tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48139082843019446202024-03-13T20:47:00.099-07:00Craft Therapymake time to make.The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.comBlogger394125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-75161803501918197642012-03-14T15:42:00.000-07:002012-03-14T15:42:19.904-07:00Come visit our new blog!Hello friends! We are blogging in a new spot! Please visit us at <a href="http://www.ourbookishlife.wordpress.com/">Our Bookish Life</a>. If you want to follow us there, we'd love to have you! xxooThe Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-12799466547866262572012-02-09T07:44:00.000-08:002012-02-16T14:36:54.920-08:00Our little piece of library history.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm pretty excited to show you our newest piece of furniture. Isn't it amazing?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RQL_2C9R9FE/TzPoOI51L0I/AAAAAAAABjc/kDYQhnXYJ_Y/s1600/IMG_2206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RQL_2C9R9FE/TzPoOI51L0I/AAAAAAAABjc/kDYQhnXYJ_Y/s320/IMG_2206.JPG" width="252" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JrHGF6SGp38/TzPogTV0EjI/AAAAAAAABjk/ISbwRgJdNGE/s1600/IMG_2211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JrHGF6SGp38/TzPogTV0EjI/AAAAAAAABjk/ISbwRgJdNGE/s320/IMG_2211.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">It's a gorgeous, 60 drawer library card catalog! I am currently in the process of sorting my craft disaster into lots of organized drawers. The kids each get 1 drawer for themselves and they are very excited about this and keep shuffling things around to try to decide what to keep there.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I seriously smile every time I walk into our dining room now. I just had to share this lovely bit of happiness with you!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">xo</div><div style="text-align: left;">andrea</div>The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-34968082084097007962012-01-29T20:00:00.000-08:002012-01-31T12:11:40.487-08:00New!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A sneak peek at some of new things I have been making lately...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hand stamped quotes on book pages. These are mounted on tiny canvases.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-STadl02Wu1Q/TyYMv4BuItI/AAAAAAAABjE/5Hx5AdG6Nus/s1600/IMG_2168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-STadl02Wu1Q/TyYMv4BuItI/AAAAAAAABjE/5Hx5AdG6Nus/s320/IMG_2168.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">New literary necklaces. Here is one from a Pride and Prejudice book. Wouldn't this be lovely for Valentine's Day?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RXJ_nIzTG1g/TyYM-rLos6I/AAAAAAAABjU/CN1ldBPXuFU/s1600/IMG_2194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RXJ_nIzTG1g/TyYM-rLos6I/AAAAAAAABjU/CN1ldBPXuFU/s320/IMG_2194.JPG" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And literary quote note cards. I recently finished reading the Hunger Games series and thought that this quote from Mockingjay needed to be on a card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RXJ_nIzTG1g/TyYM-rLos6I/AAAAAAAABjU/CN1ldBPXuFU/s1600/IMG_2194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hVqweKC27nE/TyYM6uaUzNI/AAAAAAAABjM/kYNcGQi84A4/s1600/IMG_2185.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hVqweKC27nE/TyYM6uaUzNI/AAAAAAAABjM/kYNcGQi84A4/s320/IMG_2185.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More to come soon!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-23985361744488685592012-01-29T07:47:00.000-08:002012-01-29T07:48:45.214-08:00Valentine Craftacular!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have had a busy couple of months and plan to check in with an update and photos soon so you can see some of the new things I've been making! But first, I want to tell you about my first craft show of 2012! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.thebookishlife.etsy.com/">The Bookish Life</a> will be participating in the <a href="http://www.craftacular.glitterworkshop.com/">Valentine Craftacular</a> on February 4th at the East Side Club in Madison, WI. There will be around 50 artists and crafters, a photo booth and a make & take craft table. Fun for the whole family! Admission is free and the first 50 shoppers will get a free tote bag stuffed with goodies from the vendors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftacular.glitterworkshop.com/"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vCLucpAQwqE/TyVnmF-E4UI/AAAAAAAABi8/Zy9AemOvHX8/s320/fallinlove12postcardfront.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a sneak peek at some of the shops who will be at the show. You can go to the <a href="http://www.craftacular.glitterworkshop.com/">Valentine Craftacular </a>website for more information and a full vendor list! Hope to see you there!</div><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=2&l=MTU0NDN8MTk3MTcxNjIxNw&r=43918&t=s&m=0&u=15443&">
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also spent a lot of time crafting. I have two more shows coming up. On Saturday, December 3rd, you can find me at the <a href="http://www.craftacular.glitterworkshop.com/">Seventh Annual Holiday Craftacular</a> at the East Side Club in Madison. And on December 11th I will be at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/266576913390145/?ref=ts">Wrapping up the Holidays</a> which will be at The Glitter Workshop on the west side of Madison.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are some of my newest creations! This bracelet is made with elvish script taken from the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring. I absolutely love how this turned out. The script is so beautiful. And paired with the antique brass bracelet, it just looks so magical! I made this one for a custom request and have decided to make more for my etsy shop and to bring to our upcoming shows. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JIHYZ3ys_RU/TtLELb58CBI/AAAAAAAABiE/H2wJg9B35TY/s1600/IMG_1892.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="136" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JIHYZ3ys_RU/TtLELb58CBI/AAAAAAAABiE/H2wJg9B35TY/s320/IMG_1892.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have also been playing with making rings. This is one of the first. Again with script from a Tolkien book. More of these to come soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pIPzThciECY/TtLENByw3tI/AAAAAAAABiM/4MJHpn2-d2Y/s1600/IMG_1898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pIPzThciECY/TtLENByw3tI/AAAAAAAABiM/4MJHpn2-d2Y/s320/IMG_1898.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have also started to make more necklaces with book text. Here's one of the newest. I'll have more of these featuring Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and more at our shows and in our etsy shop in the coming weeks! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r28SD6F07S8/TtLEVpy4c4I/AAAAAAAABiU/h9u_uWdLT4g/s1600/IMG_1887.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r28SD6F07S8/TtLEVpy4c4I/AAAAAAAABiU/h9u_uWdLT4g/s320/IMG_1887.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And finally - Cyber Monday!! I have been keeping my <a href="http://www.thebookishlife.etsy.com/">etsy shop</a> as well stocked as possible and would like to offer a little something extra for purchases in our etsy shop on Monday, November 28th. All orders placed from 12:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. CST on November 28th, 2011 will receive one free hair pin with purchase. I will choose the hair pin and it will be related to your purchase. So if you buy a Harry Potter bracelet, you might get a "muggle" hair pin. If you purchase a super hero pin pack, you just may get spiderman or batman hair pin! A great way to get a little something extra for yourself or to give as an extra little gift or stocking stuffer! You can see some hair pin examples <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebookishlife?section_id=6822840">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In addition to the free gift with purchase, you can also receive FREE SHIPPING on all orders with coupon code CYBER11 at checkout now through Monday November 28th. Use this coupon code when you place your order and the shipping charges will automatically be removed! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So visit<a href="http://www.thebookishlife.etsy.com/"> The Bookish Life on etsy</a> on Cyber Monday and knock out some holiday shopping while getting a little extra gift with ANY purchase! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Xe9xbRLyVQ/TtLMRedgpWI/AAAAAAAABi0/5vgyVB5QXnk/s1600/hobbitpin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Xe9xbRLyVQ/TtLMRedgpWI/AAAAAAAABi0/5vgyVB5QXnk/s320/hobbitpin.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a fabulous week, everyone! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-76720688589568240052011-11-07T09:21:00.000-08:002011-11-07T09:21:52.783-08:00The Bookish Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cvadh1NdORw/TrfnxpTdHfI/AAAAAAAABgo/5w6DpV-hEfI/s1600/bookishlifebanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="51" ida="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cvadh1NdORw/TrfnxpTdHfI/AAAAAAAABgo/5w6DpV-hEfI/s400/bookishlifebanner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Hello friends! I have big news and I am so exicted to share it!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">After almost 6 years of selling our handmade wares as Space Oddities, we have decided to change our business name! We loved Space Oddities when we chose it because it was a fun, lighthearted name that we felt fit the randomness of what we were making at the time. Our new name was chosen with our more focused creative path in mind. <br />
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Over the years we have created lots of different items, many of them from recycled books and comics with our original art work integrated. We feel that we have finally found our niche and plan to move forward with <strong>The Bookish Life</strong> in full force! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We have a new collection of literary bracelets, necklaces and hair accessories that we are very excited about in addition to our current bookish items that include art prints on old book pages and mirrors, magnets, cards and pins featuring recycled comics and books. Check out<a href="http://www.thebookishlife.etsy.com/"> the bookish life etsy shop</a> to see some of our newest creations!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RW6MXetgCkk/TrfnwDZe7DI/AAAAAAAABgg/_n_DfTONpgs/s1600/bookishlife.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ida="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RW6MXetgCkk/TrfnwDZe7DI/AAAAAAAABgg/_n_DfTONpgs/s400/bookishlife.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Above is the logo that Chad made for our new shop banner and business cards. We had intended to wait until the new year to move forward with this name change, but once he drew this, I knew I couldn't wait any longer! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">We have a few upcoming shows where you will be able to find a large selection of some of our newest items as well as some of our oldies but goodies. Our first show is on Sunday, November 13 in Madison at the Goodman Center. You can find more details about <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=295056070518164">the Crafty Fair</a> on Facebook! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a fabulous November! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">Andrea</div>The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-24013689480793419272011-10-19T06:44:00.000-07:002011-11-04T09:07:28.920-07:00Recycled Book Bracelets!Happy October! I have been keeping very busy making lots of new bracelets featuring recycled classic books, fun popular books, vintage sheet music and other goodies. It's my new favorite thing to make! I have a few in my <a href="http://www.spaceoddities.etsy.com/">etsy shop</a> and will be adding many more soon. Look for Catcher in the Rye, Chronicles of Narnia, Edgar Allen Poe, Les Miserables and several others in the coming weeks. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1Z9nws2u3V8/Tp7SQVcCtXI/AAAAAAAABgA/o3xD8V6nPAg/s1600/hobbit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="86" rda="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1Z9nws2u3V8/Tp7SQVcCtXI/AAAAAAAABgA/o3xD8V6nPAg/s400/hobbit.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can find Space Oddities and Glitter Workshop wares at the Dane County Farmers' market for a few more Saturdays (as long as the weather holds out!) so stop out and check out our newest creations!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Holiday shows are just around the corner! My first show will be <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Crafty-Fair/158746284151594">The Crafty Fair,</a> November 13 at the Goodman Center in Madison. Save the date! It's going to be a fantastic show!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-72726024303936275142011-09-25T17:51:00.000-07:002011-09-25T17:51:36.883-07:001000 etsy sales + autumn love + giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I love autumn. I adore the leaves crunching under my feet, the chilly nights, apple orchards, pumpkin patches, scarves, fabulous produce and everything else that comes along with it.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-obsrcRz5VeY/Tn_JkJXHfZI/AAAAAAAABfw/JNfcW0FNx1w/s1600/owls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-obsrcRz5VeY/Tn_JkJXHfZI/AAAAAAAABfw/JNfcW0FNx1w/s320/owls.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Last week on the first day of autumn, <a href="http://www.spaceoddities.etsy.com/">Space Oddities</a> reached 1000 sales in our etsy shop! We are having a giveaway to celebrate. Comment here to tell us your favorite thing about autumn and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a Space Oddities gift package that will include an art print of your choice, an assorted button pack, a pair of hair pins and several other surprises.<br />
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I'll choose a winner randomly from posts here and on facebook on Monday October 3rd. Happy autumn!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: auto;"></div>The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-34866265692757319802011-08-07T14:03:00.000-07:002011-08-07T15:45:06.022-07:00New things!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recently started making big, bold headbands featuring some of our favorite designs. I love how they are turning out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wE9GCm4R8as/Tj74070TuAI/AAAAAAAABe8/XVx95csHbhw/s1600/IMG_1566.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wE9GCm4R8as/Tj74070TuAI/AAAAAAAABe8/XVx95csHbhw/s400/IMG_1566.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm also continuing to make lots of fun hair pins. These are from a vintage book about bicycles, a vintage dessert cookbook, and an old comic book!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lTzxPO_vGnI/Tj75Lq5cVBI/AAAAAAAABfI/M2o4ZObMBMw/s1600/IMG_1546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lTzxPO_vGnI/Tj75Lq5cVBI/AAAAAAAABfI/M2o4ZObMBMw/s320/IMG_1546.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0uBn1dCzIKA/Tj75lps6HAI/AAAAAAAABfY/mMy4Tnbe1ts/s1600/IMG_1554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0uBn1dCzIKA/Tj75lps6HAI/AAAAAAAABfY/mMy4Tnbe1ts/s320/IMG_1554.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4ecJ3UhSws0/Tj75zttkUdI/AAAAAAAABfg/1oFKSmWgVCs/s1600/IMG_1540.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4ecJ3UhSws0/Tj75zttkUdI/AAAAAAAABfg/1oFKSmWgVCs/s320/IMG_1540.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I have also started making bracelets. Here are a couple of my recent favorites.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IA8FvlzIOJA/Tj75QU-d9UI/AAAAAAAABfQ/v3JGBNDYZ6k/s1600/IMG_1508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IA8FvlzIOJA/Tj75QU-d9UI/AAAAAAAABfQ/v3JGBNDYZ6k/s400/IMG_1508.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Harry Potter!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color: #0000ee;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TzwrfAcxf5M/Tj75N6gDVXI/AAAAAAAABfM/7Svi7s9G4xo/s1600/IMG_1509.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="205" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TzwrfAcxf5M/Tj75N6gDVXI/AAAAAAAABfM/7Svi7s9G4xo/s320/IMG_1509.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage cookbook bracelet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a wonderful week!</div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lTzxPO_vGnI/Tj75Lq5cVBI/AAAAAAAABfI/M2o4ZObMBMw/s1600/IMG_1546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"></span></a>The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-4304662818793042192011-08-07T13:37:00.000-07:002011-08-07T13:41:18.697-07:00Good things.<div style="text-align: center;">The last couple of months have been a whirlwind. Here are some of the highlights!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rssUC6VOP0k/Tj73DQl5rII/AAAAAAAABe4/e3kyLU1P6pU/s1600/IMG_1234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rssUC6VOP0k/Tj73DQl5rII/AAAAAAAABe4/e3kyLU1P6pU/s400/IMG_1234.JPG" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G_8vZuuGhLo/TiSF9CiYarI/AAAAAAAABeQ/YtH45BGkXs8/s1600/recordplayer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G_8vZuuGhLo/TiSF9CiYarI/AAAAAAAABeQ/YtH45BGkXs8/s400/recordplayer.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eS6phHZnF1U/Tj7wylJv09I/AAAAAAAABeU/lTXrztcXDSs/s1600/IMG_1448.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eS6phHZnF1U/Tj7wylJv09I/AAAAAAAABeU/lTXrztcXDSs/s400/IMG_1448.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqSQjVv2vac/Tj7xpKMN9rI/AAAAAAAABek/UcEUc5DTWHI/s1600/IMG_1393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqSQjVv2vac/Tj7xpKMN9rI/AAAAAAAABek/UcEUc5DTWHI/s400/IMG_1393.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NCUiWKIwlVM/TiSF7kyBGiI/AAAAAAAABeM/dHywwXoIDh0/s1600/ic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" m$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NCUiWKIwlVM/TiSF7kyBGiI/AAAAAAAABeM/dHywwXoIDh0/s400/ic.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UqSQjVv2vac/Tj7xpKMN9rI/AAAAAAAABek/UcEUc5DTWHI/s1600/IMG_1393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cp2SPHl3Tko/Tj70ykZ7qRI/AAAAAAAABeo/ELk0n6tEmu4/s1600/2011SUMMERPOSTER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cp2SPHl3Tko/Tj70ykZ7qRI/AAAAAAAABeo/ELk0n6tEmu4/s400/2011SUMMERPOSTER.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LcWFlyNvqbA/Tj71LD9prpI/AAAAAAAABes/lDT_VxyCeTI/s1600/IMG_1484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LcWFlyNvqbA/Tj71LD9prpI/AAAAAAAABes/lDT_VxyCeTI/s400/IMG_1484.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Y1YCc9AlKk/Tj71Sm4-ZuI/AAAAAAAABew/WlrFWgNY7cI/s1600/IMG_1317.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Y1YCc9AlKk/Tj71Sm4-ZuI/AAAAAAAABew/WlrFWgNY7cI/s400/IMG_1317.JPG" width="391" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-72732434032121001692011-06-03T10:02:00.000-07:002011-06-03T10:05:01.181-07:00Hello June!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wisconsin has decided to skip over spring and head right into summer. It's hot and humid, folks! After a couple of wacky weather months, I'm thrilled to have a decent forecast for the weekend. I'm especially excited because this means nice weather for the <a href="http://dcfm.org/">Dane County Farmers' Market</a>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This week I have been busy printing a few of my favorite designs on kids shirts and bibs. I even convinced my 4 year old to model for me! Here are some new shirts you can find at the market this weekend. These are also available in our <a href="http://www.spaceoddities.etsy.com/">etsy shop</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">xo</div><div style="text-align: left;">Andrea</div>The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-12986668844005629032011-05-10T20:46:00.000-07:002011-05-10T20:46:01.850-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Life is good and busy, just how I like it. A quick update on what's up in CraftTherapyLand, yes? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jette had her first ballet recital last month and it was so adorable I can't even believe it. Here's a photo of the kiddos together just after the recital. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qNOdSGvIJb8/TcoCyypvmmI/AAAAAAAABd0/4uX3_ItB7-A/s1600/IMG_0971.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qNOdSGvIJb8/TcoCyypvmmI/AAAAAAAABd0/4uX3_ItB7-A/s320/IMG_0971.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spring. It's here. The kids are so happy to be able to play outside now that the weather has slowly started to get decent. They are as sweet and willful as ever and make my every day more special.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been keeping very busy between my day job, helping out at Glitter Workshop, the kiddos, the farmers' market (which I have not been to much yet...but there is a LOT of the season left!) and everything else that life throws at me. Unfortunately I have not made a lot of new products lately. I have a few new ideas that I have been wanting to try but I just haven't found the time to pull it together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been making more fun hair pins. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LSJ-EvikeZs/TcoB2XcdIcI/AAAAAAAABdo/-belQTNKKIo/s1600/IMG_1000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LSJ-EvikeZs/TcoB2XcdIcI/AAAAAAAABdo/-belQTNKKIo/s320/IMG_1000.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy spring, friends!!</div>The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-59638393161787909142011-04-01T12:14:00.000-07:002011-04-01T12:14:32.507-07:00Literary Hair Pins!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Something new! Pretty little bobby pins made with itty bitty bits of text from classic and not so classic literature. Great one-of-a-kind gifts for bookish types. I started listing just a few pairs in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/spaceoddities?ref=seller_info">etsy shop</a> and there will be many more coming soon!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3L7BJd6mdvs/TZYiGSDKYWI/AAAAAAAABdA/k1MapD1s5gY/s1600/ouipins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3L7BJd6mdvs/TZYiGSDKYWI/AAAAAAAABdA/k1MapD1s5gY/s400/ouipins.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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I decided to give red velvet cupcakes a try today. Would you believe me if I told you the recipe I decided on was on the back of the red food coloring I bought at Target? I had already found a couple of recipe possibilities but this one just seemed like it was the one.<br />
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I have never made them before and I have to say that they turned out just as red and lovely and yummy as I had hoped. It's really a pretty cupcake!<br />
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And even prettier (and tastier!) with cream cheese frosting. The kids each ate one right away...after destroying it with sprinkles, that is. Here is Jette posing with me before the sprinkle attack.<br />
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Here is the recipe as found on the back of my Market Pantry red food coloring. I am really happy with it. The cake turned out very moist and flavorful!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Heat oven to 350F. Beat butter and sugar on medium speed until creamy. Beat in eggs until light and fluffy. Beat in sour cream, milk, food coloring and vanilla. Beat in flour, cocoa and soda on low speed just until blended. Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups. Bake 20-25 minutes until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely and frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here is my favorite cream cheese frosting recipe from my no frills Betty Crocker cookbook!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I opened this giant bottle of vanilla last week. I had another large bottle that I thought would last forever but have been baking so much lately that it's going fast. I opened the bottle on March 12 and I am going to keep track and see how long it lasts this time! Once this one is gone I will be all out of my fancy, yummy vanilla from Mexico. Maybe when this runs out it'll be time for a vacation?</div><br />
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I was happy with our yummy creation. It's a chocolate cupcake with homemade marshmallow creme filling and topped with toasted coconut chocolate ganache. Total chocolate overload!<br />
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I have really been enjoying baking lately and just might take on the next iron cupcake challenge as well. The theme is so unique: children's books! Chad is actually considering being a part of this challenge as well. Although he is not interested in baking like I am, he is interested in the creative possibilities of this theme. We are currently thinking about using <i>Coraline</i> or <i>The Wolves in the Walls</i>, both favorites by Neil Gaiman, as inspiration. Luckily the next Challenge isn't until June so we have some time to think about it and lots of time to practice!The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-12666344390767970772011-02-25T19:26:00.000-08:002011-02-26T17:13:08.431-08:00bracelet making & cupcake baking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made these bracelets the at <a href="http://www.glitterworkshop.com/">The Glitter Workshop</a>'s crafts & cupcakes night. The French text one is for me and the fairy bracelet is a gift for my 4 year old. I like how they turned out and had such a nice time making them. Glitter is planning to have more drop in craft & cupcake nights so you will have a chance to make your own if you're interested. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JQKtTVyWyeI/TWhu-qsSF1I/AAAAAAAABcY/wuXS-_1W9e4/s1600/IMG_0734.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="107" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JQKtTVyWyeI/TWhu-qsSF1I/AAAAAAAABcY/wuXS-_1W9e4/s400/IMG_0734.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-40026424161067719622011-02-20T14:12:00.000-08:002011-02-20T14:12:16.525-08:00Strawberry Pop Rocks CupcakesIt's been a lazy Sunday filled with cupcake baking, catching up on housework and games and movies with the kiddos. <br />
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I have been wanting to try a Pop Rocks cupcake and finally made it happen today. The cupcake is made with strawberry soda pop and the frosting is a buttercream with more strawberry soda for flavor and color. I topped it with a sprinkling of Pop Rocks candy. I didn't take the time to fancy frost these but I think they still look pretty yummy (and turned out tasting pretty delish as well!) I love the literal pop of flavor. It's so fun!<br />
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We hope you will participate! If you know anyone who might like to contribute, please pass this info on to them! We're excited to see what everyone creates and can't wait to see how it all comes together! I plan to post updates here as submissions come in so we can keep track of the progress and see the wall fill up!</div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dsuyrKNgqfs/TV9CRhlIv2I/AAAAAAAABb0/NQ_viP3ybs0/s1600/craftybutton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dsuyrKNgqfs/TV9CRhlIv2I/AAAAAAAABb0/NQ_viP3ybs0/s200/craftybutton.jpg" width="188" /></a></div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
Submissions can be mailed to or dropped off at: 6138 Mineral Point Rd., Madison, WI, 53705</div><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-68936936328113314102011-01-20T09:57:00.000-08:002011-01-20T13:33:22.477-08:00Owly ode to Lloyd Dobbler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When the lovely <a href="http://www.glitterworkshop.com/">Naomi of the Glitter Workshop</a> asked me if I was interested in creating a poster for the upcoming valentine trunk show, I knew immediately what it would look like. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Chad and I worked together to create this fun owly ode to the best scene in one of our very favorite movies. I liked how it turned out and decided to make magnets and prints for the upcoming show. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is the illustration on a magnet version which is available in our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66076084/owly-ode-to-lloyd-dobbler-magnet">etsy shop</a> now. We should have prints soon as well! Wouldn't this be a sweet valentine surprise for someone special? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ANasDN56hGU/TTh2uuQ056I/AAAAAAAABa8/qbxxxk0sUhU/s1600/owly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="335" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ANasDN56hGU/TTh2uuQ056I/AAAAAAAABa8/qbxxxk0sUhU/s400/owly.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And of course, here is the inspiration just in case you've been living under a rock or are a lot younger than me. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ANasDN56hGU/TTh3lvxOjtI/AAAAAAAABbA/Hqg7dXwsXvs/s1600/lloyd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ANasDN56hGU/TTh3lvxOjtI/AAAAAAAABbA/Hqg7dXwsXvs/s400/lloyd.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">andrea</div>The Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-56514223957175541672011-01-20T09:50:00.000-08:002011-01-20T09:51:30.497-08:00fall in love with handmade!Mark your calendar for the upcoming Fall in Love with Handmade trunk show! It's coming up on February 6th at the <a href="http://www.glitterworkshop.com/">Glitter Workshop.</a> Join us for a day of handmade shopping and yummy treats (I plan to bring cupcakes to share. Yum!) You can find more info about the event on the <a href="http://www.craftacular.glitterworkshop.com/">Craftacular website</a>. Hope to see you there! <br />
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andreaThe Bookish Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05641923986685756398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4813908284301944620.post-41356238163398894772010-12-30T09:56:00.000-08:002011-01-18T23:46:12.681-08:00Iron Cupcake Madison!Iron cupcake Madison is coming up SOON!<br />
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In case you are not hip to this lovely event, let me fill you in. Here are the basics: 8 bakers create 1 unique cupcake featuring 1 common ingredient or theme. YOU come out and pay six bucks (which is donated to a charity - proceeds from the last event were donated to Porchlight Foundation) and get to taste 8 delicious mini cupcakes and vote for your favorite. It's a seriously delightful experience. I highly recommend it.<br />
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Iron Cupcake is a newish event for Madison but the events have been popular in Milwaukee for awhile. The first Madison event took place in October 2010 in Madison at the Washington Hotel Coffee Room. I found out that there was immediately more of a buzz about the event than I expected. I showed up about 2 hours into the event and completely missed out on tasting. All of the cupcakes were gone! By the time the next event rolled around in December I planned ahead and came early so I could be sure to get in on the cupcake tasting/judging fun. The December theme was "filling" and the bakers did an amazing job coming up with some super yummy cupcakes.<br />
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The upcoming Iron Cupcake event will be held at the High Noon Saloon and will feature a citrus theme. I am excited to tell you that I have signed up to bake for this one! I am not sure what I will be whipping up just yet but I will be busy testing some recipes over the next few weeks. My sister-in-law and my friend Katie are also baking for this one so it will be triple the cupcake fun! I love love love citrus and can't wait to see what all of the bakers come up with.<br />
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The next event is on January 23rd, 1-3 p.m. (this is the correct time! it is no longer starting at 3pm!) at the High Noon Saloon, 701 East Washington in Madison. You can find more information about the event <a href="http://www.facebook.com/notifications.php#!/event.php?eid=106958059375339">HERE</a> or check out the main Iron Cupcake Madison <a href="http://www.facebook.com/notifications.php#!/pages/Iron-Cupcake-Madison/137515206292011?v=wall">facebook page.</a> Hope to see you there!<br />
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And of course I will leave you with some fabulous cupcake goodies from some of my favorite etsy shops. Enjoy!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ANasDN56hGU/TRzFbZjW2JI/AAAAAAAABao/2OUNFoRqaRQ/s1600/cupcakesharyn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ANasDN56hGU/TRzFbZjW2JI/AAAAAAAABao/2OUNFoRqaRQ/s320/cupcakesharyn.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Photo Postcard Mystery Pack by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sharynshoots">SharynShoots</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ANasDN56hGU/TRzFdpeH21I/AAAAAAAABas/gYCnr1x12Qs/s1600/cupcaketrivet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ANasDN56hGU/TRzFdpeH21I/AAAAAAAABas/gYCnr1x12Qs/s320/cupcaketrivet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Pink Frosting Upcycled Cupcake Trivet by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ekra">EKRA</a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We will have pocket mirrors, magnets, art prints, clothing for kids and adults and more! Plus tons of goodies from over 40 other awesome vendors. You can see the full list of vendors <a href="http://www.craftacular.glitterworkshop.com/index.php?page=vendors.php">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ANasDN56hGU/TP0fl5h2agI/AAAAAAAABag/ls-g6MtFATk/s1600/holiday10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ANasDN56hGU/TP0fl5h2agI/AAAAAAAABag/ls-g6MtFATk/s400/holiday10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope to see you on Saturday! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will have pocket mirrors, small and large magnets and buttons available to create with prices ranging from just $1-7! Feel welcome to bring something special to customize your item - a photo (printed on copy paper weight paper,) a fun paper or gift wrap, old magazine or book pages, etc. OR use pre-cut images and papers we'll have available to creat</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">e something unique on the spot. We'll have everything from vintage comics and classic books to sparkly papers with holiday themes for you to choose from! This is a project that would be suitable for younger kids, as well. You could have the kids customize a gift for a teacher or grandma and grandpa (maybe a magnet from their own drawing?) or make buttons for holiday party favors!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had such a fun time at the Holiday Craft Lounge last weekend and wanted to offer one more opportunity before the holidays for locals to craft up something special. Hope to see you there!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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