what a great craft fair!

so much fun, so many people, lots of support, and made a bit of money as well!!! always nice. Here are some lovely pics from the fair… enjoy!

the table

and

owls

did you see the pretty headbands there? i love them…

crayon rolls and hair clips

and…

blankets and aprons

and…

personailzed pics (blocked by a cheeky owl)

and…

kokeshi dolls

I have to show you my headbands… they are so lovely (if i say so myself)… I used Lolly’s crochet rose tutorial (her mom’s actually) and added some green fleece leaves for an extra touch

rose headbands

I love them so much That I actually sat down and crocheted 5 more…

Stay tuned next week for a fun art tutorial to do with your kids! I will be guest posting over at Fun in Jerusalem….

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we interupt this broadcast to swoon…

I am in a mad rush today, getting ready for a craft fair here in Jerusalem. Which is from 5-11 at the Adam School in Jerusalem (Emek Refaim). Stop by if you’re in the neighbourhood!

Busy making last minute hairclips, headbands, wall art…

stuff...

anyway, I got a package today, with some yummy fabrics and a couple of books… feel free to swoon with me…

fabrics...

in a collage…

mmmmmmmmmm,,,,

and two books…. i cant wait to have a bit of breathing room to try out all the lovely borders and dresses…

books

anyway, i am off to get ready for the fair… wish me luck? hoping to come home empty handed (well, maybe I’ll buy something there….)

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new pillows and other fun stuff…

I have been working on a beautiful order for a sweet new baby named Alon (Oak, in Hebrew) and its finally finished!!!I am so loving the name with the kite… I’m gonna have to make more of those…

I also made a couple of new pillows for the playroom. I got so tired of looking at what was there… see what happens when you take a 3 hour nap?!?

pillows....

the fabric is MOMO Wonderland by Moda. too beautiful for words. I ordered a fat quarter bundle when it first came out and have been enjoying it ever since… These pillows joined these two, which I made ages ago…

🙂

and

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both made with re-purposed fabric. The denim fabric used to be a slipcover, and the navy gingham was an IKEA duvet cover from ages and ages ago…  both are disappearing nine-patches, one with sashing and one without… now my couch is very happy, and so am I!

The next pillow I want to make is this one... stunning, isn’t it? Well, that’s all for now, off to wrap the new pictures and deliver them to their final destination.

MWAH!!!

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hello strangers!

Its been ages. I know. I’m sorry… life just gets in the way… kids, work, lack of sleep, stuff…. you know, life….

I had to write because I was so moved by Disney’s post that she was stopping to blog…. I can totally understand how blogging can take over one’s life and even start to interfere… I have the opposite problem… anywho, I just wanted to say how much I will miss Disney’s lovely posts and creative ideas. Good luck, Disney with wherever life takes you!!!!

On other notes… I have discovered the lovely art of crochet! AND I am soooo addicted! I have been using Lolly’s mom’s tutorials and have been churning out butterflies and roses by the dozens…

❤

and this was inspired by this picture

butterfly wall art...

I have also discovered the joy of Picasa collages. What a great and easy way to show your work! Here are a gaggle (bunch?) of owls… (all for sale, by the way…)

hoot hoot

In my search for a good crocheted blanket tutorial, I came across Lucy’s wonderful tutorial and blog! And I am hooked!!!  I even bought the same yarn (same colours too!) Here’s what I’ve got so far…

and here are the colours waiting for me….

yarn..

yum………

In ever more exciting news… I was featured on a blog! First time! I know, its in Hebrew, but its great exposure here in Israel…. I hope to be featured on an English blog as well…..

Anyway, Ilana and Daria started a forum which functions as a virtual craft fair. I have a virtual booth there! Its actually really cool! All free! All we have to do is advertise! Get exposure! You know the drill…. I hope you come visit… there are all kinds of artists featured there….

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