tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80955147900941960372024-03-05T10:48:00.851-05:00Lavender Paper HeartsLavender Paper Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967143454528408831noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095514790094196037.post-37905530406743982542015-02-19T16:19:00.000-05:002015-02-19T16:20:21.202-05:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8LewxVkW2W69VoYjSCwygCDx5P2Wp7US7LGnXBo4nIIyBM0gOQdcXDGa_aW2Ze69B-_Jc41Twz9a9rFKMbTC1hffBv2F28q05mFyw6HtMbC-nv2VW-qdcIbQ39nc0RaAXsMKq2XKdT40/s1600/IMG_5477-721203.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8LewxVkW2W69VoYjSCwygCDx5P2Wp7US7LGnXBo4nIIyBM0gOQdcXDGa_aW2Ze69B-_Jc41Twz9a9rFKMbTC1hffBv2F28q05mFyw6HtMbC-nv2VW-qdcIbQ39nc0RaAXsMKq2XKdT40/s320/IMG_5477-721203.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6117669043512406626" /></a></p>Lavender Paper Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967143454528408831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095514790094196037.post-5699702924737619182014-09-03T10:00:00.000-04:002014-09-03T10:00:00.878-04:00Baby Onesie Sets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Given my love for pets and babies in bow ties it was a given that I had to add a Baby & Pet Bow Tie onesie set to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/194377789/matching-bow-tie-onesie-pet-bow-tie?ref=shop_home_active_5" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. Now baby and pup can match for adorable everyday wear or for photo ops. I also will be adding headbands and matching pet bow ties to the shop in September! Either set would make a great shower gift for couples with pets. </div>
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I've been thinking about some version of this onesie for, geez, at least 2 1/2 years now but never had it come to life until recently. I had originally envisioned a simple stencil of some aviators but when my hand went ever so slightly wackadoodle while painting and of course, I got the teensiest spot of black paint on the collar of the onesie. Most people probably would NEVER have noticed but it bothered me for 3 days straight until I came up with a solution!! I'd recently begun experimenting with making my own quilt binding so I thought I'd pick up some grey fabric and I could sew a binding or sorts around the top collars of the onesie giving it an ever so slight nod to the Navy flight suits they wear in the film.<br />
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The onesie ended up looking even better than I imagined so I added them to the shop. I've already sold a few of these!!<br />
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With the new styles in the onesie section of my shop you can bundle up quite the shower gift!! These two onesies were sent out to a customer in Washington.<br />
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Lavender Paper Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967143454528408831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095514790094196037.post-15430290125735289422014-08-20T11:33:00.000-04:002014-08-20T11:33:00.713-04:00Sweet Dreams Mobile<br />
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Sometimes I have ideas for baby mobiles that just need to be realized. For a while now, I've had the idea to do an all sweets or ice cream themed mobile would be so much fun for a nursery. So one afternoon I just had to sit down and make it happen. </div>
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The fun part about this mobile is that it could totally be customized to your tastes. All ice creams, all cupcakes, etc. What sweet treats would you put in a mobile? A slice of pie? Cake? The possibilities are endless and so much fun!! </div>
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To contact me about making a custom mobile for your child's nursery, please send me a convo over at my <a href="http://www.lavenderpaperhearts.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy shop Lavender Paper Hearts</a>!!</div>
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Lavender Paper Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967143454528408831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095514790094196037.post-78759765040756594442014-08-06T10:00:00.000-04:002014-08-06T10:00:00.561-04:00Dr. Seuss Themed MobileI just finished up this Dr. Seuss themed mobile for someone to give as a gift at a baby shower. The baby's room is going to be Dr. Seuss themed so I came up with this mobile that incorporates different elements from many books, since we weren't sure what the couple's favorite might be. Similarly, I usually design mobiles for specific nursery rooms, but because we weren't sure of the final room would look like I streamlined the design so it incorporated primary colors and was a bit more simple. The finished result is a polished mobile that incorporates great colors and would work in many different settings.<br />
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Lavender Paper Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967143454528408831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095514790094196037.post-13518749284638363892014-07-09T08:00:00.000-04:002014-07-09T08:00:09.426-04:00Bow Tie OnesiesI've been working on some custom kids clothes that use the bow ties I make in my shop, because I'm determined to fill the world with even more bow tie cuteness. Here are a few pieces I've made recently.<br />
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These were made for a set of twins that were born very recently. Their mama loves purple so I was sure to incorporate purple into the designs. (She also loves stars, so the dark fabric has both!) The center bands for each bow tie has the fabric from the other, so the brothers will still be matching just a bit in their outfits.<br />
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The next outfit is a shirt for a growing boy about to turn 1 in July. He's outgrowing (everything) onesies pretty quickly, so this design called for a t-shirt. He's going to look so absolutely cute in it!!<br />
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A few weeks back I shipped out two large <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/167137539/black-with-white-polka-dots-dog-cat-pet?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank">Black with White Polka Dots Pet Bow Ties</a> for some fancy pets who were looking to dress up for a party their owner's were throwing. I love bow ties on dogs of all sizes, but there's always something fun about making bigger bow ties. (I've even made a giant bow tie for a mastiff!) </div>
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After the party, I got the cutest photo in my inbox. Just look at how handsome Jackson is. And can you see his 2 different colored eyes? What a cutie, and boy does he wear his bow tie well! </div>
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This order was for 3 bow ties and I created a fun Thank You card holder to display them. Also included in the care package were some of my Gluten Free Dog Treats. The package was then gift wrapped and mailed off. <br />
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This pup will certainly be ready to dazzle this summer in his <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/185449807/red-white-and-blue-stripes-dog-cat-pet?ref=shop_home_active_18" target="_blank">Red, White, and Blue Striped Pet Bow Tie</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/159938768/navy-soft-diamond-pet-bow-tie-bow?ref=shop_home_active_23" target="_blank">Navy Diamonds Bow Tie</a>, and from the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/180989220/dog-cat-pet-spring-bow-ties-bows-floral?ref=shop_home_active_24" target="_blank">Spring Collection</a> the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/180989220/dog-cat-pet-spring-bow-ties-bows-floral?ref=shop_home_active_24" target="_blank">Floral Pet Bow Tie</a>.<br />
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There's still a little time left to order a<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/185449807/red-white-and-blue-stripes-dog-cat-pet?ref=shop_home_active_18" target="_blank"> Red White and Blue Striped Pet Bow Tie</a> for the 4th of July! </div>
Lavender Paper Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967143454528408831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095514790094196037.post-1037130669136072352014-06-20T07:59:00.000-04:002014-06-20T09:14:54.724-04:00Custom Baby Mobile: Bruno's Fun Time AdventuresA few months ago I had a VERY enthusiastic mom-to-be contact me through my<a href="http://www.lavenderpaperhearts.etsy.com/" target="_blank"> Etsy Shop</a> and request a custom mobile for her baby's room featuring the much beloved and first baby of the house Bruno the French Bulldog! The inspiration for this mobile came from the mobile <a href="http://lavenderpaperhearts.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-misadventures-of-phoebe-paige.html" target="_blank">The (Mis)-Adventures of Pheobe and Paige</a> I made at the beginning of the year, but I was sure to incorporate some of the beloved activities of Bruno's parents.<br />
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Look at that face!! What a handsome little French Bulldog. His face just is too precious. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">As I often do, I started this mobile with some common interests this family has. People after my own heart, they love to go camping, and Bruno loves to come along for the fun! The camping Bruno is ready to go with his trusty headlamp and a roasting stick and marshmallows. (Can you imagine if he actually wore a headlamp? OMG so much cuteness!!) </span></div>
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The next figure needs little explanation. Bruno is obviously super, and thus Super Bruno had to be made. It's difficult to see from the angle of the photo here, but he's got a trusty B on the back of the cape. I like to think he's keeping a helpful eye over baby. </div>
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Bruno's mom loves the story of <i>Alice in Wonderland, </i>so this next piece was inspired by the rabbit from the <i>Alice in Wonderland</i> cartoon. I really love how this one came out. The ruffle was done with my sewing machine and it gives it just the right amount of authentic detail. </div>
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If you've never seen the film <i>Up, </i>what are you doing with your life? It's such a sweet and sentimental film and it's also fun to play with ideas from it. Since the film <i>Up </i>(so cute) is also a family favorite so I was sure to include Bruno having his own <i>Up</i>-inspired adventures. </div>
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Lastly, Bruno's dad is a fierce drummer in his spare time, so in order to make sure dad had his own inspired figure, I came up with this Bruno drumming figure. It's complete with a sweet little heart shaped tattoo (tattoos are also a hobby of Bruno's dad so it was another simple nod to him). </div>
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Here is the finished piece. I've heard from Bruno's mom that they'll pass along some photos when the mobile is hung up, which I always look forward to. </div>
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My latest mobile was made for my husband's cousin Emily, who was expecting her second baby, and first baby girl!! Babies are delightful in any gender, but it's fun to have a new girl in the family!! Emily came up with a really beautiful nursery design and in talking about her vision for the new baby's room. She gave me some of the fabrics used in the room, we talked a bit about a nature theme, and the mobile frame that was used in her son's nursery. </div>
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It's fun to have design freedom, and I spent a lot of time thinking about what would be fun to create for new baby Charlotte. I came up with what I've been calling a <a href="http://lavenderpaperhearts.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Simple and Sweet</a> design. Each figure is a bit more simple than the last mobiles I've been designing recently, but I really don't believe that things always need to be complicated to make a bold and beautiful statement. The colors in the mobile compliment the colors in baby's room, as well as the fabrics I was given to refashion the mobile top. If anything, I think this mobile also speaks to my love of the spring time as much as it does my needing the winter to be over already. </div>
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Here are the figures altogether. I think that the mix of flowers, butterfly, and cute cuddly animals all came together nicely. </div>
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Below you can see the finished mobile. The mobile originally had a brown and blue theme and brown and blue fabric on the top part. I took it apart and refashioned it using fabric found in baby Charlotte's nursery. It took a bit of fiddling, because I wasn't happy with how it came out the first time (somehow I measured the flaps wrong and they were longer than I wanted), but I think the finished product is fun and incorporates both the fabrics, and the room colors nicely. </div>
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I made several more gifts for Charlotte including these polka dot felt booties. I saw this fabric at the store and snatched it up IMMEDIATELY. It's so cute, and bright, and fun!! </div>
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A little over a month ago I was contacted via Esty about a custom order. This customer had seen some of my custom baby mobile dog figures on my <a href="http://instagram.com/lavenderpaperhearts" target="_blank">Instagram </a>account and asked if I could make an similarly styled felt dog of her super cute Yorkie, Polly!! Seriously, my customers always have the greatest ideas. I'd never thought of just selling <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/177248279/custompersonalized-felt-dog-or-cat-art?ref=shop_home_feat_3" target="_blank">Custom Felt Art Pieces</a> before. We initially set up to have me make one Polly figure, but then we ended up with a few cute ideas and she purchased TWO Polly pups. With the second pup, I officially added this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/177248279/custompersonalized-felt-dog-or-cat-art?ref=shop_home_feat_3" target="_blank">custom item to my shop</a>. (This customer also happens to be an awesomely talented <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/theCoastal" target="_blank">Etsy shop owner</a>. You should seriously check out her amazing hand painted drink coasters!! They're <u>stunning</u>.) </div>
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First let me show you how CUTEEEEEEEEEEEEE little Polly is. I'd seen a few photos in following her owner's Instagram, but was not prepared for the cuteness that awaited me in my Etsy inbox. I mean, really? It's a little yorkie in a Mickey Mouse hat... BESTILL MY HEART!! Cuteness overload. </div>
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I needed a few more photos to try and get a sense of Polly's coat coloring so the cuteness kept coming. I'm pretty sure I'd never be able to leave for work with this cute little one around. </div>
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When the final design ideas for the Polly Art Piece were ironed out, I to work. As with all of my pieces, it's always the little details that help bring the figures to life. Polly sometimes wears a little bow that forms the most adorable little pony tail on the top of her head. Taking a cue from that the first Polly figure had the same little detail. </div>
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Here's the first finished Polly figure. I forgot to mention, that Polly's owner had requested I added the button hole stitch that I use in some of my less detailed mobile figures and I was happy to incorporate that in the body portion of the figures. </div>
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The second Polly figure was, I'm sure you guessed it, the *adorable* Polly in a Mickey Mouse Ears Hat. Sometimes, late at night, when I'm a bit tired, and a bit wired, I get a little bananas and end up experimenting to see justttt how small I can make certain details. I made the little Mickey head emblem that's on the front of the ear hat. </div>
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So a few weeks ago I walked the aisles of my local fabric store searching for the perfect materials to compliment the flower fabric. Stripes are one of those things that just never really go out of style. That said, I picked a bright Lemonade Stripe fabric to help ring in the Spring (hello, Spring? Are you there???). In a similar vain I fell in love with the Bright Sky Blue Polka Dots because they just felt right. I hope that polka dots stay in fashion for years to come - I love them!!<br />
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Here it is, the Spring 2014 Lavender Paper Hearts Pet Bow Tie & Bow Collection in Floral, Lemonade Stripes, or Sky Blue Polka Dots. You can find them listed in the Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/180989220/dog-cat-pet-spring-bow-ties-bows-floral?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">HERE.</a> </div>
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My bow ties & bows are all completely made by hand. I use cotton fabric to ensure softness for your pet with soft interlining to help the bow tie keep its shape. The bow ties are soft and flexible enough that they will not be uncomfortable for your pet in their day-to-day activities. They easily secured to your pet's collar with a hidden elastic band on the back of the tie which makes them easy to put on and take off. Should your pet have a little too much fun, the bow ties can be gently hand-washed and laid out to air dry. </div>
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Check out these cuties. Aren't they beautiful!! The pup on the left is a brindle, which means she looks just like a regular Boston Terrier, except her coat is kicked up a few notches. <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/66/BostonTerrierBrindleStand_w.jpg" target="_blank">Brindles </a>are generally predominantly brown with these amazing soft black sort of stripes that wisp throughout their coat. The second pup has amazing coloring on the face and a blue AND brown eye!! Talk about some amazingly beautiful and different looking dogs!! </div>
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Here are the pups as felt figures! I was having a hard time with lighting the day I took these so it's a bit dark, but I promise it's brown! :) </div>
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The next piece in the theme were all about Florida and beach fun. I came up with this striped surf board (complete with back rudder which is why it photographs on its side). The colors compliment the raspberry pink and bright greens being used in the baby's room. </div>
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I am in love with this cute little flamingo. She was really fun to make!</div>
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A palm tree was one of the other figures that we worked out, as beaches and palm trees are tied together if we're talking about Florida, so I put the little palm tree on an island and added a little crab. </div>
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Here's a close up shot of the crab! I didn't know at the time, but it turns out that that my customer is originally from Maryland, so the crab was a meant-to-be perfect extra touch!! If I'd known, I would have made it blue, but the fascia works well in the baby's room. </div>
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This photo shows you just how tiny the details are on the crab. I thank the trusty "my husband was questioning whether they were wroth $25 or not, but bought them anyway for me for Christmas," scissors! Oh, and a good pair of tweezers, and a lack of sleep/sanity. Those helped too. </div>
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Here are the detailed extras I added to give the mobile some depth. We decided that a sun, a bird silhouette (they always remind me of the beach), and a starfish would be fun extras. As an extra-extra, I also added some clouds to the ring of the mobile (see photo below this one), and it really tied the beach theme together for me. </div>
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Lastly, I have new ring styles available for the shop. I've made my last two designs using these flat rings and think that they come out super cute. The nice thing about these rings is that they can be wrapped in yarn OR painted to the color of your choice!!</div>
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Overall, this was another really fun piece to make. I love the creative challenge and also the excitement that these mobiles bring to me. The mobile was well received, and I hope to share photos of it hanging in baby's room.<br />
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Be sure to check out my other mobiles in my Etsy shop: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderPaperHearts?section_id=12294498&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" target="_blank">Lavender Paper Hearts</a>!! If you have an idea for a custom mobile, please contact me through my Etsy shop,<a href="http://lavenderpaperhearts.etsy.com/" target="_blank"> Lavender Paper Hearts</a>! I love working one on one with customers to make the perfect mobile for your nursery.<br />
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Check back early next week for a preview of my new Spring 2014 Pet Bow Tie Line. Impatient? You can check out my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderPaperHearts?section_id=12680233&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2" target="_blank">pet bow ties here</a>. Lavender Paper Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967143454528408831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095514790094196037.post-73191292177251142782014-02-21T11:00:00.000-05:002014-02-21T11:17:35.056-05:00S.N.O.R.T Rescue Online Auction!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Ofelia's foster mom is currently the fundraising coordinator for <a href="http://snortrescue.org/">S.N.O.R.T</a> and working super hard to take care of not only the auction, but also Ofelia who's recovering from brain surgery this week. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/179435571/pet-collar-flower-multiple-colors?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank"> Lavender Paper Hearts sent off a special collar flower </a>to her as a get well gift. We got this ADORABLE Valentine in return. Look at that sweet squishy face!</div>
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Lavender Paper Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967143454528408831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095514790094196037.post-73000658905766008842014-01-31T11:00:00.000-05:002014-01-31T15:21:37.506-05:00The (Mis)Adventures of Phoebe & Paige<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The latest custom mobile I finished up is called: The (Mis)Adventures of Phoebe & Paige. This client wanted a mobile that captured the fun and silly personalities of her dogs Phoebe and Paige for her son's nursery and she presented me with some great ideas and information to start off with. Both of these lovely lady dogs seem to have very strong and yet lighthearted personalities. One of the greatests parts of working with this client was to read how playfully and lovingly she described her dogs personalities. It might sound silly, but it's these kinds of details that let me get a sense of perspective on the dogs themselves, but I also learn about the personalities of the client, their owner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First we have Paige, a dainty little Min Pin. My client described Paige as </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit; line-height: 107%;">"shy and girly. She sits
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is a baby photo of Phoebe the Boston Terrier. Phoebe was described as, "<span style="color: #222222; line-height: 107%;">is basically exactly like Elmyra Duff from Tiny Toons." She adores her owners and anyone who comes to visit. She also loves to take time to smell the roses (except she's too enthusiastic and she ends up sticking her face in the flowers and then sneezing her face off.) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Just look at these ladies. How cute are they?!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is Lady Paige as the uber-Southern Belle, complete with pearl necklace and lace gloves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here, Paige is showing off her sort of spastic and constant movement in rollerskates. Paige is also partially blind so her sort of </span>clumsy sort of <span style="font-family: inherit;">excitable manner is only heightened because of this so I added a blind fold to play up the loving inside joke for her owners.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This piece features both ladies in a hot air balloon - but with all balloons. It's a play on a piece of art called <a href="http://showlerandshowler.com/products/penguin-wall-art-print" target="_blank">Mr. Penguin Balloons Print </a>by Showler & Showler that my client said served as an inspiration for decorating his room. </span></div>
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Here Phoebe is taking time to smell the roses (and also sneeze because she does it 100%). I made really small flowers and added some white cotton fabric to her other paw to give her a hanky. </div>
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Phoebe is apparently quite the adventurer. She apparently is so adventurous in fact that she's permanently injured her leg from being so carefree and jumping off of things more often than she should. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The finished product is one I'm really proud of, and one I hope their baby boy loves looking at! This client was also a dream to work with. She had some great ideas to get me started in the right direction and she gave me so much fun backstory that I felt like I really got to know not only her, but her personality, and that helps me translate what she's looking for in the perfect mobile for her baby boy. </span></div>
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If you have an idea for a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/127383844/custompersonalized-felt-baby-mobile?ref=shop_home_feat_1" target="_blank">custom mobile</a>, I'd love to hear it!! You can contact me through my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderPaperHearts?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Lavender Paper Hearts</a>. </div>
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Oh, hi, remember me? Sorry it's been so long, but the holidays called for a much needed break. My shop is back and at 'em in 2014 and I've got 3 mobiles in my order queue that I can't wait to share here. I'll be featuring one next week that I just finished up today, and I am so excited to show off! </div>
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Huzzah - it's only almost a month after Christmas, but better late than never, I say. I wanted to share some handmade Christmas gifts I made for my friend's little ones. I didn't get a chance to give them to them until the first week of the year so I had to wait to share them here. Pinterest is such a great place to search for tutorials for baby things. There are SO many things on Pinterest, and sometimes it requires some weeding, but I've found some great things from other bloggers to make for friends and family. </div>
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The red turban-retro headband was loosely based on the tutorial I found at <a href="http://www.thepatrioticpeacock.com/2013/01/16/sew-it-yourself-the-retro-headband/" target="_blank">The Patriotic Peacock</a>. </div>
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The ADORABLE little shoes were made from a tutorial I found at <a href="http://www.fleetingthing.com/?projects=the-mila-baby-shoe-pattern-and-tutorial" target="_blank">The Fleeting Thing</a>. </div>
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Since I never actually got around to posting the handmade gifts I made LAST Christmas, here are some of the links to tutorials of items I made. Most are cold weather items: </div>
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Lace Infinity Scarves by <a href="http://www.wildflowersandwhimsy.com/2011/12/linen-lace-infinity-scarf-tutorial/" target="_blank">Wildflowers and Whimsy</a>: I also made several of these lovely scarves, but unlike the tutorial, I used jersey fabric with lace. </div>
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In other exciting news, I heard back from the mama who bought my last <a href="http://lavenderpaperhearts.blogspot.com/2013/12/custom-jersey-quilt-ii.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LavenderPaperHearts+%28Lavender+Paper+Hearts%29" target="_blank">Jersey Quilt</a>, and she reported that her son was so excited about his new keepsake that he brought it practically everywhere to show it off!! How's that for a compliment! :) </div>
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I also got to escape a snowstorm and soak up some much needed California sunshine, and endless baby snuggles. It was so lovely to get to see my friends and to hang with my family. My sister, who is my number one <a href="http://www.lavenderpaperhearts.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Lavender Paper Hearts </a>supporter, also got me a sweet pro-camera and photo lighting kit for Christmas. So hopefully you'll see that my shop photos will up their game going forward!! My sweet husband bought me my shop domain name, so be on the lookout for an official Lavender Paper Hearts website coming soon!! </div>
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Well, I finished up this fun jersey quilt on Sunday and shipped it off Monday (2 days ahead of schedule - woot!), just in time for to arrive before Christmas. The little football player's mom contacted me about making him a special Christmas gift with her son's football jersey. This football player is only 10, so his jersey was little and cute compared to the last jersey I worked with which was for a professional football player. Since this football player is a growing boy, I decided to go with a more simple design in the hopes that he'll continue to cherish it, even when his feet stick out the end! The final design ended up being 52 by 58 inches. The ultimate size of a jersey quilt is always a bit fickle, especially when working with one primary panel, because you ultimately have to work out the main panel first. The size can vary grately depending on the size of the jersey and how much workable material you have to work with. </div>
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The quilt is cotton stripes on top, with soft plush LSU themed fleece on the back. The quilt is finished off with 1 inch purple bias tape. I thought bias tape would be a better, more grown up finish for the quilt rather than satin, and I really liked how it turned out. </div>
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Here's the jersey panel. Once it's done, I started to draw out the design for the rest of the quilt. </div>
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I've also decided that basting spray and I aren't friends - at least not when it comes to fleece backings. So I went old school and used quilting pins! You can see the LSU fleece on the left in the photo below. (Ignore my kitchen floor, we rent.)</div>
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Finished jersey quilt close ups! </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I'd also like to give another shout out to my quilting sister BFFs for their help in talking through the design!! Thanks Jen & Ali!! :) And another huge shout out to the SO SO HELPFUL ladies at my local<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!data=!1m4!1m3!1d2390!2d-71.0495854!3d42.0945773!4m12!2m11!1m10!1s0x0%3A0x356bcb905f503db3!3m8!1m3!1d1517205!2d-71.6835014!3d42.0369215!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1" target="_blank"> Joann's Fabric store in Brockton, MA</a>!! I came in with some last minute urgent questions and they helped me problem solve like champs. I left the store feeling confident and ready to finish up the quilt! </span></div>
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Recently I had the pleasure of making a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/127383844/custompersonalized-felt-baby-mobile?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">custom mobile</a> for some dear friends of mine. When we started talking about what they were looking for for their baby's room, Jen and Jeff sent me some photos of concert posters they were having framed to use in Baby Bowie's room. The concert posters, as you can see below, were really cute retro-inspired brightly colored cartoons with bugs of all sorts. The bugs served as the jumping off point for the mobile. Jen and Jeff gave me a lot of flexibility to go in any buggy inspired direction I wanted. I tried my best to mimic at least a few of the bugs in the posters below as well as added a few bugs I thought would be a cute addition to the overall aesthetic of the final design.<br />
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I'm not gonna lie, I love how the wings turned out here. They added a nice extra layer of complexity to the mobile, and they were flying bugs, so, duh, they were necessary too!!<br />
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In addition to the rainbow featured above with the bee in the photo above, here are two other little extras I added to the mobile. I like to add what I call extras as a way to add further depth to the mobile. They give baby even more thing to dream about. Below are the David Bowie lightning bolt and cloud.<br />
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I could not be more elated for Jen and Jeff. They will experience the true definition of overwhelming joy as they welcome little rainbow Lena Bowie in to the world, and I can't think of two people who deserve as much in this moment. I cannot wait to snuggle this little one in January when I head to California for baby-palooza.<br />
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If you have an idea for a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/127383844/custompersonalized-felt-baby-mobile?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">custom mobile</a>, I'd love to hear it. You can contact me through my shop <a href="http://www.lavenderpaperhearts.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Lavender Paper Hearts over on Etsy</a>. I have another custom mobile in my shop work queue that I can't wait to share with you once it's done in January. This one is puppy adventure inspired and is going to be so much fun!!<br />
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It's officially getting COLD here in New England. I thought I'd share a DIY from last year. Adding something like little heart elbow patches to a coat can change up it's look in a big way. To see my DIY tutorial on how to do this, click <a href="http://lavenderpaperhearts.blogspot.com/2012/10/diy-winter-coat-snaz-up.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>!<br />
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I've got some returning items this year, as well as some new pieces for ladies, little ladies, and pets too. If you've been following me on Instagram, you've probably watched as I added pieces bit by bit. Make sure you scroll all the way to the end to get a coupon! </div>
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<b>For the Pets: </b>I've brought back the<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/117340402/holiday-dog-cat-pet-bow-ties-bows-3?ref=shop_home_feat" target="_blank"> Green Candy Cane and Red Snowman Pet Bow Ties </a>this year. The snow men are technically different, but I might be the only one to notice. I totally think they're cuter this time around. By special request, I also added a Holiday Striped Bow Tie to the collection. I think they're a fun, fancier choice for the season. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><b>New: </b>Also new to the pet selection this year are my </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/163474287/poinsettia-holiday-pet-collar-flower?ref=shop_home_feat" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Poinsettia Collar Flowers</a><span style="text-align: left;">. Last year some people wanted something a little different for their lady dogs, so I came up with this fun throw back flower to add a little holiday spirit to any pet. Just like the Pet Bow Ties, these can be added or removed from your pet's collar by an elastic band on the back of the flower. </span></div>
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<b>For the Ladies and Little Ladies: </b>I've brought back some of my poinsettia hair pieces from last year, as well as added some clip sets to this year's mix. </div>
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I love these bows! I have them to wear in pretty much any color felt possible. I've made them holiday themed here so you can look snazzy for any up coming holiday parties, or if you just want to get a little fancy while shopping. </div>
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<b>New:</b> These Holly and Poinsettia Hair Clip Sets are new to the shop this year. They're available in snap clips (for little ladies) or bobby pins.<br />
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<b>Available for custom order: </b>Some pieces I make available by special order only. Please contact me via <a href="http://www.lavenderpaperhearts.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy to order these</a>. I'd be more than happy to make some for you. </div>
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This Felt Poinsettia Headband is <a href="http://www.lavenderpaperhearts.etsy.com/" target="_blank">available to order by custom order request</a>. </div>
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Mini-Poinsettia Hair Clips. These can be made with snap clips or bobby pins. <a href="http://www.lavenderpaperhearts.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Available via custom order request. </a><br />
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This Velveted Poinsettia with Gold French Veiling Leaves was a custom order for a holiday party. I would be more than happy to make you one, too. Just send me a custom order request from my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderPaperHearts?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>.<br />
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<b>Phew - you've made it to the end. Give yourself a pat on the back!! As a reward for making it to the end, I'm offering a coupon to use in my Etsy shop from now until 11/30. The coupon excludes custom orders - but everything else is fair game!! </b><br />
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Be sure to check out the gimongo Giveaway over at <a href="http://www.ohsweetjoy.com/" target="_blank">Oh, Sweet Joy</a>. Many of the vendors featured in the 2013 Holiday Gift Guide have contributed items or shop credit to the giveaway making it a $1300 value. PLUS you can earn up to 50 entries for a chance to win!! Check it out: <a href="http://www.ohsweetjoy.com/2013/11/Handmade-Holidays-MEGA-Giveaway-ohsweetjoy.html?m=1">http://www.ohsweetjoy.com/2013/11/Handmade-Holidays-MEGA-Giveaway-ohsweetjoy.html?m=1</a></div>
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Kim's gift guide is a fantastic way to get your holiday shopping done early, support handmade artists, AND score some amazing gifts and deals. Don't forget each artist has put up a coupon to their shop (including me), and on Saturday there will be a <a href="http://ohsweetjoy.com/" target="_blank">big ol' giveaway</a> that you don't want to miss!! </div>
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<br />Lavender Paper Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967143454528408831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095514790094196037.post-87908530491264880402013-11-12T08:14:00.001-05:002013-11-12T08:14:25.668-05:00Holiday Gift GuideHey there - sorry it's been a while. I've been incredibly busy with work as well as getting prepped for my first craft show. I'll share more about that experience next week, but this week I wanted to make sure to share the fantastic 2013 Holiday Gift Guide over at <a href="http://ohsweetjoy.com/" target="_blank">Oh, My Joy</a>. Each day Kim will be featuring a specific theme of gorgeous handmade items. She's helping you get your holiday shopping early (and might even convince you to buy yourself a thing or two - you deserve it after all.<br />
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Be sure to keep checking back each day for great handmade artists and <b>COUPONS </b>for sweet discounts to each and every shop!! <a href="http://lavenderpaperhearts.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Lavender Paper Hearts</a> will be featured later in the week.<br />
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Also, check back here in a few days for my holiday themed items!Lavender Paper Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967143454528408831noreply@blogger.com0