DaWanda Backstage

“Vampires are alive!”… so Lordi sang in their Eurovision hit a few years back. And boy, were they on the money. Vampires have arrived on the pop-cultural scene with aplomb, and now we’re lucky enough to have a whole host of brilliant novels, TV shows, movies and more which celebrate one of the most fascinating, scary and attractive mythical creatures we know of. Rumour has it that there might even be a little vampire flick being released today… *ahem*

Vampires themselves really come in all shapes and sizes – from the suave chilling charm of Dracula via the creepy cuteness of Kirsten Dunst’s character in Interview with a Vampire, all the way through to the generally much friendlier Cullen coven of today! So we’ve put together a little quiz to help you discover which of today’s vampires you are most like, and which handmade products would look the best in your particular crypt ;-) … and if you like our suggestions, be sure to check out our new vampiry trend collection, devoted entirely to our fanged friends!

So without further ado, on with the quiz!

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Hey guys,

In today’s seller interview, we have the pleasure of meeting Marceline, the createress (that’s a word, right?) behind Asking for Trouble, the shop called home by some of the most adorably kawaii characters ever to come out of Glasgow! Marceline’s collection of beautiful handmade stationery, accessories and gifts feature little pandas, cupcakes, rabbits, oranges and more, all of whom should come with some kind of cuteness-overload warning – resistance to smiling is futile ;). Check out her shop and read this brilliant interview for a look behind the scenes:

(photo by Robert Perry)
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Ahhh, LiLo – once the cute little freckle-nosed kiddie playing an adorable set of twins in a Disney movie, and now… well, er, pick up any glossy Hollywood rag and the cover probably says it all. The actress and ‘fashion designer’ has had a crazy year, so we thought we might present her with a few nice Christmas gifts to commemorate it!

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Allow me to introduce myself: I’m Melchior, DaWanda’s favourite reindeer! I’m over the moon about our shiny new Christmas Market, where I’ll be hanging out bringing you great gift tips, Christmassy fun and lots more besides. And because I want you to have a really amazing Christmas, I’ve gathered together a bunch of Christmas-themed DaWanda downloads for you. Aren’t I a nice reindeer?

A very grown-up wish list
DIY kit to bring you Xmas spirit
Cuuute gift tags
Xmas cards and envelopes
Reindeery desktop wallpaper

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Hi everyone,

We’ve had lots of Christmas goodies so far for you this week, as a result of which our Monday seller interview has been moved to a Tuesday, just to mix things up a little ;). And we’re sure you’re going to enjoy this week’s instalment, as we get to meet the lovely Nicole, aka pea soup! Nicole’s DaWanda store features a delightful collection of smiley creatures – from pears to bananas, via cupcakes, fairies, crazy bugs, pencils and more. All of whom are lovingly felted and stitched into being, ready to attach themselves to the nearest jacket, desk drawer, mantlepiece or toybox. Go check out her shop, and then have a read of this brilliant interview with the talented lady herself:

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Hey guys, welcome to the first in our series of DIY Christmas projects, to keep your crafty fingers busy in the run-up to the festive season. Today we’re beginning with a simple yet stunning winter garland.

Garlands are super easy to make, and a great decoration for your windows and walls. With the right supplies you can make our golden garland very easily. You could also choose your own beads and charms, or a different colour scheme. The possibilities are endless! You can use dried fruits like cranberries and oranges, or even popcorn to make it look great. Have fun and be creative!

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Celebrities! Aren’t they just the hardest people to buy for? When someone’s got three sports cars and a solid gold telephone already, it’s hard to know what else they might need!

Luckily, DaWanda’s here to save the day! We’ve got gift suggestions aplenty for all your favourite (and not so favourite celebs), so quit your panicking – Christmas morning at the mansion will go off without a hitch ;)

Our first victim… uhh, I mean… candidate… is soft-rock crooner and renowned playboy John Mayer. Now that Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Aniston (to name but three) are all fading notches on the bedpost, it looks like Mr. Mayer will be spending Christmas as a bachelor. But we’re sure it won’t be long until he’s back to his old tricks. And we’ve got the perfect handmade gifts to help him out…

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Is your computer ready for some Christmas Spirit? … Then be sure to download one of our fantastic new Christmas-themed wallpapers! We’ve got lots of different sizes for you to choose from:

Green: 1024×768, 1280×960, 1600×1200
Light Blue: 1024×768, 1280×960, 1600×1200

All you need to do to get these puppies onto your computer screen is click on one of the links above, so that the image appears in a new window or tab. Then right-click on it, and click “Set as Desktop Background” and you’re good to go. Have fun!

Hi there everyone!

… and welcome to the latest installment in our great new Monday series of interviews with DaWanda sellers. Today we get to meet Francesca, the talented artist behind Mrs Eliot Books. Francesca’s store features beautifully handmade books, greeting cards, bags, tea towels and more, featuring her delicate and whimsical illustrations of birds, trees, houses, milk bottles – an everyday fairytale type of world. Have a browse through the shop, and read our insightful interview to find out how Mrs Eliot Books came to life:

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Good morning everyone!

In today’s interview with a DaWanda seller, we have the pleasure of meeting Julia, the creative lady behind The Spotted Sparrow store. Julia’s beautiful shop features eco-friendly greeting cards and paper goods with a ‘modern-vintage’ feel. Her use of Victorian imagery and gorgeous silhouette prints results in the type of cards you want to put up and frame when you’ve received them. Check out her store, and read more to get a glimpse into the creative process of the seller herself…

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