Drum Roll Please...

Better late than never right?!?!

The THREE winners are....

1)Angie Alford
2)Lauren Guilbeau
3)Monica Wile

I had intended to designate a specifc prize for a specific person but when I did the rules there was a word missing so it I didn't have you list what you wanted to win.

Sooo instead, you three just email me (withenvystudios@gmail.com) which ONE prize from the options, you would like*: 

PRIZES:
1)ONE Little Monsters Printable Party Collection, 
2)ONE 2013 Illustrations Desk Calendar (you choose whether you would like it PRINTED or PRINTABLE)
3)ONE 2013 Patterns Desk Calendar (you choose whether you would like it PRINTED or PRINTABLE) 

*please note winners have 3 days to respond with their prize choice.

Thank you everyone who entered!!!

Pipe Dreams

The last few days at work I have really realized how much I hate being "new". Its one of those things where I just wish I knew what I don't know already. On days like that I tend to daydream about what it would be like to work for myself....

Now I live in reality and the idea of actually having my shops be my main source of income has been a "pipe dream". See I actually really like my day job, its a ton less stressful (most of the time) than my previous job and I get to be challenged during the day but I can leave it at work and be totally present for my kiddos. Also I am a girl that likes stability...I like knowing exactly what I am getting each paycheck (especially the idea that I will be getting a guaranteed paycheck every month).

The income I get from my Etsy shops is super helpful to pay for the surprises that come up or to get us closer to getting ride of student loan debts and such. But it is by no means consistent or something I could live off of right now.

But one day last week I sat down and just decided to do the numbers for fun. I took my best selling item from my party shop and figured out I would have to sell between 800+ a month to equal my gross monthly wage. It was interesting seeing an actual number...even though its a big number and I am no where near that now, it made it actually seem possible somewhere down the line. It made it something for me to strive for...unexpected motion.

Maybe working for myself isn't such a pipe dream after all :)

Been A Long Time Coming!!! GIVEAWAY CLOSED

It's been busy at work, at home and around the shops. Summer is ending and the holiday season is fast approaching. 

I added a couple seasonal/holiday items to the shop. 2013 desk calendar have made their way into the shop.  

 I have offered a new version of both these calendars 3 years now and I am still totally in love with the design/idea! 

I finally was able to finish my Halloween party for this years. When trying to decide on a theme for my munchkin's joint birthday party, the little monsters theme came to mind. I decided against it for the bday party but thought it would make a great Halloween party!

 Its now available at With Envy Parties.

So I haven't had one in a long time I thought it would be a perfect time for a GIVEAWAY. 

PRIZES:
1)  ONE Little Monsters Printable Party Collection, 
2)ONE 2013 Illustrations Desk Calendar (you choose whether you would like it PRINTED or PRINTABLE)
3)ONE 2013 Patterns Desk Calendar (you choose whether you would like it PRINTED or PRINTABLE) 

 There will be THREE lucky winners (ONE prize per winner)

How to Enter:

1) Leave a comment on this post simply saying you want to win. 

2) Follow me on Facebook and leave a comment indicating you did. 

Extra Entry:

4) Share this giveaway on your blog, Facebook or Twitter. Come back and leave a comment for each place that you shared it on (you will receive one extra entry per "share").
5)Visit With Envy Parties and/or With Envy Paper and leave a comment with a product you like in the shop or one that you would like to see.

Giveaway ends on Wednesday September 12, 2012 @ 10 PST.

Winner will be announced Thursday September 13, 2012 on the blog.

Good Luck!!!