Have fun with our digital coloring pages! We have several different themed sets, including Robots, Unicorns, Mermaids, Aquatic Animals, Woodland Animals, and Halloween! These listings include an instant download of a PDF file of the coloring pages.
   I'm excited to offer some new customizable e-cards! Send these e-cards via text message, email, or social media! You can personalize and download these cards to 10 times, so that you can use for different occasions. Check out the different cards, including a sloth, mouse, kitties, snail & caterpillar, and sea turtle.
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 this sledding bear here, and check out our 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.
 
This cute bear enjoys winter on his sled! Download and print this free coloring page above, and share the fun. Find the Jungle & Rainforest Coloring Book in The Inky Octopus shop. Did you enjoy this coloring page? Check out our entire selection of freebies.   Beautiful and magical, unicorns are sure to delight!! Check out our five favorite adorable unicorn gifts. Many can be personalized with your favorite unicorn-lover's name.  1. A magical unicorn pillow! Get it from Personalized Gift Shop on Zazzle.  2. Adorable unicorn lollypops! Get them from Spencer's Sugar Shop on Etsy.  3. A fun Unicorn & Pony Coloring Book, from The Inky Octopus! Find it in our shop now.  4. An adorable personalized unicorn necklace! Get it from UniquelyImprint on Etsy.  5. A sweet rainbow unicorn ornament! Personalize it from Rusty Doodle Store on Zazzle.
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 15 - Natural resin incense, for your friend who loves incense.  Day 16 - A gift for your favorite unicorn-lover! Check out our selection of magical unicorn gifts.  Day 17 - Gift-wrapping is probably easier with 8 arms. Check out this card in my Zazzle shop.  Day 18 - An adorable s'mores mug! Just add a packet of hot chocolate and candy cane for a quick gift.  Day 19 - A cute art print for your friends who are decorating a nursery.  Day 20 - A funny Yeti Santa ornament for your brother.  Day 21 - Wordless picture books to explore imagination with your favorite little one. Check out The Snail & the Kite, A Swim in the River, and The Sleep Catcher.
 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 Etsy shop!   Today is Small Business Saturday, a day to shop local and shop small! Celebrate individual makers, small businesses, and unique art by including these businesses in your holiday shopping this season. There are lots of ways to support these unique businesses, such as visiting your local small businesses in your town, ordering from makers on Etsy, purchasing from an individual artist, or attending a local art show.
Here are some upcoming local art markets and events in St. Louis! Ink 'n Scents will be attending the events shown in green. 11/30 Shop Small Saturday at Restoration Alley (Ellisville, MO) Your purchases make a huge difference to us, and we really appreciate your business! We will have sales specials and special treats to enjoy while you shop. Learn more about Restoration Alley. 12/1 The Beer Bazaar (St. Louis, MO) We are back for another beer bazaar! Free event. All ages. Come and shop for friends, family, or yourself. Every vendor will have something to do with beer or alcohol in one way or another. Learn more on the Facebook event page. 12/6, 12/7, 12/13, 12/14 Wundermarket (St. Louis, MO) Find us at Covo STL (401 Pine Street, St. Louis 63102) for a holiday themed market and plenty of gift ideas! Visit the Facebook event page for updates. Join Ink 'n Scents at these events on Saturday December 7th and Saturday December 14th from noon - 6pm. 12/7 Cherokee Print Bazaar (St. Louis, MO) At the Print Bazaar, artists are located inside businesses and venues along Cherokee Street, transforming storefronts and sidewalks into artistic venues. Learn more about this event! 12/8 Holiday Market on the Plaza (St. Louis, MO) Join us for the 3rd Annual Lafayette Square Holiday Market! Enjoy during the Holiday Parlor Tour. Learn more on the Facebook event page. 12/14 Laumeier Holiday Pop-Up Shop! (St. Louis, MO) Looking for unique gifts this holiday season? Save the date for our one-day-only indoor Holiday Pop-Up Shop, featuring a variety of local artists and vendors. Stand out from the gift giving crowd! Visit the Facebook event page for details. 12/15 4 Hands Holiday Bazaar (St. Louis, MO) Find us a 4 Hands Brewery (1220 S 8th St, St. Louis 63104) for a holiday themed market and plenty of gift ideas and brews! Visit the Facebook event page for updates. Join Ink 'n Scents from noon - 4pm at this event. 12/21 Urban Chestnut Winter Market (St. Louis, MO) Usher in the holiday season with a “traditional” European/German Wintermarkt at the Midtown Brewery & Biergarten. Come eat, drink, and be merry! Visit the Facebook event page for details. 12/22 2nd Annual Cridermas Market at 2nd Shift Brewing (St. Louis, MO) Are you a last minute holiday shopper or do you like giving locally handmade gifts? Either way, this market is for you! Visit the Facebook event page for more details. 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 13 - Shop at a local art market! Visit our blog post for some holiday market ideas in St. Louis.  |
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