bear-y cute surprise

I found a cute little surprise in our mailbox yesterday... a little handmade gift for Jasper from one of my crafty friends, Heather (also, one of the original members of our craft collective Hob Snobs). I love crochet and amigurumi (and never ever did figure out how to do it after several failed attempts..ugh)... aren't the orange pants and little letter "J" on it's shirt the cutest thing? The little bear has already been welcomed with a big slobbery kiss (from baby Jasper, of course).

art exchange

Finally back from the holiday break! Hope everyone feels well rested! Wanted to share with you something I received over the holidays. I was invited by Belinda at gretchenmist to participate in an art exchange email project a little while ago, and I received my first art piece in the mail! (The idea is each participant receives several pieces of art in the mail from random artists). Thank you to Dennis Stein for sending me this lovely photo! (Sorry there was no web address included with the package for me to link to). Kind of exciting to receive artwork from unexpected people and places... hopefully there will be a few more!

ps. also wanted to thank Kevin at I Love Handmade for featuring one of my collages, Heather at Heather King Photography and Miranda at Hudsonny for featuring my calendar over the holidays. Many thanks!!!

more love in the mail

Recently I won a giveaway on Hollyrocks' blog, and it just came in the mail the other day... hooray (thanks Holly)! A little pink glittery heart pendant that will be perfect for our little niece (she is fully into pinks and purples and of course, all of the Disney princesses). I think she will be the envy of her kindergarten class.

love in the mail

I love getting surprises in the mail! It's so nice not to get another bill or piece of random junk mail. Things have been so busy latley, I forgot I had won a recent giveaway on The Pink Needle's blog in late March... and it arrived in the mail a couple of days ago... yay! The hand embroidered pin is so cute I had to take a pic and share it with everyone. Check out Jessica's other lovely pin designs on her etsy shop here.