handmade gifts 2012, part 2

For my nephew, Michael, who will be getting his own place soon. Presumably on Tatooine. I designed the coffee mug in Illustrator and produced it via Zazzle. I'm counting it as handmade even though I didn't technically make the mug. It was shipped so promptly and turned out just great, but of course I forgot to take a picture of the real mug. Blast!

These photos are from Zazzle's project preview, which is amazingly accurate. I've made a few things on Zazzle over the last few years and I'm always pleased with the result.

This quickly made light/dark switch plate was a last-minute addition. It was inspired by some really funny ones I've seen around the web. All it takes to DIY is a Sharpie and The Force. Ok, just a Sharpie.

Also included a bar of both white and dark chocolate in the package labeled as Luke and Vader's faves. Belabor the theme, I did.

valentine schmalentine

Note: This printable is no longer available.

I designed a free minimal-effort card for those who are anticipating a less-than-magical Valentine's Day. At least there's the hope of chocolate.

Print on letter sized paper, fold in half longwise, then again in the opposite direction.

(If you are feeling more optimistic about the 14th, you can try the cards from 2009 and 2010.)

mmm...crafts

Note: This printable is no longer available.

So here's my new crafty blog. Robyn, you'll probably be my only reader. :-) I thought I'd start off with a freebie. Here is a card I designed for congrats on a new baby/pregnancy. 

Finished size = 5.5" x 4.25", fits in a standard invitation envelope.