12 Days of Christmas - Day 12 - Crafter

Photo Credit: The Land of Nod

Welcome to InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas. It's our final day and I hope you have enjoyed the different gift ideas hand picked just for you. Today I am pleased to bring you my favorite ideas for the Crafter in your life. Merry Christmas!

Be sure to check out InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas
past picks...

Click here to view Day 1 - Flower Lovers
Click here to view Day 2 - A Christmas Story
Click here to view 12 - Day 3 - Heirlooms
Click here to view Day 4 - Girlie Girl

Click here to view Day 5 - Cashmere
Click here to view Day 6 - Chocolate Lover

Click here to view 12 Day 7 - Helpless Romantic
Click here to view Day 8 - Mompreneur
Click here to view Day 9 - The Baker
Click here to view Day 10 - Monograms
Click here to view Day 11 - Hip Kids

www.CreateForLess.com is where I buy most of my crafty supplies, especially my glue runners. This site also offers an incredibly large library of different craft reference books, perfect for starting a new craft or project. I could not find a book over $50, in fact most are less than $20 so you can buy several!

Craft Reference Books
www.CreateForLess.com
Under $50

This handy little gadget is on my Wish List this year, just think of all the fun things you can make with it!

The Cinch Bindery Tool
Scrapbook.com
$76.99

How perfect is this Craft Table with Paper Roll Holder and Bench for any craft space? It would also be a perfect place for the kiddos to hang out and get creative. I really, really want {no need!} this!

Craft Table with Paper Roll Holder
Organize.com
$1,518.98

12 Days of Christmas - Day 11 - Hip Kids

Photo Credit: The Land of Nod

Welcome to InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas. Today I am pleased to bring you my hand selected picks for day 11, where it's all about gifts for Hip Kids!

Be sure to check out InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas
past picks...

Click here to view Day 1 - Flower Lovers
Click here to view Day 2 - A Christmas Story
Click here to view 12 - Day 3 - Heirlooms
Click here to view Day 4 - Girlie Girl

Click here to view Day 5 - Cashmere
Click here to view Day 6 - Chocolate Lover

Click here to view 12 Day 7 - Helpless Romantic
Click here to view Day 8 - Mompreneur
Click here to view Day 9 - The Baker
Click here to view Day 10 - Monograms

Have you ever visited Tea Collection? This online clothing shop for modern/hip kiddos and adults too, is not only stylish, it's surprisingly affordable with just about every item priced under $50. I just adore the print dresses for little girls.

Tea Collection
almost everything less than $50

Shh! Don't tell my soon-to-be 5 year old but Santa is bringing him a Leapster Explorer this year. Everything from Leapfrog is not only fun for kids, it's educational! The games for the Leapster Explorer are just $18.74 each and on sale now at Leapfrog.com or by clicking here.

Leapster Explorer
Leapfrog.com
$59.99

Wow! here is an ultra-modern play idea for both boys and girls. From Toideloi is a solid wood, modular stackhouse. You can purchase the components separately. I love how each stackhouse encourages creativity because it's a virtual blank slate, meaning your child can make paper cut outs or use Army men to play inside these stack houses, whatever they happen to be "in to" for that week. The play set literally grows along with them:)

Wooden Modular Playhouses for Boys and Girls
Toideloi
$280.00
(Seige Tower Shown)

12 Days of Christmas - Day 10 - Monograms

Photo Credit: The Land of Nod

Welcome to InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas. Today I am pleased to bring you my hand selected picks for day 10, where it's all about gifts for the person on your list who loves anything featuring their very own initial monogram. I sure do!

Be sure to check out InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas
past picks...

Click here to view Day 1 - Flower Lovers
Click here to view Day 2 - A Christmas Story
Click here to view 12 - Day 3 - Heirlooms
Click here to view Day 4 - Girlie Girl

Click here to view Day 5 - Cashmere
Click here to view Day 6 - Chocolate Lover

Click here to view 12 Day 7 - Helpless Romantic
Click here to view Day 8 - Mompreneur
Click here to view Day 9 - The Baker

I recently got introduced to the bright, modern and fun personalized adorables from Clairebella. Click here to see her lineup of everything from iPod covers, cutting boards and more! These little coasters are just the cutest and would even make a great hostess gift or stocking stuffer.

Clairebella Hoopla Coasters
Layla Grayce
$46.00

Pillows are always a cute way to add a simple monogram and little pop of style to any room. These handmade pillows from Embroidery Collection come in a wide array of colors and designs.

Children's Monogram Pillow
Embroidery Collection
$69.00

I adore anything made with mother-of-pearl so this gorgeous Initial Love Bracelet from the talented women behind Waxing Poetic really caught my eye. They also make this in a pendant necklace too!

Initial Love Mother-Of-Pearl Initial Bracelet
Waxing Poetic
$138.00

Martha Stewart's Dreamers into Doers Feature

Well, I guess you could say Christmas definitely came a few days early over here at InkSpot Workshop?

I was completely flattered when Caitlin, of Martha Stewart's Dreamers Into Doers contacted me about being their "Doer of the Week". OK, it's what prompted me to get some new head shots taken if you really want to know the truth:0 Each week I look forward to reading about the new Doers of the Week and I'm just so thrilled to be part of this group.

Click here to read full interview

Thanks everyone for ALL of your support!!

Paper Wreath Tutorial

I spotted this
Loop-De-Loop Wreath
today on the
Crate Paper Blog
such a cute read you must check it out!

These would make great handmade gifts or a fun pre-Christmas winter day project to tackle with the kids. I'm also thinking it's also a great way to use up some scrap wrapping paper, scrapbook paper or even a great use for your old Christmas cards.

Click here for the full tutorial
Enjoy!

12 Days of Christmas - Day 9 - The Baker

Photo Credit: The Land of Nod

Welcome to InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas. Today I am pleased to bring you my hand selected picks for day 9, where it's all about gifts for the person on your list who loves to tinker around with the oven and the people who love sampling the end results!

Be sure to check out InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas
past picks...

Click here to view Day 1 - Flower Lovers
Click here to view Day 2 - A Christmas Story
Click here to view 12 - Day 3 - Heirlooms
Click here to view Day 4 - Girlie Girl

Click here to view Day 5 - Cashmere
Click here to view Day 6 - Chocolate Lover

Click here to view 12 Day 7 - Helpless Romantic
Click here to view Day 8 - Mompreneur

Each month I look forward to receiving my Chiasso catalog. It's filled with interesting and unique gadgets, gifts and decorating ideas for the "modern" home. These little teacups are just about the cutest things I've spotted this season.

Teacup Cupcakes Set of 4
Chiasso
$22.00

My friend and local Atlanta ceramic artist Jeanette Zeis, of Vessels and Wares, hands down makes some of the most lovely glazed goodies with her talented hands. Her mini cupcake stands and cake plates are simply put...SWEET!

Ruffle Cake Stand
Vessels and Wares
$56.00

Many crafty peeps already know about the original Cricut Paper Cutting Machine, but have you heard of the Cricut Cake Decorating Machine? With this handy gadget you can make fondant shapes for cakes, cupcakes, cookies {just like the pros} in no time! Imagine the creative possibilities!

Cricut Cake Decorating Machine
Scrapbookpal.com
$329.99

Layla Grace - Good Idea - last minute gift

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Hump Day Giveaway Winner - My Little Jedi

And the winner of last week's
Hump Day Giveaway
is...

Congratulations
Polka Dot Skies
Can't wait to see how you use your
$50 Gift Certificate to
My Little Jedi

Thanks everyone for playing!

12 Days of Christmas - Day 8 - The Mompreneur

Photo Credit: The Land of Nod

Welcome to InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas. Today I am pleased to bring you my hand selected picks for day 8, where it's all about gifts for the Mompreneur, a title near and dear to my ♥.

Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 1 - Flower Lovers
Click here to view 12 days of Christmas - Day 2 - A Christmas Story
Click here to view 12 Days of Christ mas - Day 3 - Heirlooms
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 4 - Girlie Girl
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 5 - Cashmere
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 6 - Chocolate Lover
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 7 - Helpless Romantic

Ever since I first learned about momAgenda on Daily Candy Kid's last year, it seems like everywhere I click, busy moms I know are all singing the phrases of this little black (or leopard, or fuchsia, or faux crocodile) agenda book. I went paperless 8 years ago when I started using a Palm Pilot, fast forward to today and I'm an avid Blackberry user. Now that I'm running InkSpot Workshop and my household full time, I'm starting to think this is the missing piece to my organizational puzzle:) I just picked up a Desktop Planner in fuchsia and was able to save 25%! and get FREE shipping! (you can too, click link below) Stay tuned as I plan to blog about my transition back to paper with momAgenda Wish me luck!

Mom Agenda Desktop Planner
25% Off all momAgenda Desktops at momAgenda.com!
Original Price $43.00

One of my favorite sites to shop for fun desktop and office inspiration is See Jane Work. I recently discovered the Jonathan Adler Collection and did a cartwheel! All accessories come in several bright and modern patterns and there are sooooo many goodies to choose from! Here are some of my favorites

Jonathan Adler Collection
See Jane Work
all pieces sold separately

1. Magnetic Board $18
2. Highlighters $10
3. Desktop Dock Organizer $25
4. Note Cubes $13
5. File Folders $10

Total $76.00

Becoming and staying organized is typical for all mompreneurs. Another great site to help you with all your organizational goals is Organize.com Here you can find everything you need, including office furniture. You can never have enough storage cubes or shelving, right? Plus they're having a Holiday Special! SAVE 7% OFF orders over $35 at Organize.com. Promo Code: XMAS7OFF35

Office Cube Shelving Unit
Organize.com
$211.49

12 Days of Christmas - Day 7 - Helpless Romantic

Photo Credit: The Land of Nod

Welcome to InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas. Today I am pleased to bring you my hand selected picks for day 7, where it's all about gifts for the Helpless Romantic!
That's me for sure

Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 1 - Flower Lovers
Click here to view 12 days of Christmas - Day 2 - A Christmas Story
Click here to view 12 Days of Christ mas - Day 3 - Heirlooms
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 4 - Girlie Girl
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 5 - Cashmere
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 6 - Chocolate Lover

Several years ago my good friend gave me a Black Orchid, Timothy Jay candle as a gift. Ever since I first lit it and smelled the essences of gardenia, tuberose and wild orange, I was a goner! In fact it's the ONLY candle you will find in my house! This is the most unique smelling candle you will ever own, scout's honor. I keep one lit in the guest while entertaining and it always becomes the topic of discussion. Even when it's not lit the entire house fills with Black Orchid.

Black Orchid Candle
Timothy Jay Candles
$34.00

While visiting Belgium a few years ago, I discovered the {almost heavenly} shop of Santa Maria Novella. Heavenly is a word you may use to describe this line literally because their bath, body and home fragrances were originally was made by monks in Florence, Italy and in today's world they still make all of their recipes exactly the same as they did hundreds of years ago. This is a very rich line made with pure extracts, flowers, oils and plants. Back then you could not get the products in the states, so I loaded up. Now they are available online and in person from Lafco New York. The bath oils are decadent and worth every penny!!

Santa Maria Novella Fragranced Bath Oil
Lafco New York
$78.00

If you haven't yet discovered the unique, layering fragrances from British perfumer Jo Malone, then you're really missing out. There is only one perfume I wear and it's Jo Malone's French Lime Blossom. I have tried layering it with some of their other scents, but I'm sort of a purist and just like French Lime Blossom all by itself. It was inspired by a "stroll along the Champs Élysées, French Lime Blossom is a romantic, full-bodied floral. The scent of sweet lime blossoms with a twist of bergamot and tarragon is evocative of the first day of spring" according to Jo herself.

French Lime Blossom Cologne
100 ml
Jo Malone
$100.00

12 Days of Christmas - Day 6 - Chocolate Lover

Photo Credit: The Land of Nod

Welcome to InkSpot Workshop's 12 Days of Christmas. Today I am pleased to bring you my hand selected picks for day 6, where it's all about gifts for the lover of all things CHOCOLATE!

Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 1 - Flower Lovers
Click here to view 12 days of Christmas - Day 2 - A Christmas Story
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 3 - Heirlooms
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 4 - Girlie Girl
Click here to view 12 Days of Christmas - Day 5 - Cashmere

I just adore this fun kit! Not only do you get to select the flavors of chocolate that fill this Survival Box from zChocolat.com it comes with a super handy compass, whistle, flash light combo!

Chocolate Survival Pack
zChocolat.com
$46.40

These little sandwiches really do not need an introduction.... they are brownie cookies, filled with cookie dough.... need I say more? :)

Brownie Cookie Dough Sandwiches
24 Pack
Smiling Spatula Bakeshop
$56.00

You haven't had Hot Chocolate until you have Mexican/Mayan Hot Chocolate, from the birthplace of chocolate! This set is perfect for the complete chocolate enthusiast and they will enjoy using the decorative Molinillo for frothing and serving it up in these adorable mugs. Perfect way to spend a weekend afternoon with friends this winter!

Mayan Hot Chocolate Set
(pieces sold separately)
Uncommon Goods
Hot Cocoa - $15.00
Server - $42
Molinillo - $15
Set of 4 Cowgirl Mugs - $44.00
Total Set $116.00