pretty little things

must make!

you've probably already seen THIS floating around the internet

(even though it was just published yesterday)

it's THAT good!!

i've seen it shared a couple places, but it's just too fabulous not to share here as well.

i absolutley positively NEED to make some as soon as possible.

it looks like it takes forever, but super relaxing to twist

can you believe how much she made? it's jaw dropping!

especially the bolt in the video

i've already been thinking about ways to use it.

Flower Child

I have been creating handmade accessories professionally for over 15 years

and have learned a thing or two along the way. With a new baby in my life,

I don't have nearly the time I need to continue making all of my designs by hand and 

so I decided it was time to spill a couple secrets so you can make them on your own.

 

Sometimes it's best to start with the details and see where they take you.

This collection of tutorials is a combination of tips and techniques to

help you create some very special details to use in a variety of projects.

It will teach you new ways to manipulate felt and give you some ideas

on how to use felt flowers in practical applications. Think of it as

a starting point to inspire your own imagination and creative spirit.

 

you can now find it in my SHOP along with the FLOWER CROWN KITS

 

i will send you a username and password within 24 hours of your purchase

that you can use to access 10 pages of instructions with a ton of photos

to make 3 different projects including 6 different types of flowers

as well as a felt headband, cluster pin and rosy pony bands.

 

...great for kids ages 10 and up as long as they can hold a needle...

and the perfect way to keep tiny hands busy over a long summer break

bright idea

i have been wanting to write a DIY book for quite sometime and

now that Emily Valentine is here, i have little to no time to

get out to the tiny house and make a mess and so i thought it would be

the perfect time to start putting some project ideas down on paper

i would like to put together a collection of tutorials so that you can

make your own pretty little things

i will probably start by offering them in a downloadable format

so it will be easily accessible to everyone.

what i'm wondering is:

is this something you would be interested in?

and what type of projects would you like to see?

i am definitely thinking something 'kid friendly'

either things you can make FOR your kids or WITH your kids

...

please tell me if you have any specific ideas in mind.

i ahve already started brainstorming and have about 3 pages of possibilties.

i just want to make sure i'm headed in the right direction

golden egg cup

i whipped up a trio of tiny trinket cups from an ordinary cardboard egg carton

i just trimmed around the individual cups

slathered on a couple coats of acrylic paint and a coat of glossy sealer

i think they turned out pretty cute.

 just the right size for a ring and a pair of studs.

speaking of tassels

look at this cute DIY i discovered at

➸ swellmayde ♡