Hey, need a sweet DIY advent calendar right now? For free? Just email Mibo at info@mibo.co.uk 
and they'll send one your way. They have a link to download it, but it isnt working very well so they suggest emailing them. The calendar takes about 5-15 mins to make - all you need is a ruler, a craft knife and a gluestick...oh and obviously a printer. Full instructions are included. How nice of them!
Ok, I have been a busy bee as of late. Today alone I have sewn 7 of these box pouches. Its been lots of fun. I just love working in the 3rd dimension.
My other crafting exploration was making these feather headbands and hair pins. I can say Ive never been covered in more down in my life...except in comforter form whilst sleeping. But its addicting making all this stuff...the Fall and Winter months put me in high gear craft mode...its cathartic and way better than the unproductive summer time.
I just saw this posted at Plum Pudding and thought it was such a sweet idea. Its so adorable, I really want to do this with my kids...but how do I get them to be still while I simply trace their hands? That may prove difficult...maybe I can do that while they are asleep.
Huzzah! My Strawberry Shortcake and Custard Coffee Mug made it into a gift guide! Just thought I'd share that.
Now, onto some SNS's (social networking sites) that I frequent... Post yours if you feel so inclined on the comments page :)
Twitter is one of those places I like to promote my items with ambiguous, yet slightly amusing blurbs. I wonder if my approach is effective. I wonder what would happen if I swapped my one liners for actual descriptions, albeit short ones... I think I chose the first route because just giving it away was too boring. Maybe people are more inclined to click on a line that says : "S is for "Suck it, Trebek!" I'll take "SWORDS" for $400 http://bit.ly/1lS20x" Instead of: "Here is a mug with the letter S on it." I may never know.
Facebook Fan pages - another fun place to pal around on. I'm not a big updater of the status, I mainly just post links with an occasional sale here and there. I did't want to be 'that' person whose page you fanned and all you get is updates ever 5 seconds on things too random to be posted on said page..like how many twinkies they can shove in thier mouth without gagging.
My husband and his friend have joined forces in the blogosphere to create Manly Vintage..a collection of vintage finds, thrift store ratings, manly interviews, videos, etc. Check them out...if you're man enough ;)
OK, another free printable document - this time its a very lovely 2010 calendar courtesy of Gleaux. Thought I'd share! Enjoy!
Over at Love.Obsess.Inspire they have these really nifty labels and note cards to print out for some good ol' correspondence! Give thanks to Oh Smile for providing them! Now you can send a really swarthy letter or card to a friend! I love free PDFs and printables!
Check out the blog and the lovely shop! Enjoy!
I've been admiring the work and blog of Jayme McGowan and her amazing shop of paper creations.
You may have seen her work, but if you have not, you are in for a treat! Here is a picture of what I'd rather be doing...
I would love to be able to make such whimsical paper creations, but sometimes its better to admire the work of others. I have too much on my plate as it is.
I just visited the Etsy front page to see a very unique theme; Artichokes. That's different.
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