Recycled Patterned Tree Paper Craft

November 11, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

Check out these wonderful patterned trees, made by Sarah Fox of Cursive Design. Made from leftover patterned paper and an old cardboard box, the trees will make a great addition to your holiday decor. Sarah shows you how to make a little forest of your own over on the Design*Sponge guest blog.

image from Sarah Fox

Wild Olive Printable Thanksgiving Kit

November 10, 2008 // kristen // 1 replies

I’m a sucker for cute-faced food, so naturally I’m taken with this printable Thanksgiving kit from Wild Olive that I spotted over at Christmas Wrapped. The kit features many adorable characters with equally adorable names like Yakkity Yam, Tired Turkey, and Prudent Pumpkin Pie.

The kit contains so many helpful things that you’ll need for your festive get together, including a shopping/to do list, a menu planner, an invitation, and placecards (featuring Unwavering Cranberries, hee!).

images from Wild Olive

3rd Annual Freshly Blended + Cake & Pie Ornament Swap

November 10, 2008 // kristen // 0 replies

It’s that time of the year again, time for the Freshly Blended + Cake & Pie Holiday Ornament Swap! This is the third year for the swap, and it has gotten so large that they’ve moved to a new venue, so be sure to check out the new guidelines. I can’t wait to see what everyone creates. Happy swapping!

Chemistry by Cosmo Cricket

November 07, 2008 // kristen // 2 replies

I know it’s a bit early to be talking about Valentine’s Day, but I just love the new Chemistry scrapbooking collection from Cosmo Cricket. Lovely, lovely colors, and the hearts are just darling.

In addition to making the perfect background for a Valentine’s Day layout, these papers would be great for any love related project. After all, who says that hearts can only be used during the month of February? Actually, the oranges, browns, and muted pinks in several of the papers would make for great backdrops for Thanksgiving placecards.

images from Cosmo Cricket

Eco Friendly Paper : Rifferaff Handmade Gift Wrap

November 07, 2008 // kristen // 2 replies

I’m digging these new gift wrap designs from Rifferaff. The Bloom paper is a limited edition design by Elisabeth Warman of Black Pearl Press, and it’s hand silkscreened by Rifferaff in several colorways. I love collaborations!
Rifferaff is committed to local, small scale, eco-friendly production and uses waterbased inks to print their designs on 100% recycled paper.

images from Rifferaff