Game Night!- Guess that object!

So I'm going to describe an object and you guys get to guess what it is. Simple, right? Don't worry, it won't be anything too weird.

Object #1: I am flat on all sides, you can write or draw in me. I can be made into things, or sliced into things for your enjoyment. I am something to talk about, and I come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. What am I?

Object #2: Animals make their homes in or on me. I can be made into things and I love dancing in the wind. People sometimes carve things into my sides and you can use me for many things. A maybe-famous book was made about me.

Sincerely,
Sareh

Game Night! Eye Spy!

So how this will work.

I see something on the front (home) page of this blog and describe it to you. Then you get to guess in the comments. Whoever is right first gets to pick the thing next.

Logo.

Actually, lets make this interesting. You can "eye spy" anything on the internet (as long as it is appropriate) describe it and post a link to the page its on in the comments. For example one might go onto...Youtube and "eye spy" the Youtube logo in the corner and describe it as "something familiar with tube and red" or whatever and then link us to the page. Er...something like that.

Anyways, I'll go first. The object I'm seeing is on this page.
Eye spy with my little eye...something...gray, black, and white that appears twice on this page.

And...go!

Sincerely,
Sareh

Game Night! Fill in the Blanks!

Once upon a time (add name) went to/on a (place/ activity) and while doing so (name) met (another name) who was (adj.) with (adj.). (Name) loved (object/place/etc) and would often (verb) while running his (animal). One day (2nd person) decided that (he/she) would (verb) to (person). (Person) was (emotion) and (always/never) spoke to (name) again.

Really bad fill-in-the-blank, but hey, fill in the blanks and posted your responses in the comments! Or if you have your own fill in the blank story, let us know!