Option 1 and 2 for header...

Choosing a new header for this blog. The font needs to be recreated and dolled up a bit. The original and the new choices...decisions decisions...

This was the first Teen program offered at the library. We made recycled book purses from discarded library books. It was a huge hit! A very proud craftster librarian I am....

Pretty party dresses and cards...from anna bond and BHLDN.

Wow, this montage is great. From Decor8 blog. I want animal illustrations on my walls soon...we are also looking for walls of our own...the first house purchase...yep.

Zoazers...what a button shop...
Tender Buttons in NYC

143 E. 62nd Street

New York, NY 10065

Here is another super fun doll maker Mimi Kirchner. You can look at her creative dolls on her blog doll. Wow...I just want to start stitching right now...I also want to settle into my workroom can you tell?

I love looking at other people's studio/work space. It is my favorite place. These shots from Geninne's Art Blog are so comfortable. I want to sit at her desk and soak up the inspiration. She also does some great bird illustrations. She did have a bird day planner that I oogled at, but was unfortunately sold out...

I love love love handwritten letters. After I knock these sniffling sneezes I am right on my Christmas thank you letters...eeepa.

For those of you in love with your iphone, here is another reason...these apps by Cartolina are stellar beauties. There is also a great valentine if you haven't found yours yet...check out the full selection here.

diy valentine's cakes from tiger in a jar on Vimeo.

One more cute valentine inspiration from Tiger in a jar.

Also Super Tweet!

It is all about Valentine's Day and nostalgia today for me...I'm hearing tweety birds and unicorns in my mind....anyway...these sweetie card kits are from Fred Flare.

Here are your valentines...you can download these from Colorful Creative Ideas or One Charming Party. I think these will be mine.

Fuffy Bunny...so much cute. This might get made for some babies on the list...The pattern and tips to make this snuggle-snatcher is thanks to Jenny B. Harris at her blog Allsorts.

Cute Fascinator for Valentine's Day...

Here is the inspiration. A cute little idea from the sew weekly. Watch the tutorial here to make your own.

Here is my version...I wore it to work and everyone loved it. Only a YSL could get away with that...

Vanitas

Vanitas and Vogue...Lovely. Dark and Haunting. It just feels right...doesn't it? Easy to look at. Find out more about this Spanish artist Fernando Vicente and his series Vanitas.