September Freebie: Tiny Jishu Shrine Box

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Today's printable comes to us from Giselle of GippyDesign. On a recent trip to Japan, Giselle visited the Jishu Shrine, a place of worship dedicated to Ōkuninushi the Shinto god of love and good matches. From the notes she took at the site, she created this tiny gift box. You can download the template here.

The shape of the box reminds me of a temple bell.  Use it to give somebody special a token of your affection, or to store a dried flower you received on a memorable occasion. If you need a larger box, you can easily enlarge the printable with a graphics program or a copy machine. Enjoy, and thank you Giselle.

Simone
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August Freebie: Imari Magnet Paperdoll

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If you are already familiar with Stephanie Monroe's  work at her shop The HoneyPie Tree, you will easily recognize one of her favorite creations the Imari doll.

Imari Magnet Doll by Stephanie Monroe - The HoneyPie Tree
Here Imari comes to us as a magnet paper doll. You can download her here. Simply print the image on magnetic inkjet sheets and cut out the parts for a quick, fun refrigerator toy. Alternatively, you can use card stock and attach small glue dots to the back of the pieces to easily dress Imari. This could become the perfect surprise toy for a little one for that August roadtrip you planned.

Kayla, Imari and Camille - Miniplush Toys

Stephanie specializes in earth-friendly toys. Handcrafted using 100% wool felt, her many designs include dolls, home decorations and party kits.
Quilted Wall Hanging
If you like her paperdoll, be sure to thank her for her generous gift at her facebook page.
Polka-Dot Party Kit
Simone
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July Freebie: Vendi Paperdoll Fairy

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This month's printable comes to us from Etsy NY seller Suzanne Urban. Vendi is a cupcake and caffeine bearing fairy who lights upon the tents of ETSY sellers when they need her most. She brings good luck to the seller and if printed out on cardstock, cut out and hung with fisherman's line in one's tent she will keep your spirits up and happy. Vendi was enhanced with Maxwell house coffee, inktense pencil and acrylic paint.You can download Vendi here.

Bee Lady

As a contemporary folk artist, Suzanne combines painting and illustration techniques with her quirky sense of humor to create whimsical pieces.

Wine Lover Magnet
In addition to her paintings, Suzanne also shares her wit with us through her second Etsy store SmirkingGoddess. As Suzanne explains, when she "puts pen to paper humor leaks out." A big thank you to Suzanne for sharing her art.


Simone
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