Crafty Customers

A few weeks back we held a contest to see what cool stuff you crafty kids are making out of the assorted ephemera in our stores.
The votes are in... drum roll please... the winners are as follows:

1st Prize Maribeth Mercer
mixed media art using flashcards and anagram tiles

2nd Prize Jenny Kasun
greeting cards using flashcards

3rd Prize Josie Pickett
scrapbook pages using anagram tiles and flashcards

We are pleased to show off the results and hopefully these ideas will inspire you in new and exciting ways. Please contact us if you want to see your project featured on an upcoming blog post!

Green Thumb Greetings

A message on a bean? Who would think such a thing was possible!? We didn't really think it was possible either until our very own message bean sprouted! Open the can, add water, keep an eye out for your bean to sprout in a week or so (ours took 10 days), and enjoy!

For those times when a card seems a little sub-par, say I love you, thank you, good luck, or happy birthday with a bean!

Message Beans by SMP $18

Think Outside The Box

Brown paper packages tied up with string will always be an acceptable gift - after all it's what's inside that counts; however, we like to get a little craftier with our gift giving and we encourage you to do the same! We want you to think outside the box - literally! Stayed tuned for posts on wrapping, ribbon tying, and all things in between!
Wrapping Paper $4 per sheet

Hooray for Dads!

Father $36

BBQ Card $5, Anagram Cards $4.50

B is for Beer $20, Tie $25, Father & Son $25

Dad's Things $28

The middle of June is sneaking up on us, and that means Father's Day is only one week away.

Make it a Father's Day to remember: skip the wallet, or the universal remote control,
and instead opt for something Dad will treasure.

Even if he acts like it's no big deal (dads are great at playing it cool), we are certain that these one-of-a-kind framed vintage flashcards, and handmade greeting cards will find a special place in Dad's heart - not to mention a special place on his desk where they can be displayed for all to admire.

Tick Tock We Found a Cool Clock

Time pretty much stands still when you are gazing at this amazingly beautiful clock. We nabbed this one and added it to our collection of antiques faster than the big hand could make it back around to the twelve.
If you fancy a great conversation piece to add to your decor stop by the north store to check it out in person.
Antique Clock $350

BIG Art at Foursided: Brian Graves

Pop into our Andersonville Location and check out some amazing art
by local artist Brian Graves. Lots of color, lots of words, and a lot of fun for your walls; BIG (Brian Ivan Graves) Art makes a big statement!

Wedded Gift Bliss

Wedding season is upon us, and with all the festive attire and free champagne comes the dread of purchasing the perfect gift. We aren't saying that the happy couple won't enjoy new towels or that set of spatulas, but allow us to suggest a few fun and memorable items that might not be found on their registry.

Clockwise from top left: 8x12 Boat Wood Frame by Edge $192, Bride & Groom First and Forever Cookbook published by Chronicle Books $35, Assorted Glass Frames by J.Devlin $20-$46, First and Forever Recipe Box published by Chronicle $16.95, Headless Vintage Cake Topper $45

If you know the couple well and have a good sense of their taste you can't go wrong with some personalized art. Grab some anagram tiles and whip up a sign donning a new last name, or let us frame some flashcards commemorating a special date or sentiment. As long as the gift comes from the heart you should have no fear in breaking free from the registry!

DIY Birdhouses-Just In!

Invite feathered friends into your yard...
How? Make a birdhouse made with your very own hands!
Don't fret, you don't need to be handy or even own a single tool.
Make one today--available at Twosided.

New & Old

It's Old! It's New! It's Both!
Check out a few of our newly acquired antiques!
From glass bottles and expandable rulers to butterfly specimens and a bongo playing turtle, there is a little something for everyone!

Stay Tuned for New Cards!

Todd and Gino are back from the Stationary Show in NYC
and they are super excited about the new card lines they have added to the already awesome cards at Foursided and Twosided!
Stay tuned for updates on all of our new lines as they get delivered in the coming weeks.

Crafty Contest!

Hey Foursided & Twosided Devotees!

We want to see what you are making with our fun stuff
and we want to post it on our blog!

It is time to show off those flashcard collages, anagram signs, jewelry, and any other creative projects you have constructed from the ephemra you found
at one of our stores....and it's time to win prizes!

All winners and 10 runners up will be posted right here on our blog (which should be incentive enough!), and the exciting prizes are as follows:

1st Place $75 Gift Certificate

2nd Place $50 Gift Certificate

3rd Place $25 Gift Certificate

1 Honorable Mention $10 Gift Certificate

Contest Criteria:

Make something big or small, flat or 3 dimensional, boring or exciting... anything goes!

Please email a brief description of your project, your name, contact email,

and a maximum of 3 pictures in jpeg format to:

foursidedblog@gmail.com

DEADLINE IS MAY 28, 2009 so get cracking!

Winners will be contacted via email in early June

Pass this along to any friends who might be interested
and may the best maker win!

Flash-tastic!

Well you didn't expect us to stop with Mother's Day cards now did you?!
Let the card assembly continue!

We can't get enough of our mid-century flashcards, and making them into small batches of unique greeting cards has been so fun. Blank inside for you to write you own message, they are a unique way to say congrats, happy birthday, or anything your heart desires. Who wouldn't love a card with their initials or a picture of a "Gay Dog" in a jaunty cap? The cards pictured above range from $3-4 and only represent a tiny portion of the cards we have been cranking out. Check out the others in store and be sure let us know if you can think of a great card idea you would love to see on our shelves!