From the Archives: DIY - Snaz Up Your Coat!

It's officially getting COLD here in New England. I thought I'd share a DIY from last year.  Adding something like little heart elbow patches to a coat can change up it's look in a big way. To see my DIY tutorial on how to do this, click HERE!

This coat makeover series was done in two parts. To see how I revamped a plain black winter coat with some fancy buttons click HERE. This DIY is what we call: "DUH, stupid easy!" but it also has a great impact and helps makeover a coat.

Mark Your Calendars!

Hey there! Lavender Paper Hearts is going to be participating in a local craft fair.  Bridgewater, Massachusetts is hosting the 20th Annual Christmas on the Common December 1st from 1-4pm, and I'm officially inviting you to come on out and say howdy.

Bonus sharing: I've also received some lovely feedback from a Holiday Hairpiece order. Be sure to take advantage of my Early Bird coupon special. Enter: earlybird13 when checking out at Etsy and you'll receive 10% off of your order (does not include custom orders.)

LPH Holiday Collection

Get your mouse ready.... the Lavender Paper Hearts Holiday Collection is up and added to my Etsy shop!! 

I've got some returning items this year, as well as some new pieces for ladies, little ladies, and pets too.  If you've been following me on Instagram, you've probably watched as I added pieces bit by bit.  Make sure you scroll all the way to the end to get a coupon!  

For the Pets:  I've brought back the Green Candy Cane and Red Snowman Pet Bow Ties this year. The snow men are technically different, but I might be the only one to notice. I totally think they're cuter this time around.  By special request, I also added a Holiday Striped Bow Tie to the collection. I think they're a fun, fancier choice for the season. 

Red Snowmen Pet Bow Ties

Holiday Stripes Pet Bow Ties

New: Also new to the pet selection this year are my Poinsettia Collar Flowers. Last year some people wanted something a little different for their lady dogs, so I came up with this fun throw back flower to add a little holiday spirit to any pet. Just like the Pet Bow Ties, these can be added or removed from your pet's collar by an elastic band on the back of the flower. 

Poinsettia Pet Collar Flowers

For the Ladies and Little Ladies: I've brought back some of my poinsettia hair pieces from last year, as well as added some clip sets to this year's mix.  

I love these bows! I have them to wear in pretty much any color felt possible. I've made them holiday themed here so you can look snazzy for any up coming holiday parties, or if you just want to get a little fancy while shopping.  

Kelly Green & Sparkle Candy Apple Red Holiday Felt Hair Bows - Multiple sizes available. 

New: These Holly and Poinsettia Hair Clip Sets are new to the shop this year. They're available in snap clips (for little ladies) or bobby pins.

Holly & Poinsettia Hair Clip Sets

Available for custom order: Some pieces I make available by special order only.  Please contact me via Etsy to order these. I'd be more than happy to make some for you. 

This Felt Poinsettia Headband is available to order by custom order request. 

Mini-Poinsettia Hair Clips. These can be made with snap clips or bobby pins. Available via custom order request. 

This Velveted Poinsettia with Gold French Veiling Leaves was a custom order for a holiday party. I would be more than happy to make you one, too. Just send me a custom order request from my Etsy shop.

Phew - you've made it to the end. Give yourself a pat on the back!! As a reward for making it to the end, I'm offering a coupon to use in my Etsy shop from now until 11/30. The coupon excludes custom orders - but everything else is fair game!! 

Holiday Gift Guide GIVEAWAY!!!

Be sure to check out the gimongo Giveaway over at Oh, Sweet Joy. Many of the vendors featured in the 2013 Holiday Gift Guide have contributed items or shop credit to the giveaway making it a $1300 value. PLUS you can earn up to 50 entries for a chance to win!! Check it out: http://www.ohsweetjoy.com/2013/11/Handmade-Holidays-MEGA-Giveaway-ohsweetjoy.html?m=1

Oh, Sweet Joy - For the Littles Category

Today Lavender Paper Hearts is being featured along with a handful of other amazing handmade artists over at Oh, Sweet Joy's 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!! 

Kim's gift guide is a fantastic way to get your holiday shopping done early, support handmade artists, AND score some amazing gifts and deals. Don't forget each artist has put up a coupon to their shop (including me), and on Saturday there will be a big ol' giveaway that you don't want to miss!! 

Holiday Gift Guide

Hey there - sorry it's been a while. I've been incredibly busy with work as well as getting prepped for my first craft show. I'll share more about that experience next week, but this week I wanted to make sure to share the fantastic 2013 Holiday Gift Guide over at Oh, My Joy. Each day Kim will be featuring a specific theme of gorgeous handmade items.  She's helping you get your holiday shopping early (and might even convince you to buy yourself a thing or two - you deserve it after all.
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Be sure to keep checking back each day for great handmade artists and COUPONS for sweet discounts to each and every shop!! Lavender Paper Hearts will be featured later in the week.

Also, check back here in a few days for my holiday themed items!