pretty in pink

Little Bird Tree Decoration (Pink), originally uploaded by edwardandlilly.

New tree decoration available in the shop now.

Can you believe it's the last day of Blogtoberfest? A huge thank you to Big Cat's Emporium for putting the hard work in to organise it. I've had some lovely visitors to this little space in the last month and I've discovered some amazing blogs that I'll be keeping my eye on.

I'm celebrating the end of Blogtoberfest by having a halloween party tonight (what perfect timing!), how are you celebrating?

Pablo Cano, The Blue Ribbon

If you love marionette puppets, art, creativity and anything made from found objects you must watch this video, it's only 3 minutes 42. Can't view it here? Go here.


Pablo Cano, THE BLUE RIBBON from Common Machine Prod. on Vimeo.

on my desk ...

Soft hand dyed wool felt from Winterwood Toys,



The current issue of Runway and MixTape,
Cards from Moonmum and Tsk Tsk (who, incidently, is having a sale at the moment for Australian customers), and
Babushka Bunny sewing kit from Funky Fabrix.

Go have a gander at more desks here.

Flickr Friend: Thimbly Things

1. Chicken scratch heart, 2. Crocheted Container, 3. Needlebook and Pincushion, 4. Servingware Roll-up

The thing I love about this flickr friend is not just these absolutely divine creations but the beautiful photography and settings. Be sure to check out the thimbly things blog as well, her kitchen will make you green with envy.

Ooops

Tree Decoration, originally uploaded by edwardandlilly.

Maybe I shouldn't mention this because maybe you didn't notice but I missed a day of Blogtoberfest, oops, the weekend was a little too hectic. To make up for it I promise to do an extra post one day this week.

This is the prototype for my tree decorations for this year so expect to see a few more hanging around here between now and December. I'm trying to avoid using Christmas motifs for the embroideries, that way they can be used at any time of year plus they make great gifts for those who don't celebrate Christmas.

Saturday Shopping List

1. Making Shadows from Tummy Mountain
2. Nikkita Nushka doll from Nushka Dolls
3. Vintage eaten candy apple core necklace from Bunny Boutique
4. Sunshiney Heart Wallet from Love Janie Lou

For more shopping lists visit Fancy Picnic.

Keeping things cool

Water Bottle Carrier, originally uploaded by edwardandlilly.

Want to make this water bottle carrier? It's super easy, this one took me less than two hours last night. And, for the Aussies out there who are preparing for a hot Summer, it's insulated! What a brilliant idea. The pattern's been around for a while so you may have already seen it, for those who haven't it can be found at Pink Chalk Studio.

A huge thank you to craftblog for including one of my flickr images earlier in the week.

Flickr Friend: Black Crow

1. ben, 2. george, 3. Kat's party, she is such a flirt!, 4. David

I discovered Black Crow a while ago on flickr and was blown away not just by these cute little faces but by how great they look in their surroundings.

For more go check out her blog little arty crafty crow.

On my desk...

On my desk..., originally uploaded by edwardandlilly.

The start of Christmas decorations.

No, I'm not that organised it's just easier to hand sew on the move.

More desks here.

Travel Tuesday: Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, originally uploaded by edwardandlilly.