How would you like to own this stunning Mother of Pearl pendant? Created from oyster shell, it's like a pearl on steroids with the same beautiful lustre without the big price tag

Well you can! Simply leave a comment with your email on this post and I'll add your name to the list. Twitter or Facebook the promo and I'll send warm fuzzies your way. You can find more pendants in my jewellery shop Cate Holst on Etsy

Only one entry per person please and I'll subscribe you to my very infrequent Newsletter (if not already). Entries are open internationally and close 2.25.11

Lotus seed pods = very cool shapes = very cool stamps

After receiving a stunning flower arrangement last year containing some of these seed pods, I dried them out ...simply by letting them die a natural, slow death.... and they've turned out to be the best stamp complete with their own little handle after the stem has been detached. Grab some brown paper and stamp away (I used foam padding underneath the paper as the pod's surface is uneven). Wrap a gift and add the pod as decoration or use for another stamping day

I love the top photos...don't they look like Martians with hundreds of little eyes?

For Valentine's Day, the best way to a man's heart is to over-extend his waistline. Lavish that tummy with chocolates, macarons and champagne (or perhaps beer) and he'll be all yours. The only dilema is to know when to stop your honey bun's waist developing into a muffin top

Whip-Up blog has asked me to develop a diy Valentines project; a sweetheart pillow box to download and print. Package little organic Chocolate Hearts from Lindsay & Edmunds Handmade Organic Chocolates or Berry Macarons from Cupcakes on Pitt with a glass of Champagne and a side of Michael Buble. Buble, did I really say that? Too smulchy? Probably, but you get the picture (Guess who we're off to see on Valentine's Day? He sings, he's Canadian, he suits-up and does a mean version of 'Mack the Knife')

How-to instructions below. Download Valentines Day Pillowbox

Tools and materials
~ Pillow box template
~ Heavy digital paper or card stock (over 250gsm)
~ Strong craft glue or double sided tape
~ Scissors or utility knife and metal ruler
~ Bone folder
~ Large protractor or small bowl

How to
1. Download and print the template. Cut-out outline with scissors or knife

2. Sore along dotted lines with bone folder and ruler. Use protractor or a small bowl for the curves on the template. Fold all scores

3. Use double-sided tape or glue on tab. Leave to dry and ahere

4. Punch hole in one end and add ribbon (optional). Tuck in ends.

© Copyright Go Make Me. This template is for personal use and may not be on-sold or reproduced commercially without written permission. Ta.

Romance, love and other icky-lovey-dovey imagery is flying around this blog lately due to the obvious. For those of you who aren't really into VD (that's what my husband calls it), you'll just have to grin and bear it. It will be over soon. Life will go on...

Whether you are love struck or not, you have to admit these biscuits are pretty brilliant. Originating from Sweetapolita blog complete with recipe and how-to instructions making it seem easy peasy to create but I'm not convinced

Enjoy these fab diy Valentine's Day projects found around the internet from Poppytalk, Twig & Thistle and Elles Studio