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MBPaperDesign: Wedding Favor Tags, Paper Tags, Personalized Tags

With a degree in marketing and young children, Marianne Benzen wanted a way to stay home with her kids, and still make money. That’s when she decided to start MBPaperDesign. She knew it would take hard work, but was willing to put in the time: “I love being in control of my success.  Nothing is going to happen without hard work and determination.  If you put in the time and you are willing to go with the flow, adjust to the changes, you will succeed!  My hard work is really paying off and that feels awesome.  I am so proud of what I have done with this shop, from a small town of 1,200 people in Minnesota.  A local newspaper feature, a feature on tintedwedding.com, a podcast with Convomepodcast, a feature with handmadeology “road to 1,000” and now this!  I love it!”

Why does Marianne love (making and buying) handmade? “I know how much emotions go into every piece you make. Any one can mass print, market and distribute.  When you are a part of every step of your business….design, processing, human resources, shipping…you see it through from the beginning to the end, it is hard work but the end product is so much nicer.  I am working for every dollar I earn.”

In her shop, MBPaperDesign, you will find a variety of handmade goods for wedding, parties, crafting and DIY projects, like these:

MBPaperDesign on HelloImHandmade.com

Drink Tickets by MBPaperDesign on HelloImHandmade.com

MBPaperDesign on HelloImHandmade.com

Personalized Baby Shower tags by MBPaperDesign on HelloImHandmade.com

MBPaperDesign on HelloImHandmade.com

Thank You tags by MBPaperDesign on HelloImHandmade.com

You can also find MBPaperDesign on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

What’s this? Hello, I’m Handmade has a shop?!

I have had SO MUCH FUN connecting with, featuring, and empowering, the handmade community since starting Hello, I’m Handmade. Some of you know, but many do not, I am also a fine artist. So, recently, after taking a weekend trip to the coast to recharge and re-energize,  I had an idea… why not combine the two?!

And Hello, I’m Handmade! on Etsy was born! There I offer motivational art for entrepreneurs, bloggers, artists and makers of all kinds. I mean, shouldn’t your home office or studio be a beautiful place that makes you happy? (Some of the prints would look equally cute in a nursery, play room, or kid’s rooms!) Being your own boss just got a little awesome-r.

Every print comes as an instant download, so all you have to do is print it out and pop it into a frame. Each purchase also comes with a free wallpaper background for your cellphone and/or tablet! *score!*

Here are just a few of the prints available, and new posters will be coming to the shop every week. YAY!

Hello, I'm Handmade! Art for entrepreneurs on Etsy

#LadyBoss instant download, printable art from Hello, I’m Handmade on Etsy!

Hello, I'm Handmade! Art for entrepreneurs on Etsy

Live Your Dreams instant download, printable art from Hello, I’m Handmade on Etsy!

Hello, I'm Handmade! Art for entrepreneurs on Etsy

You Are… The Best instant download, printable art from Hello, I’m Handmade on Etsy!

When it Rains Paper: custom stationary, party and office supplies, wedding decor and more

Not only is When it Rains Paper filled with bright, fun, and (many) custom paper, party, wedding, and office supplies, but the company is owned by two sisters whose joy and passion really shine through everything they make and sell! I love the custom notebooks and sticky note pads, and the custom stationary would make a sweet wedding gift. If you’re planning a wedding or party, or starting a blog or business, you should definitely check out this super rad shop.

 

When it Rains Paper on Hello, I'm Handmade!

Sweet red and white polka dot party favor bags from When it Rains Paper.

When it Rains Paper on Hello, I'm Handmade!

Mint green cupcake wrappers from When it Rains Paper.

When it Rains Paper on Hello, I'm Handmade!

Red and white striped paper straws from When it Rains Paper.

 

You can also find When it Rains Paper on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and blog.

My Tiny Diva DIY Jewelry kits

My Tiny Diva has the cutest, high quality DIY jewelry kits for girls. Such a fun project on a rainy afternoon, or at a birthday party! You could also make them yourself and give them as gifts to the little girls in your life.

My Tiny Diva DIY Jewelry Kits on Hello, I'm Handmade!

My Tiny Diva DIY Chunky Jewelry Kit

My Tiny Diva DIY Jewelry Kits on Hello, I'm Handmade!

My Tiny Diva DIY Getting Started Jewelry Kit

My Tiny Diva DIY Jewelry Kits on Hello, I'm Handmade!

My Tiny Diva Ballerina Necklace Kit