Showing posts with label sisters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sisters. Show all posts

Thursday, January 10, 2013

fantastic mr. fox

As I mentioned before Christmas, I took some time off for some much needed other-than-Etsy crafting.  My sissy Shannon is expecting her first baby in a few weeks, so I knew I needed to give the little guy some handmade love. Since the theme of the nursery is "Woodland Friends," I found this super cute Mr. Fox pattern.  It was so easy and fun! 
When I gave it to her at our family shower, Auntie Chris asked if I could make one to give to her friend whose last name is Fox.  Of course!  This little guy is an Arctic Fox.
I highly recommend Dolls and Daydreams if you are looking for doll patterns.  Sarah's instructions were very easy to follow and included lots of pictures.  Plus everything in her shop is crazy adorable!  You can even get patterns to make clothes for the dolls.  Um, how cute are these?!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

gettin crafty - halloween prep!

 Some quick teaser shots from yesterday's crafternoon with Opal and Emily...  Emily and I started working on a special costume for Miss Opal while Opal got in the crafty action by coloring at my desk.  I told her the theme of the day was "colorful" and she went with it!

What could it be???

Saturday, July 14, 2012

my amazing sister

 Let's talk some more about my talented sister Emily (remember this and this?)  Being one of the best aunties in the world and a budding photographer, she came over to take some newborn photos of my wee one.  And THEN she went and made the cutest birth announcement for us!  Here it is:
omg!  How cute is that! And how clever that she made the top and bottom panels match the fabrics in his quilt!  People, this lady does all kinds of custom invitations, announcements, etc etc.  Why don't you go check out her Etsy shop right now?

Here are some of the other photos...I couldn't resist showing off more of my little Henry...even though he is so much bigger than this now! (tear)


 loooove this one.  this is what he looks like generally from 6-8pm. yikes!








isn't he just a dainty little man?

Sunday, January 29, 2012

terrariums!

We had a terrarium-building day today!  Here is all you need to do.


Step 1.  Have your incredibly crafty, generous and gardening-loving sister organize materials. This may be tricky, unless you have an awesome sister like mine.

You will need: charcoal, pebbles, and soil, for the base,
 eye-catching glass jars, fish bowls, or Parmesan shakers,

 darling little greenery,

 handcrafted miniature penants,

 
and other assorted flair.
Step 2: Spread the charcoal, pebbles and soil in thin layers on the bottom of your chosen glassware.


 if you have very skinny hands you have a distinct advantage here.

Step 3: Arrange plants, shells, and flair in a pleasing display.

  
It helps if you and if you act like a mad scientist while doing so (also helpful: children's chopsticks).

 




Step 5:  Gaze lovingly at your completed terrarium. 


Step 6: Attempt to steal sisters' and friends' terrariums because they are cuter than yours.

Optional: Consume copious amounts of cheese, crackers, and cupcakes in between each step.  Recommended!

Saturday, March 19, 2011

happy birthday em!

It's Emily's birthday! I went window-shopping in her store and found some new gems! Aren't these the cutest?

Sunday, February 20, 2011

it's alli's birthday!

Happy Birthday to Alli, queen of stylin' eyewear and the suspender look!
I love you sissy!

Monday, January 3, 2011

christmas crafting

There was a fair bit of crafting going on during Christmas vacay. Sissies and I made Christmas garlands for the fam. Take a bunch of felt...


Cut lots of circles...


Then stitch them all together!





There was also drawing...


And much photography...


Plus, of course, crocheting...and I only sustained a small injury when punching the holes in the leather soles of the slippers (ouch!)





Aaaahhh it was heavenly. SO hard to go back to school today!!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

thrifting adventures

My sissies and I have been on many thrifting adventures lately! Many of our found objects will be available at our next Fritzi's sale (date TBD)...however these pieces will be living at my house:wooden planter

Little blue stepladder

wee wagon
(some lady about ripped this from my hands. that's how you know it's good.)

Head over to the Fritzi's blog to see more of our finds!