Thursday's Three: My family

Just a quick reminder.... This weeks photos challenge: Make me laugh! Ends tomorrow.. Don't forget to enter your photo in the challenge! And: I'd like to offer anyone that would like to advertise on my blog the rest of July for free: if you buy ad space for the month of August. You can click here for more details. I REALLY love handmade shops SO I do give a discount for Etsy shops (or any handmade business). :) Check it out! AND, if you have any questions please e-mail me. I do get a little busy with my crazy little babe and may take a little long to respond. I still ♥ you! (I will be setting up more info for advertising on my Paper Lady blog, but for now the info page is on the Paper mama blog. :) )

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Ok, on to this weeks Thursday's Three... it is all about my family! I want to support their little businesses any way I can. Here we go...

Thursday's Three: Family

1) Spittin Toad: My cousin, Denise, runs this fun little shop. It's full of her unique creations and I just love it. She has always encouraged me to be creative. I know that a lot of what I create today probably stems from the time I spent being crafty with her while growing up. She recently donated an item for a giveaway on my blog. (Athena Workman won!). Please check out her blog and her shop. Feel free to buy stuff too. :D

{Chalkboard Pendant: Spittin Toad}

 

 {Handmade stacked bead earrings: Spittin Toad}

2) Pepper and Farley: This is my Mom's Etsy shop. She makes some very lovely nice quality purses, pouches, pendants, and a few other creations. In addition to her Etsy shop she also has a quilting business. This doesn't mean she'll MAKE the quilts for you... she let's you do that part. She owns a GIANT quilting machine and freehands the stitching on your quilts for you with this machine. She's very good and her pricing is great! She accepts quilts from any state (you pay for the shipping). If you are interested in getting your lovely quilt quilted before the holidays, hurry and contact her! Her time fills up quick! You can contact her through sending a conversation in her Etsy shop.

{Put your custom photo on the pouch: Pepper and Farley}

Here I am laying on a quilt made by Janis (my mom). If you go to a larger photo you can see all the detailed stitching. :)

{Quilting by Janis: Contact through Etsy}

3) Cositas Bellas:  This is my VERY good friend Roxana's shop. Ok, so we're not technically family, but we've been friends for about 10 million years now and we know WAY too much about eachother. ;) I love her like she was family, so please show her shop and blog some love. She is extremely talented and very pregnant. :D

{Cora multi-strand necklace: Cositas Bellas}

{Lena multi-strand necklace: Cositas Bellas}

I hope you do visit them and enjoy their shops!!! I do!

Thursday's Three: Beach time!

It's so nice here in the Northwest today... I want to go to the beach! We have a beach themed Thursday's Three this week.

1) So, I LOVE this swimsuit. I'm still a little uncomfortable showing off my post c-section belly. :) This way I can have a pretty swimsuit that covers! I want! I want! PLEASE check out their Etsy shop.

{Red Retro Halter Swimsuit: TheRedDolly}

2) AND, I will need a sweet little sunhat to go with my new swimsuit. :) I LOVE hats. I have a ton of winter hats... I think I need a summer hat too. :) Please check out this shop. Lots of cute accessories for your head.

{Parasisal vitage style summer sun straw hat: Tramp}

3) How amazing are these? I love them. Handmade bamboo sunglasses. I'm seriously thinking of getting some! Please check out their Etsy shop, Takemoto!

{Handmade bamboo sunglasses: TAKEMOTO}

Don't forget to check out the Paper Mama's Thursday's Three: Beach time!
AND, don't forget to enter my giveaway! Ends: June 29th, 11:59 PM Pacific.

Shop Highlight: Chatham Girl

Wow, this shop is so fun! Please check it out!
The pictures are so beautiful, and the creations are wonderful!

{Utterly Unique Deer Hat: Chatham Girl}


{Ahoy My Hearties Sailor Hat: Chatham Girl}


{The Hula Girl Hat: Chatham Girl}


{All the Nice Girls Love a Sailor Beret: Chatham Girl}


{The Spectacular Wanda Hat: Chatham Girl}

Don't forget to check out what's happening at the paper mama!

{Baby gazing at mama at 17 weeks}

You're name's Chelsey? My dog's name is Chelsey...

Chelsea by, Lisa Marie Design

Hi, my name is Chelsey...
"Oh! My dog's name is Chelsey!" ... "You're name is Chelsey? Are you related to Chelsea Clinton?"


Chelsey's Seduction by, walshc

Those are the two most common responses I get when I introduce myself to someone new. I can't even count how many times I've heard these! I remember when Clinton was first elected (I was in grade school) and every adult I met asked if I was related to Chelsea Clinton. I remember thinking, "Ummm, my first name is Chelsey. My last name is not Clinton." I just didn't get it.


The Chelsey Hat by, Pink Polish Design

Let me know, what do people say to you when they learn your name? If it's Roxanne, do they start singing, "Roxanne, you don't have to put on the red light..."?


Chelsea Bridal Gown by, Amy Z

Don't forget to check my I Heart U giveaway.

-chelsey

And the winner is....

Swtlilchick! Congrats! You won!

Thanks to EVERYONE that participated. Please, check back next week for my next giveaway. Its a good one!

Hello everyone! I've decided to have a Halloween giveaway with my Paper Halloween Crown that I made. Its getting closer to the 31st and I want to make sure someone gets to enjoy this awesome crown this Halloween ($16 value)!



Want to know how to win? Okay, I'll tell you!

Rules:
- Visit my shop: Paper Lady Invites and choose an item you really like, and you think I need to make more variety of for my shop! (I love to have outside input!).
- Come back to my blog and post a comment here telling me which item you like and if you think I need to make more of it!
- Please make sure to post your name and e-mail address (I need these to get a hold of you).
- I will accept all complete comments that are posted by 11:59 pm, pacific time, on 10/24.
-Do you want an extra TWO more entries? Blog about this contest, complete with pictures and links, on your own blog! Then, come back here and comment with a link to your blog entry (this is necessary so I know you blogged about it!).
(Thanks to Christopher and Tia for the extra entry contest idea)

Ok, have fun!

(If YOU are interested in sponsoring a future giveaway, please email me or convo me at my shop!)

-chelsey