Traveling Fairy House

This tiny Traveling Fairy House is a matchbox! There are various versions of this but I like this one from Polka Dot Daze.

The Long-Reach Gizmo Gadget - For Kids

What a cool project for the kids. The Long-Reach Gizmo. You can get the full tutorial at BKids.

So Sweet - Dolls in Cute Outfits

Aren't these outfits - not to mention the dolls themselves - precious!?! Found here.

Bookmarked: Fantastic Toys Blog

Seriously...if you come from a place called Mushroom Hill wouldn't you be destined to be like Timothy Haugen of Fantastic Toys?! You'd even have to have a mushroom in your banner!
Seen here: Birthday Party Set, Paper Peeps and Easter Cone.
Fun, fun, fun! Paper toys and other "goodies". Enjoy!

Handmade Children's Things: Haciendo el Indio

I want one of each!

Haciendo el Indio makes things for children. Like these handmade linen dolls.
Their names are Zorrini, Simberlina and Pequeno!

The shop also features unique wall art, stationery, accessories and lots of other really, really cute stuff.
All by illustrator and designer, Cristina Serrano, from Milan.

Haciendo el Indio Handmade Things for Children

Licca's Dollhouse

These are pictures from Licca Licca's 1/16 scale dollhouse.
Amazing attention to details, wonderful color.

Licca is a doll collector and has written a journal about building this dollhouse and the furniture that she makes and alters.

I first found Licca on flickr where I first saw the picture of the kids' room. I had to find out more.

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Licca's Journal: House of Duke
flickr photos of Licca's Dollhouse

Cute Custom Made Fabric Books

Mazette makes these darling, one-of-a-kind fabric books from your photos and suggestions.
They come in 6 or 10 pages (3 double/5 double pages) and they are just as cute as can be.
What a unique gift idea and one that will sure to be a favorite to keep forever!

Mazette's Blog: Peas in the Workshop
Fabric books: $20-$30 Euros at La Boutique de Mazette

Independent Designers: Craftsbury Kids

Craftsbury Kids sells quality, often one-of-a-kind items for babies and children including toys, clothing, art and decor items. Their products are made by independent artists and crafters from all over the world.

With Easter just a few weeks away, I chose these three items for a little early Spring inspiration.

Green Bunny Baby Booties $32
BooNoo Jingle Bunny $38
Wooden Rabbit Puzzle $7.50 on sale

Play Kitchens

I saw this adorable kitchen on Our Sweet Life's blog.

She made this for under $60 mostly out of recycled materials. Really cute and the ideas for expanding on this are endless!

Then I saw this kitchen from a Sears1959 Wishbook. The whole kitchen was priced at $27.95. Can you imagine! I know I'm showing my age, but I could have been that little girl and boy would I have loved this kitchen! It's pink for cryin' out loud.
As a side note, I was about this age, maybe a little younger, when my grandmother took me shopping one day. I can't remember the store but I remember a photographer taking my picture playing with some of the toys in the store. I had no idea why he wanted my picture but I didn't need an excuse to play with those toys that's for sure! Then my picture showed up in the newspaper! I think it was some sort of article on Christmas shopping and the season and all that but I can't remember. It's been a long time since I've seen the picture but I'll never forget that day. I think my mom may still have it somewhere.

Carter's Onesie and Yoyo Dog

You may remember the little yoyo dog I posted about a couple of days ago.

I bought a onesie to go with it and appliqued the letter "C" in matching fabric to go with it. This set is for Carter, my son-in-law's sister's baby boy. I hope he will like it. He'll grow out of the onesie quickly but I hope he keeps the little yoyo dog I made for him for a long time. Cute, eh?

Yoyo Puppy Dog Softie

I made this little yoyo puppy dog softie for my son-in-law's sister. She has a brand new baby boy and I thought this would be perfect. 8 yoyos sewn together. I embroidered the ears and nose so there would be no loose buttons to swallow. I also triple stitched on the tail and ears. I'm also going to personalize a t shirt or a onesie to go with the puppy so it will be a set. I hope he likes it.

Wish Come True Toys

Also from FredFlare are these "Wish Come True" mini figures. They are simple yet so appealing. They are weighted at the bottom and make a chiming noise when moved. I want all six!

Wish Come True Mini Figures from FredFlare: $9 each

Happy Friday and I'm Off for a Few Days

I will be traveling for a few days so I may or may not get a chance to update.
In the meantime please enjoy these lovelies...

Adorable Halloween art doll with a vintage look from Garb-oodles Soup

Birdcage with fabric birds. Found on Charlie Pop & Bubbles blog, but made by the talented Alicia Paulson.

Sweet animal softy from Lalootka's Attic

and vintage bird collageprint (what is it with me and birds?) from Geninne's Art Blog

Gallery: Birds, Babies and Other Pretties

Hope you'll enjoy looking at these images of some things that caught my eye. Like this cute, hand made top sewn for a baby girl from Danish Casalinga



Very sweetly decorated children's bedroom for two from Katarina's World.



Interesting wood and metal hand made bird house from Harmony.



What kid wouldn't love these adorable animal utensils for children from Huset.





It's a clock; it's a birdhouse. "Klokke" birdhouse from DesignTorget.



A couple of adorable handmade mobiles. This cute bunny softy fabric one from Milda Maranger...





...and this cute bird softy, recycled fabric one from ReFound Objects.



Love the expressions on the faces and bold colors of this fun baby animal toy from Sprell.

I Love Paper Dolls

I have always loved paper dolls. I distinctly remember when I was a little girl I couldn't wait for the next issue of McCall's to come so I could cut out the Betsy McCall paper dolls and clothes. I seem to remember having quite a collection at one time.

I am so going to make paper dolls for Madison when she's a little older. The doll with her head cocked to the side from Des Chapeaux. The Shirley Temple one is actually a virtual paper doll that you can play with at Rita Dubas.

Vintage Toys from Arthur's Circus

Have you seen Arthur's Circus?

Wonderful toys and vintage items for sale, like these little bunny pull toys and wooden blocks. They have lighting, toys and other accessories and fun things. They will also try to find particular items for you.

Jack

Another child's drawing-inspired this softie named Jack.

Hand sewn felt with cotton tummy.

Heidi

Isn't she lovely? A child's drawing inspired this one.
Not sure what she is - a monster? an alien?
Half felt/half cotton and how do you like the applique?

Recycle Betty

This is Betty.
I made this softie from a very nice sweater that was too small for me and I could not bear to get rid of.
The sweater, which I used for Betty's body, is a combination of cotton/poly/angora and is so soft. Betty's a tiny little thing, she is just barely 5" tall. Her scarf, cap and diaper are made of cotton fleece and are sewn on.

Are you making softies? I would love to see them>

Softie Bunny: Bitty

Experimenting with making felt animals from a picture in a Japanese craft book.
This bunny's name is Bitty and he's about 4" tall.

I thought I would make Bitty in gray because I've been making a lot of things in pink lately.

He didn't live with us long because my sister claimed him as soon as she saw him.