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.
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.
For this design, I used the word “wonderland” to spell out “winter.” When read together, you get “winter wonderland!” The text is purple mountain majesty.
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 winter wonderland design is part of the Little Miss Festive Collection.
To purchase, visit my Etsy shop or contact me.
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.
I’m excited to have another set of cards featuring cranes! (Check out the first here.) So pretty.
I made this set because I adore paper cranes. I’ve been making them since 4th grade.
The front of the card features 25 origami cranes in different shades of blue.
Inside, red text in the upper right corner reads: Peace.
There is a small, white, folded paper crane attached to each card with a strip of blue paper. It’s a little added surprise for the person receiving the card! There’s also a larger paper crane included with the set, so you have one to keep, too. To open cranes, lightly tug the wings.
Each folded card measures 3 1/2″ x 4 7/8″ (4 bar) and is printed on 100% recycled paper. This set of 8 comes bundled with white envelopes that are hand-lined with robin’s egg blue paper and secured with twine.
To purchase, visit my Etsy shop or contact me.
Welcome back to Lost In Thoughts. It’s week 27, and I’ve been having a great time sharing my finds with you guys. I’ve got some more cool stuff for you this week.
leaf butterfly hair comb by which.goose
Pretty, pretty, pretty. I want, I want, I want! The Which.Goose Etsy shop has a large collection of delicate and unique hair pieces, and I’d love to try one of each. It should be no surprise that I’m partial to the (orange!) monarch butterfly creations, like the one shown here.
lavender strawberry sugar by Karen Mordechai for Sunday Suppers
On the right you see lavender strawberry sugar. Sounds fancy, right? Believe it or not, this actually a pretty simple project, and the sugar makes a great party favor or gift. Over on the Sunday Suppers blog you can find simple instructions for this and for a fresh mint salt. Yum!
paper flowers by Carol Gearing
You can do such wonderful things with paper, don’t you think? All it takes is a little imagination (plus some patience), and in a day you can have an entire paper flower garden like Carol Gearing’s.
[via iDiY]
Lately, I’ve been working on Lost In Thoughts while I watch Glee. It’s a good show to listen to since I watch it for the amazing music. Although this scene doesn’t involve the cast singing, it is one of my favorites so far; it really cracks me up. I also love the Halo/Walking on Sunshine Mashup (I’ve been listening to it a lot).
I’ll have more fun finds for you next week. Thank you so much for reading!
-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 recently designed these cards for Sara Potvin. She’s starting a new photography business, Blue Eyed Perspective, and needs business cards that reflect her style and personality.
I started with the logo design and then moved on to the the design of the card.
I used the front and back of the card to keep the card from feeling cluttered and to ensure that Sara’s contact information would be easy to read.
The Blue Eyed Perspective online shop and blog are coming soon!
Hey there! I’ve been cruising the blogs and finding new sources of inspiration; I hope you have as much fun with these finds as I’m having. I’ve got blue & green hues, animals, and a wacky rap remix for you today.
A Particular Joy by Elva Fields
Multiple strands! Bright blue beading! Asymmetric detail! Swoon! You better believe I’d wear this! If only it wasn’t sold out! This is not the only completely gorgeous piece of jewelry by Elva Fields, so have fun browsing!
(Too many exclamation points in this section? Nah!)
figured tea bags by Natalia Ponomareva
You guys! You know how much I like origami. Can you even believe these are tea bags? They’re so pretty, a glass mug is a must. They’re designed by a Russian named Natalia Ponomareva, and I don’t think they’re available in the US yet. [via Sub-Studio Design Blog]
I grew up close to farms, and I have a real soft spot for farm animals. Cows, horses, goats, and of course sheep. The muted tones in this photo are really lovely. You can find this in the Candara Design Etsy shop. [via CraftGawker]
I find infomercials completely intriguing. Generally, it’s a weird idea squished into its own 30 second slot, and the traditional pitchman is really intense. Here, DJStevePorter has remixed a Slap Chop infomercial and made a super-catchy rap. “Slappin’ your troubles away.” [via Justin Dickinson]
What have you found this week? (Are you still humming the Slap Chop rap? I am.)
-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.
Wow, it’s hard to believe it’s already Thursday again. It really sneaks up on me when we have a Monday holiday! How about you?
Let’s jump right into this week’s inspirations, shall we?
This charming illustration is by Garance Doré, and can be found on her blog. What a brilliant use of color. Doré is French, but her site has an English version (lucky us!). Her blog features her gorgeous illustrations and photography with a clear focus on fashion.
cassette tape soap by stinkybomb
Take a (very clean) trip back to the 80s with these awesome cassette tape soaps, which are available in Stinkybomb’s Etsy shop! I think the neon colors really add to the retro vibe, don’t you? According to the listing, the soap is made from the mold of an actual cassette tape. Gotta love the authenticity!
cotton elephants from Townhouse
Awww. I want one! These lovable elephants are “handsewn in Switzerland by mentally handicapped people…[and] support their rehabilitation.” The Townhouse e-shop ships worldwide, so I’ll be expecting one of these little guys come the holiday season (just kidding!).
As you may know, I adore Ingrid Michaelson. I’m including this video because my sister and I are going to see her live this Saturday at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston. I’m super excited, and of course I’ve been listening to her new album on repeat in preparation. It’s no surprise that I’m a fan of “Maybe,” and I especially like the part that goes
I still feel you on the right side of the bed
And I still feel you in the blankets pulled over my head
But I’m gonna wash away, oh I’m gonna wash away everything til you come home to me
If you find yourself falling in love with her music the way I have, you may want to check her out on twitter.
Comments are open for you to share your thoughts and tell me about your recent inspirations.
If you’ve been keeping up with the blog, you know that I’ve officially added all of my newest designs to my blog, collections, and Etsy shop. I’m very excited about the new designs, and I hope you are too! Let me know what you think and what you’d like to see.
Lost In Thoughts will be back next week!
-April
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