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5.12.13

0 New Updated Cartolina Apps!

The folks at Cartolina have just launched a brand new update to their very popular Cartolina app. This new update marks the 3rd year anniversary for the Cartolina app and, with it, comes an updated icon, splash page and 12 pretty new Cartograms. The new Cartgograms allow more space for writing your message (almost twice the space) which you can email, text, tweet and instagram your Cartograms. The new version of the app also includes a little mobile Cartolina shop to buy their pretty iPhone cases! The app is available at the app store for $1.99. Click HERE to see.

0 Gift Guide | 10 Books for the Maker

1. MiniEco
A Mixtape of Craft Projects by Kate Lilley. If you're a fan of Kate's work, you'll love this book featuring heaps of your favorite projects.

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2. Small Apartment Hacks
101 Ingenious DIY Solutions for Living, Organizing and Entertaining by Jenna Mahoney. A handy guide with all kinds of ideas and solutions.

3. Instacraft
Fun & Simple Projects for Adorable Gifts, Decor & More by Alison Caporimo. A fun book for the young-at-heart filled with simple and fast projects.

4. Print Collective
Screenprinting Techniques & Projects, Jenny Doh. A collection of projects from a talented group of printmakers.

5. Draw Your Own Alphabets
Thirty Fonts to Scribble, Sketch, & Make Your Own by Tony Seddon. A book which teaches you how to draw simple handlettered alphabets with work sheets included.

6. Woodworking in a Weekend
20 Simple Projects for the Home by Mark Griffiths. Lots of great projects here for making things pretty easily with wood.

7. Paper to Petal
75 Whimsical Paper Flowers to Craft by Hand by Rebecca Thuss and Patrick Farrel.
A beautiful book with heaps of instructions to make some amazing paper creations.

8. Little Prints

Stamp. Stencil . And Print Projects to Make for Kids.

By Christine Schmidt of Yellow Owl Workshop

Lots of creative projects to make for kids and for kids to make.

9. Playing with Stencils
Exploring Repetition, Pattern and Personal Designs by Amy Rice.
Fun ideas for stenciling on everything from furniture to walls.

10. Furniture Makeovers
Simple Techniques for Transforming Furniture by Barb Blai.
Heaps of ideas to makeover furniture from decoupage to painting techniques.

6 10 Festive Party Cake Ideas

Get into the holiday spirit with these festive party cakes from around the interwebs! From Yule Logs to fun tree toppers, here's 10 winter-themed treats for inspiration!

1. A Christmas Forest Topper
This pretty display was made by Kathleen Ballos for Oh Happy Day!

2. A Rustic Inspired Christmas Cake
A beautiful idea using rosemary sprigs and sugared cranberries. Photographed by Ryan Ray and styled by Love & Splendor via dustjacket.

3. A Sparkly Silver Fringe Letter Garland DIY w/Mint Cake
Love this pretty display by Lyndsay Sung of Coco Cake Land.

4. A Scalloped Ombre Pink Yule Log
A lovely idea from Knot Magazine.

5. A Romantic Tiered Cake
A pretty idea for a romantic holiday or winter wedding. From Green Wedding Shoes (Photographer: Samantha Erin Photography).

6. Chocolate Gingerbread with Marshmallow Icing
This tasty recipe is an oldie but goodie. Love the snowy-looking marshmallow icing. From Mat pa Bordet. (Norwegian)

7. A Holiday Croquembouche
A beautiful dessert choice for a winter wedding or party. Via Snippet & Ink.

8. Five Layer Celebration Cake
This cake reminds me of something you'd find at a candy store. Replace the sprinkles with candy cane shavings and you'd have a pretty holiday-inspired cake. From Lemon-Sugar.