For the first time ever I am holding a big summer sale in my shop and newsletter subscribers get the best deal with a 30% off coupon. PLUS I am throwing in a free vintage paper pack if your order totals at least $45!
All orders will ship out by July 15th, and the shop will be on vacation from July 16th to August 31st. If you've had your eye on something in the shop, now is definitely the best time!
My new set of printables, Hello Happy, is now listed at Etsy.
The kit was inspired by Pharrell Williams' hit song, which has been my earworm for a few weeks now. Kieran loves it too, and every so often will burst out in song "Happy, happy, happy happy!", which to me was a sure sign that I needed to make cards to go with our photos this Spring.
To celebrate I also shared a couple freebies. The first is a desktop background which went out in the newsletter yesterday.
Today, I am sharing another freebie with a tutorial to make a simple yet handy jotter book.
To make it you will need the free Hello Happy download for the cover, a stack of paper for the pages, and a sewing machine.
First, print the cover image out onto card stock or thick paper. I used white, but kraft would look great too.
Next stack all the papers with the cover, and fold in two
Open out flat again, and using your sewing machine, stitch along the crease
Cut off excess threads and there you go!
A lovely happy notebook, for keeping track of stuff. If you don't have a sewing machine you can try stapling the pages together, or hand sewing them.
You can also mix things up, by using drawing or watercolour paper for the pages, and use your book for more artistic pursuits!
Acquiring art for our homes is extremely affordable nowadays, thanks to the abundance of independent artists, the Internet and printable posters. But once you have it, how do you display it to full effect? I am planning to get more pieces up on our walls soon, and so I searched the web for framing and displaying ideas.
Of course there is classic framing
for a twist you can use shadow box frames
Frames like these are also very affordable from stores like Ikea, so you don't end up spending 10 times on framing as you did on the art piece!
Or how about just using the actual frame itself without the glass and backing?
Forget the frame all together and use other common household articles for hanging like pants hangers
Regular hangers with clips
Scrabble trays!
Clipboards
or bulldog clips
You could always DIY your display
Forgo frames and other hanging methods and just adhere prints directly to your wall.
Did you see any ideas you'd like to try? My mind is spinning with the possibilities!
Did everyone who celebrates have a lovely Thanksgiving? I hear it's the start of the Holiday shopping season, so I have a select number of items on sale in both shops, starting today Black Friday, and lasting through Cyber Monday, December 2nd. Treat yourself to that item you've been wanting, or grab some gifts and stocking stuffers.
Happy Shopping!
It's Tuesday, and that means freebies! Ok, that's not really a thing on Callaloo Soup, but today it's true. Remember my handmade gift planning list?
It has helped me so much with planning what I want to make as gifts this year. I have even gotten started on some of them already! I decided that I needed a more detailed project worksheet for some of the gifts though, those that were more involved. So I came up with this printable.
This sheet allows you to really break things down, make a sketch, jot where the instructions can be found, and include important notes.
It's free when you subscribe to the Callaloo Soup newsletter. (If you are already a subscriber, check your e-mail, I sent it along earlier today). What else will you get for subscribing to the newsletter? Once a month updates from me, with recent news, special coupons, and exclusive tutorials and freebies. The first issue is planned for next week, and will include even more Holiday related items, so go ahead and sign up!
Let's back it up a bit though, Thanksgiving is before Christmas, so I have a special freebie for those who celebrate too!
When you like the Facebook page, you will get access to this free printable poster. It's free until 11/11/2013 then it goes up for sale in the Designs shop. So get it during this limited time.
Speaking of the shop, the grand reopening is scheduled for this Friday, November 8th. I will have a bunch of new products listed, as well as your old favourites. So mark that date in your calendars!
I've never been a big collector of things. As a child I tried the usual stamps and coins, but lost interest quickly. I have a sort of half-hearted collection of cat figurines going, and a few years ago I attempted to collect cut-glass lemon squeezers, and amassed a grand total of two. Usually when people ask me what I collect I reply tongue-in-cheek: "crafting supplies!"
But it seems l now do have a growing collection: vintage cameras! It started innocently enough, I wanted a double lens camera for doing Through The Viewfinder (TTV) shots, so picked up the one you can see on the shelf above. Then slowly others started being added to my collection. Now I am drawn to vintage cameras at the flea markets and just can't resist them! Especially the Polaroids! yes, I jumped on that bandwagon.
But I need to be reasonable, right? I need to let others share in my finds and add to their own collections. Actually, what happens is that everytime I want to buy another vintage camera Lucas asks "Don't you already have one of those?". Um, do I? Happily, what I do have is a vintage shop, so I have an excuse! I'm happy to announce that I have a brand new section in my vintage shop now, for vintage cameras and accessories.
I plan to be on the hunt for other kinds of cameras soon. Some will be for the shop, and don't tell Lucas, but some will be added to my shelf!
Do you collect anything? Did it start when you were a child or as an adult?
Before I sign off, I wanted to remind you that Google Reader will be gone as of July 1st! Don't forget to find another way to keep up with your favourite blogs. You can check out one of the option below.
Feedly
BlogLovin'
The Old Reader
Digg Reader (which you have to get on the wait list for)
Feedly and Bloglovin will automatically import your subscriptions from Google Reader, but with The Old Reader you need to export/import your subscriptions file. You can do this from the settings in Google Reader. Whichever option you use, it's probably a good idea to go ahead and export that subscription file, since it may come in handy in the future. That way you won't have to go through the process of resubscribing to all your favourite blogs.
I am currently trying them all out right now, and so far I am leaning towards Feedly because it is very visual. But I know others prefer a plain text reader, in which case The Old Reader should be just the ticket. If you have any questions about any of this feel free to ask, and I will try to help!
Have a great weekend friends!
Snap up that French vintage item you've been eyeing at Callaloo Soup Vintage, or grab a printable poster of notebook at Callaloo Soup Designs
Enjoy :)
Now that we are learning more about our new area, and the weather is getting better, the vintage hunt is on with bi-weekly trips of late. I am acquiring things faster than I can list them! Here are a few of the recent additions to the shop.
Antique French Dictionary from 1932. I love that is is called the "new" dictionary. Oh and it's the petit edition too!
This one truly is petit - a New Testament from 1895
If you love rustic style kitchens
check out this pair of country kitchen wooden tools
I was delighted to find 4 of these vintage leather coin purses. Two of them have already been snapped up! I think they would make lovely Mother's Day gifts, or a gift for any woman who loves vintage items.
I am updating the shop every Thursday with at least two items. I plan to pick up the pace in a couple weeks, and will aim to list an item a day until the shop is fully stocked! So keep checking, as you never know what little treasure I will find on my hunts.
Hi all! It's been a while since I have shared about my shop on Etsy. I've been adding new items recently, as well as new variations of old favourites.
By far the shop bestseller is my pack of 20 vintage book pages, and I have now added a new listing of a pack of 10 large pages from vintage encyclopedia and music books
The pages measure around 10" x 13". so they are great for larger projects.
I now also have a paper crafter's vintage pack available.
This pack is great for card makers, scrapbookers, mixed media artists and also for DIY weddings! It comes chock full :-
The kit contains:
15 vintage book pages (10 small, 5 large),
3 yards of vintage trim,
a handful of vintage buttons,
1 vintage doily,
1 vintage seed packet,
6 vintage game pieces
and one spool of embroidery thread.
If you love the look of the seed packet above, you can get yourself an entire set! Perfect for Spring projects
Not a fan of paper? How about these darling bowls? They are by Arcopal, which is basically the French Pyrex.
Or maybe a vintage apron is more your style?
I add new items to the shop every Thursday (that's today!), so go on over to check out what other treasures are to be found.
To keep up with all the shop news you can Like the Callaloo Soup page on Facebook, or follow Callaloo Soup Shops on Twitter.
I'm a couple days late with this (it's been that kind of week), but here is a sneak peek at my layout for the April write.click.scrapbook gallery.
Get even more sneaks from other team members.
Christine | Valerie | Jennifer | Lisa | Katie | Aliza | Diane
The gallery goes live on April 1st! (and that's not a prank).
So I have a question for you: have you "Liked" the Callaloo Soup page on Facebook? You really should, you know. Especially since right now you will get access to this free printable Spring poster.
I designed it to complement my printable posters in my Designs shop on Etsy, and even though it is meant for toddlers and pre-schoolers, it totally works for adults too! I'm pretty sure I will be doing this very soon with Kieran. If you already Like the page you can get the poster by clicking on the Freebies section. New fans will get the link to download once you click the Like button. So: Go. Like. Now.
Also, have you heard that Google Reader will be shutting down come July? Don't panic, you can still get all the Callaloo Soup goodness. I have a few options for you: You can follow me on BlogLovin', or use Feedly. Both these sites will import all your blogs from Google Reader! If you prefer to get things in your e-mail, you can subscribe using this link.
I'm looking forward to the weekend and good gardening weather. Knock on wood. What are you looking forward to?
Scrapbooking West Indian Mama of a sweet baby boy, and wife to a wine loving French guy who cooks like a dream.
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