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Sew Happy

I oohed with delight when my friend Jill (my guru when it comes to all things design related...) dropped off a set of adorable notecards illustrated by Dear Hancock.  I mean, how CUTE is that sewing desk??  Dear Hancock is a design studio based in Los Angeles and a quick visit to their website was all I needed to become a full fledged fan.  The company offers a variety of greeting cards, but I am nuts for their desk card series. There are six desks to choose from as well as a bird's eye view of a "Creative Work Station":

(Photo via Design Sponge)

You can even customize a desk card of your own.  What a great gift to give or get (thanks Jill!)

 

Mompreneurs Online!

One of best parts about this crafting and blogging chapter of my life has been the WONDERFUL women I've met along the way.  And now, one of my favorite sites, Mompreneurs Online, which is devoted to supporting, connecting, and nurturing women who are pursuing their own ventures, has included me as their Mompreneur of the Month.  

Aside from being honored and grateful, I am SO SO proud!  Mompreneurs Online is an amazing online community and an incredible resource for anyone who is working from home or launching their own business. Check out the site for more information, helpful forums, networking message boards, even a marketplace. One visit to the site will remind you how the whole can be so much greater than the sum of its parts.  

Thank you Momprenuers!     

 

Love Rocks

I saw these adorable LOVE ROCKS mentioned on one of my favorite blogs, Mod Podge Rocks!  Amy Anderson has such a great eye, and always has something inspirational, fun and smile worthy on her site. The lovely rocks are the creation of Emily Neuburger of Red Bird Crafts.  

Photos via red bird crafts

I am just smitten!  Visit Emily's blog for more details about how she makes these and check out her shop for even more goodies -- so sweet!!!  Happy Valentine's Day, and thank you, Emily, for sharing the love.

 

Hot Lips

Making Hot Lips Pillows with Martha -- it was Crafting Nirvana:

Here I am sewing side by side with Martha Stewart -- What??  How did that happen?!

Note the big smile on my face here -- that's because we're almost done and I'm so happy that I didn't pass out.  

A big HUGE thank you to all the warm, wonderful, über talented people on the show who made me feel so comfortable, and helped make it such a fun day for me, including Lenore Welby, Noel Rosselli, Katharine Magliocco, and Hosana Houser.  The whole thing was surreal, since I'm use to spending the day working in my pajamas.  But I loved every minute of it.   A big hot lips kiss to all of you!

To view the whole segment, and for step-by-step directions check out Martha's website.  

 

Martha - X O X O

I'm getting ready to make a Valentine's Day Project with Martha --  YAY!!  I'll be on her show this Thursday, February 10th, at 10 a.m. Here's a sneak peak:

Tune in to learn how to make your own Hot Lips Pillow -- (my whole house is loaded with lips at the moment!)  The directions and template will be available on Martha's website after the show. xxx!