My Mobile

I folded about 57 paper cranes today, so I could finish my mobile project. 

I've been thinking about putting together a mobile for years. I saw a crane mobile in Oh Joy on the 17th, and I was motivated to finally make my own. Now you know why I started making cranes last week. 

I woke up this morning and knew this project couldn't wait any longer. As soon as Paper Source opened I ran over (literally, because I figured I could get some exercise in while I was doing my errands) to pick up more origami paper. When I got home I sat down and folded and folded and folded and folded and folded. When I used up all of my paper, new and old, I had to string them together. I'm in love with the outcome. 

Woo hoo! Another project complete. 

Back Of A Necklace

You don't usually see the back of a necklace, but this one is stunning from every angle. My parents gave it to me this past Christmas, and it's one of my favorites. As you may know, I love oranges and reds so this beauty is perfect for me. I had it laying on the table next to me as I worked this morning, and when the sun started bouncing off of it I had to take a picture (or 64). 

Collections On The Window Sill

I love these bright boxes. I found them at The Container Store about a year ago, and I had to have them. I love the way they look when the sun shines through our kitchen window.

I use these boxes to display some of my collections. I keep fortune cookie fortunes in the green box, paper cranes made from candy wrappers are in the orange, the pink one holds seashells, and there's a feather and a thin roll of birch tree bark in the blue box. 

Announcement: Etsy Shop Is Open

Need a set of thank you notes? How about a postcard or birthday card? Well you're in luck, because these are the very first things available in the Everything Little Miss Etsy shop! 

Etsy is a great site that makes it possible for people like you and me to sell (or buy) handmade items online. For a small fee they handle all of the tricky bits (like shopping carts and secure online transactions), and I instantly have an online store to sell my products. It's really very cool. The direct link to my store is everythinglittlemiss.etsy. com, but you can also get there from the Everyting Little Miss website.

Spread the word that I'm open for business. :)

Sweet Surprise!

This beautifully delicious package arrived just moments ago. Yes, what you see there are heart-shaped rice crispy treats, made lovingly by my wonderful mom. Since taking this picture (appoximately 5 minutes ago) I've eaten 4. The Schwarz has had 2. I'm fairly confident they'll be gone within the hour. As my eloquent brother would say, these treats are simply delectable.

Thanks mom! 

Wrapping Paper

I bought this wrapping paper at Target in December, because it's not Hanukkah-y or Christmas-y and it's really interesting. The other day I had this scrap sitting on the table, and when the sunlight hit it I was reminded how much I love this paper. I saved the scraps - it's that awesome! Added bonus: the black design is fuzzy, like a fuzzy poster. 

Snail Mail

I wrote 12 letters today. If you're in my immediate family or you're my grandparent, aunt, or uncle, you'll be getting one! Are you excited yet? I'll put them in the mail tomorrow. 

I made special stationery for this. :)

Feather Boutonniere

I got this purple feather boutonniere at an estate sale a few years ago. For a long time I just kept it in a box, because I didn't know what else to do with it. But now I keep it on a little shelf over the kitchen sink with a few other pretty things. It makes washing the dishes a bit more interesting. 

Paper Cranes

I made a bunch of paper cranes today. I'm thinking of folding some more and then making a mobile. We'll see how that goes.

I learned how to make cranes in 4th grade. We all gathered around during a cold or rainy recess and started folding away. (We also used to play Uno during recess if we were inside.) I remember going home and trying to show my mom, but I kept forgetting one crucial step, so I my origami birds looked weird and sloppy. I probably ended up crying. But I was very determined; eventually I memorized each fold (when I say "eventually," I really mean "the very next day"). 

Business Cards Are In

Oh! I am just about jumping for joy because my new business cards just arrived! See more photos at Everything Little Miss.