Wednesday, February 24, 2010





I'm excited to introduce you to Megan of Rue Renee!

Her shop is filled with the most gorgeous and fun stationery~


Tell us a little about yourself ~

I grew up in suburban Colorado, but I've lived in New York City for the past ten years. In my student days I majored in fine art and have always loved drawing, painting, and photography. I now work as a graphic designer in the magazine industry by day, and enjoy reading novels, watching films, and making things in my spare time.

When and why did you start your Etsy shop?

I recently starting working freelance instead of full-time, and found I had some extra time on my hands. I've been a fan of Etsy for a long time and always thought it would be fun to try and set up my own shop. Since I've always enjoyed making cards for my friends and family (for birthdays etc.) and got good feedback from them, I thought that might be something I might have success selling on Etsy. Initially, I just listed a couple cards I had already made, and then that lead to working on some new designs and putting together stationary sets. I have a nice big apartment (well, only by New York standards!) in Astoria, Queens, which affords me the luxury of an extra bedroom which I use as my office and work space where I've literally set up shop. Since I'm just making cards I don't require very many supplies - just an inkjet printer, paper, a paper trimmer, shipping supplies, and a digital camera.

What are your inspirations and the long term goals for your shop?
In the future, besides continuing to add more card designs to my shop, I've also thought about expanding to offer custom wedding announcements, party invitations, and business cards designs. I'm really inspired by other Etsy sellers. The breadth of talent on the site is amazing, so I'm constantly looking at other shops for inspiration and for ideas on how to to improve my own store. I see it as a constant work in progress.

Megan's work is so original and her prices are unbeatable!
When I 1st found her on Etsy,
I knew instantly that I wanted to share her with you!

Megan is so sweet to offer one of you lucky winners
these 2 fabulous cards from her shop:

To enter:

Visit Rue Renee and find your favorite item. Return here and leave a comment letting me know what it is. Be sure I have a way to contact you in case you are the winner.

For additional entries:

*Become a Facebook fan of Rue Renee. Leave a comment letting me know you did.
* Make a purchase from Rue Renee. Comment with the item and transaction #.

I'll draw a name the old fashioned way on Monday.
Thanks, Megan!!!








19 comments:

  1. the polka dot notecards are my fav!

    cindyascott{at}yahoo.com

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  2. I love the spider mum cards. Very unique.
    nancyratte@yahoo.com

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  3. Thank you so much for the lovely feature!

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  4. Hi, I love her
    Blue Trees card set (8 cards)
    But her facebook link is not working. Would love to become a fan!!
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aprons-by-MeMe/162562369998

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  5. My favorite are her retro bicycle cards.

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38333497

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  6. My favorite item is also the retro bicycle cards
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38332549

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  7. LOVE her stuff! My favorite is the typewriter notecards: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39538697

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  8. Sorry, my facebook page has been really glitchy! If it doesn't come up, you might have to wait and try again later.

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  9. So hard to choose! But I like the cute bunny easter card the best I think/

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  10. Everything in her shop is great, I would have to say my favorites are the tea kettle cards and the retro fan cards.

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  11. i am a sucker for the bicycle cards!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38333497

    lovely shop! xoxo

    muffintopdesigns at! hotmail.com

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  12. I love all of her cards, but my very favorite is the spider mum black & whites with the lime green envelopes.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41180074

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  13. I love the Red Trees
    Kwhiz84(at)live(dot)com

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  14. I like the Red Trees and the Bicycle cards the best!

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  15. I think the typewriter cards that go 'hello there!' are cute!

    aestraea [at] gmail.com

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  16. I kinda like the rabbit one, it's cute, but I do love the old styled envelopes, super unique and would stand out in any mail box!

    Anna
    perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

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  17. I love the Hello typewriter cards!

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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