Hop into Spring

Spring Exploded on the Studio Design Table

The button studio worktable was piled with luscious felted-wool eggs, buttons and pins, but the ideas just didn't come together until I happened on this ceramic egg tray at a local craft supplier.  First I popped in the eggs, then had fun adding other design elements.

          

I added a few leaves and flowers snipped from artificial plants and had an instant arrangement!

You might recognize this Cottontail cupcake topper from an earlier pattern.  He's on a toothpick, so he tucks in nicely amid the eggs and some felt flowers and leaves from my stash.  Check out this Cottontail & Carrot Cupcake pattern to make your own topper, flowers and leaves.

And sometimes simple is good.  I found this vintage cup years ago and it's so sweet with just a bit of embellishment--although I think I'm going to add a decorative pin, maybe a swirly bud, just one.

Find the Wool Eggs on our Website

Check our Spring Shop online if you're in the mood for some handmade decor.  We're offering the wool eggs in 9 colors (available to order 8am March 14), plus all kinds of seasonal Just Pins and buttons.  There's a new pattern for Semi-Sweet Bunny Pincushion, and-- while they last--a couple of limited-edition kits (also 8am March 14).

PS--I found the ceramic egg tray at Michael's!

Happy Easter and happy Spring decorating!