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   Our newest coloring book, Nature Spirit Coloring Book, has arrived! Featuring gnomes, forest spirits, fairies, and other mysterious forest creatures, this book will allow you to explore this magical woodland realm! This book is now available on Amazon, and will be added to the shop this Friday.
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We are excited to share 28 Days of Gifts with you! Here we will be sharing our favorite gift ideas for the holidays, with some special offers and sales sprinkled throughout. Follow along on our Facebook and Instagram for special offer codes! Disclosure: Some of the links on our blog are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.  Day 22 - A cute octopus gift for the octopus-obsessed person in your life! Find our five favorite octopus gifts here.   Day 24 - An illustrated children's poem. Check out Loni Hoot's Little Bird series! Find books 1 - 3 on Amazon: Little Bird, Little Bird (book 1), Little Bird Meets Anne Marie (book 2), and Little Bird's First Day (book 3).   Day 26 - Gift tags! I made these bear gift tags last year, and they are now sold out. Find some free printable gift tags here!  Day 27 - A digital gift card to The Inky Octopus!  Day 28 - Our gift to you, a free printable coloring page! Find tour full section of printable coloring pages.
 8 legs of fun! Octopuses are curious, intelligent, and cute! Find our five favorite octopus gift ideas from The Inky Octopus below.  1. A fun Octopus Postcard Set, which makes a great stocking stuffer!  2. A cute Octopus & Anchor mousepad, available in my Zazzle shop!   4. A silly Octopus & Umbrella tote bag, available in my Zazzle shop!  5. An original illustration, like Alll the Shells! Find our current selection of adoptable critters here.
 A guest blog post by Matt from Ethereal Aromas Incense Company Resin incense is one of the world's oldest forms of incense. These are naturally occurring in various plant species, especially in trees from the Torchwood (Burseraceae) family. You might have heard resins referred to as “sap”, such as the aromatic sap that is produced by pine, fir, and spruce trees. Some of the oldest and most widely known incense resins include Frankincense (Boswellia), Myrrh (Commiphora), and Dragon’s Blood (Dracaena/Daemonorops). The New World resins known as Copal (Bursera/Protium) are famous for their use as incense by the Maya and various other cultures throughout Central and South America. Many resins have been historically used in religious settings, for purifying the air, for repelling insects, and even for medicinal uses.  Traditionally, small pieces of pure resin are placed on top of a hot piece of charcoal so that the resin smolders and releases its fragrance. In modern times, special charcoal is now widely produced with the intent to be used for this style of incense, such as the Three Kings brand. Many other methods have been devised over the course of the centuries, but they all have one thing in common: they all produce a heat source. Resin incense must be heated to release its naturally-stored aroma.  Electric incense heaters are now becoming more widely available at an affordable price and are optimal for using naturally fragrant material. Rather than producing smoke, these heaters warm the resins and unlock the aromatic essential oils, releasing them into the air. This method is becoming more common and is preferred for indoor use. This method releases the therapeutic aspects of many plant materials without the hazard of smoke being released into the air. Some electric heaters, such as the Golden Lotus, provide a wide range of heat settings by thermostat control and may be also used for dried plant leaves and flowers, fragrant woods, and even essential oils. For those who love natural fragrances, but are turned off by the smoke produced by most incense, electric heaters are the way to go.  I have been making my own resin-based incense blends for almost 10 years now. Acquiring unique and interesting resins from all over the world has moved from being a hobby to a business venture. This has allowed me to merge my background in graphic design with my love for creating artwork and creating incense blends. The incense blends created under Ethereal Aromas Incense Company are unique in that they are mostly resin-based. Other natural ingredients such as fragrant wood, leaves, spices, flowers, homemade extracts, and essential oils help make up the unique blends that are sold in the Ink ’n Scents store. I strive to use all natural ingredients and to be able to identify the sources of the ingredients used in all of the incense blends. If you or someone you know loves incense, perfume, or aromatics, resin incense provides a unique window into the traditions rooted in thousands of years of history and lore. Shop our selection of gift-able resin incense blends in our new Island Octopus shop!  We are excited to share 28 Days of Gifts with you! Here we will be sharing our favorite gift ideas for the holidays, with some special offers and sales sprinkled throughout. Follow along on our Facebook and Instagram for special offer codes! Disclosure: Some of the links on our blog are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.  Day 1 - An adorable Raccoon Card for sending to your family and friends. Customize this card on Zazzle!  Day 2 - A mini illustration for your friend who's decorating her new home. Check out the current selection of adoptable critters in the shop!  Day 3 - Sweet mice greeting cards, available in our Zazzle shop. Customize the inside greeting, and even order matching stickers and return address labels!    Day 6 - A custom pet illustration, for your friend with the cutest dog ever!  Day 7 - Incense to make your home smell like the holidays all month long. Check out the selection of all-natural incense blends!
 Although mermaids are known to sink ships into the depths of the deep sea, they can be swayed by creative and MERaculous gift giving. This year, I've discovered some whimsical products from fin-friendly creators that are sure to spark joy in any merling's life. Listed in order of age group (youngest to oldest) :  1. Maiden Mermaid - The Tale of Sirena Sheri Wall takes a legend and makes it a colorful world of rhyming and adventure with many lessons along the way. A must read for all little mermaids! Find The Tale of Sirena at A Matter of Rhyme.  2. A Mermaid's World Coloring Book The Inky Octopus never fails to have the most personality and magic in all her coloring pages, my favorites being A Mermaid's World, Unicorn and Pony, and Puppy and Dog coloring books.  3. The Thankful Series This coloring book and gratitude journal series by Hayley Rose is a splendid way for little mers to write out their thoughts and express their goals and dreams.  4. Capecali Robe Nothing is fancier than a mermaid in her own luxurious robe in her favorite scale shade, especially when it's too cold to go tail-less! P.S. They currently have Holiday Deals!  5. The Green Sorceress Jewelry and Accessories
Mermaiding can get pricey, especially when it comes to finding plenty of FINtastic accessories that fit your mersona. The Green Sorceress handmakes plenty of affordable and abSHELLutely beautiful jewelry that can make all mers swim with excitement!      Thanks for joining us at The Big Glamp festival in Carondelet Park, St. Louis last weekend! We had a fun time enjoying the weather, bands, and other goodies. Keep an eye out for these new products in our shop, and our next big festival is Strange Folk in September!
     For the month of June we are featuring octopi! You can follow along on my Facebook page and this blog. All illustrations are by Melissa Rohr, copyright 2019.
This week's critters: Octopus Circus Octopus & Submarine Crabby Octopus & Pinwheel Neon Octopi      For the month of May we are featuring garden critters & plants! You can follow along on my Facebook page and this blog. All illustrations are by Melissa Rohr, copyright 2019.
This week's critters: Honey Bee Botanical Note Card - available in the Zazzle shop! Phyllis Chipmunk & Flowers Octopus & His Garden      For the month of May we are featuring garden critters & plants! You can follow along on my Facebook page and this blog. All illustrations are by Melissa Rohr, copyright 2019.
This week's critters: Leafy Blob Doodlebug Moth & Moonflowers Crown of Thorns - available in the Zazzle shop! Barth |
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