bumblebird

oh bunny bunny...

I've had the best of intentions to have more bunnies available for Easter this year...but time has a way of slipping away from me. Lack of sleep, chasing toddlers, and keeping them both out of trouble has been my priority this week. As I write this, I can hear the nail scratching sound of a chair sliding over our tile floor. I say "Mina, what are you doing in there?" Where she replies, "I'm working mama!" Hmmm...more like working on her reach for the chocolate candies I attempted to hide atop the fridge. She is a sneaky one my Mina... 

I did manage to add these two bunnies to the shop today. 

Now, I'm on my way to play outdoors on this glorious sunny day with the girls and wear them out so they go to sleep early tonight...

See you soon!

ready for spring...

Bumblebird is ready for Spring! 

Made from colorful papers adhered to a wood block. 

Measures about 3 by 4 inches. 

I've enjoyed working on illustrations this week. The colorful papers have helped cheer me out of my winter gloom...And now that winter is officially over, I can tear down the snowflake cut-outs, dust of my sandals and pull on a cheerful dress. I don't mind that the temperature is in the 40's...It's Spring!!

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!

seeing green...

 

Happy St. Patrick's day!!

his name is...

Chip Chocolate...

"But, he smells like yummy vanilla" my daughter Mina informs me. 

As much as I adore handmade toys, every once in awhile I come across a manufactured toy that tugs at my heart. And this is one of them. He is made by the European toy company Corolle and is part of their "Les Beedibles" collection. And yes, he does smell like vanilla!

And because even a bumblebird doll needs a new dress...

I added a few to the shop today. With more arriving soon. 

Spring is definately on its way...I discovered daffodil shoots in the flower beds today!

Yay!

going on a trip...

Mina, bumblebird and a happy fox are off on a secret mission to sunny California!

If I could only figure out a way to squeeze into the box...

March is such a fickle month. And moody (as am I) In a just a few short days we went from a foot of snow with temperatures in the teens and then yesterday we are blasted with a sunny 70! Today it's cloudy, breezy and muddy. Spring is just around the corner, I can FEEL it. Maybe if I unpack all my bright Spring/Summer clothing, it will arrive soon...

And I just added a listing for a custom doll in my shop. There will only be a few available each month. I'm finding with the ages and stages of my little girls (3.5 & 2) I just don't have the studio time (or energy) I once had. I hope it returns soon! Also, I'm working on a boy doll listing which I hope to have ready in the next week or so. I hope everyone is having a nice relaxing weekend. I'm off to take a little nap while the girls are still asleep...