NUMBERS FLASH CARDS

As promised - I added the numbers version of Printable Flash Cards to my Etsy shop. 


Flash cards, again, are a great resource for little ones during many stages of development. This set can be printed for yourself or for others, they can be framed as artwork, used as a set, or given as a gift. Along with the rest of the items in my shop, these cards can be used however you like, as many times as you like! 


Feel free to contact me with any questions or special requests :)

IN THREADS

I'm mesmerized by these embroidered paintings by Daniel Kornrumpf. Yep, embroidered. I can't imagine how long this would take but it's worth it.  I would love to see the textures in person. Equally beautiful is this wedding invitation by Rifle Paper Co and his book cover designed for Penguin Books.

I may have to try this embroidery thing out. Tomorrow.

    
(via Cup of Jo)

EIGHT MONTHS

Layne's SO not into lying on her back anymore. Or staying still for any time at all really. She's on the move this month - not crawling yet, but she still manages to wiggle her way around the floor somehow. Her new favourite things are clapping and screaming as loud as she can.. YAY! This kid could not be any happier :)

AELITA ANDRE

ALPHABET FLASH CARDS

I added some Printable Flash Cards to my Etsy shop. These can be a useful tool for parents in helping their little ones learn the alphabet and the corresponding objects, but also with speech development, reading and writing, spelling, and memory recall in years following. As with all items in my shop, they can be printed for yourself or for others, they can be framed as artwork, used as a set, or given as a gift. They can be used however you like, as many times as you like! I'll be adding a Numbers Set soon..

SEVEN MONTHS

Man, I love this kid. ♥

SO VERY UNCOOL

Left: Stevie Koerner / Right: Urban Outfitters (image via apartment therapy)

Urban Outfitters has been notorious for stealing designs from independent designers and is keeping up the reputation. The latest is jewelry designer and Etsy seller, Stevie Koerner. Urban Outfitters's "I heart destinations" line not only ripped off Koerner's "I heart" designs but even stole copy from her product descriptions. Sad.

Koerner's blog post circulated the the world yesterday. Her story was a trending topic on Twitter and covered by the Huffington Post within hours. It only took ONE day, 24 hours, for Urban Outfitters to pull the product line and they have yet to comment. I'm loving the power of social media and just a few passionate voices!

DRAW IT YOURSELF

I would love to do this with Layne when she's older!
What kid wouldn't love to do this - okay, what adult wouldn't!

FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD

This selection of prints is really interesting - these are not just stripes of color, they are movie frames. Each print consists of an entire movie, all approximately 180,000 frames. I love the idea of a seemingly abstract print with such a strong story. Literally. You can purchase prints in canvas, as cards, poster, etc.

HOW PINTERESTING

Pinterest has a new logo and I like it. I think it suits the company's personality really well.  I love the subtle detail of the pin in the P. The designers, Michael Deal and Juan Carlos Pagan, wrote some notes on the Pinterest blog about their process.