new love... pom poms!

Sorry I've been absent the last couple of weeks. My main sitter has been on vacation and what seems like every spare minute not spent entertaining my little man has been spent on either design work, house work or preparing for my space party!

While scouting some more party ideas on pinterest last night, I came across these great ideas for pom poms! I don't have any spare time now, but I can't wait to try these!

pom pom push pins found on Sarah Hearts

pom pom pens found on the casual craftlete

pom pom flowers found on happiness is creating

 Happy last day of June!

houston... we have a party!

I've recently started planning my son's second birthday party. Well, how about I've started actually creating things for my son's birthday party, technically I've been thinking about it for about 6 months! I found some fun space themed ideas and got excited. This week I've been squeezing in a little time here and there to work on the invite. Here's a preview:

 I've got plans for a cardboard rocket for the kids to play in, some jet packs, ray guns and much more. I also found this great tent on land of nod, but I can make one for a lot less than these cost. I think it will be a great birthday present for my little guy!

I'll be sure to share pics of everything as I move along!

still buzzing over here!

Well... my hopes of things being a little slower this week have been crushed by some new projects that came in yesterday and today. I can't complain, being busy means more income, but holy cow things have been crazy! I have a lot of fun craft/design projects that I'd like to tackle, but they will have to wait for a bit more free time.

I was able to finish my soft doll house! Here are just a few photos. I was really excited how it turned out. I know that it will be played with for many years to come! The photos aren't the best, but I had to hurry up and take them with my phone before wrapping it up to take it to the birthday party!  I got the idea here, but as you can see, have made something all my own! I don't even think I ended up following the construction quite the same, but it certainly helped to have a tutorial to refer to. Such a fun project, though it did take quite a while to complete!

front door

side view

other side

little dolly and her fox inside the house

interior

Sneak Peek: Woodland Fabric Dollhouse

I've recently been working on a fun little project for my Goddaughter. She is turning three this month and is head over heels for dollies! I got the main idea for it here, but have certainly been putting my own spin on it.

I've had a lot of fun coming up with little woodland creatures to inhabit this fairy house and used two of Aimee Ray's books for inspiration! The first is called Doodle Stitching and the second, Doodle Stitching, The Motif Collection. Her designs have been a lot of fun to use and alter for this special gift I am working on. Here is a peek at two of the sides of the house. There is so much more to show, I'll be sure to post pics of the final once it's complete. I have a deadline of May 25th (her birthday party) so you won't have to wait too long :)

Thanks to Aimee Ray for such cute ideas! In addition to the books listed above, she also has an etsy shop and a blog! Perhaps she will inspire you to whip up some cute creatures of your own.

fabric bowls

I have been so busy that I haven't had a chance to make on of these fabric bowls!













You can make one though. Find complete instructions here.

Perhaps when I am done programming 3 websites, finishing up tons of wedding collateral for a friend/client, preparing for the semester to start and all of my other freelance projects I can make one too!

Yikes, it sounds like even more when I write it down. Oh well, one day at a time ; )

(Images from Imagine Fabric.)

fabric envelopes

Found this diy post on design sponge for making fabric envelopes. So cute, can't wait to make some! I think I'll add some stitching though. I think a zig-zag across the bottom would be great!

These could really dress up an office, or be wonderful to hold a card or gift tag for a special gift.