I've been doing a little scrapbooking lately... and by a little I really mean "a little". It seems like I go through cycles. The gathering cycle and the consuming cycle... and right now I'm definitely gathering more and more and more supplies. They just pile up in their crinkly little cellophane wrappers, all shiny and new. I like to look at them and imagine what I would do with them. And then I go dig through my scraps and squeeze out one over-worked layout. I'm buying a lot more than I'm using! But I know that I'll end this phase (when my hubby stares and my piles and says no. or when I feel guilty about my self-indulgences) and then I'll start using it all up.
Speaking of pretty things to collect... have you SEEN all the cute baby & kids clothes out there? The influx of adorable mermaids, ice creams, robots, dinosaurs, fish, snails, frogs, and fruits is too much to resist! I am constantly inspired by the cutesy little characters embroidered or pieced onto them. Like this adorable little outfit my daughter wears (from Gymboree):
Which leads me to my next topic... paper piecing! Have you ever tried it? Officially? I was feeling particularly crafty the other day and designed a few birdies to put on the layout I was working on. Here's my layout:
Here's the pattern:
I have to run now, but I'll post the printable pattern for you all to download tomorrow!
Tootles!!! ;)
38 comments:
love your birdies, Brook. As an aside, sophie has the same outfit. Besides my scrappy product obsession, i also have a Gymboree purchasing obsession, too. We are a lot alike!
I love those birds, Brook!! SO cute! I am so jealous that you get to buy baby clothes! That is the best part of having a baby! Well, one of the best parts. :)
I love your birds and LO. The outfit is so cute! Need to check it out for the granddaughters.
The birdies are so adorable. Just like your baby. :) I love to shop for baby clothes too. But I have 2 boys so I don't get to buy all those cute dresses.
omw! cuuuuuute. that is so creative
Your birdies are adorable!!!!!
I also have a Gymboree obsession, but its getting better as the clothes are not fitting my daughter very well these days.
the birdies are just adorable Brook!!
Oh, I adore Gymboree! My daughter is a walking billboard for them. : ) Love the paper pieced birds, very sweet!
Funny you bring up paper piecing I just did it for the first time yesterday. I wanted a haunted house on my halloween layout and didn't have one so...I made it! I still have to post it though. I am always behind at that.
Your birds are so cute!! I love your LO you made with them!! I am still enjoying the "hunt" for cute boy clothes for Ben. It can be a hunt to find cute boy stuff too. Girls definitely are much more fun to shop for!!
Adorable birdies Brook! I remember years ago at MP when you just had baby Benjamin....great to see you as a happy mother of 2! Thanks for the pattern and the baby outfit is just scrumptious.
I've done an owl and a bird with the paper piecing...they turned out ok...lol.
My last slow scrappy cycle lasted 3months, and I'm just pulling myself out of it!
Those birdies are adorable!
Hope you get some rest!
Really cute birdies!! Great inspiration!
Oh those birdies are adorable!
Having two little girls I cannot express to you how much I LOVE to get clothes!! I'm not sure which I am addicted to more. Little girls clothes or scrappin' supplies!
THose birdies are so adorable! Love the crooked beak ;) I used to do paper piercings a long time ago, maybe time to pull some out again!
Jenn in Vancouver
the birds are so, so cute!! :) :)
what a beautiful bird !!
your LO are beautiful
Kiss From France
Kyopuce
I love your layout and those birds are to stinking cute thanks for the pattern I may have to use it..
OMG! Those birds are just too darn cute!
Brook, I LOVE your birdie family!!! So adorable!
Love your birdies and yes I have made paper piecing myself but is a long time ago
Those birdies are super cute!!!
These are sooooooo cute! Thanks for sharing :)
I can relate! I was up with a my baby last night too. She was sicky :(
I absolutely ADORE those birdies! Thanks so much for sharing :)
Oh MY! Your birdies are the cutest!! What a fabulous LO and all the detail is just awesome. Beautiful work!
Love the little birdies...great lo!!
cute birdies
That is seriously adorable! TFS!
that lo is so cute love the birds--congrats and yes baby girl clothes are so cute I love all the colors they have nowadays not just pink--and not just pastel I love some of the bright vibrant colors they have not to matching all the coordinates!! just like scrapping but in real life-lol!
That's adorable...
Love the Birds - Thank you for the pattern!
Adorable birdies... good luck with the sleep thing. I'm right there with ya and a 4 month old who resists naps. LOL! Happy Blog hopping!
Oooh I can't wait to be able to download the paper piecing. So cute! I really love that outfit, and I agree about how inspiring the little characters can be on them.
Love those birdies!! Can I say, HELLO FELLOW COLLECTOR!!!! LOL
Totally adorable-those are the cutest birds I have seen. Thank you so much for the download!
I have never tried paper piercing...I have to admit I am a little intimidated but thank you for the pattern. I might try it.
I'm a little late with the blog hopping, but I loved visiting your site today Brook! I love your work :)
And as a fellow Gymboree addict, I have to agree ... it's the best part about having a girl :)
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