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.
it is time for the celebrate autumn swap! and i do believe this is going to be my very favorite seasonal swap. seriously, i have been daydreaming about what i will create for this season for months! here are the swap details – i hope you will join us! what is the seasonal celebrations swap? … Continue reading seasonal celebrations swap :: autumn
and now fall is right around the corner. i will be posting details for the autumn swap this weekend! visit the seasonal swap flickr group for even more lovely photos. Continue reading we celebrated summer…
july has been keeping us busy! here is a brief run down on what we’ve been up to. i received a wonderful seasonal celebrations swap package from my partner. poems, photos, recipes (ginger beer! YUM!) and sweet little books of blank writing and coloring paper which the kids happily collected right away. she also sent … Continue reading july, so far
to my seasonal celebrations swap partner i sent a felted wool vase, a patchwork potholder, 2 organic cotton produce bags, my favorite smoothie recipes, and a little note about how my family celebrates the season. i wish i could have sent her the pretty wildflower and herb bouquet that little esme’ assembled for these photos, … Continue reading summer swap swag
the day went a little like this :: we left the house to run a quick errand and made an impromptu stop at the bookstore to take a peek. i lifted this book off of the shelf and couldn’t put it down. once it was in my hands i knew i had to have it. … Continue reading make good :: crafts+ life
it is time for the celebrate summer swap! what is the seasonal celebrations swap? the seasonal celebrations swap is an exchange that incorporates handmade crafts, nature, and family traditions. participating in this swap is a great way to celebrate the beginning of a new season as well as adopting new traditions and ideas into your … Continue reading seasonal celebrations swap #2 SUMMER!
below are just a few of the wonderful things that were sent and received in the seasonal celebrations spring swap! come peek at the flickr group to see even more photos. this swap was the pioneer in what i hope to be many seasonally themed swaps! i was amazed and delighted to see the packages … Continue reading swapped
two felted nests with birds for my seasonal celebrations swap recipients :: a charming handbag from bend the rules sewing for another swap :: and little extras tucked inside the bag- handmade gift tags, fabric covered buttons, a fabric button ring, and fabric button hair pins (fingers crossed that my partner likes fabric buttons, cuz … Continue reading swap lovelies
today i am sewing for one swap :: and knitting for another swap :: with lots of help from this little leprechaun! happy st. paddy’s day to you! erika Continue reading sneaky peek
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