Sweet Valentine

I was so excited to have found this great post over at Creature Comforts! EZ has a posted a tutorial, complete with downloadable PDFs and illustrated directions for creating a personalized candy bar for the one you love!

Who can resist their favorite sweet treat, especially when it is so deliciously packaged! Boring old Valentines this year? I think not!

PS. As a side note, If you would like to join the Valentines Postcard Swap over on Flickr, click here! There is still time! Last year was a hoot! Hopefully this year will be even better!

(All images courtesy of Creature Comforts)

A girlfriend of mine is expecting a baby boy in March, and we were just discussing how owl crazy we both are. Here are a few boy-centric owl delights I found on Etsy. Maybe there is something here for the nursery???

This print by BadBird would be super cute in a bright red frame.

This Linen Tea Towels would be really cute converted into a pillow!

Who wouldn't want to lounge around in this adorable Lounge Set from Mountain Aven Baby??

This BirdNerd print is gorgeous!

This Hootie the Owl collection would be a fab gift!

Make a sweet owl friend for baby using this awesome Owl Kit from Atelier Chouette. It comes complete with everything you need!


These would so sweet to keep toes warm!!

Lets face it, it never hurts to write things down, especially right after baby arrives! These To-DO list pads from BoyGirl Party are adorable!


A great shower gift for the owl enthusiast mommy-to-be would be these Monogrammed Organic Cotton Burp Cloths!


I am totally in love with everything from Marisa at Creative Thursday!
This White Owl Print would be so sweet in a little boys room!


Want to do a search of your own owl goodies?? Click Here!

Sewing genius Amy Carol, AKA the Angry Chicken, has created an awesome tutorial to help all of us create these gorgeous cut-outs. For those of you who want to make some stunning stationary or personal birthday cards, or just frame and hang these in a hallway (that would be stunning!) click on over to Kingpod for these PDF patterns. This is an email-order item, so you wont even have to wait for the snail mail to arrive! It just doesn't get any better! Instant gratification, here we come!

(All images courtesy of Kingpod)

Bacon Wrap Shawl!

It would be a lie to say that I haven't been neglecting my poor Creative swoon! I most certainly have, and I am not proud! But fear not, I have not vanished or given up I have just been overwhelmed and nuts! All is better now, and I am back!

You can thank this amazing Bacon Wrap, crotched by the amazing Lady Linoleum!! How could I not share this awesome creation?! She crocheted the whole thing with color changes so it would be reversible. Holy moly!

(All images courtesy of Monster Crochet)

Etsy Seller: Suzanne Clements

Soft TTV (Metallic)

Glasswing TTV

White Orchid TTV

Etsy Seller: Kim Westad

Honeysuckle Bowl

Pebble Cups

Wedding Cake Vase

Are you bummed out that you don't get to visit all of the amazing craft fairs all around the country?? I know I am! I long to travel coast to coast checking out all of the handmade awesomeness around, but it just isn't possible, until now! The geniuses over at Poppytalk have created Poppytalk Handmade, virtual fair, where outstanding talent from around the globe apply to get a virtual table, and share their good with you from the comfort of your own home! Each month there is a theme and a different selection of artisans. This is such a cool concept! No none of us has to feel left out! Happy shopping!

Etsy Seller: Odkins

Beulah Olikin Elephant

Klaus VonWeeneekin the 3rd

Mielle Puffkin

Etsy Seller: Lucky Me Beads

Custom Silhouette Pendant

Here's lookin' at you kid

Holiday Sample Sale at Little Twig!

Holiday Sample Sale @ Little Twig Dec. 1st, 2007 9am-5pm
129 Sheldon Street El Segundo, CA 90245

I just received an email from Paula at Henry Road about an awesome Holiday Sample Sale going on this Saturday at Little Twig in El Segundo, CA! The list of awesome childrens goods designers is quite impressive! This is a great opportunity to get a lot of your holiday shopping done, at ridiculously low prices!

I recently purchased this fab new tote bag from Henry Road and have been carrying it non-stop since! It is my new carry-all! I love the bright, vibrant color, and the magnetic closure makes sure that in my absent-mindedness, all of my stuff doesn't fall onto the ground! Gotta love that! I am really excited to get to share with you that these totes, and others, are available in the Henry Road online shop, so you don't have to be in So. Cal to take advantage of the savings! Each bag is only $24.50 INCLUDING shipping! How can you beat that??!

While you are there, also check out the fabric remnant packs! They are sure to inspire some fantastic sewing!!!!

Etsy Seller: Garnish Home

Wood Stag Pendant

Wood Money Clip

Walnut Bracelet

Etsy Seller: Supercozy

Maru Noren-Lilac

Geometric Yellow

Girard Dish Towel

Etsy Seller: mi SHop by mi SPA

Beauty-mi-Face Soap

Bamboo Charcoal SPA Body Bar