out like a lion…

Another week…another great giveaway! Today I’m joined by my good friend Stacy who has just launched a new store on Etsy – Fiber Arts by Boondock Studios.

One of my favorite props ever is “The Ultimate Grassy Blanket“. Newborns wiggle and squish into it and seem to absolutely love the texture. You can see it in use here at one of my recent sessions.

Here’s a closer view so you can see the detail and how “real” it photographs.

And I’m even able to use it as a prop with my toddler sessions as well.

Stacy knits a full line of baby hats and diaper covers, too – including these cute lion and lamb sets.

UPDATE: Paperie readers can enter the coupon code PAPERIEROCKS when checking out to get 20% off.

And now one lucky Paperie reader will have the chance to win a lion set (hat and diaper cover) in their choice of sizes – newborn, 0-6 months, or 6-12 months.

How do you win? It’s very easy!

1. Post the following to Twitter or Facebook:
I want March to go out like a lion with a cute hat / diaper cover set from BoondockStudios.etsy.com and @paperieboutique http://is.gd/Vcgpxg

2. Let us know here what your favorite thing in the Fiber Arts store is

Each entry requires its own separate comment. (In simple terms: If you want TWO chances to win, you have to do both things listed above, and then make two separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 31st. You can enter up to two times total. Post that you have met both requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post twice – one entry each for the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have two chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 24-72 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize.

Good luck!




I just received a couple of cute demo-products for an upcoming article of mine that I wanted to share with the class.

These are “floating gallery blocks” designed by Artsy Couture with my images. I first introduced you to Artsy Couture with my 2011 Imaging USA wrap-up post. If you have a client looking for that special unique “something”, this is definitely it!




Time to announce winners of our recent contests! First up is the winner in the Color Inc. press-printed book giveaway…and it’s…Lynette Weber Photography.

And the five winners in the Color Inc. calendar giveaway are…Pavei Photos, Jessie Lucas, Beckie Woodfield, Stremel Photography, and Nicole Long Photography.

And the winner of the $100 Design Aglow gift certificate is…Life’s Captures.

I’ll be in touch with you all shortly to claim your prizes!




And don’t forget the special “Fit to Print” sale going on now through March 31st!

P.S. If you are interested in advertising with Paperie Boutique, please contact todd @ this domain. If you are a photographer and are interested in having your packaging featured – or are a vendor and are interested in having your business packaging, marketing ideas, or photography-related products featured – please contact robyn @ this domain to be added to the posting schedule.

hoppin’ down the bunny trail

Today’s guest / vendor post and giveaway is by one of my favorite vendors – and it’s also their anniversary! They’ve come to Paperie to celebrate with you!

Also scroll down to see the two winners in our latest contests…

My name is Malane and I have been crocheting since my teenage years. I have two grandkids, so let’s just say I’ve been crocheting for A LONG time. Even before the start of my Etsy shop, I had an entire closet full of yarn that I used to make sweaters, afghans, and baby gifts. Last year, my photographer daughter Renae, of Renae Alane Photography, and avid Etsy shopper daughter-in-law convinced me to start my own Etsy shop. I would already make things for my daughter to use as props so they figured…why not offer them to the Etsy world?

I love using soft and durable yarns for my designs. Knowing that most props are used on kids one and under, things can get messy! Renae and I are always coming up with new designs and love to see what photographers do with them!

Two of my most popular designs are the All American Baseball hat and the Rabbit hat and diaper set. They are both perfect for this time of the year! I am always adding new cute baby props to the shop, so be sure to check back often!

So here I am a year from the opening of my Etsy shop and it sure was a fabulous one! What an adventure this has been, and to celebrate I am offering a free rabbit hat and diaper set to a lucky Paperie Boutique reader!

How do you win? You have three chances!

1. “Like / follow Malane’s on Facebook: facebook.com/malanes

2. Post the following about malanes.etsy.com on Facebook and /
    or Twitter (and tell us where you did):
    Win a cute rabbit hat and diaper cover set from
    Malane’s (malanes.etsy.com) at @paperieboutique /
    PaperieBoutique.com – http://is.gd/ZEPgrE

3. Go check out Malane’s Etsy shop – then come back here
    and comment what your favorite product is and why!

Each entry requires its own separate comment. (In simple terms: If you want THREE chances to win, you have to do all three things listed above, and then make three separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Friday, February 19th. You can enter up to three times total. Post that you have “liked” the Facebook fan page, posted to Twitter or Facebook (with link), and / or listed your favorite product from the Etsy shop – in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

ATTENTION: All links you post must direct to public-access accounts. We cannot verify links on private, friends & family only, or passworded accounts and they will not be eligible to win this item. If we have to subscribe to your feed, a website, or forum – or request permission to see them – your entry will automatically be disqualified.

You can enter / post up to three total times – one entry each for the three options listed above.

You have three chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 24-72 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize.

Good luck – and happy anniversary to Malane’s and thanks for the giveaway!




We have a couple of contest winners to announce! First up in the “pretty girl designs” stationery set contest the winner is…Silver J Photography!

Next the winner in the “Snaptastic Shots Photography” logo contest is…Cammie Onesto!

Congrats to both of the winners and thanks again to “pretty girl designs” and “Snaptastic Shots Photography” for the great prizes!




Last but not least…have you thought about advertising with Paperie lately? Meet the latest member of our family – the Wedding Photographic Society (WPS).

Kathy of the Boudoir Business Boutique writes:

“I just thought you’d like to know that I’ve received triple the amount of traffic from your site than any other site I’m advertising on! I’m so pleased with choosing to advertise with you!“

Stats don’t lie! Contact todd @ this domain if you are interested in joining our advertising family. And if you are a photographer and are interested in having your packaging featured – or are a vendor and are interested in having your business packaging, marketing ideas, or photography-related products featured – please contact robyn @ this domain to be added to the posting schedule.

oh, baby!

Recently I ran across an Etsy seller – Baby P Designs – I knew I had to feature as a guest / vendor post (with giveaway!) on Paperie. Not only is Jill amazing to work with, her products are even more amazing in person!

Baby P Designs offers adorably stylish newborn hats and photography props.

A bit about me… My name is Jill, and I’m a knit-o-holic. My love of knitting intensified when my little stinker was born. Unable to find a fun, unique hat to protect his little noggin, I decided to bust out the needles and create my own. And so began my addiction.

A bit about my craft… I’m often inspired by the colorful, textured fibers found while wondering the aisles of my local knitting shop. I also love getting suggestions from photographers and enjoy creating custom knits. I recently learned how to spin yarn my own yarn – now another new addiction! This allows me to make my own handspun spun wool which I use for items in my Handspun Luxe Collection.

One of the best parts of my little business is receiving photos of my items in use and hearing such wonderful feedback from all my amazingly talented customers. I am honored that so many photographers worldwide have chosen my items to add to their prop stash.

My hope for Baby P Designs in 2011 is that it will continue to grow and be a favored source for newborn hats and photo props. Look for some new designs in 2011 including baby hammocks and more hat styles. Thanks for checking out my shop and bright blessings to all!

And now one lucky Paperie reader will win a free caterpillar cocoon in raspberry as shown above! You have three chances to win!

1. “Like” / follow BabyPDesigns on Facebook: facebook.com/BabyPDesigns

2. Post the following about babypdesigns.etsy.com on Facebook or Twitter (and tell us where you did it):
I want to win a caterpillar cocoon in raspberry from babypdesigns.etsy.com at @paperieboutique / PaperieBoutique.com – http://is.gd/jmuWaz

3. Go check out the Baby P Designs shop – then come back here in the comments and tell us what your favorite product is – and why!

Each entry requires its own separate comment. (In simple terms: If you want THREE chances to win, you have to do all three things listed above, and then make three separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Saturday, January 29th. You can enter up to three times total. Post that you have “liked” the Facebook fan page, posted to Twitter or Facebook (with link), and / or listed your favorite product – in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

ATTENTION: All links you post must direct to public-access accounts. We cannot verify links on private, friends & family only, or passworded accounts and they will not be eligible to win this item. If we have to subscribe to your feed, a website, or forum – or request permission to see them – your entry will automatically be disqualified.

You can enter / post up to three total times – one entry each for the three options listed above.

You have three chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 24-72 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize.

Good luck to everyone who enters, and thanks to Baby P Designs for such a cute, fun prize! (Pssst. We also have a JewelBeat Royalty Free Music giveaway right now, too!)




Last but not least…have you thought about advertising with Paperie lately? Kathy of the Boudoir Business Boutique writes:

“I just thought you’d like to know that I’ve received triple the amount of traffic from your site than any other site I’m advertising on! I’m so pleased with choosing to advertise with you!“

Stats don’t lie! Contact todd @ this domain if you are interested in joining our advertising family. And if you are a photographer and are interested in having your packaging featured – or are a vendor and are interested in having your business packaging, marketing ideas, or photography-related products featured – please contact robyn @ this domain to be added to the posting schedule.

You say boo-tique.
      We say bow-tique.

I recently made a purchase from eBay, that I swear caused an ovary to burst when I opened it. It was just. that. cute. So I immediately begged the seller to do a guest post post here, and thankfully she obliged. Introducing Stacy Murphy of The Girlie Girl Bowtique…

My name is Stacy Murphy I am a a full time mommy and wife. My daughter Robyn is 16 and my son Colin is almost 5. They keep me very busy and I love it.

The Girlie Girl Bowtique has only been in business for a year! I’m an Interior Designer by profession, but chose to stay home with my kids so that had to put that on the back burner for now. As some time passed I really needed a creative outlet. As full as my life was I felt something missing.

On that day I happened to be going through my Grandmother’s old picture album. I have a natural love and obsess over anything vintage whether it be a piece of Jewelry, hats, or a pair of vintage Channel shoes . I love all vintage things… The next picture was of my Great Grandmother wearing a swim cap, You know the kind women use to wear back in the days as to not get their hair wet. This particular cap caught my eye. My Great Grandmother had stuck a bunch of daisies in it. She told me that she did that to catch the eye of this man – and she did. That man was my Great Grandfather. They laughed over this cap for many years until they both died on the same night. My daisy cap was inspired by my great grandparents. I one day decided to make these caps for photographer session props. Took some time but they caught the eye of many, MANY photographers and they and all my other flower caps have been HUGE hits.

Everything else in my Cute Bowtique is all made and designed by me. Every week there is a new design as my mind never stops. This is my outlet my hobby my passion. I love what I do and I would do it for free! (Although making some money for myself is nice too!)

I sell quality crochet flower hats , four different styles of headbands , clippies, and of course my famous flower caps — lots of MOMS shop in my store but I mostly sell to photographers as they love to use my designs for session props. I am proud to call myself a “Photo Prop Designer”. No longer the Interior Designer…which is perfect.

As a special treat for Paperie Boutique readers, if you will mention that you found Girlie Girl Bowtique on Paperie Boutique, you will get 10% off your purchase in my store. Just please make sure to contact me before making your final payment during the checkout.

And one lucky winner will get the thing that started this all – a daisy cap! Here’s how to win:

First become a fan of The Girlie Girl Bowtique on Facebook. You’ll get in on Facebook-only giveaways and promotions there.

Next, To win just go to your blog, Facebook account, Flickr account, or Twitter account and post the following:

I want a daisy cap from Girlie Girl Bowtique / etsy.com/shop/girliebowtique – win at Paperie Boutique / paperieboutique.com by @shutterblog

Post the URL(s) to your link(s) in the comments for THIS ENTRY. Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, June 14th.

Please note: The link you post must direct to a public account. We cannot verify links on private, friends & family only, or passworded accounts and they will not be eligible to win this item. If we have to subscribe to your feed or page or request permission to see it, you will automatically be disqualified.

You can enter up to four times total – one entry each per public, non-private blog URL / Facebook / Flickr / Twitter account.

You have four chances to win but only one chance PER LINK – please do not post the same link multiple times – duplicate links will be removed. And post your 1-4 separate links in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

Comments are moderated and may be slow to be added today but they will be added by late afternoon or early evening.

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 24 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize. Good luck!

UPDATE: The winner has been announced here – congrats!

Thank you so much for today’s guest post, Stacy! Make sure to visit the Girlie Girl Bowtique on Etsy and also stop by her personal Facebook page to say “hi” and “thank you” as well!

Don’t forget the big Kelly Moore bag giveaway is going on through Friday night at 11:59 p.m. EDT!