Today’s three Write-Along words: beneath, owls, and tears See below for details, and remember this all about process, not product. Feel free to tweak the tense of the word! ******************************************************* The plan: 1. I will choose three words from the jar. 2. I’ll post the three words here and on the Red Bird Crafts Facebook…
oh baby!
I had a baby in September. I did! His name is Oliver. He was born in late September. He is a beautiful little baby — sweet, smiley, and engaging. His eyes dance when he sees his people. We’ve been spending lots of our time on the floor cuddling and chatting. Don’t even get me started…
Sewing School 2 Winner!
My random number generator chose number 15, which is Ruby! Ruby wrote: I think my almost 7 year old would LOVE this. Thanks for giving a copy away 🙂 Hooray! I am sure your seven year old will enjoy it for many years to come. Please send me an email with your address, so Storey…
pictured
*Schools out! On our way to get milkshakes. *Spring things. (crunch, munch) * A spring puppy (Great Dane) * Some of the bounty from our lilac explosion. * A baby goat. (We were dying) * Our magnolia tree in full bloom. Hello, beautiful! Happy weekending to you and yours! xo emily
h e l l o !!
Hello, friends!I am back from my unexpected blog break feeling rested and excited to share news. February was the beginning of many weeks of work, travel, deadlines, and family obligations, and while I had intended to continue blogging throughout, I ended up needing to take a bit of a break here, at Red Bird Crafts….
Making Peg Dolls Winner!
Congratulations, Kris! You are the winner of a copy of Margaret’s beautiful book! Please send me an email with your name and address, so I can ship it off to you. Kris wrote: Looks like so much fun! Would love to win – my kids would really enjoy this! Thanks to all who entered! xo…
This weekend!
To my NYC friends, I’ll be leading Show Me a Story crafts at two lovely spots and I’d love to see you there. Saturday (1/19) at 2:00: I’ll be making Story Disks at Play Kids toy store in Brooklyn. Sunday (1/20) 2:00-4:00: I’ll be leading my Memory Card craft at the Children’s Museum of…
Book Tour :: Chicago!
Last weekend, I zoomed to Chicago for some exciting events for the Show Me a Story book tour. It was a wonderful trip filled with kind faces, incredibly creative children, a zippy glass elevator in the hotel (gulp!), and inquisitive teachers and parents. I was so delighted and honored to spend the weekend with lovely…
I’d like to kick off 2013 with Hannah Brencher’s amazing TED talk on how handwritten love letters can change the world. Listen and be inspired. And, then visit The World Needs More Love Letters for more beautiful details. I am all for infusing more love into this world. xo e
Happy New Year!
my wish for you.
Today
Today, my heart is grieving with Newtown. Just a few months ago, this heart-shaped yellow leaf dropped from the trees and landed in front of my feet. Back then, it felt like a reminder. Today, it feels like a demand. I am hanging on to all that is good, beautiful, kind, and brave in our…
little things.
We’re using these piles of bits and bobs for one of our holiday crafts. More soon! Happy Friday!xo e
Big news!
I had mentioned big blog news a few days ago, and I’m finally able to share. I’ve signed on to be the blogger for Family Fun’s new blog Everyday Fun and it went live today! Hooray, hooray, hooray! My vision for Everyday Fun is for it to be a resource for parents, grandparents, childcare providers…
Hey, Boston!
Laundry piles are starting to stack up as I organize, sort, plan, and pack for my three day book tour this weekend in Boston. Starting Friday, I’ll be buzzing around Boston and landing at these three places: Friday 11/16 — The Villag Toy Shop in Canton at 3:30 Saturday 11/17 — The Boston Children’s Museum…
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