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1:32 PM

Creative Inspiration for 2013: Leonie Dawson's Calendars

Hello there, I'm not much of a calendar person. I have one for work and a 2004 cross stitch of the day calendar I won at a white ...

Hello there,

I'm not much of a calendar person. I have one for work and a 2004 cross stitch of the day calendar I won at a white elephant party. That's it and I certainly hadn't considered buying one for 2013. That sentiment has totally changed thanks to Leonie Dawson!

I've been thinking about getting more organized and making time for my creative projects lately and Leonie's website fell into my lap via my friend Meg's awesome blog, The Empowered Way. I am beyond jazzed about Leonie's 2013 Create Your Incredible Year Calendar & Workbook.

At first glance, I thought she was a little too hippy dippy, even for moi, but I decided to download her free Biz and Blog Star Workbook. I highly recommend reading it! It is loaded with useful blogging/creating inspiration and got me in the creative mindset again.

While I am loading my digital shopping cart with last-minute gifts that don't need 7-10 business days to be delivered, I'm wishing you a stress-free holiday. I hope your holidays are cheerful and warm.

Kindly,

Genevieve

3:27 PM

Happiness is Chic Expands: My New Etsy Shop

Hello there, It's no secret that I love making cards and blog bling in Photoshop, and if it was a secret, then I just thoroughly out...

Hello there,

It's no secret that I love making cards and blog bling in Photoshop, and if it was a secret, then I just thoroughly outed myself. It started out with harmless things like designing save-the-dates and baby shower cards that I might need in the far distant future just to see if I could do it. Then it got to the point where I realized I hopefully wouldn't have 10 weddings and 20 babies and should start sharing these designs I love so dearly instead of miserly hoarding them.

As a gift to you for reading, you can have free access to the 'I Love You Honey' card above for two weeks before I list it in my Etsy shop. Speaking of my Etsy shop, also named Happiness is Chic, please pop over if you get a chance.

Thank you for visiting and have a lovely day!

P.S. Don't you love the honeysuckle design that inspired my cards? You can find the Photoshop pattern download for free (and much, much more!) at Pugly Pixel.

3:52 PM

Free Online Scrapbooking Resources: Maybe*Mej

Hello there, Do you ever feel vaguely annoyed with your parents for not being Swedish? I know I do. Swedes are unreasonably attractive,...

Hello there,

Do you ever feel vaguely annoyed with your parents for not being Swedish? I know I do. Swedes are unreasonably attractive, bilingual, get a minimum of 5 weeks vacation each year and are talented designers. Of course, most of my knowledge is based on Stieg Larsson's trilogy and the IKEA website.

As if I needed another reason to convince me, I happend upon the Maybe*Mej blog via Pugly Pixel. The Swedish designer has several adorable online scrapbooking/blogging frames and accessories available for free. The photo of my adorable niece, Mya, was decorated with her Camera Bird collection and Spring Frames. Temporary tattoos not included.

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

8:54 PM

Giveaway: Red Velvet Cupcake Blinkie

Hello there, Here is my first blinkie giveaway. It's just in time for Valentine's Day too! Sure, it's nice to share your af...

Hello there,
Here is my first blinkie giveaway. It's just in time for Valentine's Day too! Sure, it's nice to share your affection with actual people on February 14th, but let's not forget about one of the deepest, most rewarding relationships of a lifetime on Love Day. Here's a much deserved tribute to you, delicious food.
This blinkie is designed to fit perfectly in your blog's sidebar. Enjoy!

This is my first handmade blinkie, but there will be many more to come. Psssss, here is a hint to my next blinkie's theme.Thanks for reading and have a great day!

-Genevieve