Happy {Easter} Weekend.

+ not one, but two ways to make chocolate Easter surprise eggs

+ loving the current trend of visually documenting a pregnancy

+ scads of April calendars to download: 1, 2, 3,

+ April’s Designer Desktop download

+ a cute Easter basket printable to stuff with treats

+ shabby-chic spring tea envelopes for your tea-loving friends

+ the Yolk Folk + the Carrot Crew Easter paper toy crafts

+ I’d love to make a batch of these Hot Cross Buns this weekend

+ a great roundup on jewelry storage for under $100

+ seed packet printables

+ spring CD sleeve and playlist to download + enjoy

+ genius DIY removable fabric wallpaper

Happy Weekend!
Happy Easter!

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Happy Weekend.

+ copyright-free collage images to download for free – the possibilities are endless

+ breath-taking literally underwater wedding photography

+ scads of cotton ribbon in every shade of the rainbow

+ free printable graphic design business forms thanks to the freelance 101 series

+ have you checked out issue #2 of Nonpareil Magazine?

+ fabulous Alice in Wonderland-inspired decor

+ a great roundup of free Easter printables

+ … and another of Easter cards

+ download these free and well-designed black + white wedding printables and save mucho money

+ coloring eggs is my favorite part of easter!

+ wishing my graduation announcements had looked anything like these

Happy Weekend!

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Happy {Spring} Weekend.

Spring officially makes its debut this weekend! Today we’re experiencing 70º weather, but tomorrow is promising somewhere between 6 and 14 inches of snow and a high of 39º. File that under Things That Make You Go Hmm. I plan on visiting a good dive bar tonight with some friends, then pending the snowstorm possibly hitting up a roller derby bout tomorrow among other things. Happy Weekend!

+ t.ruffles is now taking on custom projects

+ if you’re making a move to the world of freelance this just might help you out

+ the best Smokey the Bear posters

+ my friend is making this S’mores Pie with Guiness next week for a belated St. Patrick’s Day dinner

+ loving these childrens books from Paul and Ann Rand

+ infatuated with these early keyboard interface concepts

+ a fun paper doll for the grown-ups

+ finally saw Alice in Wonderland last night and am digging these inspired fashion finds

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Happy Weekend.

+ I’m obsessed with these rotary phones straight out of the British General Post Office of the 1950s to 1970s up for sale

+ I’ve had this environmental art installation bookmarked for ages and now know the back story!

+ Definitely making these Guinness brownies for St. Patrick’s Day!

+ These downloads might help you get in the Green Spirit, too

+ Love this sleek silver pourer for the dinner table

+ I’d love to seed bomb the crap outta Midtown!

+ Enthralled by this time-lapse of a book cover design

+ Excited to see what’s next for Design Milk’s new Designer Desktops series

Happy Weekend!

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Happy Weekend.

So, what are your plans for the weekend? Tomorrow I’m taking part in a bowling fundraiser for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, then checking out Momentum. A yearly art show here in OKC featuring artists under 30. Here are some highlights from the past week for your viewing pleasure…

+ A beautiful history of Argentina’s transportation tickets

+ New neighbors? Introduce yourself.

+ Love the design of this DIY family tree

+ Spring is on the horizon, which means fresh flowers, check out this roundup of pretty vases

+ Download these sweet teacup cards and send out a few Just Because notes

+ I love bookplates, download these for your library

+ The real Golden Ticket

+ I’d love to putt around on the La Bolleur mini gold course

+ Get ahead of the game with this printable blog calendar

+ Snap up this really pretty desktop wallpaper

+ Fantastic uses for old things

+ Letterhead of the famous + infamous

Happy Weekend!

PS: One last reminder, you have until Monday at 9am CST to enter the T.ruffles giveaway!

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Happy Weekend.

A few links to help you through the weekend:

+ All the pieces for the perfect Oscar party! Part 1 + 2

+ Why not play some Oscar bingo while you’re at it?

+ A new desktop wallpaper to ring in March

+ Client Bingo!!! It’s a bingo kinda week.

+ Pretty pale gray nails

+ I’m mildly obsessed with this Disney-like tea + coffee set

+ I know the Olympics are almost over, but I still love these paper versions of the Vancouver mascots

+ Wishing I was friendly enough with my sewing machine to make these old-timey undies!

PS: You have until Monday at 9am CST to enter the GREER Chicago giveaway! Two of you luckies will take home the prize.

Happy Weekend!

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Happy Weekend.

Only one post today because I’m feeling under the weather with a sore throat and achy ears. I’m hoping to crawl into bed for some R&R sooner than later, but here are a few tidbits to help get you through the weekend! Psst… don’t forget, you have until Monday at 9am CST to enter the evie s. giveaway!

+ Mrs. Lilien has started a Mrs. horoscope series, pop over to check out Mrs. Aquarius

+ We need to bring pothole gardens to the US!

+ A pretty printable Save the Date postcard for you to enjoy

+ The sweetest gifts barely cost a thing

+ Better late than never, my Valentine’s Day gift list for the Shiny Squirrel!

+ Ate all of your Girl Scout Cookies already? Why not whip up a few batch of these Samoa Bars and Tagalongs!

Happy Weekend!

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Happy {Valentine’s Day} Weekend.

+ A pretty Valentine’s Day garland using ready-made materials

+ Grrrrrrreat pirate valentines (sorry, I couldn’t help myself)

+ My GreatFull guest post (RE: snow)

+ I made this chicken chili for the Super Bowl and whoa (It’s even better the next day!)

+ With Alice in Wonderland on the horizon, why not make your own Cheshire Cat?

+ Loads of lovely + free Valentine ephemera

+ Printable conversation candy bar wrappers

PS: You have until Monday morning at 9am CST to enter The Storyboard Book giveaway!

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Weekend!

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Happy Weekend.

How do you plan on spending your weekend? Tonight I’ll be going to a local benefit, Raising Haiti 2.0. If you’re in Oklahoma you should plan on stopping by, all proceeds are headed straight to Haiti.

+ A little birdie told me about these sweet valentines for you to download

+ Feeling bored with your tableware? Customize it.

+ I’m see this jewelry bust project in my future

+ Sweet lip + moustache lollipops to hand out on the 14th

+ Want to know what makes me happy?

+ And I think these rainbow pancakes would make us all happy!

+ Your search for cute black flats is officially over.

+ Nonpariel magazine is live! (Isn’t that best name??)

+ Pretty desktop wallpapers to welcome in your February 1, 2

Happy Weekend!

PS: You have until Monday morning at 9am CST to enter the Postal Press giveaway for a shot at winning 100 silhouette business cards!

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Happy Weekend.

This week I’m loving…

I always use the monthly desktop calendar from Simple Blueprint – Joanna’s sister Josefina has the best style!

Not that I have a ton of it, but I’d love to put together a few of these DIY ribbon organizers

I think I might be handing out both these shortbread buttons and this sweet postcard come Valentine’s Day

I’ve never seen paint cans look this good and I’m willing to bet you haven’t either!

A few more Alt Summit recaps…

Download this pretty garland and start decorating for V-Day!

A great selection of free bookplates to help get your own personal library organized

And get all those recipes you’ve been printing out + collecting in one place while you’re at it!

Take-out menus, too…

You’ve seen The Fantastic Mr. Fox, now check out the making of the movie in this book

A pretty reminder that love really is all around us…

Yet another fun Valentine printable for everyone and anyone

Happy Weekend!

PS: Enter the Strawberry Luna giveaway before Monday at 9am CST!

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