MAY FAVORITES!

oy vey! so after rooting around some more on etsy, i added a slew of shops to my research list... as if i had the time! i now have 31 shops on my list (i'm not touching the letterpress except to buy!) i know deep down that there are a ton of shops left in etsy land for me to research, but i can't do that to myself. the way i look at it is that these shops are doing something to make themselves been seen, so be proud to be studied! you're doing something right!! :-)

so in honor of the National Stationery Show this week, i give you...



PAPER FAVORITES!
(i'll be honest, some of the shops shown are on my research list)
as usual, start at the top, work left to right and drop down to the next line

1. erinruth :: i adore wrapping paper even though i can't wrap to save my life. erinruth has an amazing selection of beautiful papers... almost makes you not want to open the gift!

2. jellybeans :: i am IN LOVE with this artists' style... absolutely beautiful pieces! the color combinations are my favorite

3. cheerupcherup :: for whatever reason i'm completely into vintage and really into armchairs?! yes! so this lovely little card would be perfect for me and my new obsession

4. tarahogan :: i love the simplicity and the cleanliness of this design.

5. runnerbean :: i've featured runner before, but i absolutely LOVE these rolled paper little critters! definitely on my list of purchases for the near future.

6. polkadotshop :: for whatever reason i'm all about breakfast and breakfast foods. we had french toast last nite, in fact. so when i see a lovely spread of breakfast happiness made out of paper- who can resist?

7. 12fifteen :: almost looks like you're looking thru a microscope in high school biology class, huh?

8. tuccipaperco :: helloooo color! i love it when stationery designers aren't afraid to go for the big punch of color!

9. pistachiopress :: probably one of the most beautifully pressed cards i've seen since cardiology cards' lace wedding line.

10. threeredhens :: spring is in the air... and so are little baby critters. these little hedgehogs were just too cute to pass up

11. invitapaperstudio :: don't we all?

12. erinzam :: i love the upcycling erin has done- seeing as how i'm a paper pad/notebook hoarder, i will most likely own one in the near future.

13. storybymia :: i ordered some cards from mia a few months ago. she packages them beautifully! this card just makes me want to get a cup of hot chocolate and sit by the window during a rainy day.

14. afavorite :: one of my favorites! i've had the pleasure of spending a lovely week with amber at the stationery show last year and this girl is so much fun... right down to her converse chucks! amazingly talented this girl sure is!

15. elfrida :: being the pattern freak i am, the color combined with the fun pattern melts my heart with happiness! slightly reminiscent of a spirograph, but a little more elegantly refined

16. mel829 :: why not take something racy and make it elegant? fantastic!

17. turtlepapers :: i really like the colors used here

18. chewingthecud :: i saw this on a treasury page and fell in love for whatever reason. just a stealth wit about it.

19. pinklilypress :: a yummy way to record your yummy favorites!

20. fubabee :: love the whimsical feel of this print.

21. niftypear :: summer's a-comin'!!

22. annacote :: not only do i love the product, but i love how methodical the packaging was considered. just another reason to love anna's work!

23. laurageorge :: more breakfast... i heart toast!

24. smackofjellyfish :: i first learned of smack from dailycandy... then i met the designer at the stationery show and now i've found her on etsy! yay! i love her one of a kind approach to her design subject.