Free printable Christmas Gift tags - Elf

I know, I'm a bit late but I couldn't wait to post those free gift tags with my cute little elf on it.
So here they are! ...I'm so sorry that you'll have to use them only next Christmas or maybe if you still need to deliver some presents, they might come handy.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THEM! 8 tags on each page.
I wish you all a happy holiday!

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Merry Christmas 2014 from Mad About Pink

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Christmas inspiration from the web - table setting

Good afternoon everybody,

I'm sorry about my long silence but it's not the best Christmas this year, some sadness around that took my creative mood away but it's not gone forever...I'm just waiting for my happiness to come back so I can share it with the world as it's contagious.
Instead, I went around looking for some great table settings for you and my favorite is this one, especially for those with children like me or those who doesn't want to grow up :-) like me too.

I found it on Simply Sweet Soirees so pop over there for more eye candies!

Have a great week end!
Jess

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What a milestone!!! Thank you

I've been so busy with the love of my life's birthday party that I almost forgot to celebrate another milestone. 500 Likes on FB and 2000 sales.

Thank you so much!!!

for being part of this wonderful adventure.

xxx Jess

In the meantime, new items in my shop and more tutorials to come. I'm so full of energy and all thanks to you.

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Free printable birthdays calendar - for tea lovers

And to complete the series of printable for your 2015 agenda, here's a useful printable reminder for all your birthdays. The good thing about it, is that you can use it year after year so no need to rewrite the dates every start of the new year.

To download them, click here or on the image

At the end of the calendar, you can also find a page for your notes... so print as many as you want.
Now, I need your help! do you think I need to design something else for the agenda? I know I'm missing something but I can't remember.
For now here's what I have done so far (see previous post to download them all):

1. Cover
2. 2015 monthly agenda
3. Weekly agenda
4. Birthday calendar
5. Notes

Let me know if you think something else could be useful!
Thank you and I hope you are having fun printing them.
Jess
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A very pink Felt basket tutorial

Hello everybody!

while making some baskets for my shop, I've decided to share how I make them with you.
It's easy and you can have fun choosing how to decorate them.

For the one shown, I used some fabric biscuit and eggs I previously made but I'll make some more with lace and fabric buttons.

I hope this will make you wanna try it and if you have question just ask!

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Weekly agenda free printable - cup of tea

Good morning,

as promised here's another printable to complete your 2015 binder.

Print as many as you want and need and enjoy!

Click here to download the ITALIAN version
Click here to download the ENGLISH version

More to come to complete your binder and please share it but always link it to my blog.
Thank you!

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2015 agenda cover - free printable part 2

Did you download the free 215 calendar last week? Now you need a cover.

Click here to download

And stay tuned as next week, the weekly and also the birthday sections will be available for free!

I'll be so happy if you can send me photos with your project!

Thank you,

Jess

p.s. feel free to share it on your blog but please link it back to me as I created it for you all. Thank you!

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2015 Free Printable A4 Calendar - Must have if you are a stationary mad

Happy Monday and welcome back from holidays!

this year I've decided not to wait till the last minute to start create my agenda. So I made up this little A4 printable 2015 calendar with a month per page with space to write on them.
I got a cheap A4 folder (and I'm decorating it with fabric and stickers... yes, the geek on me has taken over)  that I can use as a nice office desk calendar with all the pages I need)
In the next week, I'll be publishing also the weekly A4 pages and the birthdays sheets so it's all ready for you to print from a home printer.

To download the 2015 calendar IN ENGLISH just click here.
To download the 2015 calendar IN ITALIAN just click here.

If you think about another page I should add, leave a comment or contact me. I'll be happy to make it! A nice stationary set is never enough!

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My crafty days off

What do you do when you re on holiday?
well, apart from sea, sand and visiting...here's what I did this weekend.

A nice craft tote

 and a baby bib for a little girl and for the mama that will thank me so she doesn't spill the food everywhere.

I also made a rice bubbles and chocolate cake but it was so disgusting that I'll never do it again.

ps. If you like any of my creations, just ask and I'll make a customized one for you or just visit my shop for supplies and requests.

Happy Sunday....and keep following as next week more printable to come.

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This photographer makes me dream

These photos are such an eye candy that I had to have them on my blog.
Laurent Chehere is such a talented artist!
French born, he created this collection called Flying Houses mixing photography and digital. Combinations of his exploration of poor neighborhood of Paris and some movies like "The Red Baloon" of Albert Lamorisse, these houses show a hidden beauty in every little detail. I can imagine Dorothy's house being one of them, don't you?
Here are some of my faves for the day, don't you wish to fly in one of them? or maybe have your one flying? This could be a hint for a new Diy :-)

Have a great day everyone! xxx Jess
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Shabby Chic DIY ideas to make

Hello and great to see you again after a nice break! and guess what? few more days at home before going back to work...

No need to be rich to have a shabby house. I don't know where you live but Shabby chic in Italy means a lot of money spent on furniture and decor.
Here's some simple DIY to make at home at almost no cost.

via that-0fire.blogspot.com

via homedeco2u.com

via http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com

via http://diymaven.com/2011/11/07/how-to-sew-a-simple-flower-pillow/

and more to come...

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Mrs MAP is on holiday.. see you soon!

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Shabby chic living room inspiration from the web

There is no ending to my love for shabby chic... even if I must admit I don't like when it's too frilly. So here's an eye candy post for you to take inspiration from.

via Mobili.it

via finanzaonline.com

via boiseriec.blogspot.com

via Creativipercasa.it

via Terramadre.com

via boiseriec.blogspot.com

It's summer people, go and decorate your living room. You don't necessarily need to buy but recycle, change position and create unique point of view in your house. Keyword of the day: UNEXPECTED.
Have fun!

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Custom order for Tizy

Aren't they lovely?

She sent me this great photo as of course I forgot to take it before I shipped them and even if they have been used and used, they still look great! She chose this combination and it looks so cool despite the fact I had to adjust because they weren't PINK. :-)
Thank you again for challenging me! I love it.
xxx

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Get the look: a new handmade leather pouch

Hello,
here's a little handmade pouch I finished last night, a perfect match to this dress. They go so well together, don't you think?

Do you want a matching one too? you can send me the dress picture and I can come up with your special one.
Have a good day!

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House keys revamp tutorial: 10 mins including a manicure

How many times did you spend time looking for the right key? Well, with this veeeeeery quick tutorial this problem will be long gone.

All you need is paper tape, nail polish (I used KIKO ones than are cheap but have great colours) and 10 mins of your time.

 I recommend to varnish with transparent nail polish at the end for a long lasting effect but it's not necessary at all.

and while you wait for them to dry....you have plenty of time for a manicure to spoil yourself a little bit. Crafty hands can be chic too...( even if covered with craft glue :-) )

I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. (WE because those little hands painting are my son's...so easy that a 6 years old could do it)

Happy Sunday!
J
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Customized Bracelets - so lovely!

Hello,
just a quick post to show you some more bracelets requested by Deby but this is also a chance to make you think about the meaning of working with other people. Well, I've realized that working on a commission based work is so gratifying. Most of the time you learn from them more than creating yourself. In this case, I would have never thought to add so many details to my bracelets and now I love the look. The beauty in this world is that we are all different with ideas, opinion and style. And yes, we are all inspiration to each other.
Thank you for inspiring me so much!

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More leather Bracelets - Mad About Pink

Do you want your own one? I can make them in any colour and size. Just contact me.
It's real Italian leather!

More to come.... I so love making them!
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Rubber band bracelets tutorial

Good morning,

I don't know where you live but here in Italy rubber bands bracelets are everywhere. TV ads are marketing them every hour and my son Nicky likes them too. His grandparents gave him some fluorescent rubber bands but he doesn't know what to do with them as they show how to do them using a machine. So here I am, a crafty mummy searching the net to find an easy tutorial to impress her son :-).
Here what I found simply using 2 pencil. Yuppie!

thank you craft & creativity for this great tutorial and a lot more.
Enjoy!
Jess
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Fold towels in animal shapes: a tutorial for the all family

Good morning!
While dreaming about the holidays, I found this great tutorial for rainy days to make with your children. So your towel will be fold like in a cruise ship! Dream on!

The Ultimate Towel Folding Guide by Terrys Fabrics.

Funny isn't it? If you have photos, don't forget to email them to me.
ciao!
Jess
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A productive Saturday ...New bracelets in stock

Ciao everybody,
I'm so happy to introduce you my new bracelets made with Italian leather and beautiful closures.
All can be customized, this is why I love making them. None of them are the same!

If you wish me to make your one, just contact me. I'll be so happy to work with you. 

 So happy to also let you know that Mad About Pink reached 1800 sales this week. This is so much better than the World Cup! Thank you to you all!

Have a good week end!

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How to choose your necklace - a short guide

This weekend I dedicated my free craft time to design a necklace and while looking for inspiration, I found this useful guide from Imogen Lamport.

This is great as it gives you in a glimpse all the styles you need. So choose yours and start creating too :-)

 Happy Sunday!

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Sewing for fun - Tea party continued

Good evening everybody!

yes.... creating creating and creating....

This evening here's another cup of tea pouch (improved with stitched words and batting) requested by a friend ( let's hope she likes the choice of fabric as the request was for a acqua blue /green one):

And a door stopper to follow my tea party collection:

I love this designed fabric by Bora. This is what I came out with!

Good night ans sleep tight!

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Sunday: a day to rest and relax with a cup of tea

Happy Sunday!

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Sewing a Tea Party

Hello!This is a quick night post. Being 4 days at home has made me so creative... and this week is all about TEA. It's an addiction! I hope you like my creations...for the kawaii tea friends... I still don't know what they'll become so if you have any idea, just let me know...brooches maybe?

 And 2 tea pouches... and due to high demand...a lot more coming :-)

  

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