New in my Etsy Shop

As you may know already I am a firm believer in creativity. Yes, I am a stationery designer, but I also love to help others with their crafty adventures and DIY weddings and events. I therefore also offer some DIY supplies in my shop for those of you who would like to make your own wedding or event stationery.

Especially for my DIY clients, I have added some fun wooden craft sticks to the Almost Amsterdam shop. These are perfect for those of you who want to make anything from your own cupcake and cake toppers, to drink stirrers, table numbers and fan programmes (order of service).

I will post some inspiration of what you can do with these sticks later in the week, but for now a few pictures of the sticks themselves!

 Size: 200 x 25 mm - These large wooden sticks are what I use when I create wedding fans (fan programmes or order of service).

 Size: 140 x 5 mm. My favourite use for these sticks are to make cupcake toppers.

Size: 190 x 6 mm, perfect to make cake toppers for larger cakes and stirring sticks (swizzle sticks) for drinks.

You can find these items in my shop, or, if you prefer not to use Etsy, please send me an e-mail at almostamsterdam{at!}gmail{dot}com. Of course I can still design and make something especially for you, if you prefer not to do the work yourself!

Printed Paper Bags

New in my Etsy shop: Custom Printed Paper Bags! These kraft paper bags are available with or without the lace border. They are perfect for weddings, showers and other celebrations. I have listed a few font options, but these bags may also be customised to match other stationery items for an additional design fee.

You can purchase these via Etsy or e-mail me directly. You will find the Etsy listings here and here.

New in my Etsy Shop

These map sleeves/pouches are now available in the Almost Amsterdam shop on Etsy. They are perfect for boarding pass or travel-theme celebrations and will convert the simplest of flat invitation cards into something special. You will find them here.

I make these sleeves by die-cutting them from quality artist's paper, digitally printed with an antique map of Europe. Each sleeve is assembled by hand and has a lovely vintage look and feel. Need help with the creation of your invitations? You are welcome to e-mail me or convo me via Etsy.

Double the Delight

As some of you already know I love being included in Treasury Lists on Etsy. Imagine my delight to be included in two treasury lists on the same day!

Thank you to Marta Pakovska for including my rustic confetti boxes in a lovely list of Dutch and Belgian wedding goodies. You can find Marta's treasury here:

 http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTMxNjI0MzR8MjI0OTcwMzEwNA/nl-be-bruiloft.

Thank you also to Brian Prenderville for including me in his treasury list about wooden aeroplanes and vehicles.  I love the clever title of this treasury list!  Want to see what it is? Then hop over and see Brian's treasury (and his clever play with words) here:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTQwNjE5NjF8MjI1MDQ3MTY2MQ/wooden-you-like-some-of-these

Flattered!

It always makes my day when one of my handmade items is included in a treasury list. There's something special about seeing your work together with the creations of other artists. I love the theme of this treasury which features my French layered gift tags.

You can view the treasury by fellow Etsian crochAndi over here. Please also visit the CrochAndi shop full of the cutest little creatures ... all handmade ... My favourite is this adorable little owl:

Pompom Garland

I've seen this Pompom Garland on Etsy. Millalove describes the garland as "possibly the happiest thing I've created"! I must agree: this garland will bring happiness to any setting. Millalove is based in the UK, which means you won't have to wait too long for shipping if you want to order one!

Source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/41969765/pom-pom-garland

Pompoms are easy to make (many of us have made them as children) so you can also make your own pompom garland if you have some time on your hands. You can find instructions for making pompoms all over the web, for example here  (movie) and here (written instructions)!

Doe Het Zelf Uitnodiging - Almost Amsterdam (Etsy)

Deze uitnodiging kan je tuis maken.:

• Computer en printer
• Vierkantige mapje en A4 karton ("square paper pocket" en "A4 cardstock" online te bestellen by http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlmostAmsterdam)
• Lint naar keuze (Jan De Grote Kleinvakman in Amsterdam)
• Bloemen van tulle (Ik kan deze snijden op bestelling)
• Gehaakt bloem (Jan De Grote Kleinvakman of mischien kan Oma helpen!)
• Silver "brad"
• Pons (Ik gebruik een pons van Making Memories)
• Stanley mes en liniaal of "paper trimmer"
• Snijmat
• Dubbelzijdige plakband