Shop Feature: Dixie Owl Creations

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Today’s shop feature is Dixie Owl Creations!

Based in Alabama, shop owner Shannon Wyatt has a deep love for making jewelry, especially with dried flowers. Her love for natural elements is prevalent throughout her shop as evidenced by her gorgeous pendants and earrings. She also creates hand stamped bangles and stunning druzy pieces.

We are especially enamored with her peach druzy rose gold earrings and necklaces. She used one of our hand painted watercolor peaches clip art pieces and one of the most beautiful Bible verses, Galatians 5:22-23 on her jewelry cards.

Read more about Shannon’s journey and be sure to visit her shop, Dixie Owl Creations!

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I LOVE to see what the creatives who use my clip art do with it. It brings me so much joy that my art inspires other peoples’ art! And this little guy is the cutest art there is, right here!

This awesome shirt was made by Britney Cooley of The Paper Daisy Co. Made with our Watercolor Fishing Lures clip art set, you can see how it’s the perfect summertime shirt for for this little guy! I’m guessing he likes to fish!

Check out our Father’s Day post to see what else you can make with these fishing lures clip art pieces! And make sure you check out Britney’s shop while you’re at it!

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Sports Balls Clip Art Inspiration!

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One of my favorite collaborators to work with is Kathy from KathysScraps.com! She creates whimsical, fun and gorgeous quick pages for the Classic Happy Planner! When tasked with creating Father’s Day themed quick pages, she was very much up to the challenge, and did an incredible job!

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Kathy is a creativity MACHINE. You only need to look at her shop to see the incredible portfolio of design she has created! There is a planner page for everyone, every personality type, every hobby, every love, like and adore that you have, I guarantee Kathy has it, for JUST $2.00!

Classic Happy Planner Quick Pages Father's Day Sports Themed Football
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Clip Art used: Watercolor Sports Balls
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Clip Art used: Watercolor Sports Balls
Classic Happy Planner Quick Pages Father's Day Sports Themed Baseball
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Clip Art used: Watercolor Sports Balls

Father’s Day Printables for **FREE** Get inspired!

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All over the world, Father’s Day is a celebration of our fathers. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday in June . This year, Father’s Day 2019 falls on Sunday, June 16th.

The origin of Father’s Day began on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington. Inspired by a Mother’s Day sermon, a young girl named Sonora Louise Smart decided that father’s deserved their special day, too. Her mother died in childbirth, leaving her father to raise six children on his own. Sonora had a deep respect and love for her father and believed fatherhood deserved to be recognized. (Wikipedia)

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Neck Ties: Neckties are crisp to the point. When it comes to shopping for neckties to present to your dad on this special day, navy-blue, wine-red and other bright colors are fantastic and classic options. Another fun idea is to get inexpensive, plain, solid colored ties and let the kids go to town on then with fabric paint!

Fishing Lures: Lures are essential fishing equipment and a great gift, especially if your dad is a fisherman.

Sports Equipment or Tickets: If your dad loves sports, surprise him with tickets to his favorite sports team! Another idea, if dad loves baseball, get him two tickets and put them in a basket with some snacks and a brand new baseball or glove!

Free Father’s Day Printables

If you’re looking for a free Father’s Day card, we’ve got you covered! Let Dad know how much you care by writing a heartfelt message inside one of these specially designed greeting cards made just for him!

This design is perfect for the sports loving dad!

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Does your dad love to fish? FISH him a Happy Day with this card!

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National Donut Day 2019 – Where To Get Free Donuts

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Don’t you just love donuts? It’s not just about the creamy taste, nice mouth feel, awesome recipes, and creative appeal; it has come a very long way! In celebration of the event, there will be many giveaways you don’t want to miss out on and guess what? They’re all sweet. You don’t have to fret about making your own. That thrill could be as easy as turning into the next block across your street to celebrate National Donut Day 2019.

The History of National Donut Day

As unofficial as it sounds, you’d think this event is something the whole world should be a part of not for its tasty nature alone, but for what it represents.

It was 1917 where a group of selfless volunteers was sent to provide basic baked goods and other services to troops engaged in the war in France. It was no easy feat though and two Salvation army volunteers introduced the now famous idea to serve doughnut. This act kept the troops coming back for more and has since been celebrated. Although it took some years to begin, the National Donut Day has to be in existence since 1938. Now on the first Friday of June in each year, we get to enjoy tasty treats and also celebrate the Salvation Army charity, not leaving the brave ladies (the ‘Donut ladies) out and we also remember the heroes who fought bravely. The donuts constantly gave the troops a feeling of home.

The event has since continued to serve charitable purposes starting with the funds raised for people during the Great Depression and the National Donut Day 2019 won’t be any different. If you haven’t been part of it before, you’ll have a chance on the 7th day of June this year. The Salvation Army continues to provide enough meals to those in need in moments of crisis.

Places Where You Could Get Free Donuts In 2018 As You Anticipate The Official List For National Donut Day 2019

Missed out on the freebies donuts over the years? Chances are that you didn’t know where to go. It’s a one-day event and you’d want to set your schedule right. If there’s anything better than a tasty donut, it’s a tasty donut you don’t pay for.

While you wait with eager taste buds, let’s take a look at some of the places that served free donuts (who knows, they might just be listed again this year!)…

Walmart: In 2018, Walmart offered a free glazed donut to each of its customers. There was no shortage of supplies too. It wouldn’t be farfetched to say they’ll also be part of the National Donut Day 2019 so you can expect to get served.

Papa John’s: Is there a better way to introduce a new dessert while serving up a free 10 piece orders on pizza Friday? Buying a pizza was the password to getting tasty donut holes.

Burger King: The day was enjoyable as BK served up flame-grilled donuts across 5 different cities. If that wasn’t enough, it came with a free mini donut slider on the side. Want to grab some already? June is around the corner!

Other places include Krispy Kreme, Edible, Lamar’s Donuts, Cumberland Farms and MORE.

FREE DONUT CLIP ART

Of course, we can’t let you go without a FREE DONUT of our own!

Download this pink watercolor donut with sprinkles! The file is 300dpi and ready for printing!

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FREE DONUT DIGITAL PLANNER BUNDLE

I am blown away by El’s creativity. We were chatting online and I kept telling her that THIS is why I paint the stuff, because I cannot do layouts like this!! This bundle was created solely by El, and includes everything you see here for digital planners! All the elements can be used as stickers or even clip art to decorate your own planners! Also included is donut wallpaper! And how ADORABLE are the earrings!!??!?!? Go show El some love over at her Instagram!

National Donut Day promises to truly keep the tasty stuff coming! You wouldn’t want to miss out so keep your eyes peeled for the official list of places offering free donuts.

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Printable Mother’s Day Card and more **FREE**

We’ve all been there. Sometimes life gets in the way, you get your dates crossed, and Mother’s Day just SNEAKS up on you. All of a sudden it’s the day of and you don’t have a card or gift and absolutely NO TIME to head out to the store to pick one up! And by the time you get here, the good cards will be all gone! Stay calm! You can download a free printable Mother’s Day card right here! Just print, cut, fold and write a personal message inside. It is the perfect artisanal and budget friendly card when you are short on time and resources.

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Free Printable Mother's Day Card Download

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If you prefer to design your printable Mother’s Day card, check out our Etsy Shop for affordable Mother’s Day clip art resources!

Digital Paperclip Designed by Ellel, aka "Planner_el"
Designed by Ellel, aka “Planner_el

Digital paperclips are a fun way to add whimsy effects to your planner or scrapbook layout. Download this one for free!

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Mother’s Day Inspiration

What is Mother’s Day?

Usually celebrated on the 2nd day of May (International Mother’s Day), Mother’s Day is an an avenue to pay rich tributes to someone who has, over the years, impacted our lives, someone whose love, care and affection knows no boundaries and that woman who engages in everything to ensure that the children are happy and joyous at all times.

Flowers are considered to be a customary gift for mothers. It is believed that flowers perfectly convey the special appreciation messages for the love, care and affection that a child has for their mother.

Mother’s Day Trivia

The earliest celebration of Mother’s dates back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the mother of all the gods. While Mother’s Day is celebrated all across the world, there are cultural variations in traditional celebration.

In Thailand, Mother’s Day usually occurs in August, specifically on the birthday of the current queen, Sirikit.

In Ethiopia, families will gather to sing songs, and organize a large feast as part of the activities of the multi-day celebration honoring the existence of motherhood.

In the United States of America, Mother’s Day is usually celebrated by presenting gifts and flowers to mothers and other women who fill that mother role. Mother’s Day has evolved into one of the largest and most significant holidays for consumer spending. Families also celebrate this day by giving the mother a day off from household activities such as cooking, house chores and many more.

Popular Mother’s Day Flowers and Their Meanings

Here is a list of recommended flowers to gift your mother in celebration of Mother’s Day:

Tulips: Tulips generally signify a ‘perfect love’ but their color tells you what type of love. For instance, purple is a color of royalty and red usually means romantic love. Pink represents affection and care while white is a symbol of apology, but also cheerfulness. There are also countless varieties of tulips – Parrot, French, Fringed, Lily-fringed and so forth. Irrespective of the colors you have chosen to gift your mom, tulips are the quintessential spring flowers capable of bringing joy and happiness to the recipient.

Roses: Roses are classic traditional flowers to gift on Mother’s Day. In this instance, perhaps shy away from red roses since red is a color typically associated with romance. Better to opt for pink, which symbolizes love, gratitude, and appreciation. White roses symbolize purity and brightness while cream-colored roses are great signify thoughtfulness.

Carnations: Carnations are the flowers that started it all on World Mother’s Day. Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day, sent more than 500 carnations flowers to every mother in the  West Virginia Congregation in commemoration of Mother’s Day in 1907. Pink carnations explicitly symbolize the love for one’s mother. White carnations represent pure, unparalleled love, and good luck.

Daisies: Daises are widely known to be a symbol of cheerfulness. If your mother is someone who radiates happiness, then Daisies are the perfect match for her. Daises also represent innocence, beauty, and purity.

What can you do with Mother’s Day Clip Art?

This AMAZING Mother’s Day Bundle comes from TpT seller Mrs. Perez Teacher Tools. This is a wonderful gift that can show Mom how much you love her year round!

Clip art used GIANT WATERCOLOR FLORAL BUNDLE
This gorgeous Mother’s Day planner quick page is from KathyScraps. They fit perfectly into the Classic Happy Planner! Just print, trim, punch holes, insert and enjoy!

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Clip art used: WATERCOLOR TULIPS

The above digital planner pages were made by Planner El! She does incredible work planning and creating digital layouts FROM HER PHONE!!

Clip art used: PINK AND LIGHT BLUE WATERCOLOR FLORALS

Finally, a FREEBIE! This FREE printable Mother’s Day Card was designed by yours truly, Yvonne de Salle. Using the official Mother’s Day flower, the CARNATION. Size A2 (4.25 in x 5.5 in)

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Clip art used: Watercolor Carnations, Watercolor Chrysanthemums (leaves only)

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