inspired by: annie

This outfit is for my seamstress friend Susan and her latest obsession, Annie. Which she has passed on to me. If I can ever find and digitize it, I'll post a video of a 4-year-old me singing The Sun'll Come Out Tomorrow at our church talent show, complete with little red dress. You'd like the parts where I try to hit the high notes.





Dress, cardigan, leggings (navy), shoes, locket

little upside-down cake

Sanda Vuckovic Pagaimo has an incredible bakery in Portugal called Little Upside-Down Cake and a couple weeks ago I was lucky enough to have her contact me about making a logo. Here's what we came up with (I love the strawberry on top!):





I'm only sad I don't live nearby. Will you look at these brownies? Sanda, come to America.



She made a splash at a local food fair last weekend and I just had to share her business card idea -- instead of having cards printed, she hand-stamped her logo and info on recycled paper. Eco-friendly and a great look.

fabric flower favors

I made fabric flower hair clip favors for a bridal shower on Saturday, and was totally inspired to start making kits of them! post a tutorial! get a booth at our farmer's market!... but all that enthusiasm wore me out so I took a nap.

These are addicting; once you've made about 20 you'll feel like a pro. Here's how you do it:


1. Knot one end of a strip of fabric. A fat quarter is long enough, and these were about 1.5" to 2" wide.
2. Start wrapping around, twisting as you go.
3. When you're done, hot glue some felt on the back, and a clip. (I used bobby pins that I fastened through a slit snipped in the felt.)
4. Stamp something at the top of a block of cardstock, punch a hole in the middle and fasten the clips on for presentation.


(Can't find the video tutorial I originally used, although I did find these ribbon roses, which look awesome. Ah, here is a similar tutorial. I like the use of Glimmer Mist on muslin.)

"Tie the Knot" stamp is by American Crafts.

free printable: for mom :)

This is a little last minute, and it'll only work if you live close by your mom -- but if those things apply to you, here is a free print of a cute little house in fun colors (5 x 7") and the same thing in card form.


(The colors look a little funny when you click on the links, but just hit the "download" button at the top and it will look better on the pdf.)


UPDATE: Some people have had problems with the download, and I'm not sure what to change to make it work -- so if you can't download, email me at tmorrill at gmail.com and I'll send it to you asap. Thanks!



5 x 7" print


Card