And the random winner is Comment #1 (I've never had that happen!) Annette who said:
I really like the violet address stamp, with the little scalloped edging. Cute and simple.
Annette, I'll be in touch shortly!
I'm so happy to welcome back MommyCoddle sponsor Lettergirl. Gina is a creative mom who has a lovely etsy shop featuring custom handwritten stamps. Gina says, " I hope my simple products will give your ordinary tasks a touch of the extraordinary. "
I asked Gina to share a bit about herself and her work:
What inspired you to start Lettergirl?
I’ve been designing stationery for almost 19 years through my studio in Minneapolis, Dreamland. In 2008, I decided to try etsy and the name “Dreamland” was feeling a little dusty, so I started my shop as Lettergirl. I really never get sick of writing things out by hand. In fact, I recently added a section of my shop called “Quote of the Week”: I wanted to offer either a print or a digital file of one of my handwritten quotes each week, but the more I thought about it, the more I realized I’d rather be writing than scanning or printing…so I decided to offer a handwritten original instead. It sounds crazy, but I don’t mind writing the same quotation six or eight times in a row (especially since I get to pick the verse in the first place!).
How do you balance it all–work, family…?
Isn’t that the struggle for all of us? I’m a big fan of touchpoints – sitting down periodically to assess where I’m at and where I want to be going. Last summer I identified three priorities for where I’m at in life right now and that gives me a lot of guidance. Taking care of my family comes first, earning a living is second, and growing as an individual is a goal I don’t want to ignore so that’s third. I find it’s a lot easier to manage the stray stuff that comes along when I look to those three priorities first. (I’m still working at making the third one a little less vague!)
What is inspiring you right now?
I just went to the American Craft Council show in St. Paul last weekend, and it was so inspiring. I’m really enamored with artists who are thorough and detailed craftspeople. Some of my favorites at the show were:
I’ve been exploring textile art the past few years and am trying to build a body of work I can be proud of. This always seems to be the low spot on the priority totem pole!
some of Gina's textile work:
Gina will be celebrating her blog anniversary during the week of May 16th and has a newsletter that will be available soon.
Gina is giving away a custom red rubber stamp (value up to $46) from her shop in the winners choice of designs –address stamp, bookplate, gift tag, etc. To be entered in this giveaway simply take a look at the Lettergirl etsy shop, then come back here and leave a comment letting us know which custom stamp design catches your eye! One random winner will be selected and announced on Friday!
I really like the violet address stamp, with the little scalloped edging. Cute and simple.
Her stamps are wonderful!!! I think the Rachel Bookplate stamp would get fantastic use around this house!
Lettergirl is one of the places I look and would have such a hard time buying because I just simlpy could not make up my mind. That said…I love home sweet home, vintage wedding and rachel stamp. Not the instructions, sorry.
Those are so lovely. I think I would choose the Elizabeth.
My goodness – thank you for sharing this find! I am in love! I also love the Violet stamp – how playful and lovely! Adding you to my Etsy faves for the next gifting opportunity.
I love the violet address stamp, but they’re all pretty.
I would love, love, love to win the box artisan stamp. The stamps are all so beautiful.
I like Michele. But also, the custom one where you can pick a little picture for the top? I love that feather!
I love the owl gift tag stamp!
Wow, I love a lot of things in her shop! I think my favorite, though, would have to be the ingrid self stamping address stamp. So cute!!
I like the Katie address stamp. I have never, ever ordered return address stickers for myself – always hand write them – scribble is more like it!
I like the personal notepaper and the return address stamp…ALL the things are lovely and feminine without being overdone.
I love the Natalie address stamp! thanks for hosting this giveaway!
I really liked the ‘ingrid’ address stamp and I love that no ink pad needs to be dug out to use it!
I like the Michele. Thanks for the giveaway, her work is great 🙂
Thanks for an inspirational peek into Gina’s approach to creating and prioritizing. Her work is lovely and, while it is hard to choose, one of my favorites is the Martine stamp.
I’m with everyone else who would have a hard time deciding! I do love the Violet and the Michele address stamps.
the violet is my favorite! so much fun.
They are all wonderful, but for me, I’d love the 2 line business stamp. Thanks for a chance to win!
I love the Michele stamp. What a lovely etsy shop. Thanks for the giveaway.
who doesn’t love an address stamp or book plate???So cute and yay for crafty mommas.
I like the Lucy address stamp. Very cute. Plus, my daughter is named Lucy…
I think the Elizabeth style is very pretty. Such lovely work. I also love the flower gift tag stamp. Thank you for hosting this gievaway!
I love the Michele address stamp. So pretty, with the little tiny leaves.
Wow, I really needed this post today: touchpoints, inspiration, beauty. Thank you, Molly, for making it happen.
I’m having difficulty choosing just one: the Natalie and Bea are great, and the lettering of the Rachel just makes me smile.
My goodness, such wonderful stuff – love the stamps.
I would love a custom stamp for my baked goods that would have my name on it.
Oh I Love the Elizabeth stamp !
I really like the Michele address stamp. 🙂 Thanks for a cool giveaway!
What a GREAT shop! Loved everything…but to narrow it down, I really loved the Michele Address stamp…beautiful!
I love the robot gift tag stamp, but the birthday cake one would probably see more use. But what I really want personally is a box bookplate stamp.
Seriously lovely!Has no one mentioned the wooden-handled Emerson address stamp yet? I love it–so cool, calm, and collected.
the katie address stamp and the vintage wedding are my favorites…but they are all so cute! ~ it’s hard to choose!
Ooooooooooh, I have always wanted to buy something from her shop on Etsy. How exciting! I like the Wedding Vintage Address Stamp, but it was hard to choose!
Thank you for this fun opportunity and your great blog!
Oh! So glad to know about this shop. What lovely designs and it is so difficult to choose! I do love the ingrid stamp design…. So fluid and whimsical.
They are all so great, it is hard to choose. Michele is definitely high on my favorites list.
They are all so great, but my favorite is Michele.Thanks for the opportunity to win something so great!
My fave is the Michele address stamp!
There really is no way to decide just one. They are all lovely. I could MAYBE choose between the Samuel stamp and the Michelle but probably not. Really beautiful products. Thanks!
LOVE it all! The Elizabeth stamp is one of my favorites!
oh, it was hard to decide, but I think the Lucy is my favourite.
My favorite is the Ingrid Address Stamp with wood handle. Pretty sure I’ll have to have it!
Love the Bea address stamp; lovely. Wonderful to see someone living and encouraging the slower life of handwritten notes and letters!
Wow! Her shop is beyond cute! She has just lovely handwriting. The Natalie stamp is definitely the most me, simple but quirky. Thanks for featuring her shop, I love to hear about Moms making an income in creative ways to fuel my hope that I’ll have my idea someday soon.
We had a lettergirl return address stamp for our last home. I can’t remember which one–maybe the katie? I miss it so, and really need to get a replacement for our new home!
I think it has to be the Violet. Or is it the Natalie? And the Katie is sweet too – oh the torment of beautiful choice!
The Natalie. A lovely combination of hand written fonts.
I like the Natalie stamp! I have actually used Gina’s stamps as gifts (wedding, new home, baby) before and my friends and family have LOVED them!
Lovin’ the Ingrid address stamp~ but they are all wonderful 🙂
Lovin’ the Ingrid address stamp~ but they are all wonderful 🙂