NY Times!

An article about NYC Kickstarter projects was in this past Sunday New York Times, and my project was included! See the image of my sleeves there, in the middle of the page? Pretty exciting! 73% funded with 13 days to go...

Kickstart my sleeves

After years of laboriously creating small batches of laptop and iPad sleeves, I am taking the next step- a large production run! And I've launched a Kickstarter campaign to help me make it happen. Please check it out and help me spread the word. So far, I've had an amazing response from my family, friends, and perfect strangers! I'm so touched by the outpouring of love and support. My project is 44% funded, with 25 days to go...

Birds

I saw these felt bird ornaments on the Purl Bee blog in late 2010, and kept them in mind over the past year via Pinterest. (of course!) I decided to make a bunch for friends and their kiddos this past Christmas. Since I already had most of the materials, I opted to 'wing it' (heh heh), instead of buying Purl's kit. It wasn't hard to figure out. For a little extra special-ness, I personalized the ornaments by stitching each recipient's name on the side of his/her bird.

I love following through with a project I've pinned on Pinterest. More projects to come...

C is for Cookie

Back in September 2011, my adorable little cousin Charlotte turned 2. She requested a Cookie Monster cake, which I was very happy to make for her. It was a chocolate cake (the never fail recipe from the Hershey's cocoa canister), with vanilla icing. I opted to free-form it, instead of use the Wilton Cake pan. I think Charlotte was happy with the result.

(please pardon the not so great photo)

To make Cookie Monster's fur, I got myself this multi-opening decorating tip, aka a grass tip. Life changer!

As for her birthday gift, I made a little Cookie Monster backpack with some blue furry fabric I've had for years.


It's just a basic square shape, with a zipper closure. I appliqued CM's face with knit fabric, and attached ribbon straps.



I LOVE seeing Charlotte arrive at my place, or elsewhere, with her backpack chock full of toys. She can really cram a lot of stuff in there!


Such a cutie!

Stay Creative

I'm loving this inspiring video. For me, I'd replace #8 with chocolate.

29 WAYS TO STAY CREATIVE from TO-FU on Vimeo.

Fortune Cookie

Recently, my friend B found this gem inside his fortune cookie.

Even though this is a sentiment we share, he said I had to have it. I gladly accepted it, sewed it to some scrapbooking paper, and placed it in a frame I keep on my desk. What a fantastic reminder of how to live life, and a reminder of a very supportive friend! Thanks B!

sorry, i've been PINNING!

Are you like me? Are you addicted to in love with Pinterest?! It's such a great and easy way to store inspiration, and gather even more inspiration from the pinnings of others. One of my fave things to pin is recipes. I love that each pin links to the website or blog where it originated. I was so excited to see my interoffice laptop sleeve on some pin boards. I hope to see some of my new onesies and tees floating around there soon, too. Here's a sneak peek while I upload the new styles to the website...

Story Pirates + Moey's Music Party + Wonder Threads!

This SUNDAY, JUNE 19th (Father's Day), I'll be selling Wonder Threads onesies and tees at the Williamsburg Waterfront Concert Series, featuring the Story Pirates and Moey's Music Party!
This event is FREE, so get there early to grab a good spot for you and your little one(s)!

The details: Sunday, June 19th 12-3pm Williamsburg Waterfront= East River State Park, North 8th St. at Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

I'll be sharing a tent, via Artists & Fleas, with none other than Marty and his Sock Puppet Portraits!

(images via martystuff; story pirates; moey's music party)

It's going to be a super fun day, so stop by if you're in the area!

BUST CRAFTACULAR this weekend!

I'm so excited to be a part of the Bust Craftacular and Food Fair this Saturday, May 21st! It's going to be one big party full of handmade crafty goodness, plus tasty specialty foods ranging from cupcakes to pickles to lobster rolls! Come on down to Soho on Saturday and join in the fun!

Here are the details from the Bust magazine blog....

Are you ready for the biggest spring BUST Magazine Craftacular yet? This Saturday, May 21st, from 11am - 8pm, we're bringing 100+ of the most unique indie vendors and food artisans to 82 Mercer Street in SoHo, NYC for a one-day shopping extravaganza. Be one of the first 300 shoppers and get a special BUST Magazine tote bag packed with swag! Plus: DJs, raffle prizes, food trucks, and book signings with chef-authors Erin McKenna and Gabrielle Hamilton.

Art Star Craft Bazaar this Weekend!

It's that time of year again! I'm heading to Philadelphia for a weekend of selling Wonder Threads wares among 150 crafty vendors, spread out over Penn's Landing along the Delaware River.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's creations, and hoping Mother Nature is kind to us...