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Cecily Ink - Great Portland Paper Products

Cecily Ink founder Alex Wijnen has always loved paper. It’s a medium that has inspired countless wedding invitations, gifts and custom cards for family and special occasions. As a graphic designer and owner of her own design studio (Defteling Design), printed paper has been her business for more than 12 years.
In 2006 Alex created the Fresh Style Card File as a holiday gift for her graphic design clients. The response was simply overwhelming: clients clamored for more of these beautifully functional card boxes for their family, friends, and colleagues. A new business was launched.
The name Cecily honors Alex’s grandmother Ceciel – a name that has been passed down through a family filled with strong, creative women. Design-savvy, hip and bright, Cecily Ink’s products are a reflection of Alex’s Dutch heritage and years growing up in Northern Europe.
Cecily Ink was born from a life-long passion for modern, elegant design and everyday beauty. A personal favorite is the Fresh Style card file. You get 12 exquisite handmade cards for only $25.00. Apparently it is actor Dennis Quaid's favorite too!

Bag Ladies, Too, is a  division of henriDesigns in beautiful Brevard, North Carolina. Very close to where the Biltmore house sits in all its splendor, with a view of the blue ridge mountains. The artistic mind behind this handcrafted handbag company is a mother and daughter team. You can find their shop at   Etsy :: Bagladiestoo :: Bag Ladies, Too

I adore the extremely well made handbags they make. Details like magnetic clasps and double stiching and fully lined with loads of compartments. They are also very affordable high quality beauties!

What Joy! At the Portland Gift Show

last Weekend was the Portland Oregon Gift Show. We attended as exhibitors with both our sample line and one of a kinds. We had a blast! There was so many wonderful people there, the booths next to us were all just the most lovely people. We bought, sold, traded ( You can be guaranteed Jelly Bellys in your package everytime you order!). All in all a very fun and successful event. We will be at the October show!

This is a great article I found on how to target the best market for people with disposable income:

Targeting Tweens & Teens

Blue Kitty Miniatures

There is another Artist that is showcased on Etsy that I am honored to be in company with.

Carol, the creative mind behind Blue Kitty Miniatures, creates the most amazing tiny creations. They are not only very lifelike and realistic, but are just delightfuly cute as can be! These make for great collectables, as there is quite a following for her pieces. 

They can be used for a dollhouse as a very special feature, or for a  gift for a special friend. I for one, want the Herbal Magic Book!

Made With Polymer clay - many of the

m are closely based on real life cakes and her source of inspiration is always recipe books and cake shops. Collectors in America, Canadam Hong Kong and all over Europe have purcahsed these lovely miniatures. Her work has been featured in specialist Dolls House magazines. Please visit her shop at: Etsy :: BlueKittyMiniatures's Profile

Claydame

It is wedding season again and I am pleased to offer my top reccamendations. If you are anything like me, you love to give 

unique high quality gifts that 

reflect the couple's style yet dont need to be put 

on a high interest charge account. 

Last month, when my friend's wedding was fast approaching, I looked online to their wedding registry. I saw plenty of widgets and bland "Made in foreign country" tableware, and was about to run to the mall using at least $7.00 in gas, when I had a last minute thought! Why not try the awesome gang at Etsy? It is all handmade and I bet you might even find someone willing to mail it asap.

Well, I really lucked out! I found an awesome top notch clay artist by the name of Claydame,(Sandra). Her style is so very classy and natural. I can't imagine a more well recieved gift. There is an organic feel to her pottery that undertones the well made substance. The green vase I bought is a beautiful neutral that will go with everyones decore. This is the kind of well crafted pottery that is passed down to many generations. I can imagine the bowl holding candy that a grandaughter always knows is there under the lid. The vase will hold many hand gathered flowers lovingly picked from the backyard to adorn the kitchen table every birthday.

In short, Claydame's Pottery is the safest gift you can give for weddings or birthdays this summer. It is just simply a style that most people would pick out for themselves and enjoy. You wont believe how affordable her prices are either. Go visit her shop here today! Etsy :: claydame :: Handmade Pottery by Sandra