Zoss Design Feature and Giveaway

I just love learning about my sponsors, what inspires them and what motivates them to create such wonderful products.  Here's a little more about Zoss Design, the etsy shop that specializes in personal greeting cards, announcements and handmade books.  Have something else in mind?  Convo Amanda at Zoss design, she's easy going and great to work with!  She'll work with you to create that one of a kind holiday gift!

What drives you to succeed?  My sucess is driven my my undying passion for art and design. When I create my design it really fuels my soul and makes me happy. I love creating something special and Unique. Most of my designs are original artwork that was created by me by hand and then scanned in and altered using digital software applications.

Handmade Custom Photo Boxes

How long have you been designing?
I have been designing for about 7 years. I have always had an eye and a since for visual design.

This Birdy Birthday card is unique and different

What's your biggest inspiration?
My biggest inspiration is really all around me. There are many things that inspire me. I have always been a big fan of nature and the outdoors. Other designers are also an inspiration to me. I believe that every designer can learn from another. I enjoy learning new things and techniques and continue to enjoy life long learning of my profession.

Custom Wedding Book is perfect for a newly engaged couple!

Horse Note Cards for your little Equestrian

I love these pillow boxes for holiday goodies and treats!

Amanda at Zoss Design is giving away a set of cards from her shop!

Buy It! Visit Zoss Design to purchase.
How do you enter? Visit Zoss Design and comment here which item you like the most from her shop. Please be sure to leave your email address so I will be able to contact you if you win.
Extra entries (please post comments separately):
�Get an extra entry for adding Zoss Design as one of your Etsy favorites here
�Get an extra entry for becoming a follower of my blog or comment if you already are one!
�Get an extra entry if you blog about this giveaway (leave a link to your blog)
�Get an extra entry if you grab my blog button (leave a link to your blog)

This giveaway will end on Thursday, Dec 2nd at 9:00AM EST. Winners will be drawn at random. Open to US residents, 18 years +

Who says #13 isn't lucky? Zoss Designs Winner!

Congrats to Amanda, the winner of the horse notecards from Zoss Design!  She said, "My favorite is the dressage horse vinyl decal!"

(I also love this little pillow box for all sorts of goodies!)

Amanda, please contact me at jlanenh@comcast.net so that we can arrange delivery of your prize!


Thanks to everybody else who participated! More to come!

No really, I just attended the most fabulous party!

I've blogged about this shop before (ok, a few times) but seriously, when I want to feel...fancy, I pull out my customized stationary from Good Gravy Designs.  Recently, I ordered some customized labels for an upcoming event (which I will show you after the event, so I don't spoil the surprise) and in addition to the most perfect labels, I received a few notecards featuring my very favorite new design.  

These notecards are truly special, like nothing I've seen before and most certainly make me feel important, as if I'm writing a note to express my sincerest thanks after attending some fabulous party (when really, I might just be shooting a note off to my daughter's teacher.)  Then again, her teacher is pretty special...so, why not!?  The shop has all sorts of paper goods and in addition to the wonderful shop, she runs a hilarious blog!  What else?  $3 flat rate shipping....!  Check out all the goodness over at Good Gravy! 

Impromptu Giveaway

Did I throw you off?  

Nope, it's not Thursday but it is Monday and a cold, damp, dreary, rainy happy one here on the East Coast.  I started thinking about why I should be grateful for this rain and of course, in addition to veggies sprouting, green grass and all the lovelies Spring brings, I thought of May flowers...but do we really have to wait until May?  I think not!

For my very first Paper Stork giveaway, I'm giving away one of my Freshly Picked pieces of artwork!  

I developed a love for paper collage when I was looking for nursery art of my own while I was pregnant with my first baby girl.  From there, I started fulfilling orders for friends and colleagues.  Now, my Etsy shop serves as my creative outlet when I need a little break from the day to day.  Not that I don't love the day to day but everybody needs some creative expression every now and then!

This makes a sweet baby shower gift or for your own little one's room!

If this design or color doesn't work for you, that's ok because I will customize it to fit your needs.  

Buy It!  Visit The Paper Stork to purchase

Win It!  I'm giving away one Freshly Picked piece away to one reader

How do you enter?  Visit The Paper Stork and comment here which item you like the most from her shop.  Please be sure to leave your email address so I will be able to contact you if you win.

Extra entries (please post comments separately):

• Get an extra entry for becoming a follower of my blog
• Get two extra entries if you blog about this giveaway (leave a link to your blog) 
• Get two extra entries if you grab my blog button (leave a link to your blog)

This giveaway will end on Sunday, April 18th at 7:00pm EST and winners will be posted here that evening.  Winners will be drawn at random.  Open to US residents and Canadian residents, 18 years +

Thanks to a special friend who encouraged me to host my very 1st giveaway and feature my shop!  Check out hers and a great new free printable here.

Quote of the day...

Having kids keeps life entertaining for certain.  I just caught myself saying, "Please take the cat out of the cooler" without hesitation.  Thanks Good Gravy, for reminding me that all kids say the silliest things and we don't think twice about it!  Read more here.

Speaking of Good Gravy! they are offering free shipping with no minimum purchase until Friday - call it the luck of the Irish!

PS - Yes, that's one giant, scruffy Persian cat tail you're seeing.  Sorry, you can't have it for your hat ;)