my grocery bill and also help avoid trips to McDonald's (I do miss it).

I purchased a fabric organizer/portfolio from Quiltish and love it. I created a shopping list that fits neatly inside and there is enough room for my coupons and money. Then I created a coordinating meal planner that is on the fridge.

So I thought I would make the lists available in my shop...

Unfortunately my memory card went nuts and I lost the real pictures I took, so you will have to make due with digital images until my shopping trip this afternoon for a new card.

But anyway the set includes one Meal Planner note pad and one Shopping List note pad. You can customize the color scheme and personalize it to fit your needs. Each pad had 52 pages. The pads are available in two sizes approx 5x8 and 3.5x8.

Just my little way of adding organization, style and fun to your shopping experience.

Here is how you can get a set of your own:

1)Leave a comment here (REQUIRED)

2)Follow my blog and leave a comment that you did (REQUIRED)

3)Like Green With Envy Studios HERE on Facebook and leave a comment that you did (REQUIRED)

EXTRA ENTRIES:

4) Follow me on Twitter (gwestudios) and tweet about this giveaway

5) Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post.

6) Post about this giveaway on Facebook and leave a link to your post

***On Tuesday Oct. 12th I will announce all the winners. Plus I will pick an extra winner from all the comments received who will win ONE free item of their choice from my shop. You can enter all the contests you would like but you can only win ONCE***

Be sure to check out the previous days giveaways:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

{CLOSED}Fall Giveaway-Day Five

NOTE: I have tried and tried to correct the smooshed formatting at the bottom but no matter what I do it won't work...ugh!!

I'm not exactly sure why I never added these items to my shop before. They seem to be a logical item for a paper goods/gift shop and I know I have at least thought about making some before but just never have...

Gift Tags and Sticker

I will be offer both gift tags and gift sticker/labels to coordinate with the items in the shop. Each circular gift tag is 2", printed on 80 lb cardstock and is finished off with a 9" ribbon of a coordinating color. You have the option of having your message printed on the gift tags or simply going with "To" and "From". The backs for blank so you are free to leave a handwritten message. Gift tags come in a set of twelve and are packaged in a clear cello sleeve.

You have option of ordering gift stickers in 1.67" (24 stickers), 2" (20 stickers) or 2.5"(12 stickers) round stickers. Quantity depends on size of the stickers. They are printed a high quality matte while adhesive stock. As with the gift tags we can print your message to simply include to and from.This items will be in available in the shop on Monday (still updating the options)

STYLES SHOW ABOVE ARE: 1)BIG CIRCLE 2) STUCK IN THE MIDDLE-SWIRL

Here is how you can win the gift tag or gift sticker set of your choice:

1)Go to Green With Envy Studios and check out the product styles. Leave a comment with the style you would like your gift tags to be in and whether you would want tags or stickers (Required)

2) Like Green With Envy Studios HERE on Facebook and leave a comment that you did

3) Become a follower of this blog and leave a comment that you did.

EXTRA ENTRIES

4)Post about this blog on FACEBOOK and leave a link

5)Follow me on twitter (gwestudios) and tweet about this giveaway

6)Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to your post.

***On Tuesday Oct. 12th I will post the winner for each item. I will also pick an extra winner from the comments received throughout the week. That person will win ONE item of their choice from my shop. You can enter everyday but you can only win ONCE***

**Be sure to check out the previous days giveaways. You can still enter until Oct 11th.

Fall Giveaway Day One

Fall Giveaway Day Two

Fall Giveaway Day Three

Fall Giveaway Day Four

More to Come...

{CLOSED}Fall Giveaway-Day Four

Half way through and I feel like we've only just begun :)

I originally created this item as a baby's 1st birthday gift for a friend. I made it to coordinate with my ABC Nursery Print. For some reason I just never offered it in my shop...until NOW!

123 Count With Me Nursery Prints

Help your kiddo learn their numbers with this fun 123 Count With Me print. Each print features Green With Envy Studios animal illustrations.

You can choose from 4 colors and have the option of personalizing it with the name of choice on the bottom.

Each print measures 8x10 and is printed on Epson Presentation Matte paper. They come packaged in a clear cello sleeve with thick chipboard for added support.

For this giveaway, I will be giveaway the 11x14 version of this print!

Heres how to you can win one for yourself:
1)Leave a comment on this post…be sure to leave your email address. (REQUIRED)

2)Become a follower of this blog and comment that you did so. (REQUIRED)

3)Like Green With Envy Studios HERE on Facebook. (REQUIRED)

EXTRA ENTRIES:

4)Post about this blog on Facebook and leave a link.

5)Follow me on Twitter (gwestudios), tweet about this giveaway and leave a link.

6)Blog about this giveaway and come back with a link to your post.

***On Tuesday Oct. 12th I will post the winner for each item. I will also pick an extra winner from the comments received throughout the week. That person will win ONE item of their choice from my shop. You can enter everyday but you can only win ONCE***

**Don't forget you can still enter the previous days giveaways until Oct. 11th
Fall Giveaway Day One
Fall Giveaway Day Two
Fall Giveaway Day-Three

More To Come Tomorrow!!

{CLOSED}Fall Giveaway-Day Three

I sorta have two "lines" of products in my shop. I have what I consider the illustration line which I think appeals more to people buying items for kiddos or mommies. Then there is my pattern line which I think is more for the adults but is fun enough to work for kids too. After finishing my 2011 Desk Calendar-Illustrations, as much as I was in love with it I felt like it didn't fully reflect all the products in the shop. So I created a second calendar...

Green With Envy Studios 2011 Desk Calendar-Patterns

This calendar features my eight current patterns that are available in the shop and 4 new comers :) The style mimics the design of my pattern note cards like this or this.

I really feel that this calendar is a good mix of adult and fun!

The calendar is printed on 110 lb white cardstock and is packaged in a clear CD case, which also doubles as a display case. The calendar itself measures approx 4.5”x5.25”, the CD case measures approx 5”x5.25”.

Heres how to you can win one for yourself:

1)Leave a comment on this post…be sure to leave your email address. (REQUIRED)
2)Become a follower of this blog and comment that you did so. (REQUIRED)
3)Like Green With Envy Studios HERE on Facebook. (REQUIRED)

EXTRA ENTRIES:
4)Post about this blog on Facebook and leave a link.
5)Follow me on Twitter (gwestudios), tweet about this giveaway and leave a link.
6)Blog about this giveaway and come back with a link to your post.

***On Tuesday Oct. 12th I will post the winner for each item. I will also pick an extra winner from the comments received throughout the week. That person will win ONE item of their choice from my shop. You can enter everyday but you can only win ONCE***

**Don't forget you can still enter the previous days giveaways until Oct. 11th

Fall Giveaway Day One

Fall Giveaway Day Two

More To Come Tomorrow!!

{CLOSED}Fall Giveaway-Day Two

I really can't get enough of these silhouette and name prints. I loved them when I created them as wall prints. So why not make them into folded note cards as well.

Silhouette Personalized Folded Note Cards---Set of 12

Illustration Monogram Personlaized Folded Note Cards---Set of 12

They make a super cute and colorful back drop to thank you notes or you children's special writing.

Like everything (well almost everything) in my shop, you can customize these note cards in several ways. That way you get the product you really want.

Note cards come in sets of 12. They are printed on 80lb white card stock. They come with coordinating envelopes and are packaged in a clear cello sleeve.

Heres how to you can win one for yourself:
1)Leave a comment with which you would like you won (silhouette or name)…be sure to leave your email address. (REQUIRED)
2)Become a follower of this blog and comment that you did so. (REQUIRED)
3)Like Green With Envy Studios HERE on Facebook. (REQUIRED)

EXTRA ENTRIES:
4)Post about this blog on Facebook and leave a link.
5)Follow me on Twitter (gwestudios), tweet about this giveaway and leave a link.
6)Blog about this giveaway and come back with a link to your post.

***On Tuesday Oct. 12th I will post the winner for each item. I will also pick an extra winner from the comments received throughout the week. That person will win ONE item of their choice from my shop. You can enter everyday but you can only win ONCE***

NOTE: For the entries that require you fan a site, if you have already done so before of in the previous giveaway just let me know that in a comment. For the entries that require you to post about the giveaway, please tweet/post about the specific days giveaway :) THANKS!!

{CLOSED}Fall Giveaway-Day One

Yippee Monday is here!!!

Before I introduce Day One’s new item, I will give you the skinny on Fall Giveaway Week.

I will debuting a new product EVERYDAY from today until next Monday (Oct. 11th). In addition, I will be giving away one of each new item….that is right 7 WINNERS!

Oh wait..I’m not done yet :) In addition, to the 7 daily winners there will be ONE extra winner who will get their choice of ONE item from my shop! See the end of this post for how to enter. Now on with the show…..

To say I am in love with this product is an understatement…

Green With Envy 2011 Desk Calendar-Illustrations

This colorful, fun and cheerful calendar would make a great addition to your work space, your kiddo’s playroom or a fantastic gift! Each month features one of my illustrations in either silhouette or letter form. This calendar was based off of this print and this print, already in my shop.

The calendar is printed on 110 lb white cardstock and is packaged in a clear CD case, which also doubles as a display case. The calendar itself measures approx 4.5”x5.25”, the CD case measures approx 5”x5.25”.

Heres how to you can win one for yourself:
1)Leave a comment on this post…be sure to leave your email address. (REQUIRED)

2)Become a follower of this blog and comment that you did so. (REQUIRED)

3)Like Green With Envy Studios HERE on Facebook. (REQUIRED)

EXTRA ENTRIES:

4)Post about this blog on Facebook and leave a link.

5)Follow me on Twitter (gwestudios), tweet about this giveaway and leave a link.

6)Blog about this giveaway and come back with a link to your post.

***On Tuesday Oct. 12th I will post the winner for each item. I will also pick an extra winner from the comments received throughout the week. That person will win ONE item of their choice from my shop. You can enter everyday but you can only win ONCE***

MORE TO COME TOMORROW!!!

They Heart Me, They Really Heart Me :)

I was excited to see this when I was checking Craftcult today...

I know hearts don't really have any relationship to sales but it still makes me feel happy. I know I heart shops or items because I want to buy or suggest them to a friend. I also heart to bookmark items for upcoming With Envy Wednesdays. I heart because I just really enjoy a shop or a product. Either way it means I'm a fan, so I'm assuming that is why other's are hearting me.

Thanks everyone for your hearts!!

What makes you heart a shop?

I am a constant work in progress...

So I have gone back and forth about posting this but I decided to because it’s reality. I am only human and I think getting it out there will help me move past it. I will begin by saying I LOVE Green With Envy Studios. I look at my shop now and I really love the look and feel and I think it screams ME! And I have heard from the people who know me in real life that it does reflect who I am. So I am very glad for that because it did take several months and several “revamping” for me to be satisfied. Now I feel like I can focus on adding new items, patterns and illustrations to the shop. But…

There are days where I am frustrated, jealous and resentful of the other stationery shops out there on Etsy. I’m frustrated that I can’t seem to figure out what I’m doing wrong, I’m frustrated because I don’t seem to have the constant amount of time or brain power to do everything I want when I want to. I am jealous of their success, their fans, their constant praise from other artist and other blogs. And I am resentful because I think I make some neat, fun stuff and it’s just as nice as theirs, so when will it be my turn. There are days when I want to yell at my shop “what’s wrong with you!?!?”…

WOW I “said” it and I feel better for it.

The truth is I don’t feel that way all the time or even half the time. But it creeps in every now and again and takes over a bit and I’m trying to move past it but it’s going to take some time and self reflection.

I actually follow the blogs of several other Etsy stationery shops because I value the business information they provide since they have gone through the same things I am now going through. And I enjoy seeing the products they produce and seeing the wide range of aesthetic out there. I want to be successful like them and they give me hope that this “side” business could really take off some day.

And the truth is I’m pretty sure I know why I don’t have the exposure I want… I suck at marketing.

I am a very talkative outgoing person in general but as much as I love my shop I have to admit I’m self conscious when It comes to other people’s opinion, mainly people I know. So I don’t tend to talk about GWES. Really only my family knows about it. I am also shy when it comes to reaching out to other artist about questions, or collaborations etc. I know that word of mouth is key to success…

I am a constant work in progress….