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Going through our family photos over the past few months, I only had one or two of me, and they were pretty much hideous. Wouldn't it be nice if someone said, "Oh look how cute mom is, let me go get my camera". Don't get me wrong, I do prefer being behind the camera instead of in front of it, it just would be nice if my efforts (of being cute) were appreciated once in a while. So I had my 4 year old take this picture of me. Not to shabby once a put a gaussian blur on the clutter behind me.
I hope your week is going well! And don't forget to wear green so your bum doesn't get pinched!
Foxy Loxy
I'm not sure what drives me to do the things I do.
An insanely scattered brain... an enormous amount of semi-sweet chocolate chip munching at midnight... perhaps I have a tiny alien inhabiting my inner ear.
Of course while having a million other things to do including much needed housework, I found it necessary to do these illustrations.
They weren't created for any particular reason, I just sketched them one day and thought they would be fun to digitally color.
I was happy with how they turned out, and Isaac loves them.
I am excited to have something that appeals to little boys in my shop
which is a bit overrun with girly things. They are going to be available in the
shop this week in a 5"x7" size.
Let me know what you think of Foxy Loxy, Cocky Locky and Goosey Loosey.
Purdy Birdie
I have been glued to my computer for so long working on various designs/projects, that I feel like I haven't made much time for actual sewing. I've had some clothing designs swimming around in my head, so I decided to pull them out of their
soggy puddle (my brain), and make them. Here is the 1st prototype of my apron top using my original "Sweet Birds" fabric.
My model is very pleased that she has the perk of getting to keep this one!
So bright and cheery, it makes me happy.
Isabelle Pattern Winners
Happy Tuesday Morning!
A big thanks to everyone who entered my little giveaway.
The Random Number Generator has spoken, and our winners are:
From the Blog:
From my Facebook Fan page:
I will be having more giveaways soon, so check back in!
Isabelle Owl Pattern
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Isabelle Owl Pattern, originally uploaded by mytinystar.
Are you ready for spring?
I sure am, that's why I like Heather Bailey's new fabric line "Nicey Jane".
It is so lovely and springy, I just had to make an owl with it.
I have a new PDF sewing pattern available in my etsy shop!
Post a comment on the post and you could win a free copy of my pattern.
For another chance to win, become a facebook fan and comment on my
facebook post about Isabelle.
The winners will be chosen Monday, March 1st.
When I see an elephant fly
I love paper creations, and I just found this lovely flying pachyderm created by the curiosity group. Here is the free printable.
Watch him come to life in this fun stop-motion video.
The kids and I are going to make him today.
It makes me want to cut and fold paper all day...dang that laundry and dirty dishes!
A Cold Heart
Saturday I had this lovely vision of my children picking up the pieces of our old, decapitated snowman, and creating a Valentine version. I told them my great idea, they seemed somewhat interested, I enticed them with the offer of having friends come over, they were very interested.
So when the friends came, somehow they kept themselves occupied with everything but snowman building. I kept reminding them of their super fun snowman project they wanted to do so badly, which my daughter lovingly reminded me that it was my idea. They did go outside, but instead of helping my grand vision come to fruition, they pelted each other with ice-balls.
When they came in drenched and cold, I asked how the snowman turned out, and they replied that they found better things to do.
Better? What could be better than a Valentine snowman??
So as they sipped their cocoa I made my very own. It wasn't the jovial, bonding experience I had envisioned, though the kids did knock on the window every so often to encourage me.
She's not that attractive, but you wouldn't be either if you had potatoes for eyes. I just couldn't have a decapitated snowman on Valentine's day.
They all loved her, especially her tomato lips. If I would have just gone out with them to begin with, I'm sure my vision would have been complete.
But it was cold out there.
Happy V-Day, may your heart be warmer than Mrs. Snowmom!
Because I love you
I have been hibernating in my creative cave for the past couple months,
and I think it is time to emerge.
I have been going a bit nuts, and have created over 100 fabric designs just in the last month, and I am just getting started. Most of them are not yet public on my spoonflower page, but will be soon.
I have also been designing party decor and stationary which will soon be available in my shop as pdf printables.
I thought it would be fun to have a free valentine card and envelope set for my faithful blog readers (all 14 of you), because I love you so!
I hope you all have a sweet and hug filled Valentine's Day!
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