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Gorgeous Handmade Goods

The Toymaker {Free Goodies!}

January 29, 2009

Have you seen The Toymaker? Created by artist Marilyn Scott-Waters, this website offers over 50 adorable little paper toys that you can print for free! There are little boxes to fold up, paper dolls, miniature puppet theatres, pin wheels, math toys, tiny gift boxes, silly marble mice, and too many other things to list. These [...]

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Etsy Finds Friday {Little Cabin In The Woods}

January 23, 2009

When I was a little girl, one of my favorite things to do was play in the shed in our backyard, pretending it was a cabin in the woods. For this week’s Etsy Finds, I have coralled an assortment of tools and props to inspire creative dramatic play with a whimsical, rustic aesthetic. Whether you [...]

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Spread The Love With Etsy and Citymeals-On-Wheels

January 22, 2009

Yay! Etsy has teamed up with the wonderful organization Citymeals-on-wheels to provide home delivered hot meals along with special handmade Valentines to home-bound elderly New Yorkers on Valentine’s Day. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to do a bit of crafting for a good cause. Print by Creative Thursday Cards can be [...]

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Peek Inside Small Magazine

January 22, 2009

Have you seen Small Magazine? It is available entirely online, for *free*, and it is a visual feast. As somewhat of a magazine-junkie myself (a habit I’m trying to cut down on both to simplify my life and save money), I was thrilled to be able to flip through every issue they have published online. [...]

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Wee Wonderfuls {and freebies!}

January 20, 2009

Hillary Lang is the creative force behind the blog Wee Wonderfuls. She is a stay at home Mama and talented crafter – her work has been featured in some of my favorite craft books, such as Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts. And she has very generously shared a whole bunch of patterns for *free* on [...]

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Etsy Finds Friday {Let’s Get Cozy!}

January 16, 2009

Happy Friday! This week, I have rounded up an armful of treats for you and your family, and it’s all about getting warm and snugly… 1. How could you not love this? Beantown Handmade has a lovely Etsy shop filled with cozy hand-crocheted goodness for the dog in your life. If I had a dog, [...]

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DIY Play Kitchens

January 14, 2009

So, you know how nice wood play kitchens are pretty darn expensive? Apparantly, parents have started taking things into their own hands, and have come up with quite a few creative ways to make a DIY play kitchen. There was this post on Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh, which featured a kids kitchen made from IKEA components. [...]

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Etsy Finds Friday: Valentine Edition

January 9, 2009

This week’s Etsy Finds Friday is absolutely, shamelessly cutesy, and I must admit I had a lot of fun pulling together this post! So put some extra honey in your tea, pop a couple of candy hearts, and prepare yourself for saccharine overload… 1. Oh dear, this little Plush Valentine Owl ($10) from Zemphira Creations [...]

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Blogger Spotlight: The Long Thread

January 6, 2009

I am amazed that I have only just discovered the long thread: a blog about handcrafted goods in an age of mass production. It is absolutely gorgeous, and has a goldmine of free craft tutorials for babies, children, and the home. Clockwise from top left: Lucy Goosey, Miss Mouse, Glitter Eggs, and Peasant Blouse Blog [...]

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Etsy Finds Friday: Fresh Start for a New Year

January 2, 2009

Welcome to Etsy Finds Friday here at Global Mama! This week I have gathered up a few goodies to help you and your family get organized and greet the New Year in style. 1.Why not make it a little easier for yourself this year and stock up on a bunch of pretty cards all at [...]

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