Enjoy and Be Merry!

I leave you here with one of the Christmas Cards I designed recently. I wish you and your family Happy Holidays! Enjoy family and friends in this special time of the year.

I Heart Etsy - Sketch Book

I've been browsing Etsy in search of a sketch book. I like to have a book with me at all times where I can doodle and sketch random ideas that come to at the most diverse times. Finally I made my purchase and I got this super cute journal/sketch book in pink and green. I love all the details, the tie, the tiny beads on the spine, the colors and the size. I can't wait to get it!


In my search I found many good choices in different sizes and materials. Here are a few of the ones I like.

1. Handmade Leather Journal

2. Leather Lambskin Journal or Sketch Book

3. Secret Life of Bees Recycled Notebook

4. Totoro Leather Journal Book

I Heart Etsy - Angels

Angels are such an inspiration to artists, I dedicate today's post to them. They are easy to spot this time of the year. Angels in Etsy come in all forms of artistic expression, it's up to you to choose which one speaks to you.

1. Butterfly Angel

2. Neighbours hand pulled

3. Angel

4. I'm still Here


5. To bid you Farewell

I Heart Etsy - Flower Accesories

At this time of the year we want to wear something unique to the family reunion, the office party, or just to feel special for no reason. Today I had put together a collection of accessories that add that special touch to your outfit. There's something for each age and they all feature flowers.

1. Pacific Blue Rose and Vintage Pale Yellow Garden Necklace

2. Sparkling Black Crochet Flower Brooch

3. Moss Green Boutique Flower Headband

4. Red and White Striped Fingerless Gloves

5. Bloom Scarf with Flower Brooch

DIY - Iron-on Transfer Napkins

This is a simple DIY project I did to dress my Thanksgiving table. I got the inspiration and steps from the Design Sponge Blog. All you need is a printer, a selection of pictures or drawings, iron-on transfer sheets, and iron and plain napkins.

I chose pictures of pies to go with the Thanksgiving theme, a different picture for each napkin. I got the napkins at my local IKEA store. Once printed, I cut each one of the images.

Following the directions on the iron-on transfer sheets box, I placed the pictures on the napkins. Here are the six different napkins I did.

A close up detail of one of the finished napkins.

After a few simple steps the project is done and the table ready to set.

I Heart Etsy - Holiday Wreaths

Nothing says welcome better that a holiday wreath. You can do your own if you are crafty enough or just shop for a one that will catch your guest's eye. Here are a few choices from Etsy.

1. Yarn Tree Wreath

2. Cinnamon Scented Pine cone and Berry Wreath

3. A Natural Christmas Wreath

4. Primitive Snowman Christmas Wreath

5. Holly Berries and Cream Wreath

Remember if your are looking for Christmas personalized postage stamps you can find them here.

I Heart Etsy - Christmas Ornaments

I can't wait for Saturday to set up my Christmas tree. The kids will "help" placing the ornaments and as usual, it will be a lot of fun. Of course Etsy has a lot of great Holiday related products. Here are just a few of the ornaments that caught my eye.

1. Christmas Birdie Ornament (Personalized and Hand Painted)

2. Antique Die-Cut Holiday Tree Ornament

3. Nancy the Baby Owl - Felt Ornament

4. Sugarskull Day of the Dead Tree Ornament (Set of 4)

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