maddyanne's monthly giveaway {closed}

This giveaway is well over-due! This week, I'm giving away a set of my painted clothespins in blue, yellow, or a combination. These are perfect for organizing papers, hanging photos on a ribbon, or on the refrigerator with a magnet. Great for back to school!

To enter, comment on this post with your etsy name/email address and your favorite item from MaddyAnne's shop. All of the names will be put into a bowl and one lucky winner will be drawn at random. The winner will receive a message through Etsy conversations (or email) for further details. There will also be an announcement on Monday, September 6, closing the giveaway and congratulating the winner. Good luck and remember--you get one additional entry for following MaddyAnne on Twitter, Blogspot, Newsletter, and Facebook.

Remember to post your Etsy username or email in the comment.

*This giveaway is officially closed*

random.org number - 5

Congratulations Sabine, La Marquise des anges!

shopping for pretend

So I'm two workouts closer to fitting into a dress this cute. It's one of the many items from Modcloth that I'm adding to my wishlist. Only I don't want to order until I certain I'm at my goal size. The necklace I can't seem to stop wearing. I love it so much that I've sought out a new outfit to go around it (I know, seems backwards). And the belt has been in my shopping cart for about two months. I can't seem to decide on the color yet.

1. afternoon company dress by Modcloth $52.99
2. tiny pink flower necklace by MaddyAnne $19.00
3. cream skinny belt by ByTheBelt $13.00

packaging solutions

Whether you're selling something that needs packaging or you're simply looking for a unique gift solution, here are some lovely ideas for adorning those little boxes. Tissue paper flowers and paper butterflies are nice when you're wanting a nice, airy look. Also, try stamping a simple image in the middle of the box and finishing it off with baker's twine and a decorative gift tag. And of course, ribbon, ribbon, ribbon!

1. handmade tags - the seven seas by EdgeInspired $7.00
2. yellow gingham ribbon by CCustomCreations $1.30
3. paper butterflies -- world traveler by peacocky $5.00
4. coco bean bakers twine by CaliforniaCraft $1.99
5. tissue pom pom by melodywei $9.00
6. chocolate brown gift boxes by NotableNotions $12.50

All of these items, along with other great packaging solutions, can be found on Etsy.

front page favs

:: Top Row ::

corinne beret by Crafts2Cherish
into the white sands by soradesigns
traces by alicebgardens

:: Second Row ::

pink satin boudoir by dahlilafound
tea at the beach by AddieDesigns
parfait barrettes by BlueSunEmporium

:: Third Row ::

macaron study by GreatFullDay
fleur de lis coral by michvanetta
la revue de paris by lamarquisedesanges

:: Bottom Row ::

mini shirtwaist dress by VonlenskaVintage
gentle by flowingmoments
keys to the winery by honeytree

These items were handpicked on Etsy by TippyToesKnits