artscape, here we come!

i'm not going to pretend it's not chaotic around here. our entire house looks like my teenage bedroom. there are crafts in the kitchen, the dining room, the living room, and even my car. everywhere i look - there's felt.

well, it's almost time, there's no denying it. the dreams of showing up to my booth with no work have started. mr. littlest bean sighs every time i pick up my scissors. there are boxes in my living room, packed and ready to go to artscape. that's because it starts on friday!

i've somehow managed to get a ton of new work ready to go, and despite my dreams, i am ready. i'll be there with fellow BEST members, so i'll be having a great time while i'm working. we'll be collecting craft supply items for Art With a Heart. so when you stop by, please bring any unused craft (or office) supplies or gift card to our BEST tent at artscape or to any of our participating artists at artscape to receive the discount. there's more info here if you need it.

we're in booths 16-21, on charles st., in the diy section. so stop by and say hi! see you there!

more new work!

new one of a kind necklace... 100% wool felt, vintage plastic, and embroidery.

new adult headband... i'm loving reds right now, i guess...

i wish i had more time to write... but right now i'm busy hugging (and smelling) babies, playing with preschoolers, trying to enjoy the summer, and... oh, getting ready for artscape!!! which is a mere 11 days away. this is some of the new work i'll have there, and more is on the way!

papercrafting...

have you seen this? amazing!

coming soon!

i just picked up some eco-felt, perfect for my vegan friends and so very environmentally conscious. this felt was purchased especially for a secret new project i'm working on with sweet pepita, but i'll also be making brooches and barrettes with it soon... i'll keep you posted!

some of the new work i mentioned...

gotta run, but there's more in my photostream!!!

next up... pile of craft

i cannot wait for the show this saturday... it's my first of the year, and i'm looking forward to seeing everyone. i have a ton of new work, so please stop by and say hello, and see what i've been up to!

Shop handmade and have fun at this year’s Pile of Craft, a DIY art and craft show. There will be over 50 amazing, local, crafty vendors showing off their astounding apparel, jewelry, accessories, ceramics, paper goods, fine art and so much more! Saturday, June 20th, 2009

10am - 5pm
@ Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
(Inside St John’s Church)

more info here

the new little man

he has arrived. i knew from the beginning that he would be my little tiger... from the minute the bean heard the white noise while the midwife was looking for his heartbeat - and thought there was a tiger in mommy's belly. then later, when she chose a special friend for him, it had to be - a tiger.

we waited a long time for him... i mean, it was the typical nine months, but it was a very, very long, hard nine months. i breezed through pregnancy with the bean, but with this one it was just one hurdle after another. it is not something i'd like to go through again.

but here he is, now, and he is just a sweet and mellow as could be... he's just 16 days old, and already we can't imagine our home without him. welcome, little tiger.

happy anniversary, hon.

can't believe all that's happened since then. love you!