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Fashion Gifts

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Oct 032011

Be the fashion designer and have your clothes modeled by your family and friends as gifts. Do everything on your own from the illustrations to the serging on the sewing machine.

SKETCH BOOKS

Ready, set, race to the drawing board. First, draw an outline of a woman or man’s figure with a pencil. Then, start designing the attire, whether it is a dress, skirts, etc… Use colored pencils to blend all the colors together evenly.

TYPES OF FABRICS

Then, decide if you want to use cotton, wool, silk, polyester, rayon, or even nylon. Once you make your choice you go to threading.

SEWING MACHINE

The most commonly used machine is called the SINGER. This is the oldest sewing company and the number one. They even have sergers and books to guide you through how to sew and thread the needles.

TYPES OF STICHES

Of course, you have the typical straight edge stitches. Then, you have zig-zag, embroidery, etc… Now, every time you change the stitching you have to either tighten or loosen the needle tension.

STYLE OF CLOTHES

Your artistic fashion will be seen no matter what you design: whether it is shirts, skirts, skorts (it’s a pair of shorts and over that is a skirt effect), dresses, pants, hats, purses or any other accessories for that matter. Whether you are sporting a posh or tom-boy look you can do it all yourself. Be your own fashionista and start creating!

Travalo

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Sep 302011

Beauty mavens and jet-setters who lacked an easy way to take their signature scent on-the-go will now be able to leave bulky fragrance bottles at home thanks to Travalo.

The finger-sized Travalo fragrance atomizer features a patent-pending pump and auto-refill system which quickly transfers perfume from a full-sized bottle into a travel-sized sprayer.

Available in a range of colors, it’s a must-have beauty accessory. Travalo is TSA approved allowing you to take your favorite scent in your carry-on luggage as well as your purse, or gym bag.

Each Travalo comes with a lifetime warranty in addition to the following features:

98 percent recyclable, environmentally-friendly, lightweight material
Features a clear window to gauge level of perfume
Suitable for men or women
Rainbow of colors – Hot Pink, Light Pink, Red, Gold, Silver, and Black
TSA approved for carry-on luggage
Spill-free internal refill system doesn’t use funnels or other parts
Three convenient sizes: Pure, Classic and Excel (50-65 sprays each)

To use, remove the nozzle from your fragrance bottle, place the Travalo on top and easily pump as much as needed. Travalo is sold exclusively online at http://us.travalo.com and at major retailers across the country.

Books

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Jun 012011

A gift of a the written word is a great literary treasure. It is both artistic and personal, at the same time!

TYPES OF BOOKS

There are various types of books you can use such as notebooks, journals, or a mini book. A small individual book is unique in its pocket size quality. A journal is a daily record of personal experiences. Keeping a notebook is beneficial for organizing your ideas to be used by others. One unique characteristic you can add to the side of the pages is an antique look by having the edges rough instead of completely smooth. Lastly, you should put the person’s name on the inside the of the book cover to personalize it.

WRITINGS AND THOUGHTS

There are a few things you can offer to write about for your special someone. They are recipes, poetry, or stories about your memories pertaining to special events and occasions. It can be journal or diary like as you jot down all of your thoughts.

Recipes can be for dinner entrees or for baking desserts. Poems can be heartfelt and express your inner most thoughts and feelings towards your receiver, whether the rhyme or not. Lastly, simply tell your history is loving. It paints a picture in the individuals mind that is more precious that anything you could have purchased at any retail store.

FINAL DETAILS

Since the book is a square shape, you can wrap it perfectly. Then, take a bow and tie it in the center.

Mother’s Day Dilemma

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Apr 282011

Mom’s are tough… Especially on Mother’s Day. And if you’re like my mom, she wants something that’s pretty AND thoughtful. That’s not an easy feat! What to do? Combine both ideas and make her something pretty!

Show your mom all kinds of love by crafting a beautiful necklace or bracelet for Mother’s Day! Another nice thing? It comes from the heart and also less expensive than going to a store, picking something out, and spending 10x the cost. All you need is a wire/cord, jewelry charms or beads of your color choice, a little “mom” imagination (we all know mom’s have their own style:) and you’re all set. You can even make one for yourself!

Find all of these arts and craft supplies and much more from Factory Direct Craft. Not only are there loads of beautiful charms, filigrees, beads, and wire/cords for jewelry making, but they are at really great prices, too! Here are a couple of Mother’s Day ideas, to set you off:

Mother's Day craft supplies

Stacy Adams is offering FREE SHOES for an entire year!

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Apr 042011

About Stacy Adams:

Stacy Adams and Men who know style have been a perfect fit for over 100 years. Founded in Brockton, Massachusetts in 1875, today, Stacy Adams is the leading brand in Men’s Fashion footwear and accessories including: ties, belts, and hosiery. Their mission is to deliver products of exceptional value, quality, and style. One of their top selling styles is the Sabola. Another top selling style is their classic Madison style that is offered in many colors.

The Contest

Don’t miss the chance to earn TWELVE pairs of shoes over TWELVE months with Stacy Adams during their great Twelve & Twelve contest! Make sure you read their Terms and Conditions.

The Contest runs now through April 24th, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Good luck!

Win FREE SHOES for an entire year at StacyAdams.com! Enter to Win! Plus, get a 15% off coupon once you enter!

Make, Play and Display! RoseArt® Introduces New Color Blanks™!

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Mar 152011

photo courtesy of Color Blanks

RoseArt® introduces the next generation of Color Blanks™ characters and all-new Color Blanks™ accessory packs. These 3D figurines inspire imagination by providing fun canvases for kids to make, play and display! Color Blanks™’ newly available accessory packs make it even easier for kids to discover their inner artist. With accessories like hats, sunglasses, clothing items and more, kids can make their Color Blanks™ characters better than ever before!

Featuring rocker, surfer, fairy princess and Western designs, anything is possible with the help of these new accessories. Now, kids can rock out, hang ten, daydream, or go on a wild ride. Additionally, new Clip-A-Blanks™ are portable mini Color Blanks™ that clip on backpacks, belt loops, and more! Color Blanks™ are tough and 100% shatter-proof so they can be taken anywhere.

There are over 20 unique Color Blanks™ designs including seasonal styles for Easter, Halloween and Holiday. They make great gifts for children, but siblings, parents and grandparents also love how easy it is to transform Color Blanks™ into something personal and full of life. With new accessories and portability, you can create a whole world of Color Blanks™!

photo courtesy of Color Blanks

Better Than Flowers: A Personalized Photo Canvas

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Jan 212011

UPDATE: Make Her Valentine’s Day.com is having a special sale. Enter the CODE20 at checkout and you’ll net 20% off.

Aren’t Valentine’s Day gifts a little messed up? You’re supposed to be letting your significant other know how special they are, and yet you have to show it by getting one of the same gifts that millions of other people get: flowers or chocolates.

Valentine’s should be all about that personal connection, and so should the gift. That’s why making a gorgeous, personalized photo canvas on Make Her Valentine’s Day.com is so great.
A canvas from MakeHerValentinesDay.com

The process is really simple: Find that special vacation photo or snapshot that came out great – you know, the one that you’ve had sitting on your hard drive for years – then upload it to the site. Select the size (11”x14”, 16”x20” or 20”x30”) and color scheme (full-color, black and white or sepia) and then check-out.

A black and white canvas from MakeHerValentinesDay.com

The high-quality canvases that Make Her Valentine’s Day.com are the same type that photographers use to display their work at art galleries around the world. Known professionally as gallery wraps, they’re created by printing your photo on cotton-base canvas with GICLEE digital printers, then stretching the canvas over a 1.5″ frame. By wrapping the image like this, the canvas creates a sophisticated floating effect without the need for a frame.

When you get a canvas for Valentine’s Day, you’re re-creating a special moment – one that no one else could have given her. It won’t go unnoticed.

How to Thank Your New Year’s Eve Party Host

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Dec 312010

Start the New Year Off Right (Photo courtesy of Ginnerobot)

There are few better reasons to party down than the start of a new year. Millions of Americans will be heading to holiday bashes this New Year’s Eve, ringing in 2011 with friends and family. Start the new year off on the right foot by making sure you show gratitude to your party host. Here are some easy ways to say thanks.

Champagne Glasses That Won’t Break

Champagne glasses are lovely and delicate. But when mixed with tipsy party guests, that can create a bad combination. Give your party host some inside out champagne glasses. A pair sells for just $39.95 at RedEnvelope.com. And nothing says “happy new year” quite like champagne. With a gift like this they’ll be toasting your friendship year around.

Assistance with New Year’s Resolutions

Starting a new year is about launching new goals. Help your hostess do that with a New Year’s resolution pack that includes a custom journal, countdown cards, a bookmark, pencil and more. It’s made by Etsy artist Cookstah and sells for $35.

Distinguishable Wine Glasses

As a party host, it can be annoying when guests use multiple glasses because they forget which one is theirs. Help your host keep down on the dirty dishes by giving them a set of wine charms like these from BedBathandBeyond.com. A set of six is only $19.99 and they’ll help each guest remember which glass their lips have touched.

A Sweet Treat and Cute Display

You can never have too many yummy treats at parties. Bring an extra one to share along with a cute pedestal to display it that will serve as a lovely gift to your party host. The white scalloped pedestal from Rosanna.com comes in three sizes and will fit with virtually any party decor.

Help for the Morning After

Your host will likely need help starting off the new year after after a long night of celebration. Give them something to help them wake up on the first morning of 2011 with a cute coffee mug from Pier1.com. The monkey mug and the elephant mug are creative and affordable at just $5 each. These African animals will always serve as a reminder of your wild night of ringing in 2011.

How to Hold a White Elephant Gift Exchange

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Dec 202010

Crazy Gifts are Best for White Elephant Gift Exchanges (Photo Courtesy of Thirteen of Clubs)

Lots of holiday parties have them– white elephant gift exchanges. It’s festive and fun and can be incredibly entertaining. A white elephant gift exchange is a great way to break the ice with guests and get people talking. Not sure how to organize one at your Christmas party? Here are some tips.

Set Up the Rules

Let guests know ahead of time that you plan to have a white elephant gift exchange at your party. Set a spending limit. This typically can be anywhere from $5-$25. Just keep your guests in mind and what they may be able to afford. Be sure to tell them to bring the gift wrapped. That way it will be a surprise.When guests arrive, put the presents in a pile in the middle of the room.

Draw a Number

Have guests each draw a number. This will determine the order in which you open presents.

Start Opening

The person who draws number one will start. They get to choose any gift they want from the pile. Have them open the gift and show it to everyone else. The person who drew number two will then get to decide whether they want to steal number one’s gift, or choose another one from the pile. If they choose to steal number one’s gift, number one will then get to choose another gift from the pile to open.

Give Everyone a Gift

This continues until everyone has a gift– either one that they opened from the pile or stole from another guest. Keep in mind that you’re not allowed to steal back a gift that was just stolen from you. As the party host you may want to have some extra wrapped white elephant gifts on hand in case someone forgets to bring one.

Need some creative ideas for white elephant gifts? Usually the crazier the better, but do keep the crowd in mind. Here are some wacky white elephant ideas:

Cheap figurines
A picture frame with a photo of you inside
Half empty bottles of liquor
A funny t-shirt
A poster from the movie Twilight
Cheesy Christmas music

How to Find Free Printables for the Holidays

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Dec 092010

Why buy party invitations, gift tags and even wrapping paper when you can find it for free online? There are plenty of extra expenses during the holidays, but we discovered there are also lots of freebies! Here are some free holiday printables that will make your packages prettier and your parties even more festive.

Make Your Packages Look Extra Pretty (Photo Courtesy of Spin Spin)

Wine Bottle Labels: It doesn’t matter if you bought that bottle of wine at the discount super store because it will still look fancy with this free printable wine bottle label from Martha Stewart.

West Elm Party Packs: West Elm has a bunch of great printable freebies that include everything from menu cards to gift tags. There are four different designs for entertaining and four designs for gifting.

Printable Wrapping Paper: This may not be practical for big gifts, but for tiny packages you can definitely use this free printable wrapping paper from designer Mae. It comes in six colors and designs. There are also two sets of free printable wrapping paper with coordinating tags from designer Kellie Medevitz.

Holiday Party Invitations and Matching Address Labels: Here’s a fabulous freebie from designer Emmy Lu. Rather than buy fancy invitations here are some great ones you can print for free. The designs also come with coordinating address labels that can be printed on a full sheet label and cut out. There’s no doubt that your invites will appear far more fancy and festive with the help of this great designer.

Custom Gift Tags: These free gift tags from Life As Mom come in two designs: snowflake or Christmas holly. They are especially great because you can type in the name of the gift recipient and the name of the giver. No need to ruin a pretty package with messy handwriting.

Simple Free Gift Tags: Here’s another style of free printable gift tags from TipJunkie.com. So no matter what color your wrapping is you should be able to find a free coordinating gift tag.

Martha Stewart Monogrammed Gift Tags: Here’s another great freebie straight from one of the world’s most creative people. Print out these cute monogrammed gift tags at MarthaStewart.com. Cut out the letters you need for each of your holiday packages.

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