love, found… valentines gifts

photo credit Paula Hible for BHG.com

this heart trivet from better homes + gardens is a cinch to assemble. Twist three lengths of red jersey into one long braid, shape into a heart, then sew through the underside with a needle and thread. Braid enough white jersey to create a layer of white, and sew again. Create another red braid; continue wrapping it around the heart shape until the trivet has reached the desired size, then sew again.

to keep this along the recycled theme… use old tshirts or sheets… okay pillowcases (smaller) to craft this project

and pre-made printable stickers…

Printable stickers :: BHG.com

Print these on a full-sheet sticker page (dollarama) and then cut out to decorate cards, candy, and presents. Download the stickers here

new handmade finds

KINDLING twig handled textile art BASKET x by thekeepershouse $25.00 Amoeba Brooch x by seapod $10.00 Semi Charmed Kinda Life in Pink and Blue, Necklace x by TheArdentSparrow $28.00 Six Miniature Paintings x by sylviagrantins $125.00 Pretty Girl pin set/gift tags x by blacklilypie $4.25 letterpress stationery card printed on recycled paper – alphabet letters illustration x by sweetbeets $5.00 Pebble Ring x by kateszabone $185.00 Girl Power Pendant – blue x by nivenglassoriginals $28.00 printer’s device mug 4, custom x by fieldguided Sold La Petite Forest Stationary Set x by jellybeans $9.50 Large Seed Headpiece x by ConverseWithFlowers $7.99 Balance x by anntbun $30.00 SALE – Upcycled Pillowcase Wristlet – Cranberry Olive x by loscann $25.00 Rainbow Love – Free shipping x by inbloomdesigns $60.00

etsy valentines donation

Finally, (we are still getting over this nutty sickness here) i have taken photos of my contribution to the Etsy Valentines Special Delivery…

yes, these are my very own designs, and yes.. i think its the first time i displayed something of my own on this blog. woah BIG DAY. brave day…. as this blog has far more readers than my own. which in fact has a lot to do with frequency of posts. when i start writing more on my own, i tend to neglect the imadeit blog. someday i may combine them. somehow. someway… but that will be another post all together. (jeeze im rambling today)

check out the Flickr pool for the Etsy Valentine Delivery, and hurry to send in your cards (deadline = Monday, February 2, 2009)

Not a contest but still fun …and loving… and kind…

ETSY has decided to team up with Citymeals-on-Wheels to bring nutritious meals AND handmade greeting cards and companionship to thousands of homebound elderly New Yorkers. and they are looking to us crafty folk to provide the Valentines greetings …spreading that warm and fuzzy love feeling. everyone is special. and everyone deserves to know it.

There are two ways to do this. The first is (you guessed it) to make your own card or send in a vintage card from your shop and fill it out with a nice message. Please craft as many valentines as you would like and send them to us. Before you send them, you can also post photos of your cards in our brand new Special Delivery flickr group. If you don’t have time to make cards, you can buy them and have them delivered to us. The deadline is Monday, February 2, 2009.

BUT THATS NOT ALL!!!

Each Etsy member who sends a card (or cards) will be featured on a Special Delivery page that will be linked from a banner on the Etsy home page. When you send your cards, please include a separate note with your username and user ID number. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.

Read more of the post via Etsy :: Special Delivery: Share Your Love and add a badge to your blog

Of course i had to research a little inspiration…

Old Love :: whateverislovely by Becca Nelson

Bouquet Of Love :: dizzeelizzee

Love Heart from eyelets :: JenSea

Handsewn Hearts :: Nowvember

Sweetheart :: House wife of north oaks

….phew im good. and ready to go.

(i will post my idea–that im iching to get started–as soon as im done)

Recycled Wrap

Recycled gift wrap on Flickr – Photo Sharing!.

Perfect Recycled Wrap :: Hanniabej’s

just remember to keep the recycling bin nearby –instead of stuffing all this paper in a garbage bag. Don’t forget to recycle this holiday.

organic paper goods

Grow-a-Note from Green Field Paper Company

This is a great thing that im sure i have seen in a number of stores, and never really understood what it was.

embedded into the recycled paper are seeds! so you just lay it in the garden, cover with a wee bit of soil an water…. and there you have a beautiful memory of the card you received. i love this!

Buy at Balancing Elements, 53 Floral Cresent, Kitchener;  Organic Lifestyle 87 Avenue Road Unit 260 Hazelton Lanes Shopping Centre , Toronto; Sole Earth Apparel 66 Rodgers Road Unit 36, Guelph; ShopEco 919 Buckingham rd, Windsor.