New Line :: Birth Announcements by Believe Notes

If you've stopped by my Etsy shop lately, you might have noticed something brand new - I'm now selling Birth Announcements!

I've got only a handful of designs up in the shop right now, there will certainly be more on the way. The line is focusing on soft colors, simple typography and delicate backer patterns.

Let me introduce you to my newest additions:

From top to bottom: Aerial, Falling in Love, Little Trucker, Little Girl Snapshot, Sweet Lines, Little Boy Snapshot

The announcements are $50 for a minimum of 25 sets. Each set comes with a euroflap white envelope, the matching pattern printed on the back, and your choice of Linen, 100% Recycled or Pearl/Shimmer papers.

Don't forget to check into the shop regularly for all of the other new items that will be posted!

Small Business Saturday!

While all the mega-big businesses are preparing for Black Friday, us small businesses are psyched for "Small Business Saturday" which is taking place this Saturday, on November 26th. This is the second annual Small Business Saturday, which is sponsored by American Express in an effort to boost the economy by boosting local small businesses. Their motto is "when we all shop small, it will be HUGE!" and I happen to agree!

So, since I am a small business myself, and in honor of Small Business Saturday, I am offering 10% off all items in my Etsy shop from now until Tuesday, November 29th. Just go to my Etsy shop and use coupon code BELIEVEINSMALL at checkout. If you purchase a custom listing within that time frame you will also be able to receive the discount.

Happy shopping all!

Coming soon to Minted!

I'm giving it my darndest right now to keep up with all the design challenges going on over at Minted. I've had two designs picked from the last few challenges, which is pretty good considering I didn't enter many designs. You've already seen the "Sweet Hearts" birth announcement design, which should be for sale soon, and I just found out I also won an Editor's Pick for my "Smouldering" business card design!

"Smouldering" Business Card Editor's Pick                       

Minted also has just announced all of the Holiday Card winners, and my oh my, they are amazing! I had submitted two designs (there were a total of over 2,200 designs!) and neither were chosen, but I am actually happy about that because it means I can sell them in my Etsy shop this season. That's the beauty of Minted, even if you don't win, you still end up with lovely designs that are fit for sale. The design challenges are win-win!

The new wedding challenge is also open at Minted, and it's my mission to enter at least three designs. The talent is amazing, and while I have no plans on actually winning, I love submitting and getting feedback from such talented designers. Be on the lookout for my submissions!