So how do you enter?

Mandatory Entry:

• Like C Designs and Illustrations on Facebook and leave a comment on this blog post saying you liked (or already like) the page!

Bonus Entries: (leave any of these you do in the comments too!)

• Follow me on Twitter at @cdesignscards
• Share on your Facebook page, tagging C Designs and Illustrations
• Tweet the contest and include @cdesignscards in your tweet

Deadline for entries is Friday, May 17th at Noon EST. Winner announced here by 5pm EST on Friday, May 17th, 2013.

THIS WEEK’S WINNER IS :: ELIZABETH W ::

So how do you enter?

Mandatory Entry:

• Like C Designs and Illustrations on Facebook and leave a comment on this post saying you liked or already like the page!

Bonus Entries: (leave any of these you do in the comments too!)

• Follow me on Twitter at @cdesignscards
• Share on your Facebook page, tagging C Designs and Illustrations
• Tweet the contest and include @cdesignscards in your tweet

Deadline for entries is Friday, May 10th at Noon EST. Winner announced here by 5pm EST on Friday, May 10th, 2013.

THIS WEEK’S WINNER IS :: NICOLE ::

Winners are chosen randomly using Random.org’s True Random Number Generator.

Want the card? This Cool Dad Father’s Day Card is available in my online shop.

So how do you enter?

Mandatory Entry:

• Like C Designs and Illustrations on Facebook and leave a comment on this post saying you liked or already like the page!

Bonus Entries: (leave any of these you do in the comments too!)

• Follow me on Twitter at @cdesignscards
• Share on your Facebook page, tagging C Designs and Illustrations
• Tweet the contest and include @cdesignscards in your tweet

Deadline for entries is Friday, May 3rd at Noon EST. Winner announced here by 5pm EST on Friday, May 3rd, 2013.

THIS WEEK’S WINNER IS :: HEIDI ::

Winners are chosen randomly using Random.org’s True Random Number Generator

Want the card? This Mad Men Birthday card is available in my online shop!

So how do you enter?

Mandatory Entry:

• Like C Designs and Illustrations on Facebook and leave a comment on this post saying you liked or already like the page!

Bonus Entries: (leave any of these you do in the comments too!)

• Follow me on Twitter at @cdesignscards
• Share on your Facebook page, tagging C Designs and Illustrations
• Tweet the contest and include @cdesignscards in your tweet

Deadline for entries is Friday, April 26th at Noon EST. Winner announced here by 5pm EST on Friday, April 26th.

THIS WEEK’S WINNER IS :: MEGAN STANCLIFFE ::
Winners are chosen randomly using Random.org’s True Random Number Generator

Want the card? This Mother’s Day card is available in my online shop!

From Top Left:

1. All of my clear packaging is biodegradable because it is made from plant materials!

2. Have you ordered invitations from me? Or made a large stationery order? All of the tissue paper it was wrapped in is 100% Recycled!

3. All of the bubble wrap I use is reused from packages I or friends/family receive! I include this little slip with each order, printed on scrap paper to encourage more reusing! Wondering what do with all of that bubble wrap? I can reuse it for you!

4. All of my framed prints are in up-cycled frames! discarded and out of style frames, are brought back to life with a fresh coat of paint!

5. Local business, Park Edge Sweet Shoppe receives some of their packaging in these boxes. Instead of tossing them, they generously donate them to me – so they can be used again to ship stationery! Keep reusing

6. Much of my paper is sourced from Mohawk a NY based paper company. I choose the paper for it’s quality and also their commitment to social and environmental responsibility. http://www.mohawkconnects.com/company/social-responsibility The paper that I currently use from them is 30% PCW with a planned transition to 100% once my current stock is used up!

7. Several cards in my shop are created with 100% PCW (post-consumer waste) kraft paper or paired with 100% PCW kraft envelopes!

8. To avoid using excess paper, whenever I ship something flat [prints or greeting cards] I print the shipping label right on the envelope. The envelopes are also 100% PCW recycled paper too!

9. Seal and Send Wedding Stationery reduces paper use – no envelopes and a tear off post card RSVP. Mine are now all printed on 100% PCW paper.

10. I also work to keep a eco-friendly studio space as well. Almost all of my furniture is found at a thrift store or something someone else was discarding. The floor is now covered with a FLOR INC. 100% RECYCLED fiber carpet!

To download:

Right Click (CTRL + Click for Mac) and choose Save image as or save as. Save to a folder on your computer! Use on facebook, pinterest, twitter or a backdrop

i used these pages for inspiration, recipes and tips:

• the Kitchn
• Mommypotamus
• Follow the Love

Happy Easter Everyone!

C Designs has teamed up with Park Edge Sweet Shoppe of Buffalo, NY to bring you this basket chock-full
of chocolate treats and one of the 12 Packs of VW Lovewagen Blank Inside cards in mixed colors.

So how do you enter?

visit this page for the contest rules!
blog.cdesignsandillustrations.com/valentinesdaygiveaway/

great gifts for him! perfect for valentines day for your husband, boyfriend or fiancé plus a hot and steam valentine card from C Designs to complete the package!

unique items for him from the homespunsociety, from top leftt: Valentine Card, Hot and Steamy, Vintage White Shark Print, Vintage Illinois License Plate, Vintage Men’s Suit Coat, Vintage Brass Compass.

View the full gift guide for him in this etsy treasury or on pinterest!

the full line of valentine’s day cards and love cards is available online in my etsy shop and also locally in Buffalo, NY at Park Edge Sweet Shoppe and Reimainge Furniture.

Pictured above:
Love Card,  The Perfect Pear
Love Card, Outlaw Love
Valentine Card, Volkswagen Lovewagen
Valentine Card, Love Rocks
Valentine Card, Hot and Steamy
Valentine Card, Love Bird Owl