Friday, March 30, 2012

Crafty

Anna is constantly coming up with ideas for things to make. She really challenges me and encourages my creativity, which is a very good thing. Yesterday, she insisted that she needed a blue baby bird, I guess to add to her collection of birds of various origin. The day before it was a caterpillar to go with her butterfly.

Lately, if there is something she wants, and I don't have an idea for how to make it, we'll search Etsy or Pinterest to look for inspiration. We nearly always find something (even if we don't always have the supplies). Yesterday we had exactly what we needed to make this adorable stuffed bird, inspired by a hair clip of the same design we found on Etsy.

My first attempt at a blanket stitch (found a tutorial on Pinterest, of course). Not perfect, but I definitely learned what to do next time.

I think this bird may need some friends and family soon.

2 comments:

Jessica Mox said...

How great is that!!!! You two are so creative. She is the ying and you are the yang! Idea...creator(her) you (supplier of parts).

Too funny, and so inspirational.

ps - I saw this idea and thought of you two....great minds....

Judy said...

How creative, your little blue bird is adorable and will definitely need some brothers and sisters. Have a great time in Chicago, I am sure will keep Blake busy while you are gone.