In the Spirit of Handmade

You may remember the Craft Swap celebrating handmade items hosted by Bird and Little Bird. Well, I finished my items for the swap and they're in the mail!

A Cinderella Apron
(for doing chores and cooking)



A Princess Pocket Pillow
(for resting your Tiara on at night, or hiding away a Princess ring in the pocket)

Check out all the items that were swapped by some great "handmade" artists at http://www.flickr.com/groups/handmadeswap/

They're Here!

Our handmade items from the Craft Swap showed up on our doorstep this weekend. My new friend, and now my "old fashioned" email "pen pal" at My Creativity Journal made these. I borrowed the pictures from her site.

The Rocket

The toddler and his friend, who's a little older (and talking) loved the rocket. The friend, being older and wiser, knew that to fly a rocket you must say "1,2,3, liftoff!" The toddler, who only speaks about 3 decipherable English words, would mimic his friend by jabbering then yelling "TREE!"(for the number "3" of course.)

The Coloring Book Bag

The little book bag is great. Each crayon has its own little pocket, sized just right so they come out easily, but don't fall out when the bag is inverted by a 19 month old.

Thanks D. at My Creativity Journal. The bag and the rocket are ADORABLE!

Craft Swap!

"Mr. Fox"

Bird and Little Bird is hosting a swap of handmade toys and children’s items to raise awareness and to find a way to protect those of you out there who make and sell children's items. If you’d like to participate, just e-mail Annie (birdmail@gmail.com). February 10th is the deadline.

Read her blog post here for more details. She made Mr. Fox, pictured above, so maybe you’ll end up with something just as adorable. Have fun and support handmade!

Who wouldn't want to be part of a fun handmade swap? If you'd like to send me pics of the handmade item you swap, I'd be happy to post them!