MyMomShops Sponsor: Sugarsticks Parties

I am so pleased to introduce you to our newest sponsor, Sugarsticks Parties, a mom-owned and operated party decor and stationery business based in Tallahassee, Florida. Sugarsticks products range from personalized "note from mom" notepads and kids' bookplates to full party decor sets including invitations, favor tags, banners and more. Everything is lovingly created by hand and the designs are all original. Check them out (and remember that each theme below is likely available in several formats--i.e. invitations, banners, stickers, etc):

Personalized Mom-to-Teacher Notes ($23.60 for set of 12 notecards with envelopes; other designs available)


M2M Swanky Baby Vintage Fancy Camping Banner ($23.25; matching party accessories available too)


Princess Birthday Hats ($33.60 for a set of 6)


Funky Bicycle Book Plates ($8 for set of 18 labels; other designs available)


Monster Ball Party Invitation ($21.60 for set of 12 with envelopes; matching party accessories available too)


Really cute stuff, right? Shop at Sugarsticks Parties and visit its blog for more eye candy, party ideas and inspiration.

Bargain Alert: $1 Personalized Notebooks

I always find amazing bargain gifts under $5 at the craft store Michaels. I was at the Upper West Side store the other day and found these typography-themed initial notebooks for just $1 each (they're wrapped in cellophane so the photos is a bit blurry)--plus the cashier gave me a 40% off coupon so I bought all 3 of these for just $1.80. How's that for a deal? I highly recommend visiting Michael's to stock up on future teacher gifts, hostess gifts, or stocking stuffers. Find a location near you at Michaels.com.

MyMomShops Sponsor: Scribbles-n-Giggles

Our newest sponsor, Scribbles-n-Giggles, is an online stationery and gift boutique started by mom Tera Castro, a fellow stationery-phile. After spending hours online searching for just the right baby announcements, party invitations, and stationery (hmmm...can anyone relate to that?) she started designing her own and having them printed at a local paper shop. Now, her designs are available at her shop Scribbles-n-Giggles.

There are two types of cards available- print-your-own or ready-made. The latter are digitally press printed on heavy card stock with a smooth matte finish. You can also have the reverse sides printed for an additional fee. Here are some of my favorite designs in either format:

"Gone Fishin" print-your-own invitation ($25 for digital image which you can print yourself as often as you'd like).


Blue Vines Return Address Labels ($18 for 36 labels, many other designs available).


Floral Print Personalized Notecard (starting at $9.90 for 10 cards with envelopes)

Modern Circle Art Photo Birth Announcement (starts at $1.77 per card)


Visit Scribbles 'n Giggles and enjoy 15% off your entire order with code "MMSHOPS".

Very Inviting

California-based stationery boutique Very Inviting makes this very pretty personalized stationery gift set, which, as loyal readers know, is just about my favorite kind of gift to give (or receive). Each set includes both notecards and notepads with either a monogram or name (in colors and design of choice), adorably packaged in a chocolate brown box with personalized gift tag. This is the sort of gift you'd expect to be kind of pricey, but it only costs $24, making it an affordable birthday gift, bridesmaid gift, or anytime gift. Browse this and other products at Very Inviting.

Bargain Alert: Jeweled Photo Bookmarks

I scooped up a few sets of these Jeweled Photo Bookmarks which are on clearance at Exposures. Each set contains 2 oval and 1 square bookmark which hold 1" x 1" photos. The set has been reduced all the way to $5.99 from its original price of $19.95. This would make a great last-minute teacher gift! Buy them at Exposures.

MyMomShops Giveaway: $100 Gift Certificate to Inkspot Workshop

Longtime readers of MyMomShops know that one of my favorite places to buy cute personalized stationery online is Inkspot Workshop, launched in 2008 by Atlanta mom Stacy Altiery (I got to meet her at the National Stationery Show a few weeks ago!). Inkspot Workshop has earned kudos for its cheerful, colorful cards and invitations (Stacy designs and produces all items herself) and excellent customer service. You may remember Stacy's Personalized Teacher Note Cards, which is one of my all-time favorite teachers gifts.

Stacy is offering one MyMomShops reader a generous $100 gift certificate to her shop, which has recently added new inventory. There are so many fantastic products you could buy with this, including personalized grown-up stationery, kids' stationery, Party Sets (including invitations, banners, thank-you notes and gift tags) and Calling Cards. Really, there's nothing on this site that I don't love, but I'll show you just a few of my current favorites. Note all the fun details...I especially love the coordinating colored envelopes with patterned liners.

New Modern Family Personalized Notecards (set of 12 for $21)


Retro Bike with Blue Basket Folded Note Cards (set of 12 for $25.50)


Boys' Jeep Birthday Party Invitation Set (set of 12 for $23.50)


Backyard Bugs Invitation Set for Girls (set of 12 for $23.50). A boys' version is available, too.


These are the coordinating cupcake toppers for the Backyard Bugs set (12 for $12)


Blue and Red Round Daisy Calling Cards (set of 48 in a tin for $16)



Kimger Initial Monogram Linen Folio Stationery Set (set including 24 notecards for $40.50)


Awesome stuff, right? I wish I could enter this giveaway myself! Also, in case you're not the lucky winner, take note of this exclusive discount code for our readers. Use code "mms" and get $10 off your order until June 13th! Plus follow Inkspot Workshop on Twitter and on Facebook for more promotions and giveaways.



Win it! One MyMomShops readers will win a $100 gift certificate to Inkspot Workshop. Here are the contest rules. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and announced on Friday morning, June 10th.

1) Visit Inkspot Workshop and then leave a comment here about your favorite product in the shop. Leave your comment on THIS post (click on "comments" below).
2) Post your comment by 11:59pm EST on Thursday, June 9th.
3) You may leave up to 3 separate entries- 1 entry with a comment as described in #1, 1 entry indicating that you follow MyMomShops on Twitter (please provide your Twitter handle), and 1 entry indicating that you are a newsletter subscriber (if you want to subscribe, e-mail me with "newsletter" in the subject line).
4) One winner will be chosen at random (using Random.org) and announced on Friday morning, June 10th.
5) NOTE: If you wish to be contacted by e-mail if you win, please include your e-mail address in your comment. Otherwise you must check back on Friday, June 10th by 12 noon. If the prize is NOT claimed within 48 hours, the next random winner (using Random.org) will be contacted.

GOOD LUCK!

Teacher's Stationery

I loved these personalized teacher's notecards that I discovered from Inkspot Workshop last year so much that I feel compelled to post them again since teacher gift season is rapidly approaching. Each of these sets of 10 cards includes your choice of 2 ink colors, image, and personalization (including your choice of font). I can not imagine that any teacher wouldn't love these. They arrive wrapped with ribbon in a clear cellophane envelope. Hurry and order them in time for the last day of school. They cost just $16 at the Etsy.com storefront of Inkspot Workshop.