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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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I have a sketch book page filled with holiday decorations. I acknowledge that it's only early October, but can't help it. I'm going with metallics and white and wood accents, just like my West Elm obsession. It's going to be as DIY as I can make it… we'll see what happens in November.

When we moved to California, I got a reseller's permit. It affects how I do business in three main ways. 1. I now collect sales tax for CA state sales. 2. I will be filing in July and paying sales tax to the state. 3. I can now purchase paper goods at wholesale prices. The venture into wholesale is awesome but overwhelming. I have the hugest box ever arriving on my doorstep soon. And from that will come 2010 holiday books. (Here is last year's.)

This book looks awesome.

Yoga is back in my life via this DVD. Right now, I only get through the first half hour but it's enough. Loving it.

I just discovered and placed an order for postcards with this company. I have seen their samples and was impressed. Love that they are green and are semi-local (Berkeley, CA) to me.

Have you seen No Ordinary Family? We watched the pilot early this week and enjoyed it. Pixar's Incredibles meets Heroes, before Heroes lost it's way.

Thank you for your comments and support on the bread making post and DIY lanterns. I am hoping to bring so many more DIY ideas to this space.

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14 responses to “around here.”

  1. Jill Avatar
    Jill

    Hey Elise – West Elm is tons of fun – big agree from me! I actually stopped by last week and found one of those green stripw place mats you used in the minibook class – for all of $1.97 – last one too! I picked it up, in honor of your brilliance 🙂 Can’t wait for more of your DIY creations. I used to makes lots of holiday decs as a kid, but then I stopped as an adult. Need to turn that story around!
    Question for you: what type of sewing machine do you use, and do you like it? My “mending” machine by Singer died last night, mid-project no less. I went to bed super crabby and today need to buy something new. Thought I’d ask you for some advice 🙂 Thanks! Jill

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  2. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    I have a Singer Esteem II – its from Target and works fine. I abuse it with paper and thick fabrics too.

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  3. amy lapi Avatar
    amy lapi

    you’re the best.

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  4. Michelle Wengert Avatar
    Michelle Wengert

    I can’t wait to see your holiday DIY projects!!

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  5. goshery Avatar
    goshery

    You are awesome and inspiring! Love your doodles!

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  6. Melanie K Avatar
    Melanie K

    okay, I want an email before anyone else so I can actually buy one of your holiday books! I am doing a Decemember Daily again and I want to use your book!!!
    😉
    I loved your tuts … and I love you are now a wholesaler! Very cool things are happening I think!

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  7. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    Thanks! But actually, I am not a wholeseller. I am a reseller which means I can buy products at wholesale prices. Even better in my opinion!

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  8. Janie Avatar
    Janie

    Hi Elise, I have a suggestion for your cone shaped trees. Take apart pinecones and use that to cover them.
    What a bunch of great holiday ideas. Can’t wait to see them.

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  9. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    interesting! I was going to buy balsa wood dollhouse shingles and see how those go.

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  10. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    That sketch book page looks so… (not sure what adjective I want, yummy? exciting? beautiful?) I’m most intrigued by the ribbon & star garlands. Just reading about the huge box of paper arriving at your house soon made me excited! I can’t wait to see what’s inside!

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  11. Tori Avatar
    Tori

    I love how your to do list is spruced up with sketches! Can’t wait to see how they look, I’ve had Christmas on my mind since August….:)

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  12. sophie Avatar
    sophie

    you’ve got some great ideas and you’re so talented! can’t wait to see your finished products. i’ve have Christmas cards on the brain since august. i’ve made 5 but still need about 30 more to go…wish me luck!

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  13. Alexandra Avatar
    Alexandra

    It’s nice to see that I’m not the only one with Christmas on the brain. I felt guilty, since it’s not even HALLOWEEN yet.

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  14. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    looking forward to some handmade holiday goodness…

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