Stiletto Fabulous

I love the line "Stiletto Fabulous"! I don't know where I picked it up...or if I just made it up because of my LOVE for shoes...or Stilettos.

People at work actually know my mood by the shoes I wear. If I come in wearing tennis shoes they know I must be feeling under the weather. While the flat shoe trend is hitting the fashion world pretty hard right now and trust me I am with this trend as well... but in my heart the stiletto will never die. For a girl who has a collection of over 60 pairs of shoes and at least 1/2 stilettos this phrase is one I will enjoy for many years to come.

If you think this card is "Stiletto Fabulous" look for it in my Etsy Shop later this week or if you can't wait to purchase...just send me a quick e-mail. pamscollages@gmail.com and I will get your order under way.

Gifts for the Holidays

The Holidays are right around the corner and if you have taken the Handmade Pledge or looking for something a little more unique than the typical sweater or cookies I am NOW taking Custom Stationery Orders for the Holidays.

I am offering FREE DESIGN WORK until the end of November so if you don't see what you like on my website or blog e-mail me you ideas and I would love to create something unique and and special just for you or friend.

How to Order...e-mail me at pamscollages@gmail.com or order from my Etsy Store I will respond within 48 or less hours and begin to design or send you a proof of the stationery. Want matching envelopes??? No problem you can choose from a rainbow of colors to add the perfect touch to your stationery.

To get your order in time for the Holidays be sure to place it by December 8th.

A few new Stationery Pieces

Here are a few of recently created Stationery. I should have a lot more to post very, very soon but it might have to wait until after my wedding...only 4 more days! then I am offically Mrs. Baldwin and then Aruba bound!

Packaging 101

I have been racking my brain for a unique and affordable way to package my sationery. I have tried making boxes but my cuts are not perfect enough and I tried just tying a bow but it seemed too flimsy. Then I came across these books from Lotta Jansdotter , Jill Bliss, and Oh Boy. How unique and cute. So I tried making something similar and here is what I came up with.

I used a piece of mat board and measured my flat note cards adding about 1/2 inch for the sides and then 1 inch for the spine. For the spine I made 2 cuts with a box cutter, but making sure not to go all the way through the mat board (I like using a box cutter better than an exacto for some reason?!?) Then it folded up nicely into a book cover. I covered the mat board with rice paper and modgepodge and made two holes to tie the ribbon with. The ribbon is not glued and can be untied for the simple fact that when the note cards are used the ribbon can be tightened so the note cards are secure.

This is going to be a little present for my sister. My niece will be going to daycare in a few weeks for the first time and these cards have her name on them. This will be a nice touch when Casey has to write a note for Carlee's daycare.

Personal Note Cards for Kaiden and Coleen

I just finished designing these custom note cards for Kaiden and her mom Coleen. I knew Kaiden loved dinosaurs so after putting together my first design with a dinosaur with a long tail and long neck (I was not sure of the technical name at the time) Kaiden asked if she could a get a Triceratops instead of a Brachiosaurus. So above is a Triceratops and below is a Brachiosaurus, who would have ever thought you would learn something about dinosaurs from making personalized stationery. haha