Sunday, November 6, 2011

Handmade Round: Calendars


I recently stumbled upon the Calendar of the Month Club by Scout Creative, and immediately fell in love with their cute 3D DIY monthly calendars! And the best part is they are free and make for a great crafty project on the weekend :) You can see my attempt at the November 2011 calendar above. Isn't it fun?

As we're getting close to the new year, a new need arises - 2012 calendars. So I scouted Etsy to see what I'll find, and was pleasantly surprised by a bunch of talented artists who offer very unique and fun ways to keep track of the days. Have you bought your 2012 calendars yet?

By pamlostracco
By KarolinSchnoor
By SeriousWhims


By ImpressedDesign
By KatherineCodega

Friday, November 4, 2011

Monthly Finds: October 2011


I've decided to start a new blog series of monthly posts, where I recap the cool finds I've come across throughout the month. Enjoy!

Melting crayons
I'd love to try this crafty project some time soon! I've never seen this before, so I thought it was really cool! Check it out here.
Even better - in light of the Halloween festivities, you can use that technique to decorate pumpkins in a very unique way. Look at what Jenny has done - doesn't it look awesome?!


A Starbucks proposal
The couple had their first date at Starbucks, and Shane recreated it in the woods. It's incredible - so much thought and so many little details went into it! Check it out here.



Around the World in 2000 Pictures
For all you travel junkies out there - this is for you!

 

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Learn About Gemstones: Citrine

Citrine is November's birthstone, as well as the thirteenth wedding anniversary gemstone. It's a rare variety of quartz that contains traces of iron which are the main factor for its pale yellow to brown color. Citrine's color range also contributes to its name - from the Latin citrina, meaning "yellow," which is also the origin of the word citron, or lemon.

Natural citrine is rare to find. In ancient Europe, only the richest people were able to afford it, until the discovery of its sister gem – the amethyst. Under heat treatment, amethyst turns yellow due to a reduction of its oxidation, and resembles real citrine so much that only a trained specialist can recognize the difference of the two stones. Nowadays, burnt amethysts are the most commonly traded version of citrine.

Today, citrine can be found in Southern Brazil – the largest supplier of natural citrine, as well as in France, Madagascar, France, and the Soviet Union. Some US citrine mines are located in Colorado, North Carolina and California.

Citrine is said to enhance creativity, treat depression, promote happiness and optimism, and protect you from self-destructive habits. It is also believed to help detoxify your body and cleanse the blood. Embodying the power of the sun, this yellow gemstone gives its wearer spiritual healing and peace.

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