Win It: marta designs.

This week’s fabulous giveaway is courtesy of the sweet-as-pie Marta Dansie. You probably know her best from her blog, marta writes, but did you know she’s an amazing graphic designer/bookbinder/calligrapher and has an online shop? Cause she is and she does. The shop is marta designs and the goods? Well, nothing short of beautiful and impressive of course.

Lucky, lucky you – Marta is giving away one of her much sought after mini diaries! They measure in at a minute 5.5 x 4.25 inches and are designed with a fill in the blank format to capture your thoughts. Sixty dear diary pages of smooth white paper, printed with fine black print and saddle stitched by hand for you to jot in the details that matter.

To Enter, Tell Me:
1. About the last dream you had + can remember (and isn’t X-rated!)
2. Your email address to notify you if you win (those who do not will be disqualified)
3. Do it all before Monday, October 26th at 9am CST

In the mean time, take a look around marta’s shop! This is her last batch of mini diaries before the holidays and they make great stocking stuffers, so maybe snatch up a few while you’re visiting. One can never be too prepared!

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2010 Calendar Roundup #5.

The 12 different illustrated months are printed on 100% recycled PCW, chlorine free papers. It comes with a reusable wood block holder made of reclaimed lumber which has a place for your stray pencil. And you can mail back your used pages to our studio where we will recycle them and give you a coupon for next year’s refill packet! Cards measure 4.25″ x 5″.

Here’s a quick and easy way to keep in tip top shape. Just peel the little variety sticker from every apple you eat and affix it to a square. Keep it interesting. Try a Belle De Boskoop, a Newtown Pippin, how about a Peasgood Nonsuch, or maybe a Turley Winesap. There’s no shortage of combinations and imagine how good you’ll feel, when, after a years time, you’ve filled each square with a colorful little sticker.

This is about as large a poster as you’re going to see coming off of a letterpress—at 18″ x 23″ it takes up almost an entire form. Run in two colors (Pantone 7532U and a light varnish) on a substantial Strathmore 130# cover weight stock, the impression made by the press gives this a wonderful tactile quality.

Use this lovely ready to print pdf in your own home. So easy to use, simply add some nice paper and a pretty ribbon and presto! a calendar for you or a gift for a friend (or both). This PDF comes set up with 2 months per page and a cover page. Final calendar size is 4.25 x 11″.

Each month is printed on 80# recycled white smooth finish cardstock, bound by a 1″ metal ring to complete this modern and eco friendly calendar. Pages measure 4.25″ x 11″.

The digital pdf calendar is set up to print two months at a time on letterhead size paper. Final size is 4.25 x 11.

Twelve months of Keep Calm and Carry On-inspired decrees. This 2010 Printable Calendar makes a fun gift for the girl with a sense of humor. {There is also a guy version!}

Enjoy 2010 with 12 unique hand drawn bows. This listing is for one 8-page ready-to-print PDF file. Simply download, print and cut at home while wearing your pajamas. Includes gift tags and decorative bands as well.

Just print, trim and hang it! All the pages have a little circle above, that shows you the perfect place to punch a hole!

Screen printed on white canvas, with a finished edge. This is a hand illustrated original limited edition piece.

2010 Desktop Calendar : InkSpot Workshop

You get 12 whimsical designs, all printed on bright white, thick linen textured cardstock. Calendar measures approx 4.75″ x 5.5″.

The calendar is printed in four colours on matt paper, and comes with its signature black ribbon binding. This year, to celebrate its fifth anniversary, it will be available in a Special Large 50 x 70 cm. size as well as in its Standard A3 format, each in a numbered edition of 500.

Annual crafty calendar from Whipup featuring amazing work from makers around the world.

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Happy Weekend.

Another one in the books, kids! I spent most of the week playing catch-up from having Monday off, but it was oh so worth it. Now I’m ready for the weekend: the OU/Texas football game, getting treat bags ready for Halloween and some time spent at the dog park. Have a happy weekend!

NOTE: You only have until Monday at 9am CST left to enter and win my favorite print from Fréya Art & Design! Click here to enter.

Thinking of having a get together this fall? Take a look at this selection of pretty invites

Easy-to-make tissue paper ornament decorations to help put you in the Halloween spirit

Download this Gettin’ Hitched doorknob hanger for the soon-to-be-wed couple

Pretty Halloween art that’s sure to get a second glance

Don’t ignore your fireplace, make it stand out!

The Nice Package Shop has finally launched!

Put together a colorful leaf garland with materials from your own yard

If you haven’t already, take a look at Joanna + Alex’s picture perfect wedding

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Picture It.

I really, really try not to dress up my pets. Except at Halloween. And Thursdays. Are you guilty of dressing up your cats and pups, too?

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The Daily Eat: Crème au Caramel Salé + Caramel Roundup.

The long-loved pairing of salty and sweet is perfection in this creamy smooth recipe for Crème au Caramel Salé.

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