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Inspiration Board : Back to School!

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September 1st is less than a week away, which means it’s time to start thinking about ringing in the new school year! There are so many great back to school finds on Etsy and BigCartel – scroll below for some of our picks to help you get set for September. I love these bright-colored, handmade …

On The Web : Our Tools

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If you caught Blake and Marcie on the Crafting Hour radio show on Sirius XM 110 yesterday, you probably heard them talking about our favorite tools. That said, I thought it appropriate to do a round up of some of our favorite projects in which a Martha Stewart Craft Tool is essential to its execution. …

Inspiration Board : The September Issue of Living!

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The September issue of Living is now on newsstands! Hurry and pick up your copy of what we are deeming the “Home Issue” – you’ll find tips and tricks for transforming rooms, getting organized and adding a bit of color to your life. Make your way straight to page 33 to see Blake’s chic tromp …

Jude's Arctic Tapestry

Inspiration Board : Jude's Arctic Tapestry

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  In the upcoming September issue of Living a project I worked on closely with Martha is featured, a special mural/tapestry that Martha conceived and I executed for her first grandchild, Jude.  Martha has written about the tapestry, and we even did a small version on the TV show, but this is the first time …

Make It : A Sailboat Postcard by Erin Jang

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Today’s printable summer postcard comes from Erin Jang! If you’re a regular here on our blog, you may know that our love for Erin’s work is no secret: Hello! When I think about summertime, I’m reminded of those summers I lived in Boston, watching the sailboats on the water while jogging along the Charles River. …

Make It : A Watermelon Postcard from Charlotte Trounce

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Today’s summer postcard comes from one of our favorite illustrators, Charlotte Trounce. We fell in love Charlotte’s whimsical work long ago (like the swimmers below). I especially love her Olympics-inspired alphabet! To our delight, Charlotte has provided us with this delicious-looking printable postcard below. Click HERE to download the watermelon. Cut out along the watermelon …

Make It : A Pommebird Postcard by Ink + Wit

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Our first summer postcard of the week comes from Tara Hogan of Ink +Wit. “My red Ink + Wit Pommebird has been very popular over the years! The original design is an 8 x 10 letterpress print with additional birds and pomegranates. I loved the idea of having this design as a cheerful postcard greeting …

Inspiration Board : Postcard Week!

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Summer is the perfect time for sending postcards. Whether they are sent from far-off places or right from home, postcards are a fun, easy way to keep in touch with friends and family. Athena’s Clip-Art Postcards take the shape of classic items found on the beach – my favorite is the crab! They can be …