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Monday, November 07, 2011

Anniversary Sale and a Ginormous Giveaway!




*This giveaway is now closed*

Today is the one year anniversary of the Etsy launch of Kellie Falconer Design!
It's been an amazing year, and I can't begin to tell how much I've learned - experimenting, designing, and waiting.  Mostly waiting. =)  The thrill of an order is something I don't think I'll ever outgrow - I've read veteran Etsy sellers share that they experience the same feeling of jubilance when their creative effort is finally rewarded.

I have a long way to go.  I know so little compared to most about this kind of endeavor... but it's all about the journey, not the destination!  I plan to treasure every moment, learning much, and laughing more.

To celebrate this milestone, I am having a sale in my shop!  It's the perfect time to start planning those special gifts - and 10% off everything store wide means it's time to go shopping!

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My newest designs in both modern and historical clothing would make a fabulous and much-appreciated gift!

Tie one on and marvel at how much more adorable you feel!

Sure to brighten your kitchen and put a smile on your face.

Add a splash of vintage-inspired charm to every corner of your home.

Beautiful handkerchiefs, timeless sewing and cooking tools - what will you find?

Button badges make perfectly inspired gift tags, seasonal statement accessories, and so much more - while my vintage-inspired or custom compact mirrors make the perfect stocking filler or small yet thoughtful gift.  Be on the lookout throughout the week for fresh new designs, as well!


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Use coupon code NOVEMBER7 during checkout.  Happy shopping!
One week only!  Offer expires November 14th.
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But that's not all!  As a way to say thank you to all of my wonderful readers and customers, we will be having an enormous month long giveaway!

These wonderful Etsy shops have collaborated with me to bring you a truly fabulous giveaway!
Over a dozen beautiful prizes are gathered here - and with so many, you might just be one of the happy winners!






























Here's how it works: 
To enter, just leave a comment saying how you found this giveaway!
Don't forget to get all of your additional entries in by doing the following:
1. Follow this blog
2. Heart my Etsy shop
3. Share on Facebook, Twitter, and/or other social networking medium (leave one comment for each)
4. Add me to your Etsy circle

And most important:
5. Visit each shop and share your favorite product from each! (leave a comment for each shop in order to be counted)
6. Add each shop to your Etsy circle (ditto)
7. Heart each shop (likewise!)

Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each additional entry!
The winners will be drawn at random on December the 7th.

Are you ready?  Let's go!





I am head over heels for this adorable cowgirl print! Heather has such a distinctive style, reminiscent of a bygone era. Created in a little house on the prairie, Audrey Eclectic art is at once a little sweet and a little dark, a little mysterious, always hopeful, and with a story to tell. 

Sedona Sally will look absolutely adorable on your wall, as would any of the other designs in the shop!
I especially love the western glamour of this print, mingled with the rugged and vibrant tones of the Arizona desert.  It's she just as cute as a button?

PRINT Sedona Sally








Maylee of Sugar B. Supplies has all kinds of adorable supplies for crafty girls.
And one of you will be making all kinds of concoctions with 60 yards of Divine Twine!

You will receive 5 yards each of all 12 colors - 60 yards total. Colors include:

orange - apple green - cotton candy pink
blueberry - lemon yellow - oyster gray
cherry red - licorice black - air mail
orange - teal - plum purple

This is an amazing prize, and the crafting possibilities for this delightful twine are endless.

Divine Twine Sample Pack-5 yards of all 12 colors-Bakers Twine Lot-Baker Twine Color Sample Pack
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One of you will soon be browsing through the beautiful designs in Bayan Hippo's lovely store with a 10% off coupon!
These gorgeous handbags, laptop cases and more and so unique, vibrant, and adorable!

Sailor Tote Bag --for market or beach or gym-- - dark blue and white bold striped, X-Large and cotton rope straps-







Alright, I'm a real softie for a cute label.  And the bottles alone make the concoctions in Melodie Perfumes' shop enchanting!

Add the luscious essence inside and you have one charming perfume.

One of you will soon be experiencing the Honey Love blend!
Golden, rich sweet honey nectar…
Layered with the delicate scent of citrus silk blossoms,
and the blooms of Duchesse de Nemours peonies
Ethereal, ambrosia-like, feminine, nostalgic and irresistible.

Alright, I'm jealous... <3

HONEY LOVE Perfume Spray Melodie perfumes. Gift under 25







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Leaping Gazelle Studios is one of the most beautiful Etsy photography shops I've seen.  Lauren's eye for shape and color are perfectly suited to capture the glories of nature.

Any 8x12" print in her shop is the amazing prize!  How will you ever choose?

ocean whispers... soft blue green seashell decor photograph with calming sand and beach tones


antique bottles no. 3... sunlight through blue green glass by leaping gazelle  
first light of morning roses... soft white romantic garden flowers fine art photo by leapinggazelle





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Not only does Lizzy of Nikatya's Notebook have lashings of creative talent, she has impeccable taste as well when it comes to classic film stars and vintage style.   In her shop you will find her incredible renditions of such classic beauties as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman, and Maureen O'Hara, as well as my favorite screen couple, Fred and Ginger!  Look out for her selection of vintage jewelry as well.

I am thrilled to be able to offer you all the chance to win this adorable print inspired by the film Swing Time, starring the talented and witty duo!
Fred and Ginger - Swing Time (Art Print)





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You will want to visit Beridan Naturals again and again as you stock up on luxurious artisan perfume oils, bath salts, lip tints, healing saves, and more!  Sumptuous products are highlighted by beautiful packaging, adding to the air of opulent and sweet relaxation.

One of you lucky ladies will be having the royal treatment with any bath salt fragrance of your choice!

Now I'm simply longing for a divine, hot soak...
Sweet Mist - bath salts






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Knits by Vara is filled with warm, beautiful creations and lots of love!  Her shop features knitted and crocheted cowls, neckwarmers, fingerless gloves, intricate scarves, and much more!  Vara's designs are both fun and timeless, trendy and unique.

Here we have a set of three crocheted flower brooches in winner's choice of colors!  I just love these as accessories - and girl can never wear too big or too many flowers=)

Crochet Flower Pin Brooch in raspberry










Aubrey Plays is chock-full of delightful, unique, upbeat style!  Her vibrant designs are sure to brighten your day with their fun, functional, and slightly cheeky attitude.

One of you will soon be delighting in this adorable Day Dream clutch, complete with both cherries and polka dots!  Does it get any better?
Clutch "the Day Dream" : Betty needs a pretty clutch for her day dream.
Clutch "the Day Dream" : Betty needs a pretty clutch for her day dream.





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Delma of Laugh Rabbit Designs is a fellow Idahoan, and her shop is too sweet for words!  Hand embroidery, homemade toys, quilts, and so much more compose her wares, which are vibrant, unique, and adorable.

She is offering this ingenious and delightful crayon roll, which, as she says, is for when you tire of digging to the bottom of your purse for a broken purple crayon. Or for when you want to keep someone little entertained. This fun crayon roll slips easily into your purse, diaper bag, or a child's or sibling's backpack.  This would be a fabulous gift for a special little person!

Crayon Roll








Up next is DesignDaze, a shop loaded with fun and whimsical paper goods!  Note cards, calendars, and bookplates abound, filled with handmade love.

One of you will soon be delighting in your very own customizable recipe cards!

The high-quality PDF file consists of:
- instructions, ideas, and paper suggestions
- 4" x 6" size Flat recipe Cards
Printable recipe cards - modern designs - Typeable



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Kelsey's beautiful shop, A New Perspective, is filled with some of my favorite things - literature, art, and beautiful old fashioned dresses!  Combining all of these delights into original works of art, these prints are crafted from antique catalogues, book papers, and pencil & pastel drawings.

Your prize from this beautiful shop is the Pretty in Pink print - an absolutely delicious design featuring  an original pencil and pastel drawing layered over text from an old 1897 Sears Roebuck Catalogue and Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre.”  This would look stunning in a library - or anywhere else!

Pretty In Pink Print





Gateau Doux  - sweet cake.  If these culinary gems taste half as good as they look, you'll be in baking bliss when you take a bite of these delectable confections!  Meredith's passion for quality food made with local and/or organic ingredients is evident, as is the love that goes into every delicious batch of sweets she makes.

A chocolate sampler is the offering, consisting of two kinds of dainties.
A perfectly chewey, rich, and tasty chocolate dipped Coconut Macaroon - paired with Chocolate Crinkle cookies, which are rich, yet are light and fluffy on the inside and dipped in powdered sugar for the wonderful 'crinkled' look after baking. There is a wonderful depth of flavor to these little cookies- they won't last long in your house! 

Enjoy them for me, will you?
Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies



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Exquisite is the word that comes to mind while gazing at the spectacular photography in the UrbanAntique Photography shop.

The 8x10 of your choice will soon be gracing your walls and delighting your eyes!
How to choose?

Looking Up - Se Cathedral - 8x10 Original Fine Art PhotographWild as the Wind - 8x10 Original Fine Art Photograph - Horses - Ireland - Black and White - Countryside



The Camera Corner - 5x7 Original Fine Art Photograph - Vintage Inspired Summer Retro Faded Kodak Still Life

Blossoms Away - 8x8 Original Fine Art Photograph





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Cassie Stephens, beltmaker.  I've loved her work ever since I first laid eyes on it last year.  It really speaks for it's self - and since I'm rendered speechless by cute overload, I'll let the pictures do the talking.

Look at every single adorable belt, like I did, and then you'll ever wonder how you will ever be able to pick which is your favorite... Cassie is offering a gift certificate for one belt of your choice!

*Squeal*

Ceramic Squirrel Buckle with Vintage Reproduction Fabric Belt

Bunny Buckle with Red Dotted Belt Worn by Casey of Casey's Elegant Musings Blog

Ceramic Tarnished Gold Buckle with Reversible Vintage Embroidered Belt






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Delightful watercolors reminiscent of Beatrix Potter abound in Jo's adorable shop, Erstwhile!

The Swan Song is the delightful prize, a whimsical print inspired by Schubert's "Serenade" (or Swan Song).  A garland of ivy entwined with deep pink blooms encircles a graceful white swan with a wreath of greenery around its long elegant neck.
Swan Song-- Whimsical Decorative Painting







For your convenience, here is all of the giveaway information down near the comment button=)
Have fun!























Here's how it works: 
To enter, just leave a comment saying how you found this giveaway!
Don't forget to get all of your additional entries in by doing the following:
1. Follow this blog
2. Heart my Etsy shop
3. Share on Facebook, Twitter, and/or other social networking medium (leave one comment for each)
4. Add me to your Etsy circle

And most important:
5. Visit each shop and share your favorite product from each! (leave a comment for each shop in order to be counted)
6. Add each shop to your Etsy circle (ditto)
7. Heart each shop (likewise!)

Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each additional entry!
All of the winners will be drawn at random on December the 7th.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of the wonderful sponsors who made this celebration such an amazing success!!!

Are you ready?  Here we go!

Sunday, November 06, 2011

Get Ready.

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It's almost time...

Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of my Etsy shop, Kellie Falconer Design!
And what better time to throw a party?  Exactly my sentiments.

Won't you help me get ready by passing on the invitation to all of your friends?  It's going to be one swell week-long event, with lovely prizes and great deals to snatch=)

Grab the button below for your blog - let's get this party rolling!



Accordion to Kellie

See you all tomorrow!

Saturday, November 05, 2011

A Perfectly Lovely Party.

On Monday, my dear friend Tasha came over for a long-awaited Wall Tent sleepover.
And since I love lists so much, here's what I scribbled down days before for inspiration:

Menu~
roasted marshmallows
fire-roasted popcorn
cookies
potato chips
hot tea
a surprise in a glass bottle
(yes, we consumed copious amounts of less than healthy edibles. No, we did not have indigestion.  Yes, we enjoyed ourselves immensely.)  The surprise in a glass bottle was some darling French pink lemonade I picked up for the occasion =)

Things to do ~

Chicken Run
firelight
snickering
look at old pictures from my hard drive
piles of ginger snaps and chips
listen to the soundtrack from Wallace and Grommet
The Importance of Being E.
Roast things on sticks
poke the fire
more movies?
late.  early rather...
hairstyle tutorial photoshoots?
hot chocolate
*happy sigh*


Movie Night!!
We fell asleep around 1:30am - not bad, considering the amount of fun we squeezed into that time:)  Our non-stifled giggles and chortles echoed into the night woods.

*Edit*  Tasha just reminded me that I forgot to mention the smoke! =D
So, we got out the old fashioned popcorn popper to see if we could make some over the fire.  In went the oil and popcorn kernels, and I wiggled the whole contraption into the stove.  Lo and behold, in a few minutes a kernel exploded into fluffy golden popcorn!  We all squealed with delight, and I guess I kind of got distracted.  Because suddenly the stove was belching smoke - I pulled the popper from the flames to see that most of the popcorn was a blackened mass in the bottom.  We tied back the tent flap and did what we could to get the smoke out, but there wasn't much we could do for the poor popcorn...


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The Importance of Being Earnest - One of my favorite books when I need a good laugh. This adaptation was stellar and Tasha and I concluded that Colin Frith is inestimably more charming as Jack Worthing than... *horror* Mr. Darcy! There are a few scenes that we hastily skipped, so please use discretion if you watch this.
I took a collection of screen shots that I will be sharing some time, and Tasha is planning to make some delightful wallpapers and such to go with them=)

Chicken Run - OK, I just saw The Great Escape last month. I have long loved Wallace and Gromett.
This in mind, Chicken Run was so funny we almost died laughing.

Tangled.  
My family have never been Disney fans, and, in fact, I have never seen most of the animated films.  But Tangled is pretty magical.  
(Ouch.  But it really is! =)


Next morning, I groped out of bead to start the fire... and put the kettle on!  We had hot chocolate in bed, while my sisters swarmed in and amused us with their antics.  Quite the perfect way to start the morning, I assure you.
Tasha made me this beautiful crocheted afghan, which is in my opinion the most beautiful creation in the world.  Not to mention, it's so warm... =)


Once up, we decided to try making some hairstyle tutorials!

Some of the pictures didn't turn out that great, but I'll see what I can do for them...  For now, here's a sneak peek.



In our Grey Sweaters.  And yes, I do look like some sort of overgrown giant... no comment.

Happy trails!

P.S. be on the lookout for an enormously exciting announcement coming soon!  
It's going to be big. =D

Friday, November 04, 2011

Miss Betsy McCall

I love paper dolls - I always have.  Both collecting and drawing my own form some of my fondest childhood memories... 
Well, I just discovered this classic paper doll and I can't believe I haven't known about her before now!

Miss Betsy McCall paper dolls were printed in the McCall's Magazine and pattern company starting in May 1951, and lasting until at least 1995.  Children could cut out the printed dolls and clothing, or for a small fee (10¢ in 1957, 25¢ in 1967) paper dolls printed on cardboard could be ordered. Betsy McCall became so popular that various sized vinyl dolls were produced by Ideal and American Character Dolls... and now, you can make your own set of these lovely dolls once more!

I found the following link while researching for a special upcoming project... and had to share so that you too can print out and laminate a set of these darling vintage paper dolls for yourself, a sister, daughter, or friend!  What fun!

Betsy McCall The First Ten Years
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Betsy has changed over the years... here she is with her adorable mother in 1952, while the rest are from 1960.



Aren't her frocks too darling?  That's one of the reasons I love paper dolls so much, I think... they can have as many lovely dresses as one's imagination can concoct for them!

Happy paper dolling!
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