Friday, November 25, 2016


 American Express has declared Saturday, November 26th as
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY,
to encourage you to support your local small businesses.
Small businesses can offer personalized service and
handcrafted items often not available in large chain stores.
Without your patronage, we cannot survive.

Shop at my etsy shop on Saturday and receive a 15% discount
on all items . . . . handcrafted journals which can be customized, 
           whimsical bath art in a color to match your bathroom decor,   




personalized healing mandalas to help guide you and more.







for 15% discount, use code:  LOCALBIZ2016



For each item ordered, you will receive a complimentary gift card.
A downloadable 2017 Paper Architect calendar will be given with each order placed.
 

But since we get crazy juggling so much on our busy schedules,
I have decided to extend the celebration.

If you shop on my on-line ETSY shop on Friday, November 25th,
and between Sunday, November 27th through Sunday, December 4th,
we offer a 10% discount on all orders.
Discount Code:  SMALLBIZ2016
You will also receive a complimentary gift card for each item ordered
and a downloadable 2017 Paper Architect calendar with each order.

 
Although I do not have a brick and mortar shop,
I have secured a "pop up location" in Burbank
so you can shop in person from
Monday, November 28 through Friday, December 2nd
and skip the shipping charges on my on-line ETSY shop.
Call me for details at 818 423 0668

The same 10% discount, complimentary gift card per item,
and a printed 2017 Paper Architect applies for all purchases.

There will be additional products 
available for sale not offered on line.

Some of these items include:
~ Artisanal Bath Salts
~ Holiday Prep Kits (new item)
~ Tea Theme Gift Baskets featuring our exclusive Tea Journals

This is a great opportunity to shop with a personal touch
by speaking directly with me, the creator of these products.

Ask questions, create customized gifts for that special someone,
purchase unique, handcrafted products made with loving care.

I appreciate your support and look forward to serving you
whether through my on-line ETSY shop or in person.

PHONE:  818 423 0668


Wishing you a very happy, healthy, and loving Holiday Season.

 

Monday, September 26, 2016

BANNED BOOK WEEK - Sept 25 - Oct 1, 2016


Banned Books Week:  

CELEBRATE THE FREEDOM TO READ

Sept 25 - Oct 1, 2016


By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship.  The books featured during Banned Books Week have all been targeted with the removal of restrictions in libraries and schools.  While books have been and continue to be banned, part of the Banned Books Week celebration is the fact that, in the majority of cases, the books have remained available.  This happens only thanks to the efforts of librarians, teachers, students and community members who stand up and speak out for the freedom to read.  Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read.  Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information.  Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community -- librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers and readers of all types -- in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.

the above information was taken from the American Libraries Association who created this annual celebration.
to find more information please visit their website:  www.ala.org/bbooks/

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"Censorship comes from a place of fear.  We fear that which is different.  What we cannot comprehend.  Books gift us with understanding, empower us with knowledge.  So obviously, would-be censors have it all wrong."
~ Ellen Hopkins, author of the frequently challenged CRANK ~



Celebrating our individuality is essential!


Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Featured Product: PHOTO LOGS



FEATURED PRODUCT


  PHOTO LOGS    
Ever take a picture then later wonder when or where it was taken? With film cards holding hundreds of photos how can you remember the details. Bring back those special moments that inspired you to take that particular picture in the first place.

Created out of a need to do just that, this photo log will help you keep track of the who, when, where and what. The formatted pages give a point of reference complete with date taken, location, code # and space for specific notes. A small envelope with a zip closure poly bag to conveniently hold your film card is included. A side pocket on the inside of the log’s cover is available for larger items. The log is the perfect size to store with your camera. Basic design holds 600 entries but you can customize it with additional pages.
Measurements: CLOSED – 6 ¼” W x 4 ½” H / OPEN – 12 ½” W x 6 ¼”

Especially helpful when traveling on vacations. At the end of each day, enter the data into the log. You’ll be amazed how helpful it is when it comes time to print or share your photos. I can’t live without mine.

The log cover is a black, pebble textured, leather-like vinyl with the inside cover in a soft black felt. Green Seal Certified paper is used for the inside pages. The silk cord and binding thread is also black and is accented with a silver tone camera charm.

Order a matching set of these exclusively designed travel accessories -- travel log, travel journal and photo log for your next trip. Excellent as a gift and have it personalized. Also a great addition to a travel gift basket. Add a travel guide to where they are visiting, film card, pen, money belt, or other useful travel accessories for a gift to be treasured long after their trip.

This PHOTO LOG was made with loving care.

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Monday, April 11, 2016

Featured Product: INTIMATE NOTES



FEATURED PRODUCT

        
INTIMATE NOTES

Intimate Notes are for sharing your personal thoughts with someone special. 

It can be a homemade gift to parents from their children or grandparents from their grandchildren.  A fun way for teens to express their secrets to their best friend.  
 Long live the art of letter writing.

Use it as an old-fashioned letter in an updated format.  Fill it with expressions of love, drawings, photos, and scribbles.  Intimate Notes  are just that, intimate.  A non-electronic form of communication.   
A perfect gift for Mother's Day which is May 8th, Father's Day in June 19th, as well as for Birthdays, Christmas, any special occasion or just because you're thinking of them.

These Intimate Note are covered with a variety of handmade papers with matching stitching design and an coordinated color envelope embellished to accent the handmade paper. 
The sewn card has 14 pages (28 double sided) plus an inside cover page with an embossed design to complement the handmade paper design.   Recycled paper is used for the inside pages.

The handmade envelope has room to accommodate the card’s expansion if photos or other items are added.   Slip the card inside, insert the plain side fold of the envelope into the embellished side.  To seal, pull off the plastic on the tape strip and press down. 
Now it’s ready to mail.  An address label is included on the front of the envelope for your convenience.  Best to address the envelope prior to inserting card.

Note:  Handmade paper is imperfect with irregularities that give it it's own unique personality.

Measurements:  closed envelope with the card inside – 4 ¾” H X 6 ½” W
  Card on it’s own – 5 ½” H X 4 ½” W

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