Happy birthday to youuu! Happy birthday to youuuuu! Happy birthday dear Grrrretchen! Haaappy birthday to YOU! Aaaand many more…..

I don’t think anyone can have too many birthdays. Or too many birthday cupcakes. Ooor too many birthday cocktails! As you may, or may not, be able to tell from my attempt at singing her the happy birthday song, today is my dear friend Gretchen’s day of birth! To kick-start the celebration, I’m posting my new Happy Birthday note card in the shop!

Does the color teal not quite tickle your fancy? Well guess what…. you can customize this card with any one of JessBecause’s colors! When you go to purchase the Happy Birthday note, just include a note with the color of your choice and I’ll quickly send a pdf proof to your e-mail. Once the ‘ole lookey-loo and approval on your part has taken place, I’ll print and ship {for free!} to arrive at your front door as fast as the postman can run. Okay, he’s probably not running to your front door, but I can guarantee a speedy delivery.

You can buy the HAPPY BIRTHDAY note right here!

PS} HAPPY FRIDAY!!

I’m feeling beyond overjoyed today! I’ve received nothing but happy, groovy vibes towards JessBecause and because of it I can’t help but grin wide! In fact, all I want to do is yell out loud from the bottom of my heart to the top of my voice box, “THANKS!” Instead, I think I’ll just send my gratitude to you via a note, which just happens to be JessBecause’s newest addition to the shop!

To send some words of Thanks to your own friend, mom, brother, teacher, whoever…. just visit the shop!

Don’t forget, all day everyday, JessBecause offers free shipping on every single paper item! Yeah, now you’re catching on to those happy, groovy vibes! I knew you would!

What an exciting and miraculous day today is! Today, one of my best friends, Kendra along with her husband Chris and 17 month old daughter Amelia, will welcome a new beautiful baby girl into the world! A sincere note of Congratulations is definitely in order to the twice-over happy family!

Do you also know someone cooking a tater tot in the oven or has just recently silenced the oven timer? I bet you do. I advise sending gifts to the mom…. gifts of bubble baths and champagne {or maybe just some Perrier and raspberries}. She’s earned it!

PS} I’ve oh-so-conveniently designed a simple, but super fun “Happy Baby” note card {for both boy or girl} to include with gift to mom! To see details of this note and to purchase, follow this link and this link! Happy shopping!

You say you have a serious love affair with your vintage typewriter? The kind of love affair that leaves you with a non-stop flutter of white butterflies in your belly?? Trust me, I understand. I’ve got that same love affair!

Now available in the shop : sterling silver adjustable Vintage Typewriter Key rings! Each ring features one authentic key carefully removed from typewriters from the early 20th century. These keys are decades old and will show some aging and patina but that is what makes them unique.

I have many more Vintage Typewriter Key Rings available. If you don’t see something you’re looking for, please convo me. Don’t forget, FREE SHIPPING!

Sometimes you just want to surprise your BFF with a big, fat “HI!”, but in a cute way of course! You can do just that with JessBecause’s newest note card! I know what you’re thinking, “Yes, I would love a sweet lil note for my friend {maybe even my secret crush}, but why would I buy a card online, plus pay for shipping? Makes absolutely no sense.” Spooky how I just read your mind right? Well have no fear. Every single note card in the shop is FREE SHIPPING! That’s right baby. So put that pretty smile back on your face, and snail mail a smile to your friend while you’re at it. Trust me, they’ll be head over heels happy about it!

PS} I know yesterday I said I would post the items in my shop at 8pm, but I’m just too excited to wait all day to offer you my goodies {yeah, I said it}. So, starting today, whenever I’ve got a Sneak Peak for ya, you can instantly click the link and shop away! Oh, but please do have fun while you’re at it.

Buy “Hi Friend” note card right here!

Good morning and a happy Monday everyone! Oh come on, it’s summertime, Monday’s aren’t all that bad! You’ve got your sunny skies, 70 degrees and iced coffees. See, it’s all good!

I’ve got some very exciting news to share. This week, it’s all about the paper goods! For 5 nights, I’ll be posting a new item to my shop! You can treat yourself to a sneak peak by checking out my blog in the morning. {If you’re on Facebook, you’re a lucky duck, cause I post daily links to my blog. If you’re not on Facbook, you can subscribe so you’re sure to stay in the loop.}

Today’s sneak peak: a sweet little birdie Thank You note

Don’t forget to check the shop tonight at 8 for the details!

A quick PS} a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my mister!!! Today he turns a perfect 28! I should also mention, he’s the peanut butter to my jelly. We like it that way :)

PS} Happy Friday!

Found here.

I’ve been a huge fan of Ali Edwards for quite a while. Her work is truly inspiring and she seems like a genuinely wonderful person. On top of that, her handwriting is the bomb, and she’s been kind enough to make it a free typeface! Now race off and download it here as soon as you can!

For most of my life, I’ve dined on vegetarian foods but as of late, I’ve definitely stepped outside those lines. I’m now eating fish and chicken. Not a lot mind you, but it’s there alright. I’ve never been a fan of red meat. That is unless I end up getting some kooky craving when I’m pregnant one day. I’ve heard that happens! Anyway, after finding this photographer, I found myself rethinking my breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

Big yum + so pretty! Hope you have a great HumpDay. I’m trying to get a lot of sewing projects done this week + enjoy just a weekend of fun with an art walk and possible estate sales!

A couple of weeks ago, I told you I was planning on visiting the Renegade Craft Fair in LA. Well I did and it was amazing! Unfortunately my camera died {thanks to my abundant picture taking while visiting Indiana}, so I only have a few images to share with you. Hey, better some than none right? Here’s a mini tour…..

The Weekend Store is super cool! Adjowah Brodie is the creative force behind this company. She designs and creates her thoughtfully handmade line of recycled vintage accessories in her sunny Oakland studio while her lil pup Buck catches a tan on the back deck. It’s true. She wrote that in her bio! My two favorite pieces: the vintage typewriter key necklaces and the watch part necklaces. So inspiring!

Come 3 o’clock in the afternoon, I heard the most beautiful chaos. LA based jazz-punk mobile ensemble, Killsonic proved to be an epic show during a penthouse-shaking, hour long performance! Because every craft fair deserves a live marching band.

My boyfriend came running to me with such excitement when he discovered Bug House. After making my way to their booth, I instantly understood why. They use images of old music album spines and create wall art and even furniture pieces. I have never seen anything like it before and definitely would love to own one of their pieces. Kuddos to Jeff & Rebecca!

What do I say about Campfire Goods? Basically, they’re pretty darn cool! How can they not be? Their goal: “We are three graphic designers/illustrators/printmakers who are looking to spread state and city pride worldwide! We are all from somewhere and it’s time we show some hometown pride! We’ve always felt that there are three main areas of concentration in our shirts…Good Typography, Good Design, and Good Humor!” See. Pretty darn cool!

So in a nutshell, that’s my experience at the Renegade. Well that times 50! It was my first time checking out Renegade and I think I’ll definitely be back, maybe as a browser or maybe as a vendor. Only time will tell.

Speaking of time, you can bet your sweet behind that come next August, I will be in attendance at the Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle! It’s another crazy-big, crazy-creative craft fair in one of my crazy-favorite cities! If you read this and you end up going next month, send me a note! I’d love to hear all about the fun time I know you’re going to have! Until next year rolls around, you can find me at the sewing machine!