enJOY it by Elise Blaha Cripe

CELEBRATE : sale friday & other news.

Random items throughout the shop have been marked down 15-30%! Anything marked SALE is helping us celebrate today. Prices will be reduced only through the end of the day and effective only while supplies last.

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GIVEAWAY WINNERS

the 2010 holiday book goes to Doris who said "congrats on all of your success! thanks for the chance to win this :)"

the set of 10 custom cards goes to Christa who said "I love these! Congrats on 2000 orders!"

If you didn't win, you can still purchase the items! Less exiting, I know, but just as effective.

Please email me if you won!

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Thank you for your excitement and support throughout the week. I am so proud to have reached 2000 etsy shop sales and have big plans to continue to expand the shop.

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And last thing : today is the last chance to sign up for the BIG mini workshop. Class starts bright and early on Monday!

DIY silhouette wall hangings.

When I decided to do the headboard in black and white, I changed my mind about the "art" that I wanted hanging over the bed. Somewhere between wide awake and dreamland, I thought of making simple silhouettes.

I picked up unfinished round wood plaques at Michael's

& painted them white with what we had on hand : glossy wall paint. It took about three quick coats.

I cut profile photos of Paul and I out of black cardstock.

I covered the painted wood with a layer of PVA (bookbinding glue) but mod podge would also work great and stuck the image to it.

Then coated the whole thing with a thick coat of PVA to add a glossy sheen - it dried clear overnight.

Last, I nailed a hanger to the back and hung them on small nails above the bed.

Now we just need painted walls so these guys stand out a bit more...

p.s. that awesome love carving is from this etsy shop.

CELEBRATE : giveaway thursday.

Today's giveaway is a set of 10 custom cards. You tell me the initials, name, names or words you'd like printed, pick your favorite colors and I'll make them just for you.

Custom stationery is also available in sets of 20. Please contact me for rates on larger quantities - these are perfect wedding thank you notes!

Leave a comment below to enter. I'll choose a random winner tomorrow! And check back tomorrow for one more deal.

what was in the shop?

I spent some time yesterday looking back through past sales to put together a collage of where the shop has been. On October 7, 2007, I had my first sale.

Over the past three years, the shop has taken a main focus on my to-do list and it's been on the back burner. I have sold note card sets, letterpress prints, letterpress cards & stationery, art journal kits, mini book kits, mixed paper books, hand-bound books, gocco prints, gift tags, digital stationery, postcards, prints & posters.

I jumped into etsy because I thought I had an idea with the map envelopes. I did not plan anything out or worry about what I would sell next. The shop has evolved as my taste and interests have changed which has kept it enjoyable.

And fun news, I just hit 2000! Thanks for helping me reach this milestone.

fall wreath tutorial.

I'm on A Beautiful Mess today sharing a autumn wreath tutorial. Check it out here!