Random Acts of Kindness

Or Random Acts of Knitting?

I spotted this bit of handiwork in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, knitted right onto the tree. Pretty cool, no?

If you're crafty, a piece of your own handiwork makes a great gift. I think everyone has a bit of creativity they can exercise and Brett Bara's new book, "Sewing in a Straight Line," proves the point. As Brett says, "Anyone can sew a straight line!"

If you're not feeling crafty, though, a copy of "Sewing in a Straight Line" makes an inspired gift.




For more knitting, sewing and other cool things like Jello, follow Brett, my favorite crafty girl, at Manhattan Craft Room.

Win a little treat from Bento Box Gifts

I went to Art Star Craft Bazaar this weekend -- what glorious weather! Crafters and artists came from far and wide; there were so many fab, fun indie finds from old friends (Blossom Boutique Online) and new (Cutesy but not Cutesy and Chez Sucre Chez.)

If you were there, too, and an early bird who got a goodie bag, ENTER NOW for your chance to win a Bento Box Gift!

If you weren't there, consider this your invitation to ENTER NOW! You'll win a limited edition Bento Box Gift packed in a bento box I scooped up in Japan.

TO ENTER: Simply visit www.BentoBoxGifts.com and leave a comment on this post noting which Bento Box Gift is your favorite -- to give or to get. Giveaway ends midnight EST, June 30th, 2009.