iCANDY - 29th edition

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This week's iCANDY feature has no particular theme other than I found these cute items while pouncing around on Etsy and felt the sudden urge to splurge!

1. Sarah Cosmetic Bag - Sage Saks, Atlanta, GA $25.00

2. Petit Stamp - Love Petit Zakka Japan, Central Japan $5.00

3. Linen Closet Drops - Foundling, Asheville, NC $15.00

4. Antique Terrarium - Blithe Gardens, Kansas City $32.00

5. Beer's Best Friend - Buttermilk Bake Shop, Chicago $14.00

6. Birdcage T - Mary Ink, Nashville $28.00

Enjoy!

Sneak Peek!

I just can't keep this under wraps for much longer. Here is a snippet of what InkSpot Workshop's very own website is going to look like. For the past couple months I have been working with designer Arianne Foulks, at Aeolidia Designs. So far it's been pretty easy, until yesterday that is....

We are at the phase of my project where I need to actually start adding my content, meaning products, welcome message, etc... I received link after link of informative tutorials about everything I will need to know from the sizing my pictures, to the proper naming of my files and then I believe I even saw something about writing code. I'm a bit nervous and scared, like I've really gotten myself in over my head. I'm just a medical device sales rep who gets a big kick out of making stationery for crying out loud:)

Deep breath... ok, everything is going to work out just fine because it always does. Once I dig into figuring all of this out, I will be a pro in minutes {fingers crossed}

In the meantime, my friend and local Etsy seller Lynn Tennile, of Sage Saks, is quite a pro behind the camera and has offered to do my product shots. Take a look at her pictures, how could I ever say no? Looks like I already know what props I'll be using.

Stay tuned for the exciting launch of http://www.inkspotworkshop.com/. Until then, wish me lots of luck:)

"Ink"spiration Everywhere!

So I've been getting in the creative mood again which is a great thing. I find myself getting inspired by just about everything in my surroundings. Here is my latest example... First I bought this cute little purse from Sage Saks, then I saw these gorgeous pillows in a magazine, voila my new Old World Damask note cards were born.

I also forgot to mention I was a child in the 1970's and this was very popular velvet wallpaper, in fact my childhood home had it plastered in just about every room! looked great with the shag carpet.

I'm feeling generous and have not done a FREE Lunch giveaway in a while.

From now until Monday February 2nd

post here telling me how you would use these lovely cards.

I will then have my trusty 3 year old assistant select a name at random to win a set.

Winner will be posted on Tuesday.

GOOD LUCK!