#68 and #69 Christmas and tiny-ness

This marathon of envelope-making has been a lot of fun. Last night I broke into my most favorite papers and will have a lot of new theme-related envelopes that I can hardly wait to show you in the next few days -- monkeys, zebras, measuring tapes, butterflies and more. Today, however, I listed a new set of Christmas envelopes in magenta etched with silver



and some more of the teeniest imaginable envelopes in a beautiful green swirly card stock, weighing in at a mere 1.25 inches square. As always, you can click on the photos to get more detail or to visit my Etsy shop.



I had high hopes that I would find a new scrapbook store over on this side of the Caldecott Tunnel -- I love exploring my new home -- but like many other scrapbook stores, it's closed now. That means, however, that I get to keep going to Scrapbook Territory in Berkeley for my paper-buying excursions. And that means a chance to eat my favorite apple salad at Fatapples.

See you tomorrow.

#63 & #64 Vintage roses and Christmas trees

All the advice I've heard on Etsy is to list a couple of times a day. And with the wedding only 34 days away, that seems like the best way to reach my 100 mini envelope listings by then.

I listed these pretty vintage rose envelopes last night



and these cute little Christmas tree envelopes this morning.



Just click on the photos for more details or to visit my shop. And have a lovely day!

#62 all over again - delicate Christmas tree scrollwork

This is some of my favorite Christmas paper, and it made up charming little envelopes. Click on the photo above to find out more about them.

On another note, Mr. Quirk and I went to see Inception last night. Started out hating it, enjoyed it immensely by the end of the film. Highly recommended.

Moving right along: #61 and #62

Today I listed two new sets of teeny tiny envelopes -- one sleek and sophisticated, the other quaint and vintage-look. Just click on the photo to learn more!

#59 New York City street sign envelopes

I liked this paper so much I couldn't wait to make little envelopes with them. And they turned out mighty cute. I'm thinking they'd be a great way to commemorate a summer trip to New York -- a perfect place to store ticket stubes and memorabilia. They'd make a great bon voyage gift, a nice surprise for a transplanted New Yorker. The possibilities are endless. Just click on the photo to find out more about them or to make a purchase.

#58 Pink and black stripe envelopes

This slightly sophisticated color combination lends itself to many uses, for the winter holidays or during the year. They measure 2.25x2.25 inches, and come in a set of 18. Click on the photo above to visit my shop or to learn more about the envelopes.

#57 Festive red and magenta Christmas stripes

What a good morning it is today! Last night Mr. Quirky and I went to see Machomer for a nice mid-week break.

Today I'm offering #57 in my 100 mini envelope challenge -- simple red and magenta striped festive Christmas envelopes for a very modern Christmas feel during your holiday celebrations. Just click on the photo above to visit my shop and learn more.

#55 Teeny tiny snowmen

Okay, okay, I know the temperature outside is still hovering around the high double-digits, but did you know that Christmas is only 143 days away? These charming little envelopes can serve a multitude of purposes -- place cards, gift tags, promotional thank you notes to clients, party favors. They come with a folded white note inside, so you can write your own message. To find out more about them, just click on the photo above.

Oh, and the #55? I'm on a mission -- one new listing of teeny tiny envelopes a day until I have 100 listings in my shop (or until my wedding)...

#55 Deck the halls mini envelopes and FOUR YEARS ON ETSY

Well, the Christmas in July promotion is over, but I've decided to extend WORLDWIDE FREE SHIPPING through the month of August to celebrate my four years on Etsy. I've made a lot of new friends during that time, many of them have become old friends. They've supported me in hard times, cheered me in good times, and offered advice and counsel when asked. I love my teammates. Thanks to all of you.

Anyway, today's offering in the 100 miniature envelope challenge is Christmas-themed, with Deck the Halls written in red and green on a white background. Just click on the photo above to find out more about them and to visit my Etsy shop.

#54 Pretty poinsettias

Well, this is the last day of my Christmas in July promotion, which has been free worldwide shipping. What more festive way to celebrate can there be but seasonal flowers. Let these poinsettia envelopes bloom under your Christmas tree or on your Christmas table with a special wish for each guest. Click on the photo above to learn more about these teeny tiny envelopes.

#52 - the sixth #52 Teeny tiny Christmas wreath envelopes

Today I have more stripes to offer, but these have little tiny wreaths running across them. The colors are bright and very modern.

I've got quite a few more Christmas envelopes to list yet, and then I get to start with some of the new papers I've been buying, as well as some of the new envelope shapes. I'm going to be making business-card size envelopes in lovely patterns and textured solids. I may start cutting them today!

#52 Redux -- Classic Christmas stripes

Things have been going well with the CHRISTMAS IN JULY promotion -- free worldwide shipping -- and my little envelopes have made their way to quite a few new homes. In fact, it's put me on the cusp of 500 sales. And the 500th purchase earns a free set of envelopes of their choosing in celebration! That plus free shipping!

Today's offering is a set of bright, cheery Christmas stripes in lime green and red -- classic but playful. These would be great as place cards, gift tags, or party favors. Or if you're planning a December wedding, they'd work great as wedding favors. Just click on the photo above to learn more about them or to visit my Etsy shop.

Oh, and the #52? I'm listing a new set of envelopes every day until I have 100 sets of envelopes in my shop (or until my wedding day). After that, I will start a new challenge. Stay tuned to see what's next!

#52 Cheery Christmas tree envelopes

I'm really having fun with my CHRISTMAS IN JULY promotion, and enjoy sending out these teeny tiny envelopes to the four corners of the globe. Lots of people who buy them use them as free gifts or thank you notes in their Etsy shops, so they travel even further.

Today's offering is very green, decorated with cheery little Christmas trees. Some of my favorite paper in this series. Click on the photo above to find out more about them or to visit my Etsy shop.

#53 More Christmas stripes today

These teeny tiny envelopes havesome Christmas-sy red and green in them, but they're also filled with other rich, warm colors -- brown, yellow, aqua. I think they'd be great for back to school or other autumn uses, too. Just click on the photo to visit the listing in my Etsy shop.

#52 Christmas-striped snowflake envelopes

There's lots of red and green in my studio right now, and it's amazing that you can find such an array of patterns using those two colors. Working with all these Christmas patterns reminds me that it's not that long before holiday shopping becomes a major endeavor.

#53 Delicate holiday scrollwork

Today's envelopes are made of some very pretty paper -- some of my favorite out of this collection. It features delicate black scrollwork -- a little bit like Christmas trees -- with accents of red and green. You can click on the photo above to visit my Etsy store and read more about them.

And don't forget to enter my give away -- the drawing will be held tomorrow and the lucky winner gets his/her choice of any teeny tiny envelope set in my shop!

#52 Pretty teal plaids

These pretty teal and sky blue plaid teeny tiny miniature square envelopes would work for the holidays or for any occasion calling for something cheerful and bright. They would be a perfect place to put secret lunch box notes for students or someone special -- sure to brighten their day. And during my 2010 Christmas in July sale, there's free worldwide shipping on them.

If you haven't entered my give away, there's still a few days to go. Just go to this linkfor details, and comment with your own ideas about how these envelopes, or any of the others in my Etsy shop, could be used.

#51 Gorgeous polka dots

Polka dots are a perennial favorite, and these little envelopes are real gems -- some of my favorites. Bright red and soft blue dots sit against a pine green background. Click on the photo above for more information or to visit my Etsy shop. And don't forget to enter my blog give away -- you could win these or any other teeny tiny envelopes in my shop by entering. Here's the link to the give away.

#51 Teeny tiny Christmas tree envelopes

Now, in the heat of summer, is the time to save on Christmas shopping. Here's #51 in my 100 mini envelope challenge. As I made these, I realized how quickly the holidays will be upon us, and what a rush it is to get everything ready. But I also enjoy the different symbols of the winter holidays, and like the playfulness of these little trees. Anyway, to read more about these miniature envelopes, visit my Etsy shop by clicking on the photo above. And don't forget to enter my giveaway by reading yesterday's blog post!

#49 Teeny tiny miniature square CHRISTMAS envelopes

We've finally gotten to my Christmas stock. I've been working away in my studio for days, buried under Christmas-themed and -colored papers in preparation for the annual Etsy Christmas in July sale. So I'm excited to offer these pretty blue paper envelopes with white script and swirls. And tomorrow I'll begin posting about my giveaway here, so stay tuned. In the meantime, enjoy FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE during the month of July. Click on the photo above to go to my Etsy shop and learn the details.