"Real" business cards...finally!

I started out printing my own business cards. There's nothing wrong with that...except the price. Not only is printer ink expensive, but the perforated cardstock is absolutely ridiculous! So I looked around the internet and weighed my options. I finally settled on GotPrint. I ordered 1,500 cards altogether; 1,000 are business cards, and the other 500 I designed so that I could cut each one in half to make hangtags (it worked perfectly and this will be the subject of a future post). The 1,000 business cards are two-sided full-color glossy, and cost a mere $15.99! So, here they are:

Featured Seller: megbcrazy

This is another of my Pounce discoveries. I saw this plate and had to see more!

It's made by Megan, who is an undergrad in Creative Writing at Southern Illinois University. When asked about how she got into making the plates she said, "I got the general idea for the plates from Mark Montano's book The Big-Ass Book of Crafts (which I bought almost solely for its title). When I had a hard time creating exactly what was in the book, I improvised. The process is pretty simple, and involves mostly spray paint and sealant. The hardest part, believe it or not, is finding clear glass plates. "

After college, Megan plans to get a MA or MFA and pursue a career in writing while teaching literature and writing at the college level. She isn't currently taking any art classes, but she would love to eventually get some sort of degree in art involving ceramics or textiles. That's a lot of schooling (and tuition), so go check out her Etsy store and give her a little "financial aid"!

Inaugural Giveaway Winner!

The drawing for a deluxe cotton bath set was held early this morning, and Bonnie in Florida is our winner! Congrats, Bonnie!

I hope to make these giveaways a regular thing here. The next one will likely be in October. What should I give away next? Any ideas?