Recycled Crayon Sticks

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Here are something which can keep your kids occupied when you are dining in a restaurant.  Chunky Recycled Crayon Sticks.  These 100% recycle crayons are thick and chunky, just perfect to keep the children happy.  They are made from melted down unwanted crayons and are available in 14 different colours.  The set comes with a recycled paper doodle pad.  Get one now from Bibelotshops.com

Cool And Affordable Photo Cards

Oh I am so loving these photo cards from PearTreeGreetings.com.  They are just so beautiful.  What a stylish way to send out announcements, thank you notes, birthday cards and invitations.  Oh and they also have Photo Address labels for those who want to add a personal touch to their mail as well as fun Mommy Cards.  Its website is very easy to navigate.  You can refine your search by the Design color, Number of photos,  Orientation and Type.  So if you are looking for a unique way to share your most precious moments with friends and families, just head over to PearTreeGreetings.com.

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DIY Shower Curtain

If you are in the creative mood to decorate your home, then perhaps you may want to check out this TY D.I.Y. Shower Curtain from graindesign.bigcartel.com.  Ty Shower Curtain is plastic, recyclable and breathable.  It comes with a permanent marker for you to design away.   Remember to draw on the shiny side.  Let it dry completely before using.

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Sticky Note Pads Origami Style

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I like sticky note pads.   They are so useful and I really don’t know what to do without them.  I need to write reminders a lot and the yellow sticky note pads sure come in handy.  For those who are a little bored at work, then here is something interesting for you –  Sticky Note Pads Origami Style.   Each sticky note pad comes with instructions and dotted lines for you to create a simple origami design.  You can try folding a swan, a cute penguin, pelican or more.  Time to exercise your mind and discover the ancient Japanese art of paper folding.  Get them at Iwantoneofthose.com.

Things that caught my eyes

Here are some really cool handmade stuff which I found on Etsy and a few other online stores.  Besides fashion accessories and arts & crafts, I also found a really effective home remedies for blackheads for those who want to get rid of those pesky blackheads 😉

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Copper Brown Sea Glass Necklace from Ashtash at Etsy.com

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Spring Tags with Ribbons to make your presents prettier from Jellybeans at Etsy.com

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A very funky photo frame made from recycled magazines at Decade-gifts.com

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Time to get rid of those blackheads with ProNexin.

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Trio hand dyed scarf to perk up those dull winter days.  Available at PrettyPanda @ Etsy.com

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A beautiful Shadow Petal bracelet to wrap around your hand.  Available at Interesting Particulars.

 

Christmas Photo Cards

Christmas is than 2 weeks away and if  you haven’t sent out any Christmas card to your friends and loved ones, now is the time to do it.  If you consider adding that special touch to your greeting cards instead of boring traditional cards, why not send out christmas photo cards?  It is a fun way to reconnect with your family and friends.  At PearTreeGreetings.com, you can just choose from any of their holiday photo card templates, upload your photo and then personalize the greeting card.  Easy peasy eh?  So, if you want to share and express your warmest greetings this holiday season, just hop over to PearTreeGreetings.com now.

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Fun & Happy Tapes

If you are into crafty fun, then I am sure you will go crazy over these Happy Tape from HappyTape.BigCartel.com.  These lovely and colourful tapes are made from Japanese Washi Paper.  Happy Tapes are just perfect for decorating packages, gift wrapping, scrapbooking, cards, fancy labels and more.   They come in plains, stripes, polka dots, plaids, ginghams. flowers, bubbles and more.  My favourite are these tapes in Cherry Blossom colours.

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Dressing Up Your Apple

Tired of eating a bruised apple?  Well, worry no more because you can now protect your apple with an apple sweater!  These cute crocheted little cozies can also turn them into a lovely object d’art 🙂  Artist, Jacqueline Dufresne hand-knit them from 100% cotton yarn.  It fits most medium apples and works for pears and avocados, too.  Get a few today for your home and they also make a great gift for your loved ones or friends. Check out Curiosity Shoppe.