Libelulas Cards

Notes from the Artist:
I had a love of paper since I just like a child. I always have been doing gift tag to all my family and friends. I love when they ask just it for there Gift, and they are the ones who encourage starting selling on Etsy. Here is my New Spring Easter Card is a lot inspirations with the Etstygreting Challenge.
This Card is 5” x 5” Square Card made of Bazzil Cardstock, with a pattern Scrapbook Paper, is come blank inside with a 110 lbs. Strathmore Ultra White Wove Cover, and with a Lavender Envelope.

Pinky Creations

Notes from the Artist:
Holidays are a great way to re-connect with someone who you may have lost touch with.
It's also a great way to let someone know that you are thinking of them.
March 17 is St. Patrick's Day and this simple yet elegant card would love to make its way to your friends and family's doorstep!

Fleegirl Creations

Notes from the Artist:
Spring is coming . . . YEAH!!

Haley's Handmades

Notes from the Artist:
My passions are poodles and art so I've combined my interests to create my card designs. These are 3 of my most recent designs with jeweled poodles. Enjoy!

aplusastudio

Notes from Artist:
We all have those special milestone events in our lives, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries. Often these times slip away before we know it. This card serves not only as a greeting but also as a gift and reminder of that special event. This greeting was a 40th birthday card that recounts the qualities of the birthday boy as a young toddler and as the man that he has come to be.
Consider honoring someone at their next birthday or anniversary with a card that is truly unique and destined to become a keepsake.

a-ieK paper goods & design

Notes from the Artist:
The "Autumn Moon" notecard is reminiscent of my fondness of ornamental grasses and sunsets. I find myself in awe when I am riding along a back road, across a bridge or see ornamental grasses blowing in the wind on a cool autumn evening. The color palette for this notecard is orange and cyan on a white background.

The "Autumn Moon" notecard is a set of six (6) notecards and six (6) colored envelopes. Notecards are 5.25" X 4.25" and are blank in the inside for that special message. These notecards are great for any occasion!

Bastos Girls Greetings/Shadowboxdreams

Notes from the Artist:
"KISS ME" is something said every morning when you leave for work, "KISS ME" is said every evening when you cant wait to see your Loved Ones or significant. and "KISS ME" said or just naturally done before going to bed. So this is not only for Valentine this is an Everyday Bastos Girls Expression !

Lucky Duck Designs

Notes from the Artist:
A special card for your special someone. This accordian fold card was created with bright reds, crisp whites and a favorite phrase. Although not large enough for mailing by itself, a sweet little card full of sweet little sentiments. Share it in person with someone you love.

Thomas-Printers

Notes from the Artist:
Yes, Valentine's Day is behind us for another year, but, really, is the Valentine's Cow ever out-of-season? This is one of four in our Valentine's series, and now is one of four in our Luv Anytime Cards series. All are letterpress-printed on Chandler and Price presses on Crane's Lettra paper, and come with a matching envelope.

Invitations By Design

About Me: I like to say that my shop has a clean modern feel to it. I love to design elegant, modern and FUN stationery for every event.

Featured card-5x5 Trifold: A beautiful invitation/card printed on your choice of linen (shown) or pearlescent cardstock. This 6 panel card is perfect for showcasing pictures of a birthday boy or girl, or a new addition to your family. Design, colors and layout can be customized for any event including weddings, birthdays, new baby, or even use it as a promotional brochure for you shop!

Fanshefolds

Notes from the Artist:
This golden origami card is reminiscent of the Roman Times with the double-sided gold & black foil. Perfect for anniversaries and royal birthdays. The recipient of this card must be of regal stature!

Bella's Boutique

Notes from the Artist:
I love these cards because of the bright patterns. I love to work with color and to mix patterns together. I really try to give my cards some texture as well by adding stitching, distressing, or textured flowers or other embellishments. I like to have my cards be visually stimulating and pleasing as well as heartfelt and meaningful.

Greenwillow

Notes from Artist:
about this card:
This card is one in a set of 4 notecards for and about women. I did them in a very subtle mood colored with blacks, creams, and pale, soft oranges. Buttons, ribbon, feathers and a rhinestone heart enhance the mood. This is a great set for those woman-to-woman notes or the whole set would make a great gift for someone!

about the artist:
I love the idea of taking time to actually pick out a card for someone and then to write your own message to them inside, so I leave the inside of most of my cards blank for that very personal message you want to send the receiver.

My cards and notecards are basically three kinds, and I really enjoy making each kind. First, I love photography, so photographic cards are a natural for me, and I have many of those in my shop. Second, stamping and embellishing, is very fulfilling to my creative side. As I look over my papers and embellishments, each card begins to take shape for me. The third kind is actually the first cards I made to sell, and I've never tired of making them - hand stitched and hand embroidered button cards which usually feature flowers and maybe a butterfly or winged insect.

Please take time to browse in my shop and see my cards. They are one of the most fulfilling crafts I do.

Micah & Me

ABOUT ME:
My name is Katie Cobb...I am the owner & designer of Micah & Me Stationery. I LOVE patterns, colors, & fine paper...so, it's no surprise that I adore stationery too!
I just started my company this past October...and I am getting ready to launch my new line at the National Stationery Show in New York this coming May!

ABOUT MY CARDS:
Sweet, Modern, & Fun...my cards are perfect for all occasions! Printed on 80# white linen card stock & accompanied by brilliantly-colored envelopes! My cards are sure to brighten up any mailbox!

Something from Cassie

Notes from the Artist:
I love to mix vintage and new. My style is all over the place. Sometimes I like clean lines and sometimes I like to really layer and junk things up. Everyone should give handmade! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

EtsyGreetings Scavenger Hunt: The BIG CONTEST!

Our winner is xoeskie!
If this is you, please send a message with your mailing address to Pegg at her Etsy.com shop: Pegg Macko Designs. To do so, just click on 'contact peggmackodesigns' on the right hand side of her main shop page. Congratulations!!


So today is the one year anniversary of the EtsyGreetings Team!
To celebrate, our final contest will be a scavenger hunt!

GRAND PRIZE CONTEST
PRIZE DRAWING Thursday, February 14th 8 p.m. EtsyTime (EST)

THE PRIZE:
Christmas/Holiday Card
Christmas/Holiday Card
Valentine Card
Get Well Card
Happy Birthday Card
Happy Birthday Card
Any Occasion/Friendship Card
Any Occasion/Animal Card
Sympathy Card
Baby Card
Baby Card
Any Occasion/Friendship 2 pk
Any Occasion/Friendship 4 pk + tags
Any Occasion/Flower
Flower 6 pk
Tiny Floral Cards 4 pk
Tags
...WOW!!
Donated by various generous EtsyGreetings Members!!!



HOW TO PLAY:
There are special rules for this contest, so please read carefully.
1) Using the clues below, correctly identify the Etsy Shop. Any of the EtsyGreetings Members (listed on the left side of our blog) are possible answers, so it's time to start visiting their shops!
2) Once you have your list of answers, send them to Lisa at her Etsy Shop - BellaRoseCreations. Just click on 'contact bellarosecreations' on the right hand side of her main shop page (dont' worry, she's not on vacation yet!).
3) You have until 8 p.m. to contact Lisa with your answers. At that time, she will look at all the responses she has received and name the winner as the individual with the most correct answers. If more than one individual gets all the correct answers, she will randomly select a winner from those individuals.
4) Anyone is allowed to enter and win, including EtysGreetings members. BellaRoseCreations (Contest Coordinator), Lucky Duck Designs (Blog Queen) and Pegg Macko Designs (Prize Coordinator) are all exempt from winning.
5) EtsyGreetings will pay for shipping of the prize to anyone in the world!

CLUES
1) This artist is known for her Iris Fold cards. This special card is her signature card…she offered a very similar one as the first item we gave away.

2) Most artists use fabric for clothing, this artist uses it ALL over her cards! One set of cards looks like the dog FDR had…and I’m GREEN with envy!

3) This artist is a professional graphic designer! If you are a funky momma…you want her funky baby card.

4) This artist creates the most gorgeous 3D cards. In this card a ‘Monarch’ is flying off the page.

5) This artist does wedding invites, and is also a graphic designer by day….her invites for Samuel Chan are inspired!

6) This artist has a wonderful collection of Baby Announcement Cards. This set is perfect for Anneliese Elizabeth.

7) This artist has multi-faceted poodles, in one card it is serving Turkey dinner!

8) This artist stocks her store with Baby dragons and hand cut flowers. This special flower is growing right off the page.

9) Her shop is named after her daughter, who is also the reason she started making card. Her very favorite card looks just like an article of clothing she also sells.

10) This artist not only sells beautiful cards…she will send them out for you!!She has a very special card in her shop that benefits Rape Response Services of Bangor, Maine.

Good Luck and Thanks for Playing!!

Thumbelina Card Co.

Notes from the Artist:
Meet Beatnik Broccoli, Professor Emeritus Eggplant and Academic Apple! This goofy thumbprint and fingerprint card is perfect for vegetarians, vegans, nutritionists, health nuts, scholars, researchers, teachers, nerds, geeks, and especially for anyone who is a combination of any of the above.

Captured Time Books

Notes from artist:
Paper is a love that has no end. To gently thumb through stacks of colors and textures all evoking a different mood, attitude, style, season. The possibilities are limitless. Then to combine new materials it is mind numbing to think of all the fun! That is what I did with this card. I really wanted to do something with feathers with their flowy sensuous come hither way juxtaposed to a winter card.

EtsyGreetings Anniversary Contest: Contest #8

Our winner is Reeva!
If this is you, please send a message with your mailing address to Pegg at her Etsy.com shop: Pegg Macko Designs. To do so, just click on 'contact peggmackodesigns' on the right hand side of her main shop page. Congratulations!!

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CONTEST #8
PRIZE DRAWING Wednesday, February 13th 8 p.m. EtsyTime (EST)

THE PRIZE:
The prize is 8 items
Christmas/Holiday Card
Christmas/Holiday Card
Any Occasion/Animal Card
Thank You Card
Any Occasion/Flower Card
Any Occasion 2 pk
Any Occasion/Friendship
...WOW!!
Donated by various generous EtsyGreetings Members!!!

HOW TO PLAY:
To enter the contest, simply leave a comment (at the bottom of this post) answering this question:
Have you ever requested a custom card order from an Etsy seller?
If so, what type of card(s) did you request (for example, invitations, thank you notes, etc.) and how many?

BONUS ENTRIES!
If you made a purchase from an EtsyGreetings member between 2/9-2/13, you qualify for a bonus entry in this contest! Leave a comment with the shop you purchased from and the transaction ID.

RULES and DETAILS:
1. Anyone is allowed to enter and win, including EtysGreetings members. BellaRoseCreations (Contest Coordinator), Lucky Duck Designs (Blog Queen) and Pegg Macko Designs (Prize Coordinator) are all exempt from winning.
2. Each contest winner will be selected by a random number generator and announced here on EtsyGreetings blog. The winner must contact Pegg Macko (our Prize Coordinator) with their snail mail address within 3 days or a new winner will be selected.
3. EtsyGreetings will pay for shipping of the prize to anyone in the world!

Happy Playing!!!

EtsyGreetings Anniversary Contests: Contest #7

Our winner is Knitted Gems!
If this is you, please send a message with your mailing address to Pegg at her Etsy.com shop: Pegg Macko Designs. To do so, just click on 'contact peggmackodesigns' on the right hand side of her main shop page. Congratulations!!
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CONTEST #7
PRIZE DRAWING Tuesday, February 12th 8 p.m. EtsyTime (EST)

THE PRIZE:
The prize is 8 items
Friendship Card
Love/Flower Card
Snowman Card
Any Occasion/Americana Card
Any Occasion/Animals Card 4 pk 
...WOW!!
Donated by various generous EtsyGreetings Members!!!

HOW TO PLAY:
To enter the contest, simply leave a comment (at the bottom of this post) answering this question:
What kind of card are you always looking for, but can never find?

BONUS ENTRIES!
If you made a purchase from an EtsyGreetings member between 2/6 - 2/9, you qualify for a bonus entry in this contest! Leave a comment with the shop you purchased from and the transaction ID.

RULES and DETAILS:
1. Anyone is allowed to enter and win, including EtysGreetings members. BellaRoseCreations (Contest Coordinator), Lucky Duck Designs (Blog Queen) and Pegg Macko Designs (Prize Coordinator) are all exempt from winning.
2. Each contest winner will be selected by a random number generator and announced here on EtsyGreetings blog. The winner must contact Pegg Macko (our Prize Coordinator) with their snail mail address within 3 days or a new winner will be selected.
3. EtsyGreetings will pay for shipping of the prize to anyone in the world!

Happy Playing!!!

TEAM MEMBERS:
Stop by the listserv for details on how you can participate. If you would like to donate a prize, contact PeggMacko. Also, please be sure to alert your buyers of their bonus opportunities for winning in our contest.

The Eclectic Studio

Notes from the Artist:
Of all my crafts, Photography is my first love. I have been taking photos for over 20 years, but it wasn't until about a year ago that I finally listened to my mom and began selling my work!

This photo of a beautiful red rose was taken in my studio, just in time for Valentine's Day!

Anemone Letterpress

Notes from the Artist:
Oh Baby! With the baby boom in full swing, this is the perfect card to congratulate that new family. Letterpress printed on luscious Crane's Lettra paper, with coordinating envelope.

Joyful Heart Designs

Notes from the Artist:
This card is perfect to announce the arrival of a Valentine's baby, or any baby girl. The card can also be used as a baby shower invitation, Valentine's party invitation, bridal shower invitation, etc. All designs and artwork are originals by JoDitt Williams.

EtsyGreetings Anniversary Contests: Contest #6

Our winner is Deepbluefaith!
If this is you, please send a message with your mailing address to Pegg at her Etsy.com shop: Pegg Macko Designs. To do so, just click on 'contact peggmackodesigns' on the right hand side of her main shop page. Congratulations!!
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CONTEST #6
PRIZE DRAWING Monday, February 11th 8p.m. EtsyTime (EST)

THE PRIZE:
The prize is 8 items
Holiday/Christmas Card
Holiday/Christmas Card
Any Occasion/Americana Card
Any Occasion/Animal Card
Any Occasion/Flower Card
Friendship Card
Photo/Flowers Card
Thank You Card
...WOW!!
Donated by various generous EtsyGreetings Members!!!

HOW TO PLAY:
To enter the contest, simply leave a comment (at the bottom of this post) answering this questions. Please be as specific as possible:
Thinking about the last greeting card you purchased at Etsy, how did you find that card?
OR, if you haven't purchased a card at Etsy, what strategy are you most likely to use?
a. Browse new listings in the paper goods category
b. Specific search (for example, do a search for "Valentine's Day Card")
c. Promotions Forum
d. Other Forum (which one?)
e. On-line, but not on Etsy (for example, flickr, indiepublic, facebook, etc.)
f. Business cards received in another Etsy package
g. Local (for example, picked up a business card in a local shop)
h. Local using the Etsy Global Locator
i. Other (please specify)

BONUS ENTRIES!
If you made a purchase from an EtsyGreetings member between 2/9-2/12, you qualify for a bonus entry in this contest! Leave a comment with the shop you purchased from and the transaction ID.

RULES and DETAILS:
1. Anyone is allowed to enter and win, including EtysGreetings members. BellaRoseCreations (Contest Coordinator), Lucky Duck Designs (Blog Queen) and Pegg Macko Designs (Prize Coordinator) are all exempt from winning.
2. Each contest winner will be selected by a random number generator and announced here on EtsyGreetings blog. The winner must contact Pegg Macko (our Prize Coordinator) with their snail mail address within 3 days or a new winner will be selected.
3. EtsyGreetings will pay for shipping of the prize to anyone in the world!

Happy Playing!!!

TEAM MEMBERS:
Stop by the listserv for details on how you can participate. If you would like to donate a prize, contact PeggMacko. Also, please be sure to alert your buyers of their bonus opportunities for winning in our contest.

Quirky'n Berkeley

Notes from the Artist:
My work is designed to be something that one person gives to another. I'm lucky to have a craft that has a personal role in people's lives, and that can so easily become a part of the story of people's lives together. Gifts are imbued with all sorts of symbolic significance in every culture, and I'm always interested in the stories that people tell me about how they've used my cards -- who it was for, why they picked that particular card, why it touches them in some special way. Giving a handmade card is an act of intimacy since it is touched by very few hands-- the hands of the maker, the sender, the recipient. Being its creator allows me a role in a beautiful ritual.

It feels good to be the recipient of hand-written correspondence: no matter what the occasion -- there's a strong emotional connection during the moments of anticipation, and when it is held and read; the mystery of what's inside the envelope, wondering what prompted someone to stop everything else in their life and focus for a few minutes on writing this note. Your full attention for a few minutes is a very special kind of gift to another person, in a hand-written note that moment becomes frozen in time.

A handwritten note and its words can be touched by both sender and receiver and is always intimate; a handcrafted card is one that is created with these things in mind, and it is very likely the only one of its kind. Its maker sculpts the card from paper and other elements into a montage that is simultaneously an act of self-expression awaiting an act of overlaying it with new meaning in the giving from sender to receiver and used for one, specific moment in time.

K is for Calligraphy

Notes from the Artist:
Magic Woman Valentine Card
Each one of my cards is uniquely different and hand calligraphed with lots of love!
The front of card is hand lettered with the "Black Magic Woman" song lyrics by Santana. The inside is blank but I can always add a special calligraphed message if you convo me with what you would like me to inscribe! A vintage Santana pin back button (yep the real thing from way back when) adorns the front of the card...making this not only a cool card but a special gift too! Happy Valentine's Day!

EtsyGreetings Anniversary Contest: Contest #5

To commemorate the 1 year anniversary of the EtsyGreetings Team, we are hosting a countdown contest. New contest activities will be posted a couple of times each week leading up to a GRAND PRIZE contest on our big day, February 14th.
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Our winner is Elements by Dawn!
If this is you, please send a message with your mailing address to Pegg at her Etsy.com shop: Pegg Macko Designs. To do so, just click on 'contact peggmackodesigns' on the right hand side of her main shop page. Congratulations!!
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CONTEST #5
PRIZE DRAWING Saturday, Feb. 9th 8p.m. EtsyTime (EST)

THE PRIZE:
The prize for contest #5 is 20 items
Christmas Card with Tag
Christmas/Holiday Card
Animal/Any Occasion Card
Flower/Any Occasion Card
Happy Birthday Card
Happy Birthday Card
Dog Any Occasion Card
Coffee Photo Card
Valentine Poodles Card
I Love You Card
Poodle Any Occasion Card
Thank You Card
Baby Card
Love/Swans Card
Just for You Card
Any Occasion/Dress Card
Any Occasion/ACEO Card
Thinking of You Card
Dog/Any Occasion Card
Flower Photo Card 
...WOW!!
Donated by various generous EtsyGreetings Members!!!

HOW TO PLAY:
To enter the contest, simply leave a comment (at the bottom of this post) answering these questions:
1. Do you prefer handmade invitations for events?
2. Which events?
3. How much would you expect to pay for an invitation?

With You in Mind

Notes from the Artist:
Giving someone a handmade thank you card is important to me. I enjoy being able to reciprocate the feeling of thankfulness.

EtsyGreetings Anniversary Contest: Contest #4

Our winner is Simi!
If this is you, please send a message with your mailing address to Pegg at her Etsy.com shop: Pegg Macko Designs. To do so, just click on 'contact peggmackodesigns' on the right hand side of her main shop page. Congratulations!!
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CONTEST #4
PRIZE DRAWING Wednesday, Feb. 6th 8p.m. EtsyTime (EST)

THE PRIZE:
The prize for contest #4 is 15 items
2 Christmas
2 Animal
2 Flower
1 Baby
1 Birthday
2 Love
1 Thank You
4 Friends
...WOW!!
Donated by various generous EtsyGreetings Members!!!

HOW TO PLAY:
To enter the contest, simply leave a comment (at the bottom of this post) answering these questions:
1. Do you prefer to purchase individual cards or cards in sets?
2. If you like sets, how many cards per set?
3. What is your favorite size for card sets?
4. How much would you pay for a set of 8 cards?
5. Do you prefer sets of identical cards, or sets of cards for different occasions?

Bemi Designs

Notes from the Artist:
Bemi Designs was born out of our love to paper and colorful
patterns. We create fun, playful, creative and unique cards to suit
any occasion. Each card is individually handmade with the best of care
for your delight and enjoyment.
The Paper Quilt line of cards are modeled after the look of quilts.
These cards would be great for quilters as well as anyone who
appreciates beautiful things.

Bellis Studios

Notes from the Artist:
Love Fizz!... send a bubbly message of love this Valentine's day with these letterpress notecards. Printed on Crane's 100% cotton 'Lettra' paper in strawberry pink and lemon yellow, yum!

JennieRose Designs

Notes from the Artist:
Don't delay, Valentine's is just ten days away! Spoil the special people in your life with handmade cards.

Invited Ink

Notes from the Artist:
ABOUT MY CARDS:
How much fun would a scavenger hunts be with these
really cute note cards!?! Or a gift to someone you
heart!?! Or my very favorite, to make sure ever time
my love turns around on Valentines, he finds another
love note from me :o)

ABOUT ME:
My name is Sally Ann and I am a letterpress printer
and designer. I own a small letterpress print & design
studio with my mother, Kathy. We like to joke that
paper is in our genes, my grandma & my greatgrandma
both worked for Zellerbach Paper Co.! I have loved
paper, well, forever. And even with working in the
printing industry for over 18 years, I still, LOVE
paper!

Pinky Creations

Notes from the Artist:
My style of cards and stationery is elegant, simple yet timeless. I want people to fall in love with the written word again, and using/having quality stationery or greeting cards is one fo the first steps.