creative wee hours of the morning

what do you do when you can't sleep?  me, i craft!  it seems to be the best time to create, the kiddos are asleep, it's so quiet, and i get a surge of energy when i'm inspired!

last night was one of those nights, i just couldn't go to sleep.  i tried drinking warm milk, reading a book, watching a movie - none of it worked.  so, last night i decided to make a headband for solana!

i am so in love with the lou and lee on etsy!  the shop makes the cutest headbands for kids.  most of all, i've been smitten with this headband:

isn't it a cute headband?  i love old school tattoos, so it was the perfect choice for our little lady!  here are some process photos:

... and here's the finished product!

i think solana likes it (she didn't try taking it off)!  i definitely have to make one that says "dad" - she is daddy's girl after all...

have a lovely week!
xo, carla

all things merry and bright

my family and i would like to wish you, a very merry Christmas!  this season is extra special because our "bun in the oven" is 20 weeks old, and doing well.

i couldn't find a "we're expecting" ornament.  so, here's a felt one that i made for him/her... 

i would like to share lil' man's santa photo too.  he was so excited to see santa, it seemed like the only thing he wanted for Christmas.  he was asking us to see santa for weeks.  when he finally got his chance to sit on old saint nick's lap, he didn't want to talk to him, or smile for the camera.  so, santa ended up tickling him to conjure up a smile.  dom is stifling his laughter, and kicking his feet in this photo (notice his hands?  that's all him - LOL).

i was so inspired by the beautiful Christmas trees i saw while browsing around.  so, here are some of my favorites:

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here are some of my favorite ornaments:

"green ornament" by kira shaimanova

"the tiniest deer" by skunkboy creatures (this is a birthday gift, but it would make a great ornament, wouldn't it?!)

aren't those ornaments cute?  also, check out more unique trees here!

enjoy this wonderful time with the people that are closest to your heart.
xo, carla