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HOW-TO

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(Visual overview of DIY's here)

DIY: Vintage Hanky Gift
DIY: Needlebook
How to: Online Dress Shopping
How to: Use Photoshop Actions
DIY: Pretty Stationary & Flyers
DIY: Cork Display Frame
How to: Blogger Photo Tip
Tips: Paying off Debt
DIY: Spring Garland
DIY: Fuse Plastic Bags
How to: Thread Yarn through a Tiny Needle
DIY: Quick Button Ring
DIY: Pin Cushion
DIY: Goals Minibook from a Vintage Album
DIY: Monthly Photo Album (video DIY)
How to: 5 Ways to Stay Motivated while you Craft
DIY: Vertical Vintage Guestbook
How to: Photo Tips
DIY: Stitched Vinyl Pouch
DIY: Pocket Pillow (video DIY)
DIY: 5 Crafts (Video DIY)
DIY: Monochromatic Album Cover
How to: Overweight Luggage
How to: Plastic Flowers
How to: Journalling Tips
DIY: Fabric Flowers
DIY: Button Trees
DIY: Coffee Table
DIY: Christmas Ornaments
DIY: Mistletoe
DIY: Button Wreath
DIY: Advent Calendar
How to: Start and End your Stitching
How to: Make a Stamp
How to: Leave a Comment
How to: Join Photos
How to: Stick Stickers
Tips: For Blogger
Tips: For Photograph
How to: Do a Screenshot

Your Order is Complete

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Thank You

We'll See You on May 20th!! :]

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DIY Journal/Bookmaking Workshop
Thank you for Registering for the Bookmaking Workshop at Aquabooks!

DATE: Wednesday, May 20
TIME: 6:30 - 9pm
LOCATION: AquaBooks, 2nd Floor, 274 Garry Street

PLEASE BRING: Scissors, PaperCutter, Ruler, Stapler, 1 Foam Paint Brush, Needle, Glue and Bone Folder.

If you have any questions, please email me at FreckledNest@gmail.com
See you May 20th!

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Freckled Nest offers a limited number of ad spots every month, aiming to feature blogs, shops, websites and people that share a love for handmade, beautiful things and a creative life. If this is your passion, we'd love to see you join our monthly Sponsor Section.

- Freckled Nest averages 30,000 - 36,000 readers a month (approx. 1000-1200 visitors a day)

- Sponsor Ads are displayed in the right sidebar

- We feature Static Ads (no blinking ads)

X-Large Ad (160 x 200 pixels)

1 Month, $95

Every month we accept one special 'Featured Sponsor' for an extra-large ad space that includes it's own Feature Post on FreckledNest.com (example 1 2 3 4 5), top real estate in the Sponsor section all month, and 1 of 12 exclusive opportunities all year! Bonus: $5discount for ad design on X-Large ads! Note: You can book any available month in the year to ensure your space in 2010.

Large Ad (160 x 120 pixels)

1 Month, $45

2 Month Large Package, $85
Includes a spot in the Feature & Giveaway post (past features). Large Ads are rotated mid-month.

Small Ad (160 x 60 pixels)

1 month, $30

3 Month Small Package, $85
Includes a spot in the monthly Feature & Giveaway post (past features). Small Ads are rotated mid-month.

Need help with the design of your ad? Small and large static ads are $30 and are styled and designed with you and your site in mind. Bonus: With all widget design purchases, you will receive the html coding to share your widget with your readers (so they can post your widget in their blog). This will increase your networking reach & readership.

Note: If you'd like help with Ad Design for another blogs' format (ex. different sizes, static or blinking), we can do that too, just let us know!

If you would like to purchase an Ad Space or Widget Design, please email Leigh-Ann describing what you'd like along with your paypal email. Once I receive your email, I will provide more information, request your ad/website address and if needed, we'll discuss what you'd like your new ad to look like :)

All prices are in US currency, payment by Paypal.

We look forward to working with you!

xo, Leigh-Ann

Widget Design & Pricing

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Freckled Nest now offers sidebar advertising! We've been working hard to come up with an affordable advertising package for you. A tool to help promote your site and spread the word about you and/or your business.

If you don't have a widget to advertise with, we can design one for you :] We offer two sizes, unique designs, blinking/2 & 3 surface widgets and static ads (one image).

*Design pricing is the same for rectangle and square widgets.

One Surface Widget Design: $30
Two Surface Widget Design: $55
Three Surface Widget Design: $80
or
Template Maker*: $20
*Template Maker: If you're good at Photoshopping, make your own widget with our help! We will provide the background templates & a few basic tips. You design the image(s), email them back to me and I will turn them into an advertising widget and html for your readers!

Bonus: All widget designs (including Template Maker) include the html coding so that you can provide your widget html to your readers (so they can post your widget in their blog), and increase your networking & readership :)

HTML Examples (screenshots):

Purchase and Payment:
If you would like to purchase a custom widget or advertizing space, please email Leigh-Ann.
We accept Paypal and Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover (Secure payment thru Paypal, no account needed.)

Thank you!
Leigh-Ann :]

FAQ

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Email questions to Leigh-Ann at FreckledNest@gmail.com

Q. What is behind the name Freckled Nest? Why did you decide that this name represents you and what you do perfectly?

haha, ok!---This is how it happened... I was thinking of a name to represent me and not contain/categorize what I make (so I could expand in any direction and use the same name for everything). I took out my little green dictionary and looked up words that started with 'f' (because I like how the letter f looks in my handwriting). I found the word Freckle and knew that was a perfect start (i looooove when people have freckles; they're like human polka dots!). Then I was talking to my friend, and she was helping me expand on the name... and she was asking me what I like. I started listing things off... paper, books, sea glass, swimming, trees, turtles, birds... and then i told her "I like birds so much, I've let them nest in my roof for the last 3 years"...and it clicked together and I yelled out "FRECKLED NEST"! We were both like... "EEEEEEEEEE"... it was perfect! Nests totally feel like the way I create my art; I take found pieces from around my community, work them together and let my stories live there :)

About

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Indie style and International entrepreneur, Leigh-Ann Keffer is a self-taught artist raised and residing in Winnipeg. She started Freckled Nest as a hobby in 2003, mainly selling handmade mini-albums, hand-stitched tote bags, blog designs, and custom pieces. Word spread fast of her original artworks and unique style; and Leigh-Ann is now living her dream with FN as her full time job and life's joy. On her fun, daily blog FreckledNest.com, Leigh-Ann lives her passion for handmade and shares her creative life through photos, moments, craft techniques, and completed works. "When I realized my creative side, I felt empowered and alive; I love inspiring others towards that feeling of discovery and accomplishment!"

Lets get down and dirty, the nitty gritty. Who is Leigh-Ann? Give us a peek into your life!

Hiiii! :] I'm 27 (and can't remember my age off the bat), people call me LA a lot, my sister is my best friend and my brother sends me hilarious texts through out the week. Keith is my super cute boyfriend and I love him so so much. Freckled Nest is my full time job and my dream come true. I used to live for the weekend... now I can't wait for Monday :]

Here's where I work..................

I collect buttons ,

old library cards and rocks shaped like hearts. I don't wear pants when I'm home alone. I love hoodies, old sour soothers candies, and tickle fights. I'm giggly, quiet in groups, full of energy and ideas, and lately, I looove yellow. Garage Sailing is my all time favorite hobby. Our family has an awesome cabin that we built together. It's an hour out of town and its the perfect getaway :) Lola loves running away to go swimming while we're there...and I'm guessing our new puppy Tom will probably copy her this summer ;)

My favorite shows are Project Runway, silly MTV reality shows and lately, reruns of 90210 :] My fave band ever is Tegan and Sara , second favorite, Metric/Emily Haines and I also I love listening to my dad Whistle. He sounds just like the songs and I can tell he's happy when he's whistling :] My Mom and Dad are awesome parents and the cutest grandparents to Olivia and Kennedy (my 2 year old twin nieces) . Keith's parents are really special too, and they treat me like a daughter :] Oh and last thing...I had my first cup of coffee a few weeks ago...and now I'm soooo hooked on Starbucks ;)

Your Order is Complete

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CUSTOM Step 1

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How to Order
Step 1: Choose a tote, purse, book bag or roll-up.

Step 2: Go here to select font & word and/or graphic.
Step 3: Email your choices to Leigh-Ann (FreckledNest@gmail.com). We will chat & discuss color, total and ready date :)
Step 4: Don't pee your pants.

These prices are for the base (bag, purse or roll-up). Stitching is additional.
*
Tote - $25
Measures: 14.5" wide, 9.5" tall and 7.5" deep.
24 pockets with large inside.

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Purse/Messenger Bag - $25
Measures: 10" tall, 12" wide and 2" deep.
One large pocket across the back.
Strap length can be set between 38" and 46".

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Book Bag - $30
Measures: 16" wide, 12" tall, 5.5" deep.
2 pockets, pen holder and large inside.
Adjustable Strap: 29" shortest & 72" longest.

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Artists Roll-up - $15
18 pockets (varied widths).

*Shipping additional.

Step 2 here :]

CUSTOM Step 2

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How to Order

Step 1: Go here to choose a tote, purse, book bag or roll-up.
Step 2: Select font & word and/or graphic.
Step 3: Email your choices to Leigh-Ann (FreckledNest@gmail.com). We will chat & discuss color, total and ready date :)
Step 4: Don't pee your pants.

These prices are for the stitching only.
*Buttons are complimentary.

*
* Handwritten - $5 per letter

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Block - $6 per letter

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Polka Dot - $8 per letter

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Star - $15

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Heart - $20

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Cherries - $20

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Stiletto - $30
Name on shoe additional.

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Skull & Crossbones - $30

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Ring - $30

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Cat - $30

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Deer - $30

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Bird- $35

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Weiner Dog - $35

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Octopus - $40

*
best*seller
Oh Snap Camera - $40
Oh Snap words included!

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Cupcake - $40

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Sewing Machine - $50

*Shipping additional.

*Got a cool idea? Contact me and we'll discuss :]

MIX MASTER CONTENTS

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3 Monopoly Properties
Monopoly Chance Card
Monopoly Community Chest Card
3 Small Envelopes
8 Wheel of Fortune Bills
2 Coasters (Good for Mini Album Building)
2 'Hello My Name is" Stickers
1 Blank Red&White Name Label
1 Sheet Tiny Color Sticker Tags
5 Duotang Sticker Labels
3 Sheets Photograph Index Sheets (Negatives)
10 'Admit One' Orange Tickets
10 Teal Index Stickers
1 Button Card
11 Paint Color Samples
4 Number Flashcards
3 Word Flashcards
6 Picture with Word Flashcards
2 Fabric Polkadot Stickers
1 Old Cardboard Frame (each pack different)
3 Brass 'T' Fasteners
2 Silver Slider Fasteners
1 Free Spin Chipboard Game Peice
2 Index Strips
1 Book Page from Kids Almanac
1 H&M Black and White Giftcard (empty)
1 Sheet White Sticker Labels
4 Wood Buttons
4 'Yum' Scorecards
4 Hullabaloo Observation Sheets
2 Red&White Scoresheets
4 Yahtzee Score Cards (2 versions)
2 Large Observation Graphic Cards
6 Wheel of Fortune Puzzle Sheets (2 versions)