2/28/12

{class of 2012} fashionable zebra graduation photo cards

Spread the news of your grad's accomplishment with these class of 2012 fashionable zebra graduation photo cards by The Spotted Olive™. This ultra stylish graduation announcement design features a gorgeous zebra print pattern on a slightly grungy background with the words "Class of 2012" in a trendy typeface. Printed on 4" x 8" ultra heavy weight card stock with gloss finish. Available in five color choices and easy to personalize with your photo and text.


2/21/12

{diy link love} toilet paper roll flower art

Today's diy link love feature comes from the blog Imperfectly Perfect and it is toilet paper roll flower art! So fun and I really love the recycling aspect of this craft. I am saving my toilet paper and paper towel rolls now and am planning on doing a version of this project. I'll post pictures once my project is complete. :)



Images from the blog Imperfectly Perfect.

Details on how to create this project can be found here at this link: The TP Flower Project.

Have fun creating. Cheers!

2/19/12

{fun stuff} martha stewart show features zazzle custom stamps!

CUSTOM U.S. POSTAGE. I just came across this video from the Martha Stewart Show on the Zazzle blog featuring Zazzle custom stamps. Custom postage adds an extra special touch to all your mailings and I'm so happy to offer my custom postage designs at The Spotted Olive™ on Zazzle.



A few of The Spotted Olive's fun custom postage designs:

Love Birds Small Postage stamp


Lavender Flower Love Medium Postage stamp
Retro Modern Thanks Medium Postage stamp




Vintage Cupid Medium Postage stamp


Thank You-Wild Zebra (Pink) Small Postage stamp

{project 52} week 7: wild card

This week's project 52 theme was wild card so we could submit a picture of anything. I took this picture at the Garden of the Gods while family was in town for a visit this week. It's a really beautiful place and I feel so lucky to live so close to this amazing natural wonder.

2/15/12

{color inspiration} pantone cabaret

Our color inspiration for today is Pantone's Cabaret, a bold and vibrant deep red-pink hue. Cabaret is one of the ten colors included in the Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2012. Pantone's description of this vibrant color is "Scintillating and sexy, Cabaret is a sensual and intense rosy-red — an excellent choice for summer clothing and cosmetics." It's simply a gorgeous color!




The above image is from a feature post on the Flirty Fleurs website about Courtenay Lambert Florals. Please visit her blog or website for more information on her beautiful floral designs.


{instagram snapshot} lip balms on my desk

Today's instagram snapshot features the collection of lip balms on my desk. I do like soft lips, but I might have a little problem!

2/14/12

{olive you} happy valentine's day

Wishing you a day of sweetness and love! Happy Valentine's Day.

2/10/12

{free printable} love sweet love valentine's day print

I finally got around to getting a picture of our Valentine's Day Love Sweet Love free printable. It really looks great framed and on display!

We're sharing the love! Download a copy of this printable freebie and enjoy. Cheers!

2/9/12

{class of 2012} elegant damask graduation announcement

Easily personalize this beautiful classic yet modern Class of 2012 Graduation Announcement invitation design by The Spotted Olive™. Featuring a stylish chocolate brown frame with an elegant damask pattern overlay and a larger damask pattern background inside the frame with the words "Class of 2012" in an ultra stylish typeface. Additional information or party details can be included on the back of the card. Shown on the linen paper stock. Available in a variety of color choices and paper stocks.

Class of 2012 Elegant Damask Graduation Invitation invitation


Shop Class of 2012 Graduation Announcements by The Spotted Olive™.

2/8/12

{instagram snapshot} heart shaped ice cubes

These heart shaped ice cubes are so cute and I just adore the little extra touch of love they add to our beverages!

2/7/12

{diy link love} foam stamp by a beautiful mess

Today's diy link love is to a tutorial on how to make a foam stamp from the fabulous blog A Beautiful Mess. Cute for Valentine's Day projects or just for fun.






















Details on creating this diy craft project are located at this link: Wanna Learn To Make A Foam Stamp?

Enjoy creating and have a wonderful day. Cheers!

2/6/12

{color inspiration} pantone's sweet lilac

Pantone's Sweet Lilac, a soft, flowery pastel hue, is today's color inspiration feature. Sweet Lilac is one of the ten colors included in the Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2012. According to Pantone, "Reminiscent of a blossoming garden on an early spring morning, fragrant Sweet Lilac evokes the fresh scents of summer. This delicate pinkish lilac adds a touch of romance to any wardrobe." It's quite lovely!







Elegant Damask Baby Birth Announcement invitation



2/5/12

{project 52} week 5: simplicity

It's week 5 of the My Four Hens Project 52 Photo Challenge and the theme was "simplicity." I captured this image of a vibrant and colorful sunset this week. What's more simple than the pure and natural beauty of a sunset?

2/2/12

{valentine's day} happy hearts photo cards

The darling happy hearts modern Valentine's Day photo card by The Spotted Olive™ is a cute  and fun way of spreading the love to friends and family. Personalize with your photo and name. Available in a variety of color choices.


Happy Hearts Valentine's Day Photo Card photocard

2/1/12

{instagram snapshot} red velvet whoopie pie

Happy first of February! Today's instagram snapshot features a tasty little red velvet whoopie pie treat. A sweet way to start off the month.