Dainty . Pretty . Sweet

I seem to be very drawn these days to dainty, pretty, romantic jewelry. Soft aquas, pinks and yellows are catching my eye. I want to make some pretty little hairpins, necklaces and earrings to match my pillowcase dresses seeing as they also spark a vintage flair. Here's some beautiful inspiration I have found on Etsy:

1.  Oh Hello Friend
2.  Adorn You
3.  Alona Freeman
4.  Sparkle Peach

I have some pretty flower cabochons making there way from Germany and Japan to here (oh hurry up...I'm so excited!). I can't wait to start creating some little pieces. It will be a nice break from sewing.

Brainstorming

I just bought this book yesterday. There's a lot of great ideas on how to promote your craft company and make yourself noticed in the marketplace. One idea was a newsletter or a mail order. I have to admit, as you can probably tell, I'm finding it difficult to keep up with the Monthly Makes so maybe a tutorial could be part of a newsletter/mail order that is quarterly. I'm brainstorming aloud hear - would anyone be interested in signing up for a quarterly newsletter? Or perhaps for a small fee (to cover shipping) I could put together some super duper awesome quarterly mail orders that would include all kinds of fun treasures.

Hmmmmm...let me know.

LINKS

There are so many amazing blogs out there that it sometimes becomes a little overwhelming. Here are just a few of my favourites:

• ali edwards 
• geninne 
• heather bailey 
• little red caboose 
• lovely design 
• maya*made 
• notmartha 
• oh hello friend 
• paper 'n stitch 
• san francisco girl by bay 
• say yes to hoboken 
• sew mama sew 
• the long thread 

SUPPLIERS

• paper-source 
• discount fabric 
• quilt home 

I'm going to try and update this on a monthly basis so check back often.