Design*Sponge: Biz Ladies

Design*Sponge has created a wonderful resource for business ladies regarding the essentials of home business: legalities, branding, marketing, and more. The "Biz Ladies" column is great inspirational source as well as means for bettering your personal business. Check it out here.

Silhouettes

White Bird Silhouettes by JinxMurphyDesigns - $6.50

Silhouettes have been popping up all over recently. Here are some of my favorites from both Artfire and Etsy. Some shops even offer custom portraits done from photographs. Be sure to check out these lovely shops.

tulipstokiss at Etsy

Golden Girl Moleskine by cutiepiecompany - $7.75

lepapierstudio at Etsy - Custom portraits

PrettyFaces at Etsy - Custom Portraits

Winner of edisonrex Giveaway

I am pleased to announced that A Rose in Bloom won the edisonrex giveaway. She commented, "Beautiful shop; I'd love the "My Spiky Friend" print...I love hedgehogs! Congratulations!

Ferry Staverman

Here is an awesome artist from the Netherlands, Ferry Staverman. He creates gorgeous 3D paper and cardboard sculptures that are really inspiring to behold. Feast your eyes on these lovelies.

Free Download: A Little Hello Notecards

Here are some free note cards just for you. I love handwritten correspondence. One of the highlights of my day is receiving a card from a far-flung friend.

Print these note cards and fold in half. Send them out today! Please note that these cards are FREE and are not meant to be sold.

Etsy Shop peppersprouts

Peppersprouts is a powerhouse of innovative ideas. This Etsy shop produces awesome felt, wood, fabric, and paper beauties. Such talent! Be sure to check out peppersprouts' blog, Upstate Fancy, as well.

White Box Video

White Box from makoto yabuki on Vimeo.

I found this video on the blog, Upstate Fancy. It is such an expansive, pretty video, sure to inspire your day. Enjoy!

Little Paper Dog Download

Etsy seller LittlePaperDog is celebrating her "Etsy-versary," marking a year from her grand opening as an Etsy shop. (They're Etsy orange, get it? Tee hee.) In honor of this grand occasion, she is offering a free downloadable to make these oh-so-cute cupcake toppers. Download them here.

Spell It Out

Photo Courtesy of Country Living

This is a great home decor idea that is easy to do. Spell out a word, name, or phrase. Etsy offers a range of letters in different sizes and fonts.

Antique Letters by VintageEmbellishment

2 Rusty Letters by FrenchLogic

Vintage Marquee Letter K by peppercorns2

Vintage Script "O" by solsticehome

Giveaway: Edison Rex

Maeg is offering a very special giveaway to all Daily Etsian readers. The winner will receive the print of their choice ($20 and under) from the edison rex shop. You may enter the giveaway by doing one (or more) of the following:

1. Post a comment, naming which print from edison rex you would choose if you were to win.
2. Twitter about the giveaway. Make sure to post a comment below letting me know you did so.
3. Post an entry on your blog about the giveaway and edison rex.

This giveaway will end on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 11:59PM EST. I will announce the winner of the giveaway the following day. Good luck!