Swapping, Coupon Codes and Giveaways! (Swag Swap Week)

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the long awaited swag swap week is going on right now :)

Cliff Notes: All shops participating in the swap get to trade their swag with swag in other shops too!

Not participating in the swap? No Worries! Our shop owners have graciously offered you fine folks COUPON CODES so you too can go all "click, add to cart" crazy on these awesome handmade shops!

Are you participating in swag swap week? Make sure to re-read all the rules and contact your swapper via email! Please make sure your swapper is actually participating in swag swap week by referring to this list :)

Now what are you waiting for? Browse our shops, go swapping, use their coupon codes, and check back later in the week at YellowHeartArt.blogspot.com for group giveaways from some participating shops happening this Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday AND Friday!

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COUPON CODE: homegirl is giving 15% off ALL items in her shop with the code "CELEBRATE", works worldwide too! Go on our friends in Europe and Canada, get shopping!

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COUPON CODE: enter SWAPLOVE at checkout for 15% off!

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COUPON CODE: enter SWAGER at checkout for 20% off!

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COUPON CODE: score yourselves 20% off EVERYTHING in the shop with SWAG20 at check out

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COUPON CODE: Enter SWAG20 to get 20% off all these hair lovelies! GO GO GO!

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COUPON CODE: Enter SWAGSWAP20 to nab yourself 20% off! (WOOT!)

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COUPON CODE: If you enter SWAGSWAP12 at checkout you get 15% off on ANYTHING in the shop! ((US & Canada only please)) ((good till end of swap Jan 21st, 2012))

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COUPON CODE: Enter SWAG10 at checkout for 10% off! ((US only please)) 

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COUPON CODE: Enter SWAPWEEK for 30% off (WOWZAS!)

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COUPON CODE: Enter SWAPWEEK and get 10% off anything your heart desires <3

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COUPON CODE: Enter SWAGSWAP at checkout for 10% off ANYTHING! (holla)

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COUPON CODE: Enter SWAGSWAP10 and get 10% off any and all items in the shop!

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PROMOTION: Free Shipping on all prints until December 20th. No coupon code necessary- all print shipping is already discounted. Free shipping available on U.S. print orders only with discounted shipping rates internationally.
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COUPON CODE: Enter "SWAGSHOP" at check out for FREE domestic shipping!

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COUPON CODE: Enter SWAGWEEK for 20% off anything in the shop! (she also has items for big people too! Fun iPad sleeves and purses)

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***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** Kristina had to put her shop in vacation mode during this week, please visit her "sold" section to see what items she has. She will be available for contact. She apologizes for any inconveniences!

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COUPON CODE: Enter SWAG15 for 15% off these ADORABLE purses! (I should know I own 4)

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COUPON CODE: Enter "SAVE10" at checkout for 10% off anything you want!

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COUPON CODE: Enter "SWAPIT" for 15% off these hand stamped lovelies

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COUPON CODE: Enter "SWAPWEEKLOVE" for 20% off ANYTHING in her shop! (aww yeah!)

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COUPON CODE: Enter SWAGSWAP20 for 20% off these lovely rosies!

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Swag Swap Week is going on from January 16th 2012 - January 21st 2012. Coupon codes will expire once the week is over.

Pinhole Photography!

since I seem to be on a kick this week on "things I miss doing" (you can see yesterday and day before's post here) I figure why not keep it going!

I miss trying to come up with new ways to be creative.

Bubs got me a pinhole camera for xmas a while back

Basically its just a "shell" of cardboard with a teeeeeny tiiiiny pin size hole where you open it up to let light in and close it to stop the light.

It's basically how photos used to be taken back in the hay day where people would take creepy family photos super still and not smiling.

I'm pretty sure this family above is MEGA STOKED that they're daughter is getting hitched.

They just couldn't express it because they had to stay COMPLETELY STILL for a LONG time in order to get this gem of a photo.

Here are some of my photos experimenting with pinhole photography-they're kinda gnarly but hey this is an archaic form of photography, cut homegirl some slack.

((old WWII canon))

((chicken coop))

((bench and garbage can))

not bad considering all I had to work with was a cardboard box, a pinhole and some light.

would you ever give pinhole photography a go?

...I also Miss

Yesterday's post I confessed that I really missed getting into water color painting.

Today, I really miss being active in photography.

Something about being behind the lens and having people be able to see what I *literally* see is kinda cool in a mind blowing sorta way.

Goals for 2012: Mo' Photography. Mo' watercoloring. Mo' Money.

So gangsta' of me.

what do you wanna get back into?

Did you know?

..that I really miss water color painting?

...cause I do

What is something you miss that you wanna try again?

xoxo

Leonora

Love is in the air! Valentines day DIYs

((follow me on insta gram! @yellowheartart))

ahhhh love. Who doesn't love getting all mushy and junk on valentines day?

Now I know its january, and I know you all are like "Ok, didn't christmas JUST happen homegirl?"

and you're right, it totally did.

But if you wanna make it a DIY valentines day then you gotta start preppin soon! Or else your hunny is gonna end up with another macaroni necklace made by you (I mean really, how much rigatoni bling bling can one person own?)

so I scoured my faves on pinterest and brought you all these lovelies DIY tutorials!

Felt Heart and Doily Garland from mah girl Amy over at Buggie and Jellybean

ok, Amy is the shiz. She has 2 kids and *still* manages to find time to make all these cute DIY crafts, take photos of said DIY craft and blog about it.

She is my american idol.

IDEAS ON HOW TO USE THIS GARLAND:

• hang from your ceiling

• use the felt hearts from this tutorial as fun "hang tags" to tie around your other valentines

• make a super "mini" version of these and wrap around your kraft paper packaging.

Valentines Day Smores

Please sir, I want sa-more (ok, lame joke)

Wanna know why these are more epic than smores?

Well, cause they're pink (duh)

IDEAS ON HOW TO USE THESE SMORES:

• cut into individual servings, place into paper bags, and give out to the kids in your child's class as eadible valentines

• Cut them out using a heart shape cookie cutter and give them to your hunny

 SUPER VALENTINES!

I'm sorry, does this NEED a follow up explanation?!

HOLY to the COW.

Screw an engagement ring, I am totally ok with someone popping the question to me and handing me this lil fella after I squeal YES YES YES!

IDEAS ON HOW TO USE THIS SUPER HERO POP:

• Um, it's awesome, there really are no other suggestions you need here people.

• Put this guy on top of blue frosted cupcakes with mini marshmallows as "clouds" so it looks like hes "soaring" over the sky

Candy Cane Valentine Heart Pops

Mint + White chocolate = a party in my mouth.

IDEAS ON HOW TO USE THESE POPS:

• Since they are on a stick you can make it a cake pop/lollipop combo

• Stick a bunch into a Styrofoam ball that is sitting on top of a vase so it makes a fun v-day centerpiece bouquet

• Make mini "Name Flags" and wrap around the stick to be used as "seat holders" for your guest for your valentines day party.

 5 Reasons Why Lovin' You Is Super Rad 8.5 x 11 Print by Yellow Heart Art

If you happen to be one of those gals who doesn't have time for a DIY valentine then have no fear! Just added to the shop is this super fun 8.5 x 11 print where you can add 5 reasons why you think your hunny is super rad. For $15 bucks you really can't go wrong here...

Will you all be my valentine?

No, seriously, I need someone to give all these things to.

Friday Faves!

Oh blogging world, how I've MISSED you!

Things have been pretty hectic round here. I promise once things settle down I'll be back to writing up nonsensical posts real soon.

But till then, check out the latest and greatest round up of Friday Faves!

(It's times like this I really wish I had a huge gong to smash. Or a gang of trumpeteers circa Cinderella style to follow me and play "DUN DUN NA DUUUUUN!" whenever I announce something epic) (see? Nonsensical) (Moving on)

Leisurely Drive Glovettes - by ModCloth

First off-my apologies for my text being no where near said adorable Glovettes. Apparently there is a huge amount of white space around the gloves. I wanna rock these lovelies on a harley, just so that I can be "bad ass" yet "super preppy". Of course the Harley would be parked stationary in a driveway and I would have 2 people spot me on either side to make sure I didn't fall off--so maybe bad ass is the wrong word to use here.

Swanky Diamond Ring - By Zales

I always thought I wanted a black diamond engagement ring. Then Amy talked some sense into me and was all like "weeeell do you REALLY want a BLACK stone for something as nice as an engagement? Seems kinda like it reeks of doom and despair". Homegirl is right. Guess I'll just have to demand 2 rings, huh? (just kidding on the whole "demand" thing, I'm going to bat my lashes and cock my head to side and hope the cute factor works)

Sweet Heart Hem Dress by Fabuless Fashions

Want is an understatement. This falls into the "need" category. Ya know, next to food, clothes and shelter.

Harmonica Necklace by Maroisha

Can I play the Harmonica? No. But What I can do is start playing it obnoxiously loud when Bub and I get into our scuffles, it'll be a nice change of pace from me closing my eyes, plugging my ears with my index fingers, and screaming "LA LA LA I CANT HEAR YOU LA LA LA LAAAA" (ok we really don't fight like that) (I lock myself in the bathroom instead-way more classier and mature)

Mint Green Post Earrings by Dariami

Ok these are waaaay cheaper than that black diamond ring I posted above-so I don't see why these lil fellas can't find their way to me sometime soon by a certain gent who goes by Bubs?

What are your plans for the weekends?

xoxo
Leonora

DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS! (at a TON of popular retailers!)

 

Pssshh like I needed more of an excuse to blow my holiday moola on some awe-some last minute winter sales?

...exactly

Check out these uh-may-zing coupon codes going on now from a ton of famous retailers!

 1) Loft - 40% off sale styles in stores & online
 2) Ann Taylor - 40% off entire purchase with code NEWYEAR + free shipping on orders of $150+.
 3) Banana - 25% off your entire purchase with code BRSAVE25 through 1/5
 4) Express - 20% off clearance.
 5) The Limited - buy one get one half off: pants, skirts, jackets, jeans. 30% off tops
 6) White House/Black Market - $25 off $125+ or $50 off $200+ with codes 11439  and17641, respectively, through 1/29.
 7) Piperlime - Limetag sale—save up to 40% on select items. Extra 20% off sale items with code LIME
 8) Gap - extra 30% off women’s & men’s sale items and extra 25% off kids’ & babies’ sale styles with code GAPSALE
 9) BCBG - free shipping on orders of $150
10) Urban Outfitters - Free shipping on orders over $50.
11) J.Crew - extra 25% off final sale items with code SHOPNOW
12) Cusp - free shipping on any order.
13) Saks - free shipping on orders of $200+ with code SFAWINTER
14) Madewell - free shipping on orders of $100 with code GOWINTER
15) Kate Spade - free ground shipping within the US.
16) Dorothy Perkins - free shipping
17) Nordstrom - free shipping & returns
18) South Moon Under - extra 25% off sale with code EXTRA25
19) Shopbop - extra 20% off sale items (50% or 70% reduced) with code EXTRA20

you.are.welcome.

Happy Shopping!

xoxo

Leo2theNora

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