You Are So Indie Card II
July 1st, 2009 Melissa Posted in Design, Free Stuff 6 Comments »
Show your friends some love! I know y’all think it’s fun to get something other than a bill or an ad in the mail. I think all of you should print this card and send it to someone you think is cool. I sure did (and it wasn’t addressed to me). 
Download the Indie Wolf Card Here
Download the Envelope Template Here
This card was inspired by this wolf shirt, which Chris and I think is super cool. You know what’s even cooler? The card fits perfectly inside the printable envelope I designed a while back. Click on the links above to download the card & envelope.
You are SO Indie Card. . .
June 20th, 2009 Melissa Posted in Free Stuff 8 Comments »
I’ve been kicking this idea for a card for a while now, and finally I’ve mustered the motivation to do it. Yup, My middle name is procrastination.
I’ve noticed a SERIOUS moustache trend about the internet/indie crowd recently, and I wanted to tell Christopher that he’s a very cool dad. I really made this card just for him, but I’m sure there might be some dads out there that are cool, too. Maybe this would be a good last-minute card. Although I’m giving this card to Chris for father’s day, there’s no reason you couldn’t send a cool man in your life a little love any day of the year.
Click here to download the Father’s day Tri-fold Card
Click here to download the plain “You are so Indie” card
Happy Father’s day, Chris. You’re a wonderful dad.
Petal Box 2.0
June 9th, 2009 Melissa Posted in Arts & Crafts, Free Stuff 9 Comments »
I was emailing back and forth with ISLY reader, Cathy, who gave me such a great idea. She had been looking for a box template that she could use for packaging 1 cupcake. I thought I could really use one of those, too, especially since I had also been thinking up a crazy cupcake recipe that used molded chocolate as the cupcake cup. MMM. Chocolate. Seriously, no better time to make a cupcake box than when I’m dying to make cupcakes.
The template is great, the box is fabulous (not just for cupcakes, mind you), the only problem with this template is that you have to print it on either two sheets of 8.5×11 paper and tape the two parts together, OR you have to go somewhere to get it printed on 11×17 paper. While that might be a little inconvenient, it still only takes a few minutes to make the boxes anyway. If I had any parties coming up anytime soon, I would definitely use this idea for favor boxes.
Seriously I’m on a party/wedding kick. I never really satiated my hearty party cravings with Penelope’s birthday. Now that my sister is getting married and I’m helping her out with invitations and inspiration, I’m GOING CRAZY. I want to party! Maybe I should just have a random party anyway. This could also serve some purpose for Father’s day. Oh gosh, it’s coming so quickly.
Download the template and instructions here.
Have access to an 11 x 17 printer? Download the un-cropped template here!
I’m really happy with this little box. It fits cupcakes perfectly with plenty of room for greedy fingers to take a cupcake out and for the cupcake to be piled high with sugary, sweet frosting. Give it a try! Also, stay tuned as I will be sharing an amazing, almost-better-than-sex, mind-exploding cupcake recipe soon!!
As always, I’m happy to share downloads and tutorials with you for free, but they’re for personal use ONLY. Thank you.
Thanks to Rachel over at One Pretty Thing for featuring this freebie!
Random Giveaway: Onesie & Handbound Book
June 2nd, 2009 Melissa Posted in Arts & Crafts, Bookbinding, Free Stuff, Giveaways 42 Comments »
First Giveaway: An Adorable Bubble Baby Onesie
It’s funny, I had a bunch of onesies made for gifts and most of them ended up at my sister’s or ungifted and unused. Penelope had one, which was really fun for me since I made them before she was even a twinkle in the eye, but she grew out of it so fast. I love this onesie, it’s just a pity Penelope grew up entirely too fast.
So, if you have a kid that fits into 9-12 month onesies, or you know someone who might, comment on this post to enter to win it!! Here are the rules:
- Click over to the comments section
- Post a comment, any comment
- Only one comment per person
- Comment by Sunday, June 7th at midnight
If you don’t want to take your chances on winning, I have one more left that I’ve posted in the IS•LY Etsy shoppe.
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Second Giveaway: A Handbound Japanese Stab Bound Journal
Follow my blog through google friend connect (on the right sidebar) and you’ll be entered to win this hand bound, hard cover Japanese Stab bound Journal! Already a friend through google friend connect? You’re already entered!! Follow this blog by Midnight, June 7th to enter. Anonymous followers don’t count, sorry.
Click here to learn how to make your own Stab Bound journal, or Click here to buy a handmade book!
ALSO, while you’re clicking around the internet, take a moment to vote for me for “Blog You’ve learned the most from” award. One vote per person per day, so vote for me everyday!!! Your votes are appreciated!!
Note: All winners are chosen randomly, either out of a hat or through random.org. Bonnes Chance!
Leaf Pattern Available to Download!
May 28th, 2009 Melissa Posted in Design, Free Stuff 6 Comments »
As I have mentioned before, I’m kind of on a pattern kick and last week’s leaf drawing was just begging to become one. Funny story, Chris and I have had our 24″ iMac for just over a year now, Chris has had the same background since then and wasn’t planning on changing it any time soon until he saw the palace blue leaf pattern. I feel incredibly special right now.
Here they are, all available to download in all the Spring 2009 Fashion Trend colors:
Earth Day Winner #1 + Free Downloads
May 21st, 2009 Melissa Posted in Arts & Crafts, Design, Free Stuff 5 Comments »
Remember the giveaway I did last month in celebration for Earth Day? I am nearing completion with only 2 more gifts left to finish. I’ll be posting the items I’ve made for the winners throughout the week. In the email I sent out to the winners, I asked them a few questions to get to know them a little better. . .
Pattie, told me:
Favorite color: hot pink/fuschia/pink
Interests: crafting, blogging, writing, photography
What makes me, me: I’m earth-friendly and I love to do crazy things… I just bought myself a long blonde wig as my birthday gift. I love to organize parties and spend time with my husband and baby.
So, I made her 4 envelopes from brand-new, but discontinued (going-to-be-thrown-in-the-trash) wallpaper and coordinating cards to use for hand-written notes or invitations to a small party. Hope you enjoy them, Pattie! I thought I would include pdfs of the envelope & card designs. So click the links below to download:
Download the envelope template here!
Download the printable card here!
Please note: Downloads are free for personal use ONLY.Petal Box Download + Mother’s Day Thoughts
May 12th, 2009 Melissa Posted in Arts & Crafts, Free Stuff, Holidays 8 Comments »
My current mantra is “Better late than never. Better late than never.” It took me over two weeks to get in touch with my sister to wish her a happy birthday, and my mom won’t be getting her Mother’s day gift for another couple of days because the post office isn’t open on Saturdays.
I really want to share with you what I did for my mom for Mother’s day/Birthday (they’re often the same day). My mom is really special. She has worked really REALLY hard at doing everything. When I say everything, I mean it. I hope that she knows that her efforts don’t go unnoticed. So for Mother’s day, I thought it would be fitting to give her the gift of memory. I hand wrote random memories that I have of my mom and the thoughtful things she has done for me. I think the next time I do it, I should start a year in advance, because I know I’ve only hit the tip of the iceberg.
I cut out a bunch of 3″x3″ squares and hand wrote (with pen & ink) my memories. Then I packaged it all with a box version of the petal envelope. I made up the template and want to share it with you! The box template is 3″ x 3″ x 1″, super fast to make and perfect for packaging jewelry and other sweet little gifts.
