Giveaway >> Smiling Tree Toys

I stumbled across this Etsy shop a few weeks ago and was immediately impressed. Their handcrafted items are so cool!

"Toys are created from sustainably sourced American hardwoods, and the shoelaces are made from 100% recycled soda bottles with a non-toxic dye."

I am very impressed with the quality and craftsmanship of these products.
Check out this lacing and tracing toy -- perfect for a long car ride or preschool time at home.

 

This set includes:

-- one circular base 5.5" in diameter (holes numbered 1-12)

-- six shapes (in varying colors, each measures approximately 1.75" and is engraved with the shape name)

-- one 36" shoelace (made from 100% recycled soda pop bottles and non-toxic dyes)

-- USA-made drawstring bag for storage and travel

Want to win this fun, educational wooden toy? 

Simply enter using the widget below: 

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Giveaway available to residents of the USA and Canada.

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Love Me Some Tree Rings / Tulips in the Woods

I'm a woodsy girl who grew up in a room painted in pastel pink. I just love these color combinations and fabric designs.
Did you notice the polka dots and the hot pink thrown in for fun? Yeah. This is a good one.

This quilt has three layers -- the top made up of a variety of 100% cotton designer fabrics

in pastel pink, sky blue and light minty green, the middle of white muslin for thickness and a fluffier fringe,

and the back fabric is more of the tulip print in green {on a background of tree rings, did you see?!}.

It measures approximately 58x58 inches square, large enough for a picnic throw,

perfect for a couch snuggly or an accent to your nursery!

Available now. Ready to ship. In our shop.

Dream in Color >> Pastel Green and Blue

Such soft and natural colors, woodsy and breezy. Inspiration for this quilt, in the shop.

1>> Wool Felt Hair Clips by Two Little Blueberries 2>> Felt Heart Ornaments by MartyMakes 

3>> Pastel Needle Felted Acorns by Fairyfolk 4>> Cup Cozy in Pastel Blue by Natalya1905

Tutorial Roundup >> September

Once a month or so I'll post here some of my favorite DIY tutorials from around the Internet.

Just to give us a little burst of inspiration. Things that make us smile.

These might not get a space on our to-do list right away, but how 'bout collecting and saving ideas for later!

Baby Sunsuit Tutorial by Made By Rae  >> Play Teepee by A Beautiful Mess >> 

Autumn Bunting by My Blessed Life >> Reusable Produce Bags by Buggie and Jellybean

Juicy Good Quilt / Tangerine Dream -- SOLD!

This quilt is juicy good. If you love polka dots, this quilt has them! Tiny and big. 

And the colors? Oh so perfect for fall or just a burst of color in your neutral room.

This quilt has three layers -- the top sporting a variety of 100% cotton designer fabrics

in orange, brown and aqua, the middle of white muslin for thickness and a fluffier fringe,

and the back of tiny polka dot cotton in aqua and brown.

It measures approximately 58x58 inches square, large enough for a picnic throw,

perfect for a couch snuggly or an accent to your nursery!

Nature inspired colors and designs.

Polka dots on the back too.

Available now, ready to ship, in our shop.

Dream in Color >> Tangerine and Aqua

These colors were the inspiration for this quilt. What harm can you do with a mix of tangerine and aqua? Do you love it?

1>> Lace Petti Romper by Prim Couture Shop 2>> Ruffled Mary Jane Leather Baby Shoe by Podsshoes 

3>> Chevron Orange Baby Bowtie by Mommys Creativity Shop 4>> Designer Wall Mounted Clock by LeLuni

Bright and Cozy / Polka Dot Garden

These colors are so bright and cheerful! 

They make me think about cotton candy and the county fair and summer-time birds and 

ripe tomatoes and little girls in fancy dresses. 

 But if you look closely and feel the soft polka-dot flannel on the back, 

you'll find yourself wrapped by the fire with a warm cup of something yummy. 

This quilt combines vivid colors with warmth and coziness. Fun for any season! 

 This quilt has three layers -- the top sporting a variety of 100% cotton designer fabrics 

in pink, red and aqua, the middle of white muslin for thickness and a fluffier fringe, 

and the back of tiny polka dot flannel in aqua and red. 

 It measures approximately 60x60 inches square, large enough for a picnic throw, 

perfect for a couch snuggly or an accent to your nursery! 

Check it out in our shop!