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a handmade gift guide for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays… or for no reason at all!

fun facts for april:

>> national poetry month
>> earth day – april 22
>> april’s birthstone is the diamond
>> april’s flowers are the daisy and the sweet pea

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a handmade gift guide for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays… or for no reason at all!

fun facts for march:

>> international women’s day – march 8th
>> saint patricks day – march 17th
>> sun earth day – march 18th
>> easter – march 31st
>> first day of spring – march 20th

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each year i print out a little christmas gift list to help keep all the gifts i buy/make for others organized. this way, i can see what i’m giving everyone and make sure i don’t forget anything! this year, i’ve also added a ‘wrapped’ check box, just to make sure everything arrives in the mail and gets put under the tree.

i begin each year by jotting down the ideas i have for everyone (in pencil). then, as i purchase (or make) each item, i put a check mark in the box labeled ‘bought’. then, i check them off one more time as i wrap them just to be sure nothing gets forgotten. i also usually jot down the price next to the item, so i can keep track of what i spend each year!

because there’s nothing worse than having a loved one find your gift list, i’ve added an optional ‘side 2′ to this printable. to use, just turn your piece of paper over and print these two ‘no peeking’ labels on the back. fold from top to bottom, then right to left and the labels will show on both sides when your list is folded.

i hope this helps keeps your holidays organized! love, bonnie

p.s. don’t worry mom, this isn’t actually what i’m getting you!

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i’m in love with just about everything from design attractor. these mid century modern designs are classic and cute, and would make perfect christmas gifts! artist, jan skácelík is a graphic designer, photographer and music composer from olomouc, czech republic with a special love for vintage 50s-60s scandinavian design which shows through in his work. i can see hanging one of these in my kitchen, and this one by my desk!

about the giveaway: giveaway is for any 3 A3 prints from design attractor.

deadline: giveaway will end sunday, december 9th at midnight, est. the winner will be drawn at random and announced on monday, december 10th.

to enter: head on over to design attractor, then come back here and leave a comment letting us know which three prints you would choose.

additional ways to enter:

>> like both going home to roost and design attractor on facebook, and leave another comment here letting us know you did so.

>> share on twitter, pinterest or your blog and leave another comment here with a link (if possible) letting us know you did so.

if on twitter: be sure to include handles @gohometoroost & @handznet

if on pinterest use description: giveaway! enter to win 3 prints (your choice) from design attractor on going home to roost! ends 12/9.

if on your blog: please direct your readers back to this post.

design attractor elsewhere: etsy | blog | facebook | twitter good luck!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED.

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along with designers (see this gift guide), bloggers are another difficult group to buy for. it’s hard to explain what we do, and it’s even harder for people new to the blogosphere to understand! here to help is the blogger gift guide. maybe you could send it along to your loved ones, or accidentally leave it open in your browser for your sweetheart to find! items 1-5 are things that i own and couldn’t live without, and items 6-10 are on my own wishlist this year. :)

have something to add? please share your gift suggestions in the comments section!

1) nikon d5100 – $449.95 | 2) 2012 cavallini daily planner - $32.95 | 3) adobe photoshop cs6 – $699 | 4) verizon mobile hotspot – $59.99 | 5) 1 year membership to the roost tribe (just email me!) – $60 | 6) mugtail fox – € 14,95 | 7) the instax mini – $124 | 8) moonshine camera strap – $120 | 9) custom instagram book (gift certificate) – $24.99 | 10) blog, inc – $11.53

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designers can be hard to buy for. i mean, what is it that we do all day again? this guide consists of some of my absolute favorite tools to work with as a designer, as well as a few things that i’ve asked santa for myself this christmas. items 1-6 are things that i could literally not live with out, i use them all the time and highly recommend them as gifts for any designer in your life! items 7-10 are some things that i think are fun and would love to own myself (hint hint, hubby!). 

have something to add? please share your gift suggestions in the comments section!

1) large plain moleskin journals (for sketching) – $12.95 | 2) adobe illustrator cs6 – $599 | 3) pantone solid chips – $319 | 4) uni pin pen (for sketching) – $1.65 | 5) wacom intuos tablet (medium) – $349 | 6) mastering the art of fabric printing and design – $19.80 | 7) rgb temporary tattoo – $5 for 2 | 8) website stencil kit – $26.95 | 9) staple free stapler – $8.95 | 10) pantone iphone case – $39.95

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hey guys! today i’m kicking off going home to roost’s annual gift guide series. this year, i’ll be highlighting 15 different gift guides for recipients of all kinds, from the blogger to the chef! we begin with a gift guide for the tech lover, i mean aren’t we all a little addicted to our technology? enjoy!

1. the original tangle free iphone caple – $17 | 2. payphone iphone 4 case – $16.99 | 3. delicate ipad case – $64 | 4. multi-purpose cable clips – $2.50 for 6 | 5. evoke mio radio by orla kiely – £150.00 | 6. grain macbook keyboard cover – $10.99 | 7. amy butler mouse pad – $9 | 8. zig zag collective cable – $17.95

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today i’ve been oohing and ahhing over valerie’s chalk art at lily & val. valerie first hand draws in chalk, then meticulously paints over them using a technique that preserves the realistic look of chalk with the durability of acrylic paint. the result looks like an authentic chalk masterpiece, but won’t ever rub off! i think these would make great christmas gifts, or add the perfect touch to your holiday decor. visit her shop  or website for originals, digital and prints.

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