It’s time to kick off your socks for the most anticipated post of the year, cause it’s business time – business card time that is. (Flight of the Concords fans? Anyone?)
One of my favourite things about Alt (aside from all the knowledge and inspiration gained from incredibly inspiring women and men) are the unique ways people choose to represent themselves through a teensy piece of paper.
This year saw tattoos, art, stickers, and little pads of notepaper. Crazy thick cards with coloured edging is still popular, as is glitter. Glitter will never go out of style friends.
I just love going over all the cards and visiting the lovely blogs. That is on my to do list today – can’t wait to see what you’re all up to!
Want to join me? Here’s a list of where I’ll be hopping around today.
Art/Paper/Photography Blogs
Noteworthy / Robbi and Matthew / Emily McDowell / Paper Bandit Press / Hillary Butler / Snap Happy Mom
Design Blogs
Janna Wilson / From Rain to Shine / Ciera Design
DIY Blogs
Hideous Dreadful Stinky / Lazy Saturdays / Eva Blake’s Makery & Emporium / Confetti Sunshine / Sarah Hearts / Delineate Your Dwelling
Fashion Blogs
SS Heart / Cardigan Empire / Ave Styles / Anti Sparkle
Food Blogs
Lulu The Baker / Carlsbad Cravings / Punk Domestics / The Broken Bread
Interiors Blogs
Brooklyn Berry Designs
Kid & Mom Blogs
And We Play / Rad Mom Cool Kid
Lifestyle Blogs
Rue Rococo / Things I Should Do / Girl Loves Glam / Shoes Off Please / The Planned Adventure / The Sweet Escape / Christina Williams / Pepper Design Blog / McCall of the Wild / She Inspires / Hudson and Emily / Everyday Reading / Wendy’s Hat / Minnow + Co / Friday We’re in Love / Celine Navarro / The Road to the Good Life / Annie Reeves / Mastering the Art of Being Me / Armelle / I Still Love You / Little Light Design Collective / A Girl Named PJ
Wedding Blogs
Oh What Love
Pssst. I had a tough time categorizing some of the blogs, so if there were multiple features on a blog I put them in Lifestyle. If you’re one of those people I stuck in there and you’re thinking “Tan I don’t belong in Lifestyle!” let me know and I’ll switch you right away.
And what did I give away? Post cards of my gem watercolours – a diamond and vesuvianite. Just a little preview of what’s to come in the Squirrelly Minds Print Shop this fall!
In other news:
On our Growing a Small Blog panel (recap to come late this week) Mariah spoke about the benefits of guest posting.
I don’t normally solicit guest posts on Squirrelly Minds but here’s the thing:
I’m going away mid July to take an intense course as part of my post degree program. As much as I’d love to keep up with blogging, I’m going to be bogged down with essays and research. Since I already left Squirrelly Minds on hiatus last week, I want to keep it fresh and vibrant with your help!
Interested in guest posting? Send me an e-mail with your blog url and what you’d like to write about. Topics should be what’s already featured on Squirrelly Minds – Food, DIY, Design, Style. I will get back to you on the weekend with more information.
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Update: Wow! You guys, I am just blown away! Thank you everyone for taking the time to e-mail me about guest posting on Squirrelly Minds! Honestly you’ve totally warmed this little heart of mine, and have gotten be so so excited about your ideas!
I’m no longer taking submissions for this round, but don’t feel missed out! If you still have an idea you’d like to share still feel free to drop me a line! Just because July is booked up doesn’t mean another opportunity won’t come!
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Love you all!
And don’t forget the awesome giveaways that are happening right now!
love your little gems!! too cute TAN – can’t wait to check out all these blogs on my lunch 🙂
Thanks so much Rachael! Happy blog hopping!
Hahaha! I love the business time song!
I love the sweet escape blog, I love her designs and wallpapers, I currently have them on all my devices!
I’m so glad someone got the reference!
Hey lovely Tan! Thanks for featuring me on your list! I’m so excited to have a good edit of my blogroll, adding lots of new blogs I found via Alt. I now also have The Beatles stuck in my head 😉 I’d be super keen to give you a shout about guest posting, so expect an email! It was so great to meet you at Alt – loved this post, it got me all giddy about Alt again. x
Hah yes I’ve been singing the beatles for a few days now 😉
Can’t wait to hear from you!
I always love seeing the post-Alt business card break down (especially since there is glitter involved)! These all look darling and I can’t wait to check out some of the blogs you mentioned!
Glitter just makes everything better doesn’t it?
YAY! Weren’t the b-cards AWESOME! I have my pretty piles in front of me now. It was so nice meeting you at ALT. I loved your panel and will be implementing your suggestions shortly. In fact, check your email in 10 minutes and you’ll see me pitching to guest blog for you LOL #notjoking . I am all about passionate action this week thanks to all you ALT speakers ***hugs and hi5s***
So excited to have you on board!
Thanks for including me on your list! It was great meeting and learning from you!!
lovely meeting you!
Such fun. I’ve got a business card post coming next week. (And I totally love FOC’s business time, ha!) I think I’d put my blog in DIY and less lifestyle, but you never know… maybe I throw in a little life here and there! =)
I’ll switch it right now!
So many fun business cards! Love the jewel postcards too! 🙂
Thanks Stephanie!
Tan! It was SO lovely to meet you in person. I loved your Gem cards by the way. I am trying to save it for someone special, but until then it is up for viewing in my home.
lovely post btw.
xoxo
I loved meeting you! Awww can’t wait for someone to get it! <3
You are a doll! I love my watercolor print! I loved meeting you in person. Thanks for the business card shout out!
I’m so glad! So lovely meeting you!
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