
I didn't grow up with the tradition of doing an advent calendar, but I love this idea of wrapping a secret message around a wooden thread spool: Check out the full instructions for the spool advent calendar over on Just Something I Made...

Well, hello Friday! I can't believe that this is the last weekend before Thanksgiving! Next week I'm heading down to my mom's house in Florida - the first time I've been home in more than 3 years, and the first Thanksgiving that I'll be spending with my mom since meeting my husband...

This calendar from The Beautiful Project isn't a traditional yearly calendar – it's a calendar to help keep track of all your loved ones' birthdays! ...

I love these last-minute invitations that Jen created using free paint color chips from her local Green Depot: In addition to being a quick, easy, and totally creative to invite a few friends over for a housewarming, I love the use of the vintage typewriter...

I'm in need of something fun and pretty today, and I really can't think of anything more fun than these wedding ceremony programsand thank you cards from Nisee Made.Aren't theyjust beyond adorable...

Warpe Design creates the most amazing pinhole lampshades: I love the light patterns that each shade creates against a wall. Oh, and I suppose the pinhole cards aren't too shabby either: Lots more right here!{image credits: warpe design}

A week or so ago, Sarahfrom Truly Smitten posted these custom note cards that she printed for a husband who writes a note to his wife (a pediatric resident) every time she works an overnight shift.The idea is so incredibly sweet, it's been stuck in my head ever since: The tree is a carryover from...

Juan Felipe Rubio thanks for posting me on your blog! ;)

I thought I'd take a quick break from holiday stationery this morning to share a couple of business cards printed byMichael from Czar Press...

I know, I know, I said the mega round-ups were over, and they are! But see, there are a few more that just came out or *somehow* weren't included in earlier round-ups but really need to be – so I figured a quick mini round-up is the easiest way to share them with you. ...

And speaking of holiday cards... Vané from Brooklyn Bride is once again hosting her annual holiday card swap! I had a ton of fun participating in this swap last year and can't wait to start swapping again next month! Here are the directions: Happy swapping! {graphics by Courtney Jenzen}

So far I've been focused on all the yummy holiday stationery collections, but I'm sure there are a bunch of you planning to order custom cards this season...

So are you all ready for another giveaway?!Well, since the holiday season is nearly upon us, I've got a wonderful holiday cardgiveawaysponsored bythe folks at Cardstore.com and Hammerpress for you...














