Ruffles & Poufs

(artlab) etsy


(artlab) etsy


(Absolutely Beautiful Things)


(French Charming)


(katie did)

If you want to attempt making the collars in the last photo, you can check out the tutorial.

Fulfilling Resolutions

I had three unofficial New Year's resolutions for 2009. One was to start a blog...Mission accomplished! The second was to exercise on a regular basis. We got a brand new Wii Fit the other night, so I'll keep you posted on the outcome of that one. Third, I want to learn how to knit. I'm guessing I'll need to start with a scarf...but maybe someday - if I get really good, I could make one of these pillows or dolls?! I'm getting ahead of myself here, but maybe I'll even make them as gifts. If you're anxious to own one - I can promise, you don't want to wait on me! You can find them at Land of Nod, or Bla Bla Kids. Aren't they cute?

Images: Land of Nod

Felt Food

I am trying to think of some good Spring Break activities to do with my daughter in a couple of weeks. I LOVE these cute goodies made of felt! We actually have the little tea set in the photo, and I don't think it would be very difficult to stitch up the felt tea bags. Aren't they adorable?! I might be able to manage the bow tie pasta as well. The items are available for purchase on ETSY, at the little shop lookmamamadeit.

Images: A menina brinca?

YOU make it - I'LL buy it!

I wish I had the time and patience to make these adorable lanterns. Tracy from Boboho made the ones in the photo, and said it took forever. If you're feeling a bit more ambitious than myself, she used ephemera, French sugar papers, and serviettes (napkins). Very clever!

Image: Boboho

Mirror Makeover

(Before)

(After)

I have seen old mirrors in antique shops many times, and generally pass them up because they look so dirty, or just distort my face. I always think that it's such a shame, because the frames are usually beautiful. I will admit that I have even thought to myself several times, "who the heck would waste their money on that nasty old mirror?"...but after seeing this mirror makeover on Ohdeedoh, I will never again ask that question. I may even be the one to "waste my money"!

Images: Ohdeedoh