swap bot!!!

thank you so much ricebabies!!!  i just joined swap bot, where anyone and everyone can join and exchange hand-crafted items.  i am currently in the plush lunch swap, where i get to make 3 or more "lunch food" items made out of fabric!

i can't wait to see what my partner made me!

well, i better get some sleep... nighty nite!

a tag and a bag!

lola's girl tagged me... i'm it!

here are the contents of my purse...

• "signo, micro 207" pen by uni-ball (they said it prevents cheque fraud - i just really like it because it doesn't smudge)
• portable 4G usb drive (for photos, files, etc...)
• baby stuff - book by aranzi aronzo
• camera battery charger
• empty camera case (because i used my camera to take the picture above - a picture of my camera below.  source:  google.ca)

• my blackberry phone
• matt & nat purse, and wallet
• keys 
• hand cream by cake in "snow woman" - smells sooo yummy!
• lip gloss by philosophy in "caramel apple"
• hand sanitizer by bath and body works in "warm vanilla sugar"
• cool mango gum by excel

i did my part, so now it's your turn:  ricebabies, and katt!

mix tape love!

i was just browsing on etsy and guess what i stumbled upon?  mix tape pouches by bravemoonman!  they are so cute!  i still have my collection of mix tapes, yes, i am not ashamed!  here are some of my favorites:

one for make ups,

 ... and break ups.

 one for hip hop heads,

or rock and metal heads...

one for 80's lovers,

and this one for the gamer at heart!  so, don't forget to visit bravemoonman's shop!  it's so hard not to fall in love...

can anybody find me some-BUNNY to love???

lots of easter-love is going around and with spring just around the corner, it seemed perfect to try out elsie's DIY monday funny bunny plush doll..

 (source:  abeautifulmess.typepad.com)

i decided to make two hand-stitched plush dolls.

the first one:

...went home to two (soon to be three) of my favorite people, del and ryan, who are expecting a baby boy!  can't wait to meet him!

the second one:

i added french knots (i think this is my favorite) to indicate whiskers, i learned how to do this from purl bee's tutorial.  most of  the embroidery is done with a backstitch.

...this one went to my lil' man, dominic, who gives the bunny big hugs and sloppy kisses!

have  a very happy sunday!

xo, carla

off to neverland...

i love the story of peter pan and wendy...  i've read the original novel by j.m. barrie, and watched most of the movies related to peter pan,  from disney's versions, to hook, etc!  i just love the story sooo much! 

(source:  google.ca)

(source: weheartit.com)

this is the original 1915 image of the novel written by j.m. barrie:

(source:  wikipedia.com)

here are some peter pan related finds on etsy: 

original papercut art by tinatarnoff

big eyed little wendy bird girl print by pinkytoast

peter pan papercut print by elsita

7/8 inch sewing button set by bluemanateebuttons

illustration print by isabellasart

peter pan print by falldowntree

...and the following images from weheartit.com:

kawaii peter pan

peter pan-themed art journal

su blackwell paper art

just think happy thoughts... and you'll fly - .Bradi.

marie claire jan 2010 (natalie portman)

he took me to places i'd never been - rosie hardy

annie leibovitz photography (article)

don't you miss being a kid again?  i do!  off to neverland - in my dreams...