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A Pair of Pears 2013 Desk Calendar

Author AnaPosted on January 24, 2013Leave a comment

Download and print out this great office-centric 11×17″ desk calendar designed by A Pair of Pears for Emma Magazine. I am printing mine out now… you know how I love Pink Pearl erasers!

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Planning a Move on Paper

Author AnaPosted on January 13, 2013Leave a comment

Cassandra Ketrick is planning to relocate to New York City in February so, as a good and loyal paper junkie, she built a custom moving planner to organize all the things she needs to accomplish in the next few weeks. There are more photos of her planner available on her web site.

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Pipin’ Hot Desk Plans

Author AnaPosted on January 11, 2013Leave a comment

The folks over at Carolina just built a beautiful, simple worktable from cast iron plumbers pipes and a heavy wood top. The table can be crafted at counter height or at dining height. It looks a little vintage Parisian workshop and a little steampunk-y. The Cartolina blog has download links to build your own table.…

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DIY Leather-wrapped Pen Cup

Author AnaPosted on December 27, 2012Leave a comment

Trying to add a little budget bling to your desk? Creatures Comforts has a tutorial for wrapping tin cans in metallic leather cording that is a quick easy way to create two, three or more decorative pen cups for your desk. I think I might need about ten of them! (via Creature Comforts)

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Merry Christmas!

Author AnaPosted on December 25, 2012Leave a comment

–From my desk to yours! (I wish this was my desk… but the plywood tree card holder could be yours if you are handy with power tools. Check out the detailed construction photos and make your own for next year!) (via 2ModernBlog)

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Tips to get more life out of old tips

Author AnaPosted on December 15, 2012Leave a comment

Since I’ve been on the subject of brush pens, I thought I’d share a tip for getting more mileage out of the brush tips in Faber-Castell PITT Brush pens. All you need to do is use a rag or paper towel and gently grab the worn out tip of the pen and pull. Out it…

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Make It: Colored Pencil Necklace

Author AnaPosted on December 11, 20121 Comment

Yep, thanks to the Maker blog, you too can craft this colored pencil fragment pendant or other cool home decor or jewelry with this fabulous tutorial.I’m thinking necklace and maybe some coasters! “Oh, honey….! I found a project I need you to help me with!” (shout out to my pal Geoff for tipping me off…

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