New Blog!

Hey, friends! If you haven't yet noticed my awesome blog re-design, it's super cool compared to my lame attempt before. My friend, Amanda Freshour worked her graphic design magic and taylored a look to my hobbies and loves! She hit the nail on the head, cause I can't get over how closely it matches the ideas I had in my head, but looks much more trendy! Thanks, Miss Mandy!

I hope you all enjoy reading my posts as much as I enjoy writing them! There is so much to say in the world of Art and it's so fun to learn new things and look at pretty things. (whoa...so insightful today)

Enjoy the end of the week! I'm headed off for a mini-vacation with the fam. I'll be back on Monday the 16th... Later, gators!

Cutie Hat Giveaway!

Here is a cute giveaway contest for a sweet little handmade hat by NuxieMade. If you click on the link, it will take you to her site, where you can read the info on how to enter her giveaway. If you have a blog, post the link and get another entry.... These are super trendy and adorable! Don't you love handmade gifts!?

Softies Are Swell

I've been brainstorming for awhile some gobbledeegook-type creatures that would make great softie toys for kiddos. My friend, Lynsey was over the other day and it turns out that she has been thinking about making some cuties too. It's always fun to see what others come up with. Here is a talented etsy artist who sells some of the cutest little buggers I've seen. Visit Plants and Animals to see more!











I like this guy's snaggle tooth. He looks so determined.

And, of course, owls are all the rage! She's pretty in pink! I like this one for my little niece.

This little monster's name is Hugzilla. Titus would love him! Who wouldn't? He's all business on the front with his bowtie, and party in the back with his dino-spikes!

It's okay to want one for me too, isn't it???

Darling Little Artists

Well, we've officially entered the fingerpainting era here at the Eldridge house. Titus is showing more interest in the "fine arts"...being an art teacher, I can't protest. Look what Sarah Jane from Sarah Jane Studios has done with her littles' artwork...

I *heart* Miss Sarah Jane's illustrations, etsy store, and blog BIG TIME! Visit her blog, and she has posted templates for you to cut out your own kiddo's finger-painted masterpieces to create a little wall gallery in the style of Eric Carle. Thanks, Sarah Jane for the darling idea!

Friday makes me want to shop...

Some FRIDAY eye candy for you...

I love it when sewing can be funky and fresh...Visit the sillyboodilly etsy shop for some bright and cheerful quilted art.

I purchased a set of these cards from Bibitty on Etsy, just before Christmas. They really make my son's freshly painted room look complete! I LOVE them! You can also find sets of Spanish and French cards too.

Have you heard that the "cool moms" carry Mommy Calling cards now? I guess it's so you can get in touch with other moms that you may meet at the playground, McDonald's line, what have you. I saw these at PaperRamma and thought they were adorable. They come in a tiny carrying charm that goes on your keychain. What will they think of next?

Sewing Tid-Bits

It's surprisingly quiet here as my little guy is sleeping. I'm also watching my friend's little girl today, who is a week younger than Titus. Somehow, I got them both to nap at the same time! So, here is a look at a couple of sewing projects I finished this winter.

This little cutie was my first attempt at a softie doll. I made the pattern myself and used up the last of my brain cells as I figured out how to piece her together and attach her arms and legs. She turned out so sweet and she was a great stocking stuffer for my mom.

Have you seen those super cute scarfettes that are so popular on Etsy? There was an old cowl-neck sweater in my closet that had shrunk too much for my taste, so I upcycled the cowl into a scarfette. There is a layer of lace added to the top and some vintage buttons from my stash. I also used some grey and evergreen-colored felt to add a little somethin'-somethin'. Hmmm... perhaps it would look better on.

Thanks to an awesome graphic design friend in our Life Group from church, I should have a new look to my blog, coming soon.....

Birthday Bash

What a fun Sunday afternoon of visiting family for my nephew's first birthday. Cake always brings out the best (and sometimes worst) in kiddos! Here is my nephew enjoying some delicious lemon cake...it was GOOOOD!Titus quickly grew tired of the "baby toys" and Uncle Tim let him try out his Canon Digital Rebel...Titus knows that Nikon is the coolest, but he doesn't show favorites when someone actually lets him touch a real SLR!