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Birthday 'Help' needed ...

Perhaps you noticed... not so many posts this week (: ... and I do apologise for this, but this mama was/is tired, not feeling too well and a lot of things to do in my private life. Among other things a very important upcoming Birthday. Lode my oldest son will be 5 soon and I really would like to give him a special party.

So i did some research yesterday on the internet to prepare myself. I will try and make everything myself, the invitations, party materials and decorations if you have any suggestions for printables, downlaodables, you name it, please leave a comment! I love this simple, but very colorful party in the top image from blissfulfetes, which I found via Hip Hooray.  

I will also use this free down-loadable disguise-kit from designhousedigital and put them on sticks, just for fun. Little animals like these will be part of the party bag.

Perhaps I'm setting the bar a bit too high for myself :), never made a real cake in my whole life, but I would definitely score big time with one these .. awesome found the via Momfilter and they are from Chez Bogata Bakery, in Paris.

and if I would have had enough time I would go to Daiso too and try create these amazing handmade journals myslef too just like ... did for the ver inspiring lovelydesign blog. By the Congratulations Sharilyn with your beautiful new baby boy!

More ideas or if you would like to HELP me with downloads or printables pleases let me know, I will do a write up here on BKids about the party and give proper links!

Stella's little project...

Have you already seen this great competition Stella McCartney is organising right now... your child can be the new designer of one of their t-shirts!! find all the details here on this website...

Love Stella's idea to let children contribute their own artwork to inspire two very special new Tees for her summer clothing line.

some of my favorites from the Gallery... which ones do you like best?

..Stella McCartneykids..

 

some things I liked this week...

the felt items from pretty little things...

Guusjes new Elephant screen print...

nine stories about love... a new book by Ana Ventura

Many of you know that I'm a big fan of Ana Ventura's work and it always makes me happy seeing new work by her. How wonderful to share a couple of new things today. First this must-have new book illustrated by Ana, written by Giovanna Zoboli and published by Pistache Moustache... about LOVE, LOVE and more love.

a new print 'take care'... very appropriate for me at the moment as my son is very much into growing seeds and plants ...available right here...

and last but certainly not least this beautiful set of postcards showing a fantastic collaboration between Ana and my other longtime admired artist Camilla Engman... wow how their illustrations merge so beautifully here... i will buy and frame these for our new Singapore home :)

Ana is looking for shops in Europe, the Netherlands who would like to carry her items so if you are interested please email her.

..nine stories about love..
..tree print..
..set of 4 postcards..

 

just some Easter fun...

esthex' bunnies in Esther's home...

Oak bunny ears egg cup from Hop & Peck...

Rifle Paper Co.'s book-themed invitations and little lamb cookies by Elizabeth bots for Martha Stewart... free downlaod!

Easter decoration from Beeldsteil... wish I knew where the carton eggs came from, love them!

Craft Project: Dinosaur fabric wall stickers

When I was invited for an interview in the April issue of Dutch magazine, 101 Woonideeen, I was also asked whether I could prepare a fun, easy and creative DIY project for the home. Being more of a knitter and crafter I tried to find something that was easy enough for me to do ... suddenly I remembered a tutorial I had seen on the internet already a year ago... namely this one over at 'sewing for scarlet' ... so I started preparing my own fabric Dino wall decals.

Would you like to know how to make these fabric wall stickers then click here...

101-woonideeen was super kind to also share a downloadable pdf with the insturctions on their fantastic blog, but text is in Dutch... pdf... 

A Fashion Story with Karen from Misha Lulu

A Fashion Story by Karen  from Misha Lulu

M: Misha Lulu stands for… a nick name I used to call my self when I was a child. Now our daughter Bela is our Misha Lulu.

I: Ideas for my new collection come from…My husband Joe and I, childhood memories, anything vintage and Bela.......... >>>READ MORE>>>

       

Singapore in progress...

 

Good morning! Perhaps you noticed (hopefully not) that I wasn't behind my desk last week... I prepared all the posts from last week one week in advance so I could sneak off to our new apartment in Singapore.... only 10 days ago we received notice that we could come over and pick up our key... YEAHH we waited a long time but boy was it worth the wait. I'm absolutely in love with our luxurious small new space in this wonderful city.

Last week week we (my husband and sons) were cleaning the house, unpacking the boxes, driving back and forth to IKEA, the hardware store, the internet shop and all the other things that needed to be taken care off... off course we are not finished at all yet, but we are making progress... above a small impression from the boys bedroom... so happy I brought the yellow lamp from a thrift shop from the Netherlands, makes the boys bedroom immediately bright and happy... in fact all the furniture you see in the top images are from thrift shops from the Netherlands. We are now way done decorating the place, but this is just a small start... we ae hoping to have the floor painted white. 

some things I liked this week...

this Love Maki print in black...

these bags handmade by Monday'sMilk...

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Guest Post by post by Melissa from reverie-daydream

* guest post by Melissa from reverie-daydream
 
Elephants have always held a special place in my heart.  The majestic greatness paired with a calm nature is exactly what I consider to be excellent qualities for a good friend.  These designed with love and sewn by hand elephants are destined to be a child’s close companion, a cherished keepsake to adore for a lifetime. 
 


Each one-of-a-kind elephant has a story.  This is Claude. He has traveled all around France and nothing seems to bring him more happiness than the streets of Paris.  It is where he finds inspiration, for he is an artist…
 
Melissa can be found in an ongoing dreamy state via her lifestyle blog, Reverie-Daydream, while also finding bliss in offering well-designed, sustainable goods of artisans from around the world in her online boutique.

Giveaway: Birds Tree from Kidsonroof

What can You win this week :: this wonderful Birds Tree from the Totem serie by Kidsonroof.

What do you have to do :: just leave a comment stating which item you like best from the Kidsonroof Totem collection.

This giveaway is CLOSED Tuesday April 19 and winner will be announced the following day.

Winner is: Renee

..Kidsonroof..

just some Easter crafts around the web

'crack and egg' by laissezfaire design ...

Easter felt workshop by midori sukurai over at bookhou...

Crepe Paper Carrots by the crafts department...

DIY: Sarah Jane's 'Peter and the Wolf' Puppet Theater

Just incerdible.... I LOVE it very very much!

Sarah Jane has written a really nice post about a puppet theater she made for her kids. Of course she wants you the share in the fun so the theater is free-downloadable file, would you like to use her characters too then just pay her a small amount and get the whole set of characters for the 'Peter and the Wolf' Puppet Theater.

Mom Story: Peta from Australia

Hello dear BKids readers... how was your weekend? I always enjoy starting a new week with a Mom Story... see and read how a fellow Mom lives in a different part of our planet. Today it is Peta Misbrener from Australia who tells us a bit more about her family and working life...

Click here to read Peta's Mom Story...

..Other Mom Stories..
..Peta's shop at blue caravan..

some things I liked this week...

this handmade felt food from the very-hungry-caterpillar made by Sachiko from Tea Rose Home... found here via here...

Amy's blog... this post and this post... bunnies from das kanichen.

the new wallpapers by Olive&Brown...