happy happy! (plus a giveaway + free shipping)

It's been an incredible year, you guys. Each sale, each comment, each encouraging word -- they all fill me with such excitement and such gratitude. If anyone reading this has ever wanted to write a blog or open an Etsy shop, do it! Both are amazing outlets for creativity and growth, and the blogger/Etsy community is so welcoming, dynamic, and inspiring. Love it.

I would be a complete fraud if I didn't give a colossal shout-out to Jane, Evelyn, and especially my sweet husband, Richard. The Modern Marigold would be no more than a daydream without their love, hard work, and support. Most of all, I thank my Heavenly Father for the gifts He gives to me & my family & for the joy that comes from sharing them; He is the true and only source behind all of this!

I'm pleased to announce that I'll be launching a new blog at the beginning of May. Little Cumulus (500th post this week, though I didn't realize it till afterwards!) has been a wonderful place to grow, but it's time to merge blog + shop. (Eee!)

And since I'm fresh out of pie, how about a giveaway instead? One lucky winner will get to pick a bunting kit from the shop (and hey, if you don't sew, I got your back)! Just leave a comment below and I'll pick a winner at random on Saturday morning. I hope you'll also enjoy this little coupon code -- free shipping for all in-stock items (custom work not included), worldwide, through midnight (EDT) Saturday.

Thanks again, guys -- friends, family, commenters, and lurkers alike -- I couldn't do this without you!

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deco tape :: pugly pixel
fonts :: learning curve & print clearly via dafont
graph paper :: lost and taken