Paper Mache/Papier Mache Hooks

I am SO going to try this! From BKids

Small Magazine Summer 09 Issue

For those of you who are not familiar with Small Magazine, it's an online magazine/catalog of children's clothing, accessories and nursery decor with some great features. The photography is just wonderful and they do find some out-of-the-ordinary products. Everything from basic to upscale items and products for kids and babies.
Read the Summer 2009 issue of Small Magazine here.

Bag Love

Love this bag found at Kase-Faz.

Kindergarten Bags: Design by Gina

Design by Gina is a German shop with lots of great clothing and accessories for children but what caught my eye were these cute Kindergarten Bags. The bags are nylon and machine washable. Each bag is handmade and comes in 5 color choices. I love the Baby Bambi one and the Concrete Mixer for little boys (or for little girls who like construction equipment).

Design by Gina Shop
Kindergarten Bag Baby Bambi: $35 Euros
Kindergarten Bag Concrete Mixer: $35 Euros

Gina also has a blog.

The Tutu

I made this tutu for Madison.

It was supposed to be part of her Halloween costume along with some purchased fairy wings and a tiara that I made. (I forgot to take a picture of the tiara.)
She did not like the fairy wings. But I was glad she liked the tutu. Getting a picture of her was difficult. She likes to run the loop through my house - through the parlor, the dining room, the kitchen then down the long hallway back through the parlor, the dining, room, the kitchen, down the hall,....you get the idea.
So I got this picture of her on the run. Cute.

Two Quick Posts

I just wanted to post a couple of quickies before I leave this morning for San Antonio.

I wanted to tell you about about Nobu. Nobu takes a picture each day with his cell phone. They are random pictures - a lot of them taken on his way to work in Funabashi City in Japan. I have learned so much just reading the daily posts. Fun! Check out Funabashi Daily Cell Phone blog.

Also, Kellie over at Don't Look Now has generously posted a tutorial for these adorable children's art smocks. How cool is that! Thanks, Kellie!
Well, I'm off. Bon voyage to me! Have a great day all of you!

Scrap Fabric Belt

This is a great idea for using up scrap fabric from Area Thrifty One. (Don't you love that name?)

The complete tutorial is on her blog. It's simple and can be sewn to any size. Just fabric and D-rings. Take time while you're there to peruse her blog. Really cute stuff and very inspiring.

I also must say that it's killing me that I can't work on projects right now because I'm painting my new art/craft area upstairs. I really shouldn't complain. I am very fortunate to have the space to devote to creating. I will be able to access my materials better and don't have to worry about leaving a mess. It will also clear up a lot of mess and clutter in the den.

Elephant Purse

Love this adorable elephant purse. I have been thinking about making one of these for Madison when she's a little older.
This version was made by Diekleine Stoffwerkstatt and is for sale over at DaWanda.
If you haven't visited Dawanda, give it a try for a fresh look at handmade items for sale.

Baby Bib with Felt Fish Applique

I just finished this cute little bib. My daughter loves fish motifs so I thought I would put a fish on their for her.