{on the hoop} this week: boys vs. girls

this week we bring you:
blue owl
circus pinwheel
original bird *e*
original bird *elinor*

crowing glory introducing {s}

working away these past weeks on some custom crown orders...here is the latest.

i have more photos to post soon in a flickr gallery so i can keep track of all the types that we've been stitching up over here.

i introduce:

"s"

what all the fuss was about!

we are so so excited to finally reveal a little something that has been in the works for awhile...we got picked along with our friends at bella luna toys as part of mothering magazines "best natural toys 2010" we have known for a little bit and have sent our crowns off to sarah at bella luna to stock those shelves in hopes that the lil' feature would drum up some business...
it worked! lots of traffic and orders today over at our etsy shop.
hiphiphooray!

birthday crown!

had this great old piece of wool, handmade from one of my waldorf classes...it was pretty thick and heavy duty and the perfect weight for a birthday crown!

1) lay felt flat and trace a simple crown shape (regular chalk OR fabric chalk work best and both are easily rubbed away)

2) trace lettering onto light wool or craft felt

3) cut out letters and crown and pin letters just where you want them

4) sew or glue letters in place

5) i added a few hearts and stars, a great way to customize yours esp. for your little one

6) cut a button hole and sew button carefully..make double and triple sure your button is sewn on securly since it will be in your little one's hands or dress up bin in no time!

{a flickr set ~ here}