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DIY Retro Father’s Day Clip-Art Labels

mei@mints — Thu, 20 May 2010 06:54:29 +0000

This is such a fun & easy-to-do Father’s Day gift for the dads who love to eat!! Simple print, cut and glue these retro labels on his favorite foods, and you are DONE. Charming design by Martha Stewart!!

DIY Instruction & Download Labels

I stumble upon… Yellowgoat Jewelry

mei@mints — Fri, 14 May 2010 06:43:06 +0000

Yellowgoat Design

Mintish Living: Lauren Manoogian

mei@mints — Wed, 12 May 2010 06:15:50 +0000

Lauren Manoogian began creating her jewelry from repurposed office supplies. For her new line Manu, she incorporated neon leather cuffs, crepe paper necklaces and pieces from salvaged airplane parts. So creative and absolutely eye-catching jewelry pieces!!

I stumble upon… Teabags Royal

mei@mints — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:10:56 +0000

What to host a English Royal tea party?!

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I stumble upon… Nest Pretty Things

mei@mints — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:26:23 +0000

Nest Pretty Things

I stumble upon… Reusable Fabric Gift Wrap

mei@mints — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:22:02 +0000

What a cute way to dress up your gifts?! Not only it is a eco-friendly reusable Fabric Gift Wrap, the design is printed on 100% organic cotton with soy-based inks. Each fabric wrap also has a meaningful message: Give Luck. Give Love. Give Wisdom. I just totally HEART Chewing the Cud!!

I stumble upon… Melissa Borrell Pop-Out Jewelries

mei@mints — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:31:10 +0000

Mellissa Borrell’s Pop-Out pendants and earrings are so fun and whimsical!! You just “pop” the shapes out and hang them on a chain or ear hooks, and they turn into an artsy sculptural jewelry pieces.

DIY Heart-Shaped Soap

mei@mints — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:47:58 +0000

I felt like I just celebrated the New Year not too long ago, and now the Valentine’s Day is coming around the corner. Prepping early and trying to find something cute & sweet for my dear friends, and I came across this fun DIY project from Martha Stewart. It also offered a how-to video on its website. If you are planing a V-day wedding, it will be cute giving out the soaps as wedding favors or Thank You gifts for your closed friends & family. Enjoy!!

Tools and Materials
Nonstick 9-inch square pan
Heart-shape cookie cutter
Glass measuring cup
Glycerin soap
Bench scraper
Soap colorant or food coloring
Spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol
Cutting board
Needlenose pliers
1/8-inch metal letter stamps
Masking tape

Heart-Shaped Soap How-To
We used a 2-inch cookie cutter (1 inch high) and 2 1/2 pounds of glycerin soap-sold at crafts stores-to make 16 hearts.

1. Depending on your equipment, yields may vary. To determine how much glycerin you’ll need, fill pan with water to 1/4 inch below height of cookie cutter; pour water into measuring cup. Record amount; discard water.

2. Cut soap into small pieces with bench scraper; fill measuring cup. Microwave on medium heat until melted; stir. Add soap and heat until you’ve reached the water amount. Add colorant; stir. Pour liquid into pan. Spray with alcohol to eliminate bubbles.

3. Let harden at room temperature, 2 hours. Freeze 10 minutes.

4. Turn upside down onto cutting board. Create soaps with cookie cutter; pull cutter out with pliers if it sticks. Tape stamps together to form words, and imprint on soap, applying light, even pressure.

I stumble upon… Custom Photo 2010 Calendar

mei@mints — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:33:20 +0000

What an adorable calendar designed by Shutter Sisters!! They offer the free download template that you can just simply make this personalized calendar at home. Wouldn’t this be a lovely holiday gift or even save-the-date card for your 2010 wedding?!

I stumble upon… OH BABY

mei@mints — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:36:50 +0000

Erin Jang from The Indigo Bunting made these adorable “OH Baby” shower favors for her friends, Albert and Tasha. She was inspired by the children’s rhyme: “What are little boys made of? Frogs and snails and puppy dogs’ tails, that’s what little boys are made of.” She rubber-stamped “OH BABY” onto the muslin bags (the baby boy’s last name is Oh!). Then She put a small thank-you note along with some Haribo frog gummies for guests to enjoy.