I designed these thank you notes for Areej + Uzair. After their wedding, they sent these notes to guests.
This is the sweetest couple, so I had a lot of fun creating this pretty card for them. I tied in some of the colors from their wedding, and I love how bright and cheerful these are.
I’m wishing Areej + Uzair many, many happy years together!
Recently, a woman saw my paper crane mobiles in my Etsy shop, and thought I might be able to help her with an idea. After learning a little more about what she had in mind, I decided to take the project.
::The Project::
This piece was commissioned as a wedding gift. It consists of red paper cranes attached to a high quality sheet of white paper in the shape of a heart.
::The Details::
★ 71 red origami cranes arranged into a heart
★ 16″ x 20″ heavy sheet of high quality, acid free white art paper
★ black frame (16″ x 20″)
★ signed + dated
If you are interested in a custom project, please contact me.
You can find a few more photos on Flickr.
I’m working on a custom project that involves a lot of red paper cranes. I thought it would be fun to share this little sneak peek, since I’ve been spending so much time folding!
I was contacted about making a heart out of paper cranes, and I thought it would be an interesting challenge. My client will be giving this piece as a wedding gift, so that’s pretty exciting! I’ll share more pictures when it’s complete.
Have you been working on any projects?
Welcome back for another week of Lost in Thoughts. Thanks so much for stopping by!
From Morocco Style edited by Dr. Angelika Taschen
If I didn’t live in an apartment, I’d take a decor cue from Morocco and use some bold colors on my walls. The simplicity of this room makes it inviting. I really like the way the curtains are knotted to let the light stream in.
Lightweight Jute String Trio from olive manna’s Etsy shop
Wonderful color combination. It’s hard to go wrong with a nice red, a pale pink, and a white. This is just the type of string I like to use to tie up my card sets. This trio might be in my future.
I find this photo of Emma Watson completely mesmerizing; the style is old fashioned and modern at the same time. Loving the smoldering eyes and red lips.
Did you ever watch Pee-Wee’s Playhouse? I did and I love, love, loved the Penny cartoons. This is a great one; words to live by!
Today’s question: Will you share a favorite quote or motto?
Here’s a Pablo Picasso quote that I think about regularly:
All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.
-April
Lost In Thoughts is a weekly series. I started this feature because I’m inspired by the amazing things I see on blogs and Etsy, and by family, friends, readers’ comments, and life. I don’t want to keep all of these wonderful finds to myself, so I gather them together on Thursdays to share with you.
This week’s Lost in Thoughts is definitely inspired by Valentine’s Day. It’s one of my very favorite holidays for a number of reasons. 1) It’s a day dedicated to love (romantic and otherwise), 2) reds and pinks are everywhere, and 3) the candy sure doesn’t hurt. Maybe this post will prompt you to do a little something extra on the 14th!
DIY Valentine garland from Oh So Crafty
Sweet and simple, this project is right up my alley. I’d have a lot of fun choosing a color palette and leafing through old magazines looking for the right pages. Cut out hearts (stars might be fun too) and sew them together. (via Paper Crave)
I LOVE YOU ( a calligraphic stamp ) from Paperfinger’s Etsy shop
You can have beautiful calligraphy right at your fingertips with Paperfinger’s stamps (she has quite a few options). Her writing is so elegant and graceful; I’m having penmanship envy. Ha!
pistachio and grapefruit macarons from cannelle et vanille
These look heavenly, don’t they? So perfect and colorful! If you visit cannelle et vanille, you’ll find the recipe – good luck!
I’ve probably mentioned before that I love The Office. I couldn’t resist sharing one of my favorite scenes for this Valentine’s Day inspired post. I can’t keep the grin off my face when I watch it.
Today’s question: How do you feel about chocolate? I prefer Skittles or ice cream or so many other yummy treats.
-April
Lost In Thoughts is a weekly series. I started this feature because I’m inspired by the amazing things I see on blogs and Etsy, and by family, friends, readers’ comments, and life. I don’t want to keep all of these wonderful finds to myself, so I gather them together on Thursdays to share with you.
Today I’m truly lost in my thoughts. Honestly. Why? Oh, maybe because I started this blog and website ONE YEAR AGO today! I can’t believe it. At the time, Everything Little Miss was just an idea, not even a hobby yet.
I’m so excited to celebrate with you that I’m sending you home with a little party favor (you’ll find it waiting for you at the end of this post). So let’s get to the birthday-themed inspiration!
pink lady cake (recipe + photo) by smitten kitchen
It should be no surprise that I’ve got birthday cake on the brain; this is a birthday post, after all . But a pink one? Yes, please. And thank you. I might have to give this recipe a try.
What would a birthday be with a prettily wrapped gift or two? I’m a big fan of wrapping with old grocery bags and newspaper, but I’ve never used pages of a book before! Cool. The sewing adds a little something too, don’t ya think?
Birthdays are also for making wishes, so I’m wishing for all sorts of wonderful things in the coming year. I’ll share them with you as they happen (come true).
I’ve had fun using my imagination and working with clients this past year. I have a flickr set dedicated to Everything Little Miss, which you can see in the slideshow above.
Thank you for visiting my website and my shop and for going on this exciting adventure with me. I’m looking forward to all that’s still to come!
Question of the day: What’s your favorite thing about birthdays? I like the part about making awesome wishes.
Here’s my gift to you: I’m offering a 15% discount on all sales in my shop. Just mention “birthday discount” in the message to seller at checkout. You will be charged the full price at checkout, but I will refund 15%. You can also contact me to place an order. This offer is good until 11:59 PM on Thursday, February 11th, 2010.
*There’s still time to get Valentines. Check my shop for availability.
-April
Lost In Thoughts is a weekly series. I started this feature because I’m inspired by the amazing things I see on blogs and Etsy, and by family, friends, readers’ comments, and life. I don’t want to keep all of these wonderful finds to myself, so I gather them together on Thursdays to share with you.
It’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day! I think it’s my favorite holiday besides Halloween. I loved it looooong before I ever had a boyfriend. In elementary school I looked forward to making Valentines for my classmates and then dropping them into the specially decorated brown paper bags on each desk. Did you do that at your school? Plus, my mom always makes the best Valentines and a special meal of heart-shaped meatloaf and pink mashed potatoes.
Mostly, I just really enjoy honoring love — romantic or otherwise — with a special day. Soooo, it should be no surprise that I have some Valentines for sale.
Now available in my Etsy shop. They come as singles or as sets. Flat Valentines are also for sale as singles and sets.
All of the designs in the Little Miss Smitten collection are great for Valentine’s Day, so check the shop for availability.
Hey there. As I was collecting ideas for today’s inspiration post, I happened upon a number of things that struck me as bold and beautiful (now I’m thinking about a soap opera that I’ve never seen!). These are statement pieces.
Double Breasted Wool Olga Coat from Red Doll’s Etsy shop
Oh goodness. Please, can I have this? It’s so beautiful. It makes me want to put on a fancy dress, a silk scarf, and some mittens and spin around under the moon on a chilly winter evening. Yeah, I see all that when I look that this coat! Don’t you?
UPDATE: Tatyana, the creator of the beautiful Olga Coat, is offering 15% off this coat if you mention my blog post at checkout! What a wonderful offer. Thanks! {17 Dec 2009, 12:00 PM}
Olivetti Valentine from Poetic Home’s Etsy shop
I’ve had typewriters on the brain since I saw these cool DIY housewarming party invites on Oh So Beautiful Paper. According to the product listing, this right here is the “Ferrari of typewriters.” I guess I have good taste! I love that it’s red and would really make a desk look snappy.
Citrine Druzy Cluster Necklace from Crumpet Cake’s Etsy shop
I doubt you’re surprised that I like a glittery orange necklace. Just look at that! Wow. This necklace makes me think of gemstone exhibits, in the very best way possible. As a kid, I used to go to the gem and precious stones show with my mom every year. This reminds me why I always loved that show!
A few weeks ago I mentioned how much I enjoy intricate paper cutouts. This commercial for the New Zealand Book Council brings the book to life with animated paper cutting. Very cool. I also like the Council’s message, so I’ll share a quote from their website:
Like no other human activity reading opens up our imagination. It enables us to understand those around us. It allows us to project the future and reach back into the past. Reading can entertain, challenge and educate. We believe that reading can transform people’s lives.
(video via a tweet by Julia Rothman)
Today’s question: What are you imagining today? I’m imaging myself at a sleek, red typewriter typing up a letter to a friend overseas. Then, dressed in a knee length twirly dress and a necklace bursting with orange gemstones, I’ll don my elegant double breasted wool coat and boots so I can drop my letter in a mailbox before continuing on my way to the used bookstore to pick up a story in which I can get lost. So I’ll ask again, what are you imagining today?
Do you need some last-minute gift ideas? Check out my gift guide. I also have some holiday cards left, if you’ve waiting until the last minute!
-April
Lost In Thoughts is a weekly series. I started this feature because I’m inspired by the amazing things I see on blogs and Etsy, and by family, friends, readers’ comments, and life. I don’t want to keep all of these wonderful finds to myself, so I gather them together on Thursdays to share with you.
I was really looking forward to Halloween this year (as usual). Well, as you know, yesterday was the big day. It was great! I was Little Red Riding Hood, and I am completely in love with my cape! My mom made it for me out of some red velvet curtains she salvaged. It’s gorgeous.
For more details about my costume (and a picture of my Big Bad Wolf), you can check out this post. What were you?
For this design, I used the word christmas to spell out merry. When read together, you get “merry christmas!” The text is cherry red.
If you’d like to tell your friends and family that you’re thinking of them this holiday season, this set is a great option! The 3.5″ x 4.875″ (4 bar) design is perfect for a quick note. There’s enough room to say as much as you need. However, if you’re at a loss for words, just write a little bigger and it will look like you had a lot to say!
This set includes 8 cards and white envelopes tied with twine.
Printed on 100% recycled paper. Blank inside.
The merry christmas design is part of the Little Miss Festive Collection.
To purchase, visit my Etsy shop or contact me.
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