Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Handmade Toys for Kids...


They just make you smile,

It will look like they are sitting on top of a mountain,
http://shop.textalk.se/se/article.php?id=2512&art=1155991

Various handmade toys, http://www.etsy.com/

I don't think there is anything cuter than a knitted robot,
I love mobiles & this one is so delicate & whymsical,
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9638885
Great for hanging their names anywhere they like,

The play house modernized, so cool,
http://modern-shed.com/play.html


As the child pushes it the woodpeckers move up & down,
http://www.plantoys.com/

Beautiful wooden snail, http://www.craftsburykids.com/


Eco Friendly Starter Kit, all organic & the books are made with recycled paper (you can never start too early teaching your children how important it is to take care of the environment)
http://www.idbids.com/about.asp

Made from bamboo a sustainable resource,http://www.bamboo-collection.net/9254.html

My most favorite soft toys, http://www.raplapla.com/


Cute octopus' made from socks, http://elsewares.com/


Great soft toy kits, including food items, tea sets, airplanes, circus sets, art kits, books, etc.
http://www.toys-to-you.co.uk/acatalog/Magical_Playtimes_Toys.html

Love cute monsters more than anything & his mustache is too adorable, http://www.karensmonsters.com/
Happy kitty by Paper and String, http://www.etsy.com/



I am seriously in love with all of the knitted creatures she makes,
Amazing concept, they provide different transparent cards, so the child can create their own story,
http://modernchild.net/index2.php?pid=450&cid=15


Fabric Birthday Banner (it's great because you can use it year after year),
They also have tents that are made with similar fabric to the banner above which I love, I think every child needs a tent
http://www.lucyandmichael.com/itemsDetail.asp?id=117



since I have so many friends that either have babies, or are expecting, I thought they would enjoy this...Organic, Eco-Friendly, Handmade and all very cute!

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Extra fabric = Christmas collars for the dogs...


Collars I made for the dogs from extra fabric

Angelo looking very handsome as always

Luigi cute as can be

Stella beautiful in red & green

Just a few more of my holiday creations...



The holiday message hung from our mantle, made from newspaper

Old pillow spruced up with some trim





Dining Room ready for dinner & snowflake chandelier I constructed with newspaper & garland




Tree in our bedroom

 Our bed I adorned with garland & ornaments

Wreath from Greece on the bedroom door

Mini trees in the bathroom


My gift wrap this year, reusing newspaper & garland, "4U"

Thursday, December 18, 2008

A Story in a Box...

How pretty is this antique tin box?! And what a surprise when you open her up to find a beautiful "Story in a Box".
"A reflection of vintage appeal"

Vintage fabric, lavender, antique flower pin, pearls and a little bit of Paris
I'm in the process of making another one. This time the story will be in an old suitcase...

Some of my Holiday Creations...

An example of the cards that didn't quite make it in the mail

The tree

Garland up the stairs and the beautiful 3D Snowflakes I made

Some of the "U's" that went on all of my gifts

The tree topper I reinvented with silver eyelash yarn

My handmade tree skirt, felt and ribbon

The card tree and my house painting in the entry

There will be more to come...

Had to add one more crafty holiday idea...

Advent Calendar (love this), http://www.jessicasprague.com