tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12532042425244656982024-02-02T02:53:31.509-06:00GiDuGiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.comBlogger435125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-12756141054554493062011-02-13T12:23:00.004-06:002011-02-13T12:27:25.931-06:00Vote for GiDu Design!<a href="http://loveliesaward.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="The Lovelies" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4prAMDWtpKO8X5o7DDFqyztB4Vni97pgT-xG7M-kfm-jz6q5CMgBt9oWyG0pRuGg0immSeMWftMrgX8uBOtnt8ayf2ZH3E1QTOkkT9_SevArzou_HkTerxb74GrQOCHpGUExxvWRCGro/s1600/LCVoteButton150x150.png" /></a><br /><br />This is the second annual <a href="http://loveliesaward.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Lovely Awards</a>! Please <a href="http://loveliesaward.blogspot.com" target="_blank">vote</a> for your favorites! If you would like to vote for GiDu Design, please click <a href="http://loveliesaward.blogspot.com/2011/02/gidu.html" target="_blank">here.</a> Thank to Rachel of Lovely Clusters for including me in the nominees!GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-24146964702432785962011-01-24T10:00:00.004-06:002011-01-24T10:00:02.211-06:00New Fine Art Print!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwP12BQmyWZ5KeXGCRr3nlfZVZ2YMMwETTchP0KpqXdSCVXE-MjpUkDfWvyOhAqMlvSLBCpndoZd37w16eQBW2kEiLQrYsxLbACqwO2g63sNgk4l54LhnPbg5hDOxTlu2BlLES1dHgqZeW/s1600/IMG_5398_watermark.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwP12BQmyWZ5KeXGCRr3nlfZVZ2YMMwETTchP0KpqXdSCVXE-MjpUkDfWvyOhAqMlvSLBCpndoZd37w16eQBW2kEiLQrYsxLbACqwO2g63sNgk4l54LhnPbg5hDOxTlu2BlLES1dHgqZeW/s400/IMG_5398_watermark.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565604409231445026" /></a><br />Check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66603082/botanical-garden-greenhouse-and-pond-5x7" target="_blank">latest lovely in the shop</a>!! Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66603082/botanical-garden-greenhouse-and-pond-5x7" target="_blank">here</a> to see this beautiful Botanical Fine Art Photographic Print!<br /><br />(image: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66603082/botanical-garden-greenhouse-and-pond-5x7" target="_blank">GiDu Design</a>)GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-37705509780142596932011-01-23T21:45:00.002-06:002011-01-23T21:50:26.959-06:00Free Valentine's from Florabella<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs95YC-S58uEM-6SC5GJDAHtuV71RlLWaBn3n33AIt5_TcoUmywZr1eiLAxCbTXCfVLZ1MxPaT60bTBWu34HVad2FTs7VnOPJjgAulweYlwzeee2JsFeuK8Eqw4PJk9eD877-LOqs34rd8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-23+at+9.48.52+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 207px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs95YC-S58uEM-6SC5GJDAHtuV71RlLWaBn3n33AIt5_TcoUmywZr1eiLAxCbTXCfVLZ1MxPaT60bTBWu34HVad2FTs7VnOPJjgAulweYlwzeee2JsFeuK8Eqw4PJk9eD877-LOqs34rd8/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-23+at+9.48.52+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565594664530526210" /></a><br />Hello everyone! I am just stopping by to let you know of a great freebie!! Florabella is giving away FREE Valentines! Click <a href="http://florabellacollection.com/blog/2011/01/13/free-florabella-valentine-cards-bookmarks-giveaway/comment-page-20/#comment-5146" target="_blank">here</a> for more information and to download the free cards! Thanks Florabella! <br /><br />(image: <a href="http://florabellacollection.com/blog/2011/01/13/free-florabella-valentine-cards-bookmarks-giveaway/comment-page-20/#comment-5146" target="_blank">Florabella</a>)GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-20003053321057095382010-12-14T10:59:00.003-06:002010-12-14T11:00:12.585-06:00I'm Back!<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginadust/5255977160/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5208/5255977160_d1e0c82ce4.jpg" "width=425" style="border: solid 1px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginadust/5255977160/">IMG_7527</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ginadust/">gidu design</a>.</span></div><p>I have been away in Mexico for a much needed vacation! Here's a little snap shot from our trip. <br /><br />How are things going? Are you getting ready for the Holidays? What will you be doing for the holidays?<br /><br />Speaking of Holidays, I am currently having a special promotion in my shop - <span style="font-weight:bold;">20% Off All Photo Prints!</span> Use code <span style="font-weight:bold;">MERRY20</span> at time of checkout. Offer good only on photo prints until Friday, the 17th. Click <a href="http://is.gd/iJJsw" target="_blank">here</a> to see the all of the prints in my shop.</p>GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-700859880367576872010-11-18T12:00:00.000-06:002010-11-18T12:00:01.836-06:00Handmade Holiday Packaging!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTW3LhfwlgRrd_VVITdZunet_AxzLKRcxzbd3NVWXVSeYwvZu6TjLJR_mR3j4TmbmVs_THoZ5uYrc2NUbDRMrEocOG8Z-YKlODADILbt2Et5Gwn3-Wc1iW4RszK9YdG19OlftvpBc-IxqI/s1600/image-4-550x271.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTW3LhfwlgRrd_VVITdZunet_AxzLKRcxzbd3NVWXVSeYwvZu6TjLJR_mR3j4TmbmVs_THoZ5uYrc2NUbDRMrEocOG8Z-YKlODADILbt2Et5Gwn3-Wc1iW4RszK9YdG19OlftvpBc-IxqI/s400/image-4-550x271.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540730570058746626" /></a><br />The weeks are flying by and soon I will have my Christmas gifts ready to give, but still need to package. Last year, I enlisted my boyfriend to help me package the night before. Whew, <strike>we were</strike> I was up late getting all the details just right. I have come across this fantastic post on some beautiful packaging ideas for your viewing delight! Click <a href="http://papernstitchblog.com/2010/11/09/wow-them-with-your-packaging/" target="_Blank">here</a> to check out the post on <a href="http://papernstitchblog.com/2010/11/09/wow-them-with-your-packaging/" target="_blank">Paper n Stitch</a>!<br /><br />Do you have some amazing packaging ideas of your own? Please email me at gidu.design@gmail(dot)com and share your own packaging ideas and photos! Yours could be posted here for all to see!<br /><br />(image: <a href="http://papernstitchblog.com/2010/11/09/wow-them-with-your-packaging/" target="_blank">Paper N Stitch</a>)</stike>GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-20407329251878970132010-11-18T10:00:00.005-06:002010-11-18T10:00:06.415-06:00An Interview | Monkey Puzzle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrFr5dyj7Omnmx-sCi-I7Orkb5Ny-La-umbt8y9WOdOi0Xi3XqPTt8WoSCnKTEDsv7bIlaBrGyPBHwPUnlHc0w_G3F5S8JUUS0gdBQ6Key_snpVlsJUS_vViW0KCdVXxVcuL7Qwz5DLmoU/s1600/il_fullxfull.190353389.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrFr5dyj7Omnmx-sCi-I7Orkb5Ny-La-umbt8y9WOdOi0Xi3XqPTt8WoSCnKTEDsv7bIlaBrGyPBHwPUnlHc0w_G3F5S8JUUS0gdBQ6Key_snpVlsJUS_vViW0KCdVXxVcuL7Qwz5DLmoU/s400/il_fullxfull.190353389.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540738405683846594" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is your name?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Elan</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is the name of the shop?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Monkey Puzzle</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is the shop address?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://monkeypuzzle.etsy.com/" target="_blank">monkeypuzzle.etsy.com</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxt3hqLfzQQzJFg4H-JjZvUmC6HJsgEvARcNa_EumyCDpn2yVIQ2XTDi30cm-bgssiPN533MCiviqKAJOpsYgUm9P08Ag8mrYRoxYZxUKO7-U7EZBKe-J9P9HD-xOyYQAiu5urKr-aiss/s1600/il_fullxfull.189882400.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxt3hqLfzQQzJFg4H-JjZvUmC6HJsgEvARcNa_EumyCDpn2yVIQ2XTDi30cm-bgssiPN533MCiviqKAJOpsYgUm9P08Ag8mrYRoxYZxUKO7-U7EZBKe-J9P9HD-xOyYQAiu5urKr-aiss/s400/il_fullxfull.189882400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540738391632394514" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please list any URLS of where readers can find you</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">mymonkeypuzzle.blogspot.com: <a href="http://mymonkeypuzzle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://mymonkeypuzzle.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Facebook fan page: Monkey Puzzle Press: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/pages/Monkey-Puzzle-Press/172234662842" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Monkey-Puzzle-Press/172234662842</a><br /><br />mymonkeypuzzl.tumblr.com: <a href="http://mymonkeypuzzle.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">http://mymonkeypuzzle.tumblr.com/</a><br /><br />IamMonkeyPuzzle at Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21387225@N05/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/21387225@N05/</a><br /><br />JuniperLodge (my vintage shop): <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JuniperLodge" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/shop/JuniperLodge</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGMSJjQMJ-C5a4SgmyslK2I48dqLF3br4gf1DEZPfd14yR6QT9mOaIZHp4prTKzdxPMEjGICOAm9odhfe9R5R67evCt-GywmxM3PwaYeQL99HG-7ZinSiWI6fs0LKsyX1kGQcm-azdJ_Zc/s1600/il_fullxfull.187191819.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGMSJjQMJ-C5a4SgmyslK2I48dqLF3br4gf1DEZPfd14yR6QT9mOaIZHp4prTKzdxPMEjGICOAm9odhfe9R5R67evCt-GywmxM3PwaYeQL99HG-7ZinSiWI6fs0LKsyX1kGQcm-azdJ_Zc/s400/il_fullxfull.187191819.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540738386385732818" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is your art or craft and how long have you been creating?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I was definitely a kid when this all started, with the time and inspiration to get lost in the creative process. I think a lot of artists were the shy, outsider types and that was definitely the case with me. The creative process became my very sense of identity.<br /><br />By the time I was 15 I had the singular focus of pursuing art in my future.<br /><br />I attended 3 1/2 schools and earned a BFA in visual design.<br /><br />I'm inspired by materials and the process of problem solving involved in designing. I almost solely work with materials that have had a previous life, partly out of a sense of nostalgia and partly because I feel there is such an abundance of good material out there. I'm not interested in being a part of the production of more material. So, I collect discarded items and reinvent them.<br /><br />I describe myself as an avid dabbler because I find I'm happiest when I can mix things up a bit, so I acquired a vintage clam shell letterpress and taught myself how to be a printer. I also bind books, draw and play around with hand lettering. I think a small edition book is on my horizon sometime soon.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvW1PgYYpzy3xLOk3cgQadPISJW5Bqkw-bGfCpalGk8EnOxHQbBtYpFf8taCaL7X8jmp_EqGYjO1EMsbptBNBfObh0iSeuWLTVbDPizy4edzoVyT_2SXG6CTurkixM-TozhXN6vl4RQYQZ/s1600/il_fullxfull.179247692.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvW1PgYYpzy3xLOk3cgQadPISJW5Bqkw-bGfCpalGk8EnOxHQbBtYpFf8taCaL7X8jmp_EqGYjO1EMsbptBNBfObh0iSeuWLTVbDPizy4edzoVyT_2SXG6CTurkixM-TozhXN6vl4RQYQZ/s400/il_fullxfull.179247692.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540738378616699490" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">You have so many talents! What other things do you do besides creating?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Family, home and food.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What inspires you?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Nostalgia is a big one. Objects made or worn into shape by a human hand. Understated beauty. Furry and feathered people. Loved ones.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Are there any artists that inspire you?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">So many! I'm forever amazed at the incredible amount of really brilliant artists that exist today, not to mention ones that came before. The reason I started a blog was to to keep track of ones I wanted to remember, it's my sourcebook. If you stop by and look under the category "artists" you'll see what I've been looking at. </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yt_pW4JTA5eCAaCScpPZW9yguXKplHhjiitEP1xaU2EKKoNgy1Eym_IaxNqAXg0mxcn65v8vmNITB7URpz5cAJaCJozRV9rW3Ynyz1sv8W3R-1AkuX1YuAC2HIfzq-w8OAgZ9846XSe_/s1600/il_fullxfull.156872816.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 364px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yt_pW4JTA5eCAaCScpPZW9yguXKplHhjiitEP1xaU2EKKoNgy1Eym_IaxNqAXg0mxcn65v8vmNITB7URpz5cAJaCJozRV9rW3Ynyz1sv8W3R-1AkuX1YuAC2HIfzq-w8OAgZ9846XSe_/s400/il_fullxfull.156872816.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540738376647064498" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">That's a great way to start a blog! What are five words that describe you?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">a very curious avid dabbler</span><br /><br />Elan is offering 10% all banners (excluding puppets) in her <a href="http://monkeypuzzle.etsy.com/" target="_blank">shop</a>. Please use code <span style="font-weight: bold;">GIDU10</span> in the notes to seller at time of checkout. Offer ends November 24th.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today, Elan!! I am so glad to have you!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you would like to be considered for an interview on GiDu Design blog, please fill out this <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pC0mv4FohPtJTZjcAEErSNw" target="_blank">simple submission form</a>. I am always looking for new and exciting shops/designers/artists/crafters/photographers, so please <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pC0mv4FohPtJTZjcAEErSNw" target="_blank">submit today</a>! Click <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pC0mv4FohPtJTZjcAEErSNw" target="_blank">here</a> to fill out the submission form.</span>GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-49731533703682199252010-11-12T10:00:00.001-06:002010-11-12T10:00:01.103-06:00It's Friday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib_sglsVjNYW5D3G1nLtsYIUYQnkc2vAq-b_rlm4IX6JbQ4odPWY51iPihDnD1aDh8NXG7OY8hygjcLl9QVSLpjZmrkxVbRbeDLIe9Adh_MzMTUaEs6eZGTTQKhXdML9RMhyI23gGp2C4h/s1600/il_fullxfull.182507313.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 361px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib_sglsVjNYW5D3G1nLtsYIUYQnkc2vAq-b_rlm4IX6JbQ4odPWY51iPihDnD1aDh8NXG7OY8hygjcLl9QVSLpjZmrkxVbRbeDLIe9Adh_MzMTUaEs6eZGTTQKhXdML9RMhyI23gGp2C4h/s400/il_fullxfull.182507313.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538511923916292290" /></a><br />Happy Friday everyone! Before I close up for the weekend, I wanted to share with you some of the latest <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61570591/warm-wishes-holiday-photo-card-5-x-7?ref=pr_shop" target="_blank">Holiday Cards</a> that are now available in the shop! Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61570591/warm-wishes-holiday-photo-card-5-x-7?ref=pr_shop" target="_blank">here</a> to see the newest <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61570591/warm-wishes-holiday-photo-card-5-x-7?ref=pr_shop" target="_blank">Holiday Card</a>. They can be customized with your own photo!<br /><br />Today is the final day to get 10% off the<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61000598/2011-calendar-gazebo-pond" target="_blank"> new 2011 Calendar</a>! To receive 10% off, please<a href="http://eepurl.com/gGUh" target="_blank"> subscribe to our newsletter</a>!<br /><br />Also wanted to let you know that I am still on the lookout for<a href="http://gidudesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Features" > interviewees</a>! Click <a href="http://gidudesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Features">here</a> to see past <a href="http://gidudesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Features">features</a>. If you are interested, <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pC0mv4FohPtJTZjcAEErSNw" target="_blank">please fill out this simple submission form</a>!<br /><br />What are you doing this weekend?<br /><br />(image: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58727104/reusable-snack-bag-hand-embroidered" target="_blank">bleuroo</a>)GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-55755490470123052010-11-10T11:39:00.005-06:002010-11-10T11:40:55.263-06:00Handmade Holiday<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hello_naomi/3116587347/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/3116587347_f5886a3893.jpg" "width=425" style="border: solid 1px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hello_naomi/3116587347/">snow globe christmas cookies</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/hello_naomi/">hello naomi</a>.</span></div><p>This holiday season, I am planning on doing a gift exchange in which each person must make a handmade gift for their Secret Santa. It's time to get creative! I am going to start thinking of some great gifts to make and give! I am so excited!!<br /><br />Are you having a Handmade Holiday? Let's discuss this in the comments!GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-25767254662406050232010-11-10T10:00:00.001-06:002010-11-10T10:04:07.538-06:00Holiday Cards!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyp3IDxGpYGNpkI1biaDggd9rqJSSQe5_Pv7xmKKOVKf-rTFcC3Cs48J1TajLnhi6MOONVL-DAT2iE7skEilER5aQlslSGdrq0PqEDBLdEvv8qPxO5YxSfUXb4hT1rFDpw_IkoCkK_Flnx/s1600/il_570xN.190569328.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyp3IDxGpYGNpkI1biaDggd9rqJSSQe5_Pv7xmKKOVKf-rTFcC3Cs48J1TajLnhi6MOONVL-DAT2iE7skEilER5aQlslSGdrq0PqEDBLdEvv8qPxO5YxSfUXb4hT1rFDpw_IkoCkK_Flnx/s400/il_570xN.190569328.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537951104467095506" /></a><br />Holiday cards are now available in <a href="http://gidu.etsy.com" target="_blank">GiDu Design shop</a>! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61130031/holiday-photo-card-snowflake-5-x-7" target="_blank">Photo cards</a> can be personalized with your own photo and names! Please <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61130031/holiday-photo-card-snowflake-5-x-7" target="_blank">visit GiDu Design</a> on Etsy for details or to begin your order! <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Don't for get about our 2011 Calendar Special! Hurry expires Friday! Receive 10% off the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61000598/2011-calendar-gazebo-pond" target="_blank">new calendar</a> when you sign up for GiDu Design newsletter by November 12th! Just click on the link below to fill out the newsletter. <br /><!-- // MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE CODE \\ --><br /><a href="http://eepurl.com/gGUh" target="_blank">Subscribe to our newsletter</a></span><br /><!-- \\ MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE CODE // -->GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-53252930189379797142010-11-08T10:00:00.003-06:002010-11-10T10:04:27.570-06:002011 Calendar is here!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdk0uNMHi70Vs3B7xJdJLwM21ul7BrgliKS1mutFLdJmbk5i933U-sqvB2SDCb9ka9yLHJLf2M4tucNuisLvEBRx8FZXPSdBWMiLnnTbmgDpNqmtGdHXkNrVJ8ZzSWGvGJP8rw_IwGTLl/s1600/Calendar_2011_4.75x10.5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 181px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdk0uNMHi70Vs3B7xJdJLwM21ul7BrgliKS1mutFLdJmbk5i933U-sqvB2SDCb9ka9yLHJLf2M4tucNuisLvEBRx8FZXPSdBWMiLnnTbmgDpNqmtGdHXkNrVJ8ZzSWGvGJP8rw_IwGTLl/s400/Calendar_2011_4.75x10.5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536553916177637218" /></a><br />Announcing the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61000598/2011-calendar-gazebo-pond" target="_blank">new calendar for 2011</a> featuring the Gazebo Pond photo!!! Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61000598/2011-calendar-gazebo-pond" target="_blank">here</a> to see the new item in the shop! Receive 10% off the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61000598/2011-calendar-gazebo-pond" target="_blank">new calendar</a> when you sign up for GiDu Design newsletter by November 12th! Just click on the link below to fill out the newsletter. <br /><!-- // MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE CODE \\ --><br /><a href="http://eepurl.com/gGUh" target="_blank">Subscribe to our newsletter</a><br /><!-- \\ MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE CODE // -->GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-73452077069245321072010-11-05T12:00:00.002-05:002010-11-05T12:00:03.179-05:00Happy Friday everyone!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm0op-aZPeUAcZJ5qDmSWg0K80g8hcIDJXC0MlTrZgFugpPspbG6HvSHAm145l6c0k44nVLsKzFX5nKvQMiDDOWVpdPU4omlWYzAOLgAtetm_6Nl-Em-n81PjkqRSrcNKhh_AjWpF3aV7-/s1600/IMG_5606_Bright_watermark.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm0op-aZPeUAcZJ5qDmSWg0K80g8hcIDJXC0MlTrZgFugpPspbG6HvSHAm145l6c0k44nVLsKzFX5nKvQMiDDOWVpdPU4omlWYzAOLgAtetm_6Nl-Em-n81PjkqRSrcNKhh_AjWpF3aV7-/s400/IMG_5606_Bright_watermark.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535904728590429602" /></a><br />I hope you all had a great week. I am on the search for interviewees, so please get in contact with me if you are interested in being featured. Click <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pC0mv4FohPtJTZjcAEErSNw" target="_blank">here</a> to visit the <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pC0mv4FohPtJTZjcAEErSNw" target="_blank">simple submission form</a>. You can view past <a href="http://gidudesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Features">Features here</a>.<br /><br />In other news, I have listed a few new items in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60856943/photograph-white-peony-5x7-print" target="_blank">shop</a> this week, so please take a minute and have a peek! Photo prints make really great gifts for the holidays. I am getting my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60856943/photograph-white-peony-5x7-print" target="_blank">shop</a> prepped for the holidays and I am working on some more items to add to the shop. Be on the look out! Have a fantastic weekend!<br /><br />(image:<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60856943/photograph-white-peony-5x7-print" target="_blank">GiDu Design</a>)GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-61463185350792471492010-11-05T10:00:00.000-05:002010-11-05T10:00:02.023-05:00Would you like to become a blog sponsor?Would you like to be a sponsor on GiDu Design blog? Ad spaces are now available for both November and December. Readership has really grown on GiDu Design blog so please let me know if you are interested. You can email me at gidu.design(at)gmail(dot)com or click <a href="http://gidudesign.blogspot.com/2009/03/advertising.html">here</a> for the details.GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-77115443010443459132010-11-04T12:00:00.000-05:002010-11-04T12:44:03.768-05:00In Flight<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKSgjBlbWLL4_2J2UjqIkgSIFtG4Bh2GwlEpamBYlKs4pm4amgpd1ErV-LY6EU-aHLBF_OeEWuV3xVFkXDCpoUV69BY_5UZdz7xihrsvgjSrRp5OohDKZ37clOq1PRiAAZKEdc7hvcYWU8/s1600/il_fullxfull.189321392.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKSgjBlbWLL4_2J2UjqIkgSIFtG4Bh2GwlEpamBYlKs4pm4amgpd1ErV-LY6EU-aHLBF_OeEWuV3xVFkXDCpoUV69BY_5UZdz7xihrsvgjSrRp5OohDKZ37clOq1PRiAAZKEdc7hvcYWU8/s400/il_fullxfull.189321392.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535751661824380498" /></a><br />Hello everyone!! I hope your Thursday is good. I am dropping by to let you know that there's a brand new photo print in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60759519/photograph-in-flight-5x7-print" target="_blank">etsy shop</a>! Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60759519/photograph-in-flight-5x7-print" target="_blank">here</a> to see the latest print, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60759519/photograph-in-flight-5x7-print" target="_blank">In Flight</a>.GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-66131849585816553202010-10-29T12:00:00.001-05:002010-10-29T14:56:27.789-05:00Happy Halloween<object style="background-image:url(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/9bb7T7FwDDg/hqdefault.jpg)" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9bb7T7FwDDg?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9bb7T7FwDDg?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="425" height="344" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br /><br />I hope you all have a safe and fun Halloween! Here is a murder mystery video that I was in. I freelance for the design company that created this video. Check it out!GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-76803213070211853612010-10-26T10:00:00.002-05:002010-11-17T22:31:12.844-06:00An Interview | Mila Rose Designs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixNlobfbbsIV1DGOSkSn5jXNK29NusIjfe44x_hajoFNUOJgFQ3gwtDsbeJESeqLwBZ25w5tFFQpi3-qX0_OXnnP4E3mQoVgT5DESll3loLZR0RmdzPlnnnpzKEao-CSGZRR41LwFgLU1Z/s1600/il_570xN.182104078.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 371px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixNlobfbbsIV1DGOSkSn5jXNK29NusIjfe44x_hajoFNUOJgFQ3gwtDsbeJESeqLwBZ25w5tFFQpi3-qX0_OXnnP4E3mQoVgT5DESll3loLZR0RmdzPlnnnpzKEao-CSGZRR41LwFgLU1Z/s400/il_570xN.182104078.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532096920596442146" /></a><br />I am so excited to present this next feature to you!! I am obsessed with these beautiful headbands made by Melissa of Mila Rose Designs! They are adorable! <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What is the name of the shop?</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Mila Rose Designs</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What is the shop address?</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://www.milarosedesigns.etsy.com">http://www.milarosedesigns.etsy.com</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZ-596u5o0l_ESUpStSldq7rAESqc7VmoCYvn-ZK0mDhDUuU2PRYZsDJjLnBvbczGI5sGWqTNBfXF6iUdETLbYDTzj50aCFevgJQlNv35F73th-I5RhUZosT5Cho09W50kiIQ6ZqTXSrY/s1600/il_570xN.177953106.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZ-596u5o0l_ESUpStSldq7rAESqc7VmoCYvn-ZK0mDhDUuU2PRYZsDJjLnBvbczGI5sGWqTNBfXF6iUdETLbYDTzj50aCFevgJQlNv35F73th-I5RhUZosT5Cho09W50kiIQ6ZqTXSrY/s400/il_570xN.177953106.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532096905890462178" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Please list any URLS of where readers can find you</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Blog: <a href="http://milarosedesigns.blogspot.com/">http://milarosedesigns.blogspot.com/</a><br />Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/milarosedesigns">http://twitter.com/milarosedesigns</a><br />Etsy: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/milarosedesigns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/milarosedesigns</a><br />Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/milarosedesigns">http://www.facebook.com/milarosedesigns</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFIax2Y9iPiwcH0ZHTXfNHEPjPgzg12c0BPBMCJlVMpN7ri86Y-gLbksjKyYbj96SFxdtIo-U_3UC2E7ojqKeEGjCyZmZArdAvGEzR_sfwZopqKZNwZgOqKyRDVlGyO1aATWUjYHXU0wk1/s1600/il_570xN.182099610.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFIax2Y9iPiwcH0ZHTXfNHEPjPgzg12c0BPBMCJlVMpN7ri86Y-gLbksjKyYbj96SFxdtIo-U_3UC2E7ojqKeEGjCyZmZArdAvGEzR_sfwZopqKZNwZgOqKyRDVlGyO1aATWUjYHXU0wk1/s400/il_570xN.182099610.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532096914064271314" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What is your art or craft and how long have you been creating?</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">I started my shop of pretty hair accessories at the beginning of the year, but have been creating these bands for about 2 years. I started with headbands, but now have hair clips, bobbies, pins, and my sister has started adding some amazing crocheted hats and scarves for fall/winter.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzd2ynXt-AQHAwEiz-9NMCkVQXwrAOEN61GtTH6T6MNfPKRL-rP7aeLUTndaIqorSVGeHubJMErdd4xuZhdSHcrYqM_PuntariYQGjweRBwKemGrtP92Gi9MpfaHjUb0H1knUcwuXDkIK/s1600/il_570xN.177971779.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 347px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzd2ynXt-AQHAwEiz-9NMCkVQXwrAOEN61GtTH6T6MNfPKRL-rP7aeLUTndaIqorSVGeHubJMErdd4xuZhdSHcrYqM_PuntariYQGjweRBwKemGrtP92Gi9MpfaHjUb0H1knUcwuXDkIK/s400/il_570xN.177971779.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532096909462827778" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What other things do you do besides creating?</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Well most of my days are spent creating because I love doing it. When I'm not making new designs I can probably be found baking cupcakes, coloring hair, or shopping for shoes.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What are five words that describe you?</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">silly, fashionista, bold, sarcastic, girly</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-CYNfNb-V-sjuvfRj34qBsA5BLHThWHeT3IaaRmggZJRoXJPoa3dSYubw7u5p3qyLPdumHo_tKSLZ9UgGawR4HOR-_OYPt-39vSUW-aFtmemZkxD7oWCLNJLgJE14k01QLYZYALTeA_T/s1600/il_570xN.173982940.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-CYNfNb-V-sjuvfRj34qBsA5BLHThWHeT3IaaRmggZJRoXJPoa3dSYubw7u5p3qyLPdumHo_tKSLZ9UgGawR4HOR-_OYPt-39vSUW-aFtmemZkxD7oWCLNJLgJE14k01QLYZYALTeA_T/s400/il_570xN.173982940.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532096902201488994" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Would you be interested in offering a special discount to the GiDu Design blog readers?</span> <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">10% off with code GIDU on our etsy site for one week after feature.</span><br /><br />Thank you, Melissa for sharing with us today. Your shop is so lovely and I am so happy that you could stop by!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">If you would like to be considered for an interview on GiDu Design blog, please fill out this <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pC0mv4FohPtJTZjcAEErSNw" target="_blank">simple submission form</a>. I am always looking for new and exciting shops/designers/artists/crafters/photographers, so please <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pC0mv4FohPtJTZjcAEErSNw" target="_blank">submit today</a>! Click <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pC0mv4FohPtJTZjcAEErSNw" target="_blank">here</a> to fill out the submission form.</span>GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-19039670766985396202010-10-25T16:35:00.004-05:002010-10-25T16:43:35.589-05:00It's Monday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJW-kbFBTG8ffAYy8QDrypA9OB8DGKb5fZG37VkayCMje_80D_8aV2jpcirWzIv5h2pCbly97cCUQZWYK3mYaQmJpEU-CDmgFcCGuNjfgj-sLdFEsK8eKwmmF8AhSEnwCNoq6eQZyamrEs/s1600/71679_526589933060_66900634_31223291_8310854_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJW-kbFBTG8ffAYy8QDrypA9OB8DGKb5fZG37VkayCMje_80D_8aV2jpcirWzIv5h2pCbly97cCUQZWYK3mYaQmJpEU-CDmgFcCGuNjfgj-sLdFEsK8eKwmmF8AhSEnwCNoq6eQZyamrEs/s400/71679_526589933060_66900634_31223291_8310854_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532102120055092882" /></a><br />I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!! I went to the pumpkin patch this weekend with some of friends! We had a great time. What did you do?<br /><br />Stay tuned for an exciting post tomorrow morning!!GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-2667398721726652222010-10-21T10:00:00.000-05:002010-10-21T10:09:08.466-05:00Cute DIY!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/5101888687_465d7ef6ab.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 440px; height: 331px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/5101888687_465d7ef6ab.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Good morning everyone! How is your day? Things are good around here - I have been busy (busy is good, right?!). I was browsing my favorite blogs today and I found this cute DIY project. You could easily make it with fabric scraps around your home. They could be really cute holiday gifts. Click <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/10/tricks-treats-little-birdie-plush-by-viviana-agostinho.html" target="_blank">here</a> to check it out! <br /><br />(<a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/10/tricks-treats-little-birdie-plush-by-viviana-agostinho.html" target="_blank">A Beautiful Mess</a> via <a href="http://papercakesfinds.blogspot.com/2010/10/daily-diy_21.html" target="_blank">Paper Cakes Finds</a>)<br /><br />(image: <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/10/tricks-treats-little-birdie-plush-by-viviana-agostinho.html" target="_blank">A Beautiful Mess</a>)GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-20018759409543380812010-10-07T10:00:00.002-05:002010-10-07T10:00:05.630-05:00An Interview | Backwood Design Studio<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuu8Tj8YsUG_BWZdXPvnmWr8bgFM6RIWRFYIqpWvgCPUtsHS1AVRB78Z_-dM5z_1KZi_vbbPVSB-0gSKlEGFrmZ3RCAMzJw7zwfWqFpoYl9kGMPSrhVTH4uqDTBi4SDCU2Ghu3T-intxT/s1600/il_430xN.180666576.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuu8Tj8YsUG_BWZdXPvnmWr8bgFM6RIWRFYIqpWvgCPUtsHS1AVRB78Z_-dM5z_1KZi_vbbPVSB-0gSKlEGFrmZ3RCAMzJw7zwfWqFpoYl9kGMPSrhVTH4uqDTBi4SDCU2Ghu3T-intxT/s400/il_430xN.180666576.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525153148194518050" /></a><br />I would like to introduce our guest today, Shannon of Backwood Design Studio! Thank you for joining us today, Shannon! I am very excited to share this interview that I had with Shannon. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Where are you located?</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Iowa</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What is the shop address?</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://backwooddesignstudio.etsy.com" target="_blank">http://backwooddesignstudio.etsy.com</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Please list any URLS of where readers can find you.</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Facebook - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/backwoodsdesignstudio" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/backwoodsdesignstudio</a><br /><br />Blog - <a href="http://backwoodsdesignstudio.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://backwoodsdesignstudio.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />Twitter - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/backwoodsdesign" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/backwoodsdesign</a></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZoRmgH2H_j7QoxkdHdkXMV4UxFqNWH8awlRxUGOffp3GZjeKJDjJ3BZLKK533UWpCDTXYYQE0DAu3rY_BI8tTYrGCD2wOjfkW9CwRd-nwvcyohylamAhD3g3RY34pn7VAX7PS_NpxqMJ/s1600/il_430xN.180221053.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZoRmgH2H_j7QoxkdHdkXMV4UxFqNWH8awlRxUGOffp3GZjeKJDjJ3BZLKK533UWpCDTXYYQE0DAu3rY_BI8tTYrGCD2wOjfkW9CwRd-nwvcyohylamAhD3g3RY34pn7VAX7PS_NpxqMJ/s400/il_430xN.180221053.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525156362063509794" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What is your art or craft and how long have you been creating?</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">In my shop, you will find digital photography and digital art that I have created. I recently started doing more with tweaking photos and art digitally, but I have always love taking photographs. I have also been drawing since I was 8 years old.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvkGAQnydYBdWFeLz_J_FdyY2flR9MXhDKJfSlW5tvwH6nfeABNLXbYkYBvCqq95JPXuLrP6WzNXaJWJqIIP1FYfQibH10H9YAevKdYHu7q3-XCKyPho5zWC_apN4LIlJhrqvA9fcvpwN/s1600/il_430xN.166952385.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvkGAQnydYBdWFeLz_J_FdyY2flR9MXhDKJfSlW5tvwH6nfeABNLXbYkYBvCqq95JPXuLrP6WzNXaJWJqIIP1FYfQibH10H9YAevKdYHu7q3-XCKyPho5zWC_apN4LIlJhrqvA9fcvpwN/s400/il_430xN.166952385.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525156367079682866" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What other things do you do besides creating?</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">I have an 8 month old daughter, a husband and 3 dogs. So I'm pretty busy almost all of the time. When I'm not doing anything creative, I enjoy running, swimming, fishing, camping, horseback riding, skiing....and just about anything else that has to do with the outdoors! I also like to go out to the movies or just stay in and snuggle up on the couch.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What inspires you?</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Everyday life. Most of the time, it is nature that inspires me. When I drive down the road, I'm always looking at the landscape and different elements that would make a great photograph. I really try to keep my camera with me as much as possible; you never know when that perfect shot is going to present itself.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUcH4L3H5Abm0Ru7hZdibkqGPAuscWmxmqv29QEwZUFAnzllbHY89FtMO7dOLP5KTtzhQuqhgQXSh9RFfYdCZx4o2_ff1NtsBlEqpcpDl-VwoDhhTxexLH1LcxxVrnUN9iaksZWNsZfQxE/s1600/il_430xN.167594102.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUcH4L3H5Abm0Ru7hZdibkqGPAuscWmxmqv29QEwZUFAnzllbHY89FtMO7dOLP5KTtzhQuqhgQXSh9RFfYdCZx4o2_ff1NtsBlEqpcpDl-VwoDhhTxexLH1LcxxVrnUN9iaksZWNsZfQxE/s400/il_430xN.167594102.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525156376502525138" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Are there any artists that inspire you?</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">I think a lot of artists inspire me. I come across a lot of great and wonderful artists on Etsy and other venues; there are so many talented people out there.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_id6nsoJ4lzN29Ro6z9OCs_ay3viyFsOibHjWQgEgt3G0lt-veDwkL20LSmXTx3R0FPCFrUF35knbsqcnkBRqU4XydsZemPSwd-RZCNKIeLMz21XGhCr0PoMxZ5zQcmTxqZasmple9vB7/s1600/il_430xN.180845041.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_id6nsoJ4lzN29Ro6z9OCs_ay3viyFsOibHjWQgEgt3G0lt-veDwkL20LSmXTx3R0FPCFrUF35knbsqcnkBRqU4XydsZemPSwd-RZCNKIeLMz21XGhCr0PoMxZ5zQcmTxqZasmple9vB7/s400/il_430xN.180845041.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525156377271660482" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What are five words that describe you?</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Short (height-wise :P)<br />Imaginative<br />Sarcastic<br />Loyal<br />Trustworthy</span><br /><br />Thank you so much for visiting us today!! I am so happy to have you, Shannon.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">If you would like to be considered for an interview on GiDu Design blog, please fill out this <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pC0mv4FohPtJTZjcAEErSNw" target="_blank">simple submission form</a>. I am always looking for new and exciting shops/designers/artists/crafters/photographers, so please <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pC0mv4FohPtJTZjcAEErSNw" target="_blank">submit today</a>! Click <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pC0mv4FohPtJTZjcAEErSNw" target="_blank">here</a> to fill out the submission form.</span><br /><br />(images: <a href="http://backwooddesignstudio.etsy.com" target="_blank">Backwood Design Studio</a>)GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-63984291388935839942010-10-06T21:00:00.002-05:002010-10-06T22:27:51.366-05:00Sponsor Showcase | Dahlia Soleil<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEuAB2i4xRasJh0r3OaE0IwNuNZbeZgqgV_GyRPIFY4NqHaX9wHa6KTOAk3xIeb_TkQO6-kD9MkqsluUFyZkC1pCaVs5k0k82DXZZi7SCCFenxJ_WjIQ1732sj0TmdDeqSFY3oL6Kez1t3/s1600/il_430xN.170741751.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEuAB2i4xRasJh0r3OaE0IwNuNZbeZgqgV_GyRPIFY4NqHaX9wHa6KTOAk3xIeb_TkQO6-kD9MkqsluUFyZkC1pCaVs5k0k82DXZZi7SCCFenxJ_WjIQ1732sj0TmdDeqSFY3oL6Kez1t3/s400/il_430xN.170741751.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525134350421427314" /></a><br />Say hello to our newest sponsor, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dahliasoleil" target="_blank">Dahlia Soleil</a>! Dahlia Soleil carries a wide variety of knitted items and some lovely fabric goods. My favorites are the beautiful knitted slouchy hats with unique appliques! Thank you for supporting <a href="http://gidudesign.blogspot.com">GiDu Design</a>!<br /><br />If you are interested in <a href="http://gidudesign.blogspot.com/2009/03/advertising.html">becoming a sponsor</a>, click <a href="http://gidudesign.blogspot.com/2009/03/advertising.html">here</a> for <a href="http://gidudesign.blogspot.com/2009/03/advertising.html">more info</a>!GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-12940883786219795372010-10-04T17:00:00.000-05:002010-10-04T17:21:17.264-05:00A Monet Voyage<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0f0gKGxtNYztfJoC6UFLt-i2Yaw_AI4fyGv3oYxPKsdRvVhOejm4PHb1Oop7WNJIF6Mf0QTbOYUtrAdROH6Cdo_14jLC8hSs30PsiofIwLG0rjKmgeFVq5zrNLI56dKX6vAWCYH2OjD3g/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-10-04+at+5.19.34+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0f0gKGxtNYztfJoC6UFLt-i2Yaw_AI4fyGv3oYxPKsdRvVhOejm4PHb1Oop7WNJIF6Mf0QTbOYUtrAdROH6Cdo_14jLC8hSs30PsiofIwLG0rjKmgeFVq5zrNLI56dKX6vAWCYH2OjD3g/s400/Screen+shot+2010-10-04+at+5.19.34+PM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524319331701247218" /></a><br />I just discovered this beautiful website about the art journey of Claude Monet. I had to share it with all of you! You can interact with it by turning on your webcam or using your mouse. It's a wonderful experience! When you arrive to the home page, you can click on the journey button to take you there!<br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.monet2010.com/en#/home/" target="_blank">here</a> to visit the <a href="http://www.monet2010.com/en#/home/" target="_blank">website</a>. <br /><br />(image: <a href="http://www.monet2010.com/en#/home/" target="_blank">Monet 2010</a>)GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-25142410390295427952010-08-05T13:00:00.000-05:002010-08-05T13:28:48.051-05:00No words today...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4863937264_1e47f83447_z.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 427px; height: 640px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4863937264_1e47f83447_z.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />(image: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginadust/4863937264/" target="_blank">GiDu Design</a>)GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-20338940878917224952010-07-23T11:08:00.001-05:002010-07-23T11:08:19.930-05:00Happy Friday Everyone!!<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/trishabrinkdesign/4821369066/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4821369066_f1088a6966.jpg" "width=425" style="border: solid 1px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/trishabrinkdesign/4821369066/">Pickin'</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/trishabrinkdesign/">Trisha Brink Design</a>.</span></div><p>I hope you have a great day and a wonderful weekend. I am heading to Chicago this afternoon for a fun filled weekend with Michael's family. We're going to catch the Cardinals and Cubs game tomorrow afternoon! So excited! <br /><br />What are you doing this weekend? Have a great day!</p>GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-3553730989207292762010-07-21T10:00:00.001-05:002010-07-21T14:26:24.683-05:00Giveaway on Oh, Hello Friend<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn206/ohhellofriend/perricone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 440px; height: 408px;" src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn206/ohhellofriend/perricone.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />There's a fantastic <a href="http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com/2010/07/weekly-giveaway-perricone-150-giveaway.html" target="_blank">giveaway</a> opportunity going on now on <a href="http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com/2010/07/weekly-giveaway-perricone-150-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Oh, Hello Friend</a>. The blog is turning two this month, so there's all sorts of goodies going on. Click <a href="http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com/2010/07/weekly-giveaway-perricone-150-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a> to enter the <a href="http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com/2010/07/weekly-giveaway-perricone-150-giveaway.html" target="_blank">giveaway</a>! Good luck!<br /><br />Giveaway ends on Monday, August 3rd at 8am, PST.<br /><br />(image: <a href="http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com/2010/07/weekly-giveaway-perricone-150-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Oh, Hello Friend</a>)GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-57199191057432908852010-07-20T14:00:00.003-05:002010-07-20T14:12:02.931-05:00Design Star<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriMF9pA56KDqi_FoeV8jg77E8eCQ4u9Gd2vPTg2HlymnWkJQw8Eo4ADjKVDfa-vg7Oc5msPS-8s19PcXQBkSAWl2o3Ho5xnQsiiIh00_V4HmuFSG6MQHvaX86sBbkDbeZnhGCWUANwhOo/s1600/Photo_Video_8272998944983658480541_medium.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriMF9pA56KDqi_FoeV8jg77E8eCQ4u9Gd2vPTg2HlymnWkJQw8Eo4ADjKVDfa-vg7Oc5msPS-8s19PcXQBkSAWl2o3Ho5xnQsiiIh00_V4HmuFSG6MQHvaX86sBbkDbeZnhGCWUANwhOo/s400/Photo_Video_8272998944983658480541_medium.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496066620795283074" /></a><br />Do you watch DesignStar on HGTV? I am so obsessed with DesignStar! Did you see the episode about picking a flower and using as inspiration for a studio apartment design? I really loved the white desk chair that the Women and Dan's team used for their design. Does anyone know where I could find it? I would love to have a chair like that - so simple but very romantic! <br /><br />(Image: <a href="http://my.hgtv.com/design-star-judge-the-designs-2010/Episode-4/Staceys-Design-Flower-Power/detail.esi?oid=17453354" target="_blank">HGTV.com</a>)GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1253204242524465698.post-53402563240263305572010-07-20T11:30:00.007-05:002010-07-20T11:45:28.871-05:00Etsy Picks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4812203963_daa286900c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 440px; height: 482px;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4812203963_daa286900c.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Hello my dear readers!! I hope you are all doing well. It's quite a dreary day here and I am all cooped up inside! I really have the itch to do something creative today, so we'll see what happens. Here is a collection of my latest Etsy Picks! <br /><br />I recently went scouring local shops with my friend. She was looking for the perfect vanity set. We searched a ton of different retail shops and no luck. Everything was either way too expensive or not exactly what she was looking for. The final stop was a thrift store. We were pretty worn out from all of the searching, but all of a sudden we discovered the perfect vanity!! We were so excited! She has been working on it each week, slowly making progression - the sanding part is taking a long time because there is so many different layers of paint. But the bones of the table are in great condition despite the age of it. So today's picks are inspired by that day and the refinishing of old furniture into new again. Enjoy!<br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51625861/coral-wall-vase-and-hooks" target="_blank">OldNewAgain</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42360796/primitive-chartreuse-antique-8-drawer" target="_blank">thesundaytimesmarket</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46297263/mabel-coffee-table?ref=v1_other_2" target="_blank">ModPieces</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48666859/vintage-side-chair-in-orange-sale" target="_blank">EnRouteStudio</a><br /><br />Would you like to create your own Etsy Picks? Please <a href="mailto:gidudesign@gmail.com">email me</a> with four links to your favorite etsy items! If your picks are approved, we will add yours to the Etsy Picks section.GiDuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16047569091246640683noreply@blogger.com6