WindowShopping: LaPomme

Hands up...who is actually done with their holiday shopping?

Well, I'm not. I may be about 90% done, but that's not good enough. So, I've been perusing Etsy for some inspiration, and came across this cute shop, LaPomme . Here, you will find darling plush toys for adults, such as Inspiration Apples and Plush Swans. Here's a little peek at what this shop offers:

So simple, but sweet, don't you think?

It's Tea Time!

Vintage Eye - Vintage Harmony House

Tigerluxe - Midcentury Coffee Pot

Brass Paperclip - Mid-Century Modern SS

Tweet Tweet from Etsyland!

Just a quick one to share a few very adorable creations I found today from some very talented artists:

OhSoRetro - Bookshelf Bird

Thompson Designs - Springs Arrival

Tiddly Inks - Deer Me and Her Chickadees

A New Direction

Yes, I'm still here. Posting has taken a backseat to, well, life. I've been busy planning for some vacation time in the summer. We are hoping to take about 2 weeks away from city life and get to the mountains and beauty of our 2 western provinces of BC and Alberta.

And, I've been daydreaming a lot about what direction I should go in for Amie Hartman Designs. During this daydreaming, I've been reading a lot of home decorating blogs, visiting online decor shops, antique shopping, and crocheting a runner for my dining room buffet.

I have decided that I get a lot of joy in creating with my hands, be it a greeting card, an altered coffee tin, or a crocheted coaster. So, I am going to expand on what I have to offer in my shop.

My shop will now also include crocheted home and personal care items, more altered items and of course, my greeting cards. So, I hope you get a chance to visit my shop and let me know what you think. I open to some helpful advice, as I'm always trying to learn. Here's a small glimpse at one addition:

I hope you are having a good weekend friends!

Other Amy or Amie(s)

I have discovered that my name is not so unique if you look for it spelt A-m-y!

Here are just 3 examples that I just *heart*:

Amy Cornell Designs - Mother's Necklace

Amy Olsen Jewellery - Azure Necklace (such a lovely shop!)

Amy Rose Design - Reversible Bib (fashionable baby accessories!)

Etsy Link Love that will make you drool!

Most of my family and friends know what a sweet tooth I have. So, I bet they would be surprised that I haven't, until recently, been shopping for sweets online. I *heart* to shop and window shop online. Well, it's a good thing! I decided to peruse the "Plants and Edibles" section of Etsy, and take a look! Here is just a tiny sample of what you will find there....

Sweet Tooth Sweetie

Julie's Cookie Jar

Fancy Lady Gourmet

Just looking at these photos are making my sweet tooth ache!

Feature Friday - Amy Giacomelli

I just bought the cutest ACEOs (click here for wikipedia meaning) and wanted to do a little feature on artist Amy Giacomelli who runs 3 different Etsy shops. I bought the following birdies from Painting Prints.

Tuesday Inspiration 09.02.17

For today's inspiration, I want to present the wonderful work that I just discovered over at Aria Images. Melody, the photographer and owner of this shop has an assortment color, black and white, and sepia images available in various sizes. Here is just a small sampling of what you will find....

Ascend

Sakura

Yesterday's Flowers

My heart just sings when I see such beautiful photographs. Today, they inspire me to no end. I most definitely will have to add this shop to my list of Favourites!

Another Beauty

I totally forgot to share a picture of what arrived in the mail this week! It's a beauty! I ordered from the fabulous jewellery designer, Carol at her Etsy shop String Me Along

String Me Along

If you love pretty accessories, you will have to check out her shop. Lots of eye candy to be found there.

Decorating on a Budget

I just found some good tips on the Real Simple blog. Thought I would share:

http://simplystated.realsimple.com/home/2009/01/decorating-on-a.html



Just what I need as I look at the almost clean slate that I have at home. My home is slowly coming back to order as the Christmas tree has been put away. We only managed to put up 2 photos after the painters left on Dec. 18th, as we've decided that we're going for a more simple modern look. So, be forewarned, I will be posting or twitter-ing a lot about what I find on Etsy!

Online Handcrafted Gift Ideas - under $40US

I've been online shopping a lot lately. And I do mean A L-O-T. Last week, I received 5 packages by mail. And, mostly, the packages are coming from small homebased businesses, so I feel good about where I am spending my gift budget. I especially love that these my online purchases have been for handcrafted items.


And, there are a few items that I would love to buy, but to whom would I give them? Don't know yet, but I wanted to share:

CANADIAN ROCKIES - Black Onyx Sterling Silver Ring, $32US

OH SO RETRO DESIGN - Isobelle Shaped Purse in Celery Green Damask, $36US

I Am Back

It's not summer, but late autumn, when I have decided to re-start my Etsy shop.

And I come back with a change of perspective, and new ideas of how I want my little business to run. I had previously been too hung up on what my competitors were doing with their shops and spending way too much time "chatting" online.

So, if you get a chance, do drop by my shop (link on the right sidebar)! I look forward to a fresh start.

Help Etsymoms Save Christmas

Rudolph ran off and needs to be found before Christmas Eve.
He is hiding in EtsyMom shops.
When you purchase the item with Rudolph, you will receive a free gift. Prizes vary from shop to shop, see item description for prize details.
Santa can't leave the North Pole without him, please hurry!
Search for EtsyMomRudolph at Etsy.com

Thank you for shopping Handmade with EtsyMom!

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Etsy Greetings

I am now a proud member of Etsy Greetings. This is a group of independent card artists that sell their handcrafted creations on Etsy. Etsy is the online place to go when you want to buy handmade arts and crafts. You can my shop link to the right.

But, what I really want to tell you about today is that Etsy Greetings is having a "Welcome Baby" promotion at:

http://cicadastudio.net/baby/baby%20shower%20promo/babypromo/babypromo.htm

And I am happy to say that I am a part of this latest promotion! Here is my creation:

If you have a moment, please be sure to visit our promotion page!

Custom Orders and a Sale

Just wanted to share the happiness I feel for this business! And if I were more outgoing...I'd probably be dancing around right now.

I've just received my 3rd custom order this week, and it's only Wednesday! It feels so good when my design work gets acknowledgement like this. 1 has been for a quantity order of my notecards, and 2 more for personalized journals. And since I love paper art, I'm more than happy to lose a few zzzzz's at night to get these orders filled.

This is so great, that I want to celebrate by offering a sale on my Etsy site!

From today until May 21st, 2007 I am offering a discount of 10-15%, depending on how many items you buy. See the link at the right sidebar for more info.

Kid's Birthday Cards

A friend recently pointed out that she never finds Birthday cards for kids, here on my site. So, I thought that maybe it's time that I do some up! I even made a few extra for myself to keep on hand. Here's a few of the more boy-ish ones:

Price: $3.00 Cdn each, comes with a white envelope.

Shipping via Canada Post lettermail service: $0.55 per card

Note Card Sets

These Note Cards Sets have just been added to my Etsy store. They are blank inside and sized 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches. Very pretty, and practical, since they would be great for almost any occasion!

If you'd like to order direct, or want them in different colours, just send me an email at amiedesigns@yahoo.ca .

Set of 2 Notecards: $3.95US or $4.50 Cdn.