For those of you who dream of quitting your day job for the world of handmades, check out this interview with Elizabeth from Nella Designs posted on Etsy. It just might inspire you to listen to your friends and quit your day job.

Quit Your Day Job: Nella Designs Interview

Nella Designs at Etsy

I just saw this offer and I got inspired. Pop on over to Snapfish today to get 50 FREE prints and either 20% off cards or 20% off photo books. I’m thinking of using the discount to make a look book for my designs.

Snapfish free prints offer

CraftStylish has announced yet another book giveaway – chic & simple sewing by Christine Haynes. This book isn’t out until mid-April, so here’s your chance to be one of the first to own it!

How To Enter: Leave a comment on the CraftStylish post by 12:00am, Tuesday, April 7th.

CraftStylish Book Giveaway

Pop on over to Tartelette today for a great recipe and a great story about the stress of parents. This panna cotta looks so yummy. She mentions that “canned mango puree is not available anywhere”. My local co-op stocks most tropical fruit purees in both frozen and canned. So, while making your own will definitely be more delicious, it might be worth giving your local megamart or bodega a try first.

Tartelette’s Mango & Vanilla Bean Panna Cottas

I love the feel of letterpress cards and I love love LOVE these great designs from Paisley Dog Press. The golden bee/honeycomb is great, but my favorite is the I *heart* U card (in my Etsy favorites left). Guess its the New Yorker in me.

Price Range: $16.50 – $18.00 for 6 notecards.

Shop Paisley Dog at Etsy