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Acute How-To: Lace and Doily Cups

Acute How-To: Lace and Doily Cups

By ReginaMorrison on February 2, 2012

I have a strong love for lace and doilies and this love is exemplified this time of year, when many stores are decked out in doily Valentine’s Day décor. In honor of the upcoming holiday and my lace/doily obsession, I came up with a simple how-to that puts all my pieces of vintage lace and [...]

Posted in Acute How-To | Tagged centerpieces, cups, decor, doilies, holidays, lace, regina morrison, valentine's day | 2 Responses

About the Author

Regina Morrison is the owner of a small handmade accessories business, Acute Designs, and a freelance writer. She recently escaped her 9-5 job and is actively pursuing a life as a handmade business owner. Read about her journey and business on her blog, where she posts daily. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and two crazy dogs.

V-Day Art that will Look Great all Year Long

V-Day Art that will Look Great all Year Long

By Brittni Mehlhoff on February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. V-Day: The strange (yet interesting) “holiday” where you give something heart-shaped or chocolatey to the ones you love. Now, I realize there is more to it than that. I am generalizing just a tiny bit. But if you are already going to pick something up for loved ones anyway, why not [...]

Posted in brittni {paper n stitch}, illustration | painting | Tagged heart, illustration, love, papercut, prints, valentine's day | 7 Responses

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Brittni Mehlhoff is the editor of the handmade blog, papernstitch, and is also the owner and creator of an exhibition site by the same name. If you are a creative entrepreneur, small business owner, or a blogger, join the growing community of 7,000+ Stitchers and sign up for Brittni’s free weekly biz tips + handmade picks.

a {not-so} secret valentine

a {not-so} secret valentine

By tara gentile on February 11, 2010

kiss by adam holz it’s almost valentine’s day. i’m not real sappy… don’t put too much value on this one particular day. a girl gets her expectations up and then realizes that no man (or woman or any such thing) can read your mind to know exactly what kind of romance you’d like on this [...]

Posted in blog notable, holiday, personality, photography | Tagged kelly diels, kiss, love, personal, photography, valentine's day | 14 Responses

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tara gentileTara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.


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recap :: issue #3 – i heart you.

recap :: issue #3 – i heart you.

By tara gentile on January 22, 2010

and the winner of the ape zoppa giveaway is…. Sandy J i would love to give it to a friend of mine who just give birth… she deserve to feel beautiful… and she gave birth….i can give her harclips !!! sandy, shoot me a quick email to claim your prize! scout AT scoutiegirl DOT com [...]

Posted in i heart you., recap | Tagged gifts, love, recap, valentine's day | 3 Responses

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tara gentileTara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.


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tell someone “i heart you” by buying handmade.

tell someone “i heart you” by buying handmade.

By tara gentile on January 22, 2010

here at scoutie girl, we like great handmade stuff. we like to buy handmade because it’s different, because it sets us apart, because of the quality, the personal connection, the benefit to mother earth. but i believe that there’s an even greater concept behind the “buy handmade” movement. buying handmade is a vote in favor [...]

Posted in i heart you. | Tagged gift, handmade, price, valentine's day, worth | 5 Responses

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tara gentileTara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.


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