#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.

#66 In the pink

Feeling in the pink today with this new listing -- these teeny tiny miniature square envelopes are adorned with stylized pink Christmas trees. Charming. Just click on the photo above to go to my Etsy shop for more details or to purchase these.

#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.

Happy Halloween?

As the summer days grow a little bit shorter and the morning air carries a chill in it, we all feel the stirrings of autumn in our blood. Halloween is just around the corner, and here's a pretty card to send to someone who just LOVES that holiday. Just click on the photo above to find out more about it.

#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.

#56 and #57 Argyle and stripes for Christmas

Yesterday evening I made up a new style of envelope -- 2x3 inch rectangle. They're made in Christmas stripes, and come with a blank note.



This morning, I'm introducing cheery argyle square envelopes. It's been a busy 24 hours, but I'm getting closer to my goal of having 100 sets of envelopes listed in my shop. Can't wait to show you what I've got in store next.

#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 Wonky spotted teeny tiny miniature square envelopes

These spotted envelopes are only for the seriously playful person. They're lots of fun and very colorful. And they come with FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.

Why #55? I'm having a self-imposed challenge: Have 100 sets of teeny tiny envelopes listed in my shop. Don't think I'm going to make it before my wedding, though.

Oh, yeah -- if you'd like to know more about these envelopes or visit my shop, just click on the photo above and it will take you there. Thanks for coming by today!

#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.

#53 Green and pink envelopes for all occasions

These teeny tiny square envelopes are bright and perky and would be a lovely party favor at a garden tea or for a little girl's birthday party. They would also work well as a gift tag for a Christmas gift.

#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!

A winner!! #500

I know there's a lot of numbers floating around my blog lately, but this is a big one! LocalColorist bought the 500th item from my shop, and will be the winner of the free teeny tiny envelopes!

#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.