last minute thanksgiving crafts for kids

 turkey cookies by make and takes

thankful tree by make and takes

gumdrop turkeys by spearmint baby

clothespin turkey by black eiffel

personalized paper bag drumstick by black eiffel

corny necklaces by say yes to hoboken

Looking for some last minute Thanksgiving crafts to do with the kids today?  Since they closed schools this year (what's that about anyway?!)  Here are a few fun ones I found on various lovely blogs last night.  (But blogger was being a brat & wouldn't let me share them with you then so they are coming to you first thing this morning!)  Click on over to the original sources for full instructions... and Happy Thanksgiving!

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a mellow yellow kinda day...

 foyer sign by Oh Dier

 zipper purse by made by hank

crochet flower hat by mojo spa style

 shabby chic wood shelf by old new again

 leg warmers by small packagess

And yes, I see clearly that they are not yellow but it's my blog.  

So there.

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rustic chic

I don't want a mountain home.  I don't particularly like mountains. Mountains generally get cold.  But, I would like this home. On a warm mountain maybe? 

My Elle Decor arrived today and I just fished it out of the cold mailbox.  (Maybe I need to go turn on the heat?)  And, while I was planning on staying up to shoot some photos, stamp some gift boxes, and design some new rings that has all fallen to the wayside.  Because of this cover. 

One fabulous, mountain home cover has caused me to drop everything (well, not exactly, I did have to blog about it first), and retire to my bed.  To learn more about this rustic & charming yet modern & chic mountain home that graces the cover of my new magazine.  And then I will proceed to dream about warm mountain homes, equally as fabulous, that I will more than likely never inhabit.

Sweet dreams to you as well...

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cupcake confessional

If you've spent any time on my blog or facebook page you will know that I pretty much avoid the kitchen. But one thing I can make, and do, is cupcakes.  Probably because cakes have always seemed like far too much trouble and the process of mixing the batter & frosting the cupcakes never ceases to entertain my sugar loving daughter on a rainy... or perfectly sunny day for that matter. 

I have quite a few decorative cupcake holders that I've picked up here and there at craft store jaunts.  But nothing I have ever seen compares to this selection at Cupcake Confessional on Etsy.  Fabulous.  The first design is my favorite.  Which would explain why it is first I suppose.

Works of art.  Or do I just not get out enough?  

Never the less, I'm impressed.  And I'm making cupcakes.  Soon.

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ecostasy

ECOSTASY is a conscious commerce experience - informed, values-driven appreciation of curated objects that promote social and environmental good. They feature handmade products by Brazilian artisans, designers, indigenous peoples and community-based groups emphasizing sustainable development. And they are pretty darn stylish too.

We are lucky to be *in the know* here at zuzu girl handmade and were just informed that the good folks at ECOSTASY are offering a holiday special of 20% off the ENTIRE collection (valid through December 31, 2010).  Simply enter "Holidays" at checkout for your discount. 

Feel free to blog it forward!

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inspired by a pouf

Somewhere over the rainbow.  In a little place called Etsy.  Inspired by a pretty little pouf.  I gathered these rainbow hued lovelies...

1.gnomes 2.pouf 3.felt soap 4.crochet necklace 5.don't hate tee 6.crochet brooch 7.twine toadstools 8.house towel 9.guitar print

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wordless {yet inspirational} wednesday...

 tassel garland by Confetti System

custom made chair cushions by Pure & Noble and for SF Girl by the Bay

art gallery rainbow cake DIY tutorial by One Charming Party

Manhattan subway tape by Wonderland Room on Etsy

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eye candy

No doubt, I'm a little late to the game here.  Unfortunately, I don't get out much to see movies unless they require black plastic glasses and booster seats that is.  But I did finally take two hours out of an evening to rent Sex in the City 2 on demand last week.  Oscar worthy?  Um, definitely not.  But I'll tell you one thing.  Patricia Field can dress me any time.  Talk about eye candy.  As I sat on the sofa, probably much in need of a shower, in my beat up, tattered pj's I could not take my eyes off the clothes.  Of course, I'd probably look a little silly dropping off the kids at school, strolling the aisles of whole foods, or doing soccer carpool in one of Carrie's fabulous outfits but what the heck.  Someone send me the clothes.  I'll handle the odd stares.

...And don't even get me started about the fabulous decor.  Checkout the tile in the background from one of my favorite local haunts, Heath Ceramics.  Fabulous.

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write a bike

 

Juri Zaech is currently working on a way to produce a prototype of one of these bikes.  Fabulous.  I'd love to see them in universal, inspirational statements as well.  Like *love* or *ride* or even *bike*.  Creative, right?  

Thanks go to Poppytalk for the introduction.

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wovenplay

I think I may have to stop everything and go try to replicate this little feather tiara by Wovenplay.  Right. Now. But seriously, everything about Katherine Edmonds website is inspirational.  In her own words...

Embracing the use of old techniques, hand-crafted textiles, practical form, and the natural qualities of materials, Wovenplay cultivates the savoir-faire and inspiration of the past to create modern, sustainable couture for the everyday artist and adventurer. Wovenplay inspires creativity, self-reliance, appreciation of art and the inherent beauty of traditional arts and crafts. The collection is hand-made or hand-finished in Wovenplay's Manhattan studio. Fabrics are tinted in natural or low-impact dyes. Garments are constructed with the highest standards by local workforce or fair trade producers and packaging is recycled and/or biodegradeable. The company supports the International Solar Energy Society with a portion of profits every year. Founder and designer, Katherine Edmonds, has a background in art, textile design and traditional french dressmaking.

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au natural

Feeling a little under the weather today (although it is quite exquisite weather) but getting uplifted by these *au natural* products.  What's inspiring you today? 

Images courtesy of these lovely Etsy shops...

1. antlers from vintage pickins 2. glass terrarium from terradctl 3. wool felted dryer balls from clean sypria 4. bangle bracelets from mystic fibers 5. handknit fingerless gloves from reflections by ds

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