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Tutorial Tuesday: Tile Coasters
2008-12-02T14:01:00.007+01:00If you follow my blog at all, you've probably realized that I enjoy making tile coasters. They are fun to make, are useful around the house, and make great gifts. Since it is the season of giving and all, I thought you might like to make some of your own. You can find tiles at your local hardware store. They come in many shapes, sizes, and finishes. I like to use glazed ceramic tiles orSpotted SparrowMore Coasters
2008-12-01T13:38:00.004+01:00I'm working on some new sets of coasters. Here's a sneak preview of a new butterfly set that I started this morning. Don't you just love butterflies? I decoupaged reprints of vintage ephemera onto a ceramic tile. The top of the coaster is finished with a clear, glossy glaze.Spotted SparrowDaWanda: 11% off Accessories
2008-12-01T08:34:00.004+01:00Today's sale category is Accessories. 11% off scarves, gloves, belts, keychains, pins/badges, and hair accessories from participating sellers. Look for the little red badge at the top left of the pictures to see which items are on sale. Happy shopping!Spotted SparrowArrrrr, I Be Old
2008-11-29T13:00:00.003+01:00Remember how I told you I was thankful for my amazing husband? Well, this is just one example of why. He gave me this awesome handmade pirate ornament for my birthday, along with a box of goodies from Lush. I don't usually make public announcements of my birthday, but I couldn't keep this little guy to myself. Ignore my scary giant hand in the photo and concentrate on the ridiculousness thatSpotted SparrowDaWanda: 11% off Supplies
2008-11-29T08:47:00.004+01:00Today's sale category is Supplies. This is a great one for all you crafters and artisans out there - beads, patterns, collage sheets, yarn, fabric, services like designing shop banners and business cards, and even DaWanda merchandise - all on sale.Spotted SparrowHuge DaWanda Sale!
2008-11-28T12:26:00.009+01:00Today's DaWanda sale category is Home. That means, everything in my shop is 11% off today! I will also take 11% off any custom orders sent in today! Enjoy Black Friday sales without having to get out of your pajamas.Spotted SparrowDaWanda Spot: Lisa Astrup
2008-11-28T09:21:00.006+01:00Lisa comes to us from Denmark (Hej!). She makes handcrafted jewelry and also paints abstract paintings. She offers a variety of jewelry and bags in her DaWanda shop. Click on any of the images below to go to her shop directly.Spotted SparrowHappy Thanksgiving
2008-11-27T11:55:00.004+01:00Happy Thanksgiving to all the Americans out there! Here are a few things I'm thankful for: my amazing husband.my incredibly supportive family and friends (I miss you today!).my sweet cat, Zelda, even if she talks too much.having the freedom to choose what I want from life.I'm spending Thanksgiving in Germany. That amazing husband and I will be cooking our Thanksgiving dinner this weekend. WhatSpotted SparrowDaWanda: 11% off Jewelry
2008-11-27T07:46:00.003+01:00The day I've been waiting for has finally arrived! 11% off all jewelry from participating sellers. I've already purchased 5 gifts and it's not even 8 am. Americans, don't be scared of DaWanda. Even though it is European-based, there are a lot of sellers based in North America, especially jewelry makers. What are you going to buy today? P.S. If anyone buys the necklace that I've orderedSpotted SparrowDaWanda: 11% off Baby & Children Items
2008-11-26T09:25:00.004+01:00Is it wrong that I want these shoes in my size? Today's sale category is Baby & Children. We're talking baby clothes, bags for parental units, bags for kids, everything you could ever need or want for a nursery, toys, school supplies, books, and more. Yeah, I think you get the idea. Just about everyone I know has at least one child to buy a gift for this season, so get to shopping. SupportSpotted SparrowTutorial Tuesday: Victorian Paper Cone
2008-11-25T13:48:00.002+01:00Try making these Victorian inspired paper cones for holiday decorations around your home. If you have kids, this is a great project to do together. I just love these! They can hang on door knobs, wall hooks, or on the Christmas tree. You can even fill them with little treats, just like they did in Victorian times. Materials:CardstockVarious embellishments: clip art, paper, trim, etc.Spotted SparrowDaWanda: 11% off Bags
2008-11-25T08:06:00.002+01:00Today's sale category is Bags. All items from participating sellers in that category are marked down 11%. That includes messenger bags, iPod cases, cosmetic bags, and everything in between. Have fun shopping!Spotted SparrowSnow!
2008-11-24T14:12:00.006+01:00I took this picture from my kitchen window a few minutes ago. The view is overlooking my cluster of apartment buildings and our little courtyard. It has snowed off and on for the past two days. The temperature has been hovering around the freezing mark, so it snows, then melts a bit, snows again, melts a bit, etc. This is the most it has snowed in Aachen since we moved here! I love it! ISpotted SparrowDaWanda Advent Calendar Sale
2008-11-24T09:19:00.004+01:00DaWanda is having an Advent Calendar Sale from 24 November through 19 December. Each day, one product category will be selected to feature an 11% discount. All items from participating sellers in that category will be marked down 11%. Today's sale category is Fashion. I'm going to look for Christmas gifts for people, what about you?Spotted SparrowIch habe eine Frage
2008-11-23T10:34:00.003+01:00Würdest du gerne auch Beiträge auf Deutsch lesen? Wenn du mein Blog besuchst, ist es klar, dass du English kannst, aber es ist vielleicht schöner wenn du Beiträge in deiner Muttersprache lesen könntest. Ich habe eine Umfrage in der linken Spalte hinzugefügt. Sag mir deine Meinung. Wenn genügend Leute es wünschen, werde ich eine deutsche Version des Blogs machen.Spotted SparrowMy Latest Obsession
2008-11-23T08:00:00.000+01:00Spotted SparrowChristmas Shopping Made Easy
2008-11-22T12:52:00.004+01:00Multiple Choice (check all that apply): a) You agreed to enter your office's Secret Santa pool, but have no idea what to contribute. b) You have to get a gift for your brother's new girlfriend, but you've only met her once and have no idea what she likes. c) You'd like to get your [teacher, neighbor, co-worker, etc.] a little something, but don't want to spend a lot of money. d) YourSpotted SparrowDaWanda Spot: Jenny Karlsson Design
2008-11-21T13:58:00.006+01:00Jenny describes herself as "a Swedish lass who loves to create things, laugh and to feel and to find wisdom." She makes handmade accessories with the aim for "feeling before fashion." I love that you can see her inspirations from nature and vintage items in her products. Click any image below to go directly to her shop.Spotted SparrowThursday Thunks
2008-11-20T16:58:00.005+01:00I had so much fun doing this last week, I'm doing it again! Click the image to play along. 1. Do you like potatoes? What kind? I love potatoes. Broiled, sautéed, fried, boiled, mashed, and however else you can make them. This is the one part of the German diet that I can easily adapt to! 2. If you were dressed up in a fish costume and you went underwater and a shark saw you, what would youSpotted SparrowRandom Thoughts
2008-11-19T13:23:00.011+01:00All my German tests are done! I did very well on my hearing comprehension, reading comprehension, and speaking tests. The grammar test - well, let's just not talk about that. Thankfully it's a cumulative score. I don't remember French grammar being this hard to learn, but my brain was still young and fully-functioning when I learned it. Our new-ish kitchen is completely installed. OurSpotted Sparrow
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