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Yay, it’s Friday! I hope you all have something creative planned for the weekend, but boy am I glad that it is a 3 day weekend (Labor Day)! I am not sure what I plan to do. I would love to play in my craft room, yet I have not really used my new space since we moved here due to two curious little toddlers and no official door up yet.

So, it has been way too long since I have done a “Creative News Post”, where I highlight some great creative events to look forward too and creative people to be inspired by. So, here you go!

1. Sew Zakka: Pre-Order your copy of Zakka Style: 24 Projects Stitched with Ease to Give, Use & Enjoy written by Rashida Coleman-Hale. Rashida is super talented. She is also the author of ““I Love Patchwork: 21 Irresistible Zakka Projects to Sew”.

2. Inspire Your Space:Now if you want to get your hands on some seriously inspiring creative spaces, then please do yourself a favor and go pick up the Autumn 2011 copy of Where Women Create. Not only does it feature spaces from: Holly Becker of Decor8, creative entrepreneur Becky Higgins, and Textile Designer Heather Bailey, but it is jammed packed with tons of colorful eye candy. This is the type of issue that you should savor along with some peace and quiet, a cup of tea or a cool smoothie.

3. She’s So Essential: How many of you watch Kelsey Nixon of “Kelsey’s Essentials” on the Cooking Channel? I love her show! She’s my kind of cook. Her recipes are easy, pretty, and familiar with some added zest; and i love the decor of her set. Check out this recipe video on how to make her Banana Caramel Cream Pie…yum; and don’t you just adore this behind the scenes video?

4. Chic Reads: If you are a fan of decor blog AphroChic, then you should be very excited about this news. Creator of AphroChic, Jeanine Hays is set to launch her first book with Clarkson Potter by Fall of 2013. Woo Hoo! I really get excited when those that I look up to do immaculate things! I hope to one day have a shelf full of books written by creative bloggers that I have virtually met & respect such as Jeanine…sort of an inspiration shelf; and it would be even better if I could get all of them signed by the authors!

There are so many creative and exciting things happening around the web, so I figured what better time to get the Creative News up and going! So, let’s begin shall we:

Made by Girl: I am in love with this post and this post over at Made By Girl!

Free People: Click the image below to read up on the Free People Bag Design Contest…Ooooh! Thanks Andrea for the heads up!

Creature Comforts: In It to Win It: The fabulous Ez is celebrating the one year anniversary of Creature Comforts & to make it extra special she along with some fantastic creative people such as Holly Becker of Decor8, Lush Bella, Lab Partners, Freshly Blended, and many more, are hosting a wonderful giveaway of some amazing products that one lucky person will win.

To be entered to win, all you have to do is leave her a comment here with your favorite quote and your first name and last initial (don’t forget to leave your email address in the appropriate field as well, or she won’t be able to contact you if you win). One winner will be selected at random on June 28th and will be notified by email and on Creature Comforts, Monday, June 30th! Good Luck!

Decor8: Next up is the fabulous Holly Becker of Decor8! Holly has teamed up once again with Amy Butler to host their annual Mood Board Contest. All you have to do is design a mood board around one or more of Amys Midwest Modern Collection. I actually participated in this and I must say that it is loads of fun to play around with the color and furniture, and can really get your creative juices flowing! The first prize winner receives an amazing package from Amy Butler worth $300, which includes: a signed copy of Amy’s book Midwest Modern, 1 Birdie Sling in her Midwest Modern Fabric, 1 Sew It Kit, 2 Card Kits, and 10 of her most recent patterns. 5 Runner Ups will receive one of 5 bags created by Amy’s studio! Click Here for the complete Entry Rules. Mood Boards must be entered by midnight, June 23rd. You can check out Hollys flickr set to view all of the entries.

Spoonflower: Holly also posted up some great info on Spoonflower, where you can get your own designs printed up on 100% cotton OMG!, I am so going to try this! Click Here to read more.

Rosy Little Things: Be inspired by all things lovely with Alicia of Rosy Little Things! She never ceases to amaze me with her blog enriched with beautiful colors, scrumptious recipes, and beautiful words about life! & aren’t these Country Girl Doll Kits adorable! Keep a lookout for Alicias interview with Jubella coming up soon! Yay! Psst…You can pre-order Alicias book “Stitched In Time”, due to be released November 2008!

Cicada Daydream: Head on over to Cicada Daydream to check out some fresh new fabric from Michelle!

Ok, I suppose that’s all for now. Happy Friday & I hope everyone has a wonderful, and of course a super creative weekend! Take care and keep living creatively!