Delicious fall apples from my mom's tree have inspired me this week.
Here are a few delicious treats from Etsy.
Showing posts with label Toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Toys. Show all posts
10/24/11
8/1/11
Etsy Love
While searching for things to add to the boys room, I stumbled upon these great Etsy stores. Enjoy!
3/30/10
So Much to Blog, So Little Time
There is so much I want to blog about right now! I have so many ideas rattling around in my head, but they're going to have to wait for a while because I'm going to see my husband! Yea! I'm so excited ... but even though I leave in 2 hours I'm still not packed! So, this will be a short post. And I probably won't be posting very much for the next two weeks, but don't worry, I'll be back!
In the meantime I am super excited to tell you that one of the websites I featured in a previous post, Bella Luna Toys, is offering all my readers 10% off their products! Cool, huh?
"As thanks, I'd like to offer you and your readers a 10% discount off your next order. Just use the code BLOG10 at checkout! Also, be sure to check out my new blog "Moon Child" where I discuss the importance of play and the value of natural toys.http://www.blog.bellalunatoys.com."
I've been running around like a chicken with it's head cut off this week, so I haven't had a chance to check out the blog, but I will be doing that soon! Hmmmm ... what should I get Ethan for his birthday? Anyone have any ideas for developmentally appropriate toys for a one year old?
I'm thinking about this wooden train, but I'm thinking he won't appreciate it yet. It might be better for when he's two.
3/17/10
Give A Hoot
Recently, at the library I stumbled across an adorable board book about some baby owls. Later I went to the fabric store and saw the cutest owl fabric I want to buy to make some bibs. Then I came home and listened to some Owl City. In honor of my accidental theme, here are some favorite owl things I've found. Enjoy!
SOCK OWL
Free Tutorial @ Whimsy Loft
As you probably know from previous posts, I'm in love with sock animals.
OWLIVIA - Stuffed Owl
Free Tutorial at Moda Bake Shop
You can make this adorable little stuffed friend! I love free tutorials!
OWL CITY
Ocean Eyes Album MP3 $7 @ Amazon.com
When I told my younger sister that I liked Owl City, she said, "I don't like them because they're popular." I didn't know this was a popular band. Oh well. Wikipedia describes Adam Young's creation as "American Synthpop." My favorite song is "Sunburn," but I also really like the hit single "Fireflies." Why do I always find bands AFTER it's cool to like them?
OWL BABIES by Martin Waddell
$16 hardcover $7 paperback @ Borders.com
The most adorable children's picture book. I am absolutely in love. Three little owl babies wait for their mommy to come home from hunting. Great lesson: Mommy will always come back.
$15 @ Amazon.com
According to the reviews on Amazon.com, this adorable little owl is not so little, but about as big as a newborn baby. What a cute addition to a nursery!
Free tutorial @ Juicy Bits
I am thinking of making these without the ornament strings as part of another project for Ethan. Either way, these are super cute.
$18 @ Mini Me Baby Gear
I've been seeing a lot of these appliqued onesies lately and can't wait to get my hands on some for Ethan before he's too big.
I've been seeing a lot of these appliqued onesies lately and can't wait to get my hands on some for Ethan before he's too big.
$10.19 @ Amazon.com
This adorable little book is about an owl who wants to go to bed, but his parents make him stay up late like a good little owl. Cute twist on the regular goodnight book.
This adorable little book is about an owl who wants to go to bed, but his parents make him stay up late like a good little owl. Cute twist on the regular goodnight book.
BLABLA OWL BACKPACK
$42 @ The Picket Fence
I just think this backpack would be perfect for a little girl in colorful tights and pigtails ...
3/16/10
Play Amongst Lovely Things
"The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things" - Plato
Dan and I feel very strongly about plastic toys. For several reasons, we don't like them and we don't want our children to have them. The idea of my sweet little baby playing with unnatural objects just doesn't sit right with me. That said, Ethan has plastic toys, most of which were given to us. In an ideal world, we would be rich enough to buy a few beautiful wooden and cloth toys. (We also feel strongly about kids having too much stuff) As I look forward to that day, here are some beautifully crafted toys from one of the most delightful websites, Bella Luna Toys.
3/5/10
Favorite Things Installment 1: Sock Attack
If you read my previous post, you will know I recently found a lot of cool new things from my friends.
One of Dacia's favorite things she shared was the CUTEST sock monkeys that she makes for friends. Dacia made one for Ethan and it was the only stuffed animal he liked for the longest time and is still his favorite. The above monkey is not one of hers, but is similar.
So, after a little web research and tons of cuter than cute ideas, I am just itching to make my own. Of course, being Michelle, I would need to buy a book. Because there is a book for everything. This is the book I want:
Oh, my gosh! Doesn't that little dog just kill you?!
But, I must hold my breath on this one. You see, dear reader, I already have enough crafty projects for one little Michelle to handle at the moment. For now I will just dream in socks!
If you are interested in making your very own adorable creation, you can see a step by step tutorial by visiting THIS WEBSITE or a simple overview on THIS WEBSITE.
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