I found a great idea today, one I can’t wait to make for myself. It’s a cardboard washing machine! Of all the DIY toys I’ve seen, I think this is my favourite! So incredibly simple yet I know my two would absolutely love this (even if they did end up fighting to get inside it!).
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One thing my future daughter will definitely have is a dolls’ house. It’ll really be for me but it’ll be easy enough to pretend it’s for her. I imagine I’ll get as carried away redecorating as Megan did too, as she gifted this house to her daughter and then took it off into the garage for 6 months for renovations!
But, it was so very worth it. Because this house is amazing! It’s much more modern and inviting to play with than the usual dark Victorian-furnished dolls’ houses. In fact it’s actually the kind of house you wish you could have a life size version of!
I love it!
The details are incredible, right down to the miniature versions of art prints hung on the wall. For more pictures and all the info about what went into making this incredible dolls’ house, head on over to mousehouse :)
Debs
Any crochet fans out there? This one’s for you! I (finally - it took many attempts) learnt how to crochet a couple of years ago now; I find it a handy skill to have when a new baby is born. When my lovely friends Brendyn & Sachi became parents to a beautiful boy Ren it was time to hit Etsy and find a new creature to crochet!
I came across Fresh Stitches and fell a little in love with her owl creation. What is it with owls at the moment? They’re everywhere!
Stacey sells lots of other crochet patterns too, and what I really love about this particular crocheter is how much she shares on her blog. The pattern came with plenty of clickable links taking you directly to a video tutorial ensuring you’d know exactly what you were doing.
I made the owl in a slightly lighter weight wool and, as I also crochet quite tightly, he’s a little smaller than the pattern suggested. But I don’t think that makes him any less adorable! Meet Ohmi the owl…
I quite fancy crocheting a bonsai tree next :)
Debs
