meet the maker: paper + twine

This week, I am so excited to have the chance to feature Paper + Twine, home of Casey Baudoin's simple, modern craft and design. I am proud to say that Casey and I have a history--she was one of my first blog pals and I do believe the very first person to ever leave a comment here. (How crazy that we remember such things!) I really admire how Casey seems to balance her faith, family, and career as a work-at-home mom. It's such a delight to connect with someone thousands of miles away and to see her business (and little family!) blossom over time. Q|A with Casey:

What do you love most about Paper & Twine?

Paper + Twine gives me a creative outlet. I have always been crafty, and love making gifts for friends and family, but I love that Paper + Twine is something just for me, I can create things I like and share it with other people!

What are the most important tools/supplies in your craft room?

The tools I can not live without are my exacto knife and straight edge triangle, and trace paper and sketch pens!
Name your biggest source of inspiration right now:

My son, Noah, is a big inspiration to me, and is where I have come up with anything baby in my shop.

I am also really inspired by other printing techniques, and graphic patterns. My favorite books right now to get inspiration/learn are Lena Corwin's Printing By Hand, and anything Lotta Jansdotter!

What advice do you have for other up & coming crafters and small business owners?

I don't know if I have any good advice, because I am still learning, but, I would have to say, in my experience, start small... and expect trial and error. Make things for yourself, for friends, and family, and grow from there!

Where can we find more of your work?
Blog | My Life as a Sugar Lander
Etsy Shop | Paper + Twine
Facebook | follow me for updates and other inspiration!

Sugar Land | I plan on participating in some craft fairs around Houston this year, so keep updated with Facebook or my blog, if you live in the area, I would love for you to come introduce yourself!

{edit: Check out Paper + Twine to stock up on your Christmas cards! She has stacks and stacks of fun, fresh designs.}

* * * * *Casey is kindly giving away one of her lovely stab-stitched note logs (above)! These little books are perfect for grocery lists or your daily to-dos. There are 3 ways to enter:

1. Leave a comment sharing something on your to-do list today.
2. Become a fan of Paper + Twine on facebook (then leave a separate comment here.)
3. Share a link to this giveaway on your blog, twitter, or facebook (then leave an additional comment here saying you've done so.)

Or do all 3 to triple your odds of winning. The winner will be announced Friday morning. Good luck!

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