wren handmade

I came across these crisp and plush softies. Laura Normandin the artist behind wren handmade design these limited edition of giraffe, elephant, crochet hairclips, crochet bracelets. See more at her shop and shop away.

space+moderne

If you're a green lover you will love this artist work. She handmade wine pocket, luggage tags, glasses case all from felt material in mostly green. Her workmanship are detail, simply yet modern. With these eye catchy color you won't lose your favorite accessories again.
Click over to space+moderne for your green.

Slainte!

Slainte! means cheers to your health in Irish. Here in the states today's celebrate the age-old tradition of St. Patrick's Day. No, we don't have a day off from work or school. There are parade and drinks after work. You will see people wear green color. So, in celebrating this day, here are some green softies:

1) Bobo green grumpiest monster - Belua Shop
2) Chervil the Owl - Plants and Animals shop
3) Look and See Owl Meadow Green - Flying Star Toys Shop
4) Erson a friend made from socks - Kinichi River Designs
5) Green polka dot elephant - Maiden Love Shop

Toys From The Heart

Thanks to Liza Rahmat (Robyn) commented on my "Spring Around The Corner" posting. I was able to discover these sweetest handmade softies from her Toys From The Heart etsy shop. I absolute love the stylish Flower Gals Series here you see are Tisha, Keera and Jade. Click here to read the individual gals profile. Liz loves to travel and explore different cultures and food. To her see travelling pics click here. With her generous heart, she will also be donating a 10% from sale of these toys to a local charity in Singapore. Swing over to adopt one of these Flower Gals.

Save the date - craft fair in San Francisco

Annual Renegade Craft Fair SAN FRANCISCO
Date: July 12 + 13 (Saturday + Sunday)
Time: 11am - 7pm
Location: Fort Mason Festival Pavilion

Spring around the corner.

Have a good rest this weekend everyone. Spring is just around the corner. Start spring cleaning, working in the garden, take in a good flick, or have some friends over and talk about little stuff like baby diapers or leaky plumbing – or both (they're related after all). In my case, no babies, no pets I will gear up my bicycle for the summer fun. The truth is that all this excitement – like everything else – is temporary.

If you're market shopping for tulip bulb Smith & Hawken has some pretty one.

Here is my last softies posting for Friday, Wolly Birds handmade and design by Lasso the Moon located in Midwest US. They are stitched completely by hand with embroidery floss. His body is made from felted wool. Buy these at etsy shop in your favorite color.

Cocoon Designs - Anything can be art again

Believe it or not, these little guys does not look easy to make. It will be a quite a challenge for me. Patching pieces together from old sweaters. Looking to buy one of these exquisite softies visit Cocoon Designs.
For sure it will be one of kind..then tell you friends you make them. Impress huh?

the sweetest pea

Therse Laskey the author to "Softies" is releasing her second book + kit. The Softies Kit included instructions and tools for you start 15 Plush Pals. This is great for beginner beginner. No need to shop for tools, fabric, threads or needle. Pretty much everything you need is in the kit to help you to start a fun rewarding project. I walk-in two bookshops. The book is not there yet. You can do a pre-order at Amazon.
Sweetest Pea, a softies artist located in Boston, MA. Her penguin (in red) made it to the cover! Congrats! Check out her shop in Etsy to bring these loveable, unique and fat creatures home. See below pics.

J Caroline Creative!

I don't know what's with me and bag. I mean I use the same bag everyday. Yet, I have many bags at home. Probably dumped too many stuff in a one bag and lazy to move all the stuff to other bag. Got to get myself into a habit of use interchange bag daily.

The bag below catch my attention, J Caroline Creative! offered free tutorial for this bag. Love the design and the fabric print (Blue/Green Peapod- Modern Flora). Her site carries hardware accessories, design fabric, buttons, ribbon, webbing and much much more. Pretty much one-stop shopping for all of our creative needs.




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Where is my time machine?

Is not related to softiescuties..just interesting stuff..

The New York Times reported two studies recently that found men are now happier than women. According to one of the studies, the shift has coincided with the fact that women have moved out of the homes and into the paid workforce while men have become less focused on paid work. Several studies in the 1970s found that women were happier than men.

I want to be in back in 1970s..where is the time machine?

Felt Pebbles

Love these colorful felt pebbles. Very well handmade. But, I'm not sure what will I do with them. Home decoration I suppose. Here is a statement from Dwell Magazine:

"These rock softies are hand dyed and carder from 100% merino wool by women in a job creation program in Johannesburg, South Africa. The next time you feel like unleashing your inner Bamm-Bamm, grab a fruity-colored pebble instead."

Yeap! I'll make sure to have a few in the office.

Here is where you can purchase them:
branchhome.com

reyaveltman.etsy.com - individual artist from Geleen, The Netherlands.

Kidlet: Wall Pocket -Tidy Tote

Free tutorial for this week:

Super cute and functionally wall pocket tote by JC handmade. You can hang this tote on the wall, door knob, chair or anywhere you can think of it. Let your imagination fly. Best part, JC is very generous to share her free tutorial. Click here for the PDF tutorial or visit her blog for more information. Too busy to make one on your own. Visit her etsy shop to purchase one.

Next dream home

what is your next dream home?

Aging with attitude

Couple days ago, I smell aging. What's wrong with me?? Glad to be in gift shop and read thought these two books. Life is good again!!

Aging with attitude
Life 101: An Illustrated Guide

minilabo

These cuties are dangerous!! Good thing I don't live in France..my bank account will wipe out fast. Minilabo, a French company handmade these softies. I wish I can tell you more..Except their website is in French. Sure do love how it dresses in different fabrics. Makes it special. Visit their site for more characters.

nacski - ski bus to Lake Tahoe

ah..I'm excited!! Just booked our (me + one) ski bus trip to Lake Tahoe this Sunday. Awesome way to leave the Bay Area without having to drive and worry about chain your car. The bad part is wake up early, like 4:30am (really early) to be at the pick up location. I tried with Ride Lake Tahoe bus. This time I'm taking NACSKI bus. Will let you know how it goes.

airdeje

Just discover airdeje, a french company sell kids and parents stuff. I was mesmerized how they turn gray color in kids room is just lovely as the adult. The birds garland are just lovely. Haven't found where in US you can purchase their items. I would kill for their pjs. Visit airdeje for more fun!

alelale

Cute softies by artist Alelale. Double side face, a big eye and the long ears. I remember when I was a kid I like to keep my hand busy (still do). This long ears will sure make me want to twist and untwist more often. Love the cute dinosaur as well. Switch over to Alelale shop.

jumpcrafties shop

If you're in the market for ipod cozy and don't want to make one yourself. Jump to jumpcrafties's Shop for ipod, laptop cozy or even bunnies for your nice looking bookshelf.

ipod cozy

Great pics from my dear friend Mike. Note: he seems to enjoy the ipod cozy I made for him. Aw..I feel rewarding as well.