hello friends! here i am, back to blogging, simply because i can. and i want to. the truth is i have been missing this space and my blog friends and my readers terribly, so here goes, a little show and tell :: i made these sweet girlies for a market last weekend. my original plan … Continue reading inspired mama MAKES! just a little update*
i knit these little balaclavas with beards and mustaches for my friend tahirih’s little boys in exchange for one of her gorgeous prints {this one to be exact}. seriously, could they be any more adorable. i die. normally i would link up the pattern except the pattern i tried to use was simply awful and … Continue reading small style :: bearded balaclavas
ceramic tiles, markers, magnets and a hot glue gun become the most adorable and inexpensive handmade christmas gift. i bought these small ceramic tiles at our local habitat for humanity restore for 10 cents each. we purchased an assorted pack of fine tip, permanent markers (similar to sharpies , but we used less expensive bic … Continue reading handmade workshop :: tile magnets
just a sneaky peek of the super cute project i am hard at work on {there are four of them, actually!} i can’t wait to come back and share with you! happy friday, friends! Continue reading handmade workshop :: in progress
oh, dear friends, you have probably been waiting on the edge of your seat for this post, yes? no?? well, i certainly have. my amazingly talented mama friends and i just completed another handmade toy swap. beautiful toys, created with love, and carefully packed up and ready to put under the tree. gah, i can … Continue reading handmade workshop :: handmade, with love, toy swap!
currently i am working on :: a winter bunting *** a new yarn wreath for my front door to replace my mustard yellow autumn wreath. {my new wreath is pale aqua with red flowers and will have some sort of winter/holiday-ish wish on a wee little bunting…} *** fiber lover’s ornaments – remember these cuties? … Continue reading handmade workshop :: deck the halls
here is what’s new with my lovely sponsors! reni from knit girl in idaho was featured in a magazine! Are there any Jane Austen fans out there!? Interweave just released a special publication called Jane Austen Knits, and I am excited to announce that my Jane Austen stitch markers have been included in the Dry Goods Supplies section … Continue reading november sponsor love!
my local friends and i just completed another (our 4th, i believe) handmade toy swap.{previous toy swaps} here are a few photos of the mama and daddy made toys, though i could not even begin to capture with my camera the love and care that went into each and every handmade toy. here is a … Continue reading handmade workshop :: made by mama (and daddy) with love.
the market was a whole lot of fun – great company, talented artists, exciting trades, the best coffee ever (not even kidding) and wonderful customers. and, imM! shop news :: INSPIRED LUXE yarn subscriptions have just been listed! please stop by for a peek. the idea behind this yarn club is simple – knit something … Continue reading handmade workshop :: market and shop
inspired mama MAKES! will be making an appearance at the hip holiday craft market tomorrow. local friends, please do stop by and say hello! here are some of the sweet little goodies i have loving hand crafted just for this event :: whimsical coloring wallets learn to knit kits that include a handy little tote, … Continue reading handmade workshop :: market eve
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