December 2012 Calendar Download with a Mini DIY

Hi friends! Are you ready to welcome December?! I can't believe it will be here tomorrow! For my final calendar download of the year I thought I'd give you a quick little DIY to go along with it: Glitter-Dusted Pinecone Cards! Thanks to my brilliant daughter for the idea!

First you can print out a calendar for yourself, and then create sparkly postcards, note cards, or large gift tags using the bonus printable (linked below). The printable includes two note flats (they double as postcards and gift tags) and one folded note card. Be sure that your printer is set to print without margins.

To create your cards simply print the file out onto heavy-weight paper with a color printer. Cut out your cards. You can see that I used the calendar for this example, not the cards...but the process will be the same.

Add a touch of craft glue to the card. Be careful not to use too much or it will warp the paper a bit and cause the ink to bleed (note: I used too much). If the ink smudges a bit, it will just give it more of a watercolor effect...so it's not a big deal.

Place your card onto a piece of scrap paper and sprinkle glitter generously over the glued areas. I used Martha Stewart's Tinsel Glitter in Crystal (purchased at Michael's). Remember that the glue will dry clear, so if you want a more opaque white be sure to select a glitter that is not clear like the one I used.

Tap off excess glitter onto your scrap paper. Use the paper to pour the extra glitter back into your bottle for reuse. 

Allow the glue to dry before using....and you're done!

Fill out a message on the back and send as a postcard or make it into a festive gift tab by punching a hole at the top and stringing with twine. Enjoy! xo Ez

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Winter Pig Art Print by Chuck Groenink

One Good Thing: Pillows from Society6 Artists

I've had a little shop on Society6 for a while now and have to say that I am a big fan of both their service and all the other amazing artists who have shops with them. Just the other day Society6 announced that they were making throw pillows available. So exciting! I immediately reworked my William and Margaux illustrations to make them pillow-ready. You can find them in my shop here.

Cape Horn Pillow | Cyryl Mntyn Pillow | Pie for Breakfast Pillow | Audrey Hepburn Sketch Pillow

The other designs featured here are just a sampling of some of the many pillow choices available in some of my favorite shops. See a whole lot more right here.

Inverse Ampersand Pillow | Margaux Rides Her Bike Pillow

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Hi lovelies! Sorry to drop another one of my own photos on you for CID again. Things are rather frazzled over here while I wrap up some great DIYs and printables that I'm planning to share with you over the next couple of weeks (I think the wait will be worth it). Thanks so much for understanding. Have a brilliant Thursday! xo Ez

P.S. These flowers are called Eryngium. Aren't they strangely beautiful?!

One Good Thing: Have a Cup of Cheer Print

The shop owner behind online shop Show & Tell wrote the other day to share her charming holiday line with me, and I immediately fell in love with this cheery modern Have a Cup of Cheer art print. At only $10 (sold without frame) it's a perfect and affordable way to bring a touch of non-traditional whimsy into your home for the holidays (I'd hang it in the kitchen)! Find the print here, and be sure to check out the great holiday gift tags at Show & Tell too. xo Ez