2011-11-19

Hoop Art and Some Snail Mail...


I've been slowly working on decorating our master bedroom... and by slowly, I really mean slowly.
I'm making/finding things as I go, as time and budget allow....thus why it's going so slow ;)
I had some embroidery hoops laying around and thought I'd make some hoop art.


I forgot how much I love doing this! Seriously, the options are endless and it's something I can do while vegged-out in front of the TV at night, perfect for this aching-back-at-the-end-of-the-day-preggo-gal :)


I wanted to do something with felt, but didn't know what. 
I keep seeing gorgeous felt flowers everywhere, but they looked kinda complicated...


but after a little browsing on Pinterest and a couple of random links, I was lead to this Martha Stewart tutorial and I knew that some felt flowers were in my future.
Is it me or do all roads lead to Martha?!?
I guess there's a reason, because look how cute these flowers turned out?!



This one's my favorite! 
It's a two and a half inch hoop(or 3, not quite sure), it turned out so tiny and cute.


Did some stamping and some stitching and...voila!


I can't wait to put them up in my room. The colors go so well with my Anthropologie bedding and I'm pumped to see how it all (eventually) comes together.


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And this ......


came in the mail today!! I love getting snail mail and this package proves why. 
Amy sent me a "just because" package with this handmade bib her friend made and I was so excited when I opened it up! 
Look at all the detailing....


I seriously am ALL about all the little tags/pins/etc that usually come on a handmade gift!
And this one had no lack of them :)
Zach says I'm a Marketing Team's dream....and as usual, he's right.


I mean, "Give Peas a Chance"?!? SO precious! Can't wait to use it for the baby!

Link Party



literally inspired

7 comments:

Amy said...

Okay, love love love the teeny tiny hoop art!
Can't wait to see the photos of your room!
Glad you liked the bib..... Wishing i could give it to you in person..... Waaaaaaa.

Ashley Klaassen said...

I am amazed at how crafty you are!!! LOVE the hoop art!! And the bib is unreal!! I have such a rustic heart and that bib is just so perfect!!

sarah said...

stopping by from life made lovely! i love your hoop art! i've been wanting to try some myself, and now i feel inspired enough to do so (:

Unknown said...

So cute! Love your hoop art. And I love getting snail mail too...:)
Would you share this here?

http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/11/shine-on-fridays-2-and-some-fabulous.html

Unknown said...

I agree - that little mini one is too cute! These are great! Thanks so much for sharing them at the party this week! I am doing my features now and guess who will be there???

Ginger

Shannon said...

So adorable!!!!
Shannon
www.akadesign.ca

Lindsay said...

Oh my, these are pretty adorable! So creative! I would love to receive one as a gift! You did a beautiful job! I'm so happy you shared this @ Show & Share--thank you!