spialcookies</a>Another inspired/inspirational assortment just for you… * Look at those cheerful cookies above! They were made by Heather Baird of and they make me happy. I think I will make some this weekend. You can find the full recipe on . (Via ) * I know that a bunch of Swap-bot users are participating in the . Basically, you commit to creating one new thing a day for a month and post it on the collective . I think I am going to join in! * If you need more inspiration to get your creative juices flowing, check out next week’s created by and . They will provide a word prompt for each day to get your thinking and you can post your creations to the . Monday’s word is WANDER. * Are you still having trouble using Markdown to format text and add links and pictures on Swap-bot? Check out this interactive on Slekx.com. It lets you play around with code and see how it will be displayed – very cool. (Thanks for the tip, Jim!) * I am really liking about authenticity and being your true self by on the very inspirational blog, . Great food for thought. * Speaking of good articles, my former grad school colleague and friend, Reed Davas McGowan, just published an enlightening in Culture Work, a periodical for arts and culture workers. * Hilarious: by fadedlines6 on Flickr. (via ) * I love Swap-bot members! Check out this cool created by user, . * Ok, gotta do one more plug, but it probably won’t be the last… sorry. I () will be hosting the here, in Brooklyn, next Monday, February 1st! I will be representing Swap-bot and showing everyone how to make Matchbox Valentines, like the ones seen above. I will be bringing all of the supplies needed to make the cute boxes (and some tasty treats) to the free, in-person event at Etsy’s offices (), but you can also follow along with the event via Etsy’s online . Everyone is welcome! The in-person event goes from 4-8 pm EST and you can stop by anytime.