left.beach.fotos

left.beach.fotos offers personalized beach writing photography taken on the beautiful beaches of Hermosa Beach, California, by Nicole Leigh. Each personalized photograph (pictured) is a handmade, original piece of art. You are able to specify which names or messages are written in the sand for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, invitations, and anything else you can imagine! Nicole offers save the date postcards & magnets that are a beautiful, unique way to let your family & friends know about your upcoming wedding. These also make wonderful stationery, note cards and thank you cards. If you prefer to purchase an 8x10 photo that is personalized, Nicole offers that service as well. Check out left.beach.fotos' Facebook page for more information & examples.

Pixie Chicago

Pixie Chicago features unique, customized paper designs that will inspire you to pick up a pen & send a loved one a thoughtful note. Designer Cassandra Rippberger creates fully customized stationery & invitations perfect for moms, brides, and kids. I am a firm believer in the power of a hand-written thank you note be it for business or personal reasons. Pixie Chicago offers several great thank you note designs that are especially great for thanking those who gave you holiday gifts. Why not treat those on your gift list to some stationery featuring lovely designs? You can also purchase personalized stationery, my favorite being the Couch Couple design. And what better way to announce the arrival of a little one than with custom announcements? I can't imagine not finding a design that suits your needs, but if for some reason you don't, Cassandra happily accepts custom design jobs.

*GIVEAWAY: Pixie Chicago is giving away a $40 Gift Certificate! There are three ways to enter this giveaway:

1. Visit Pixie Chicago & leave a comment on this post noting your favorite item.

2. "Like" Pixie Chicago on Facebook, then leave a comment on this post noting you have done so.

3. Follow Pixie Chicago on Twitter, then leave a comment on this post noting you have done so.

Giveaway ends at 9pm EST, Sunday, December 5.

Love & Luck Greetings

Husband & wife team Javier & Alana Marmanillo are the creative force behind Love & Luck Greetings, a wonderful stationery & greeting card company. With a little Love & Luck, any special occasion, from birthdays and anniversaries, can be celebrated to the fullest. All Love & Luck cards feature original illustrations hand drawn by Javier with color & typography by Alana. The whimsical designs, such as the hedgehogs and scooters, are so fun and happy. Many cards like the beautiful peacock thank you notes are available in boxed sets. Also, if you're looking for a nice gift featuring the quality Love & Luck look, check out the handmade soap & dish sets. The Love & Luck line of greeting cards, invitations, and products are available in Spanish and each card is made in the USA & adorned with genuine Swarovski crystals.

*GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Very Mary! Love & Luck Greetings is giving away a 12-month set of greeting cards. To enter, simply visit Love & Luck Greetings and leave a comment on this post noting your favorite product or design. Giveaway ends at 9pm EST, Sunday, May 9.

The Class of 2009

Graduations are popping up all over the place. Here's some unique ways to say Congratulations, Graduate.

1. The Frantic Meerkat offers unique graduation cards, such as Shark Attack.

2. A custom hand-stamped 2009 necklace by Christina Guenther is a nice personalized gift.

3. SJ Engraving offers engraved rocks that can be personalized for any occasion, including graduation.

4. Julie Boyles Books offers leather journals that are beautiful, functional, and durable. This is perfect for recent grads to write all their goals & plans in.

5. Encourage your graduate to reach for the stars with a lovely pendant by Polarity.

6. And every grad will need to write tons of thank you notes, so help them out by giving them stylish printable cards from Andi's Prints.

Heatherly Designs

Heather Chang is the talented owner and designer behind Heatherly Designs, a unique stationery and greeting card company. The lovely wedding collection includes cards perfect for asking someone to be your Maid of Honor and for congratulating the bride & groom. I love the birthday cards featuring colorful imagery, such as cupcakes and ice cream cones. And, when you need to send out a thank you note, do it with style! The colorful patterned birdies are absolutely adorable. If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, be sure to attend the Spring Fling where you can meet Heather Chang in person. Receive 10% off any order from Heatherly Designs with coupon code funkyfinds. Offer good through April 1.

*GIVEAWAY - Closed: Win a set of 12 assorted thank you cards from Heatherly Designs. Simply visit the website & leave a comment on this post noting your favorite card design. Giveaway ends at Midnight CST, Thursday, January 15.