‘holidays’ Archives
January 31, 2012
I was browsing Etsy this evening and decided to put together a little wish list of sorts for Valentine’s Day. (Yes, this is the best way to let The Baconator know what I have my eye on!)
1. I Love You More Than Bacon Card – Yes, this would mean alot coming from The Baconator!
2. One Dozen Vanilla Heart Marshmallows – These would be yummy in some hot chocolate.
3. Killer Love Note – The little note is contained in an actual egg. Super cool!
4. Burlap Heart Pillow – I am so into burlap right now.
5. Burlap Heart Banner – Again, with the burlap but I can see this hanging in my office.
6. Set of Valentine’s Soap – Such a cute little gift set. Pampering is always good.
7. Fudge Pops – Need I say more?
Oh and if you are still looking for some great Valentine favors the the kid’s party, check out Write With Moxie. Only a few more days left to order! (Yep, I just shamelessly self promoted!)
January 25, 2012
I wanted to design something a little less “cutesy” for this Valentine’s Day. I started looking through some of my old illustrations and found this little whale I had done awhile back. (It was actually part of a logo concept for a client that wasn’t chosen). I immediately hopped on Google to see if I could find a pun that would match. Really, what is Valentine’s Day without a few puns? While it’s still got a little cute factor for the kids, I chose a more modern color palette and print for the paper.
We are very into origami bookmarks over here lately. If you purchase anything from Write With Moxie, you will see that up close and personal. ;) I just used a larger piece of paper to make a little “pouch” to hold the card and a little piece of candy. I even included illustrated directions for you! I just used a sucker but there is enough room to stuff it with all kinds of goodies.
Since most Valentine’s are pink and red, I thought I would make something for the boys as well. Both color palettes are included in the PDF!
And if that wasn’t enough, I also made little pillowboxes in the same print and colors.
You can download a PDF for each one below (or over there on the sidebar). Hope you enjoy!
<< WHALE VALENTINE CARD FREEBIE – BOY & GIRL >>
<< WHALE VALENTINE PILLOWBOX FREEBIE – BOY & GIRL >>
December 29, 2011
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! We are just getting back into the swing of things over here but with the kids out of school, it is a little chaotic. It also doesn’t help that my wisdom tooth has decided to act up so when I am not sleeping, I am half in and out of it on Vicodin…it makes for a really weird work environment! Sorry Amanda! ;)
We had a great Christmas and I think Santa was pretty good to everyone. Instead of trying to muster together sentences (thank you again Vicodin) I am just going to post a few photos from the weekend. :)
Cookies were decorated at my Mom’s house on Christmas Eve…I think we are going to make this a tradition.
Gia’s big present was a puppet theater (handmade in the USA). In fact, all of her toys this year were handmade. :)
Xander’s big gift was a Go Cart. Oh yes, his sister is loving it too!
One of my gifts was a lovely necklace from Merriweather Council. I have been admiring her designs since I did her website. The Baconator took notice. ;)
December 22, 2011
I am getting ready to close down until Wednesday for the Christmas holiday. Oh 5 days of relaxation here I come!
