Flying Into A New Year

I am loving the birdie items on Etsy. They are abundant and super cute. If you look too long you just might get addicted. I think I may be! Ugh, every time I turn around I'm addicted to something on Etsy. Does anyone know if there is an Etsy rehab or Etsy Addicts Annonymous? I think there may be a need for one or both....... "Hi my name is Cassie and I'm an Etsy addict, today I'm addicted to birds, tomorrow it will be something else." Enjoy these bird items and I wish you and yours a happy and blessed New Year.



These little birds are so adorable. One can clearly tell they were made with a lot of love and attention. Made of felt and fabric these birdies are individual brooches. Pin one to your favorite top or purse for quick and easy embellishment. These and more lovelies can be found in the Etsy shop of ahyingmui.





These elegant and stylish note cards are perfect for any occasion. Rather it be a simple thank you, a congratulation, or a get well soon, these are sure to delight the receiver. These perfectly perched note cards can be found in the Etsy shop of MonAmiGreetings.





Adorn any room of your home with this sweet little birdie perched high atop his branch. These vinyl wall decal is so chic in detail. The curls of the branch give it the perfect touch of whimsical. This and some fab other vinyl wall decals can be found in the Etsy shop of singlestonestudios.





These birdies fly all day every day. Delicately hand sewn these sweet tweeters come together to make a perfect mobile for your little ones enjoyment. I can't imagine what would be going through a baby's mind as it watches these retro birdies fly above. This can be found in the Etsy shop of babybomb.





Show your needles some love with this chic birdie pincushion. With fabulous details and whimsical flair this birdie pincushion is a must have for the sewing queen. This and other great pincushions can be found in the Etsy shop TheDailyPincushion.





This pendant makes me want to just fly. If only I had wings.... The creator dubs this one the bird and egg pedant. I can't help but think of what a world it would be if we had birds such as this one laying eggs like this. This and some other great beads can be found in the Etsy shop of sssbeads.





Last, but most certainly not least are these adorable birdie hair clips. Made of leather these are sure to last for almost ever. The Etsy shop of BellaTaylor has some very lovely items for the little one's in our lives.



I hope you all have enjoyed these fab birdie items from some wonderful Etsy shops. I had some cute retro birdie magnets for sale in my shop, but they sold almost as soon as I listed them and I've failed to yet make more of them. But, I will in time. I hope where ever you are reading this today you are filled with the spirit of having made it to see the beginning of another year. Remember to be thankful for the one's you love and let's make this year better than the last.

Last Minute Handmade Gift Idea- Moss Terrarium

Did you forget Aunt Sally or Great-Auntie Stella? No problem! This quick, easy, and almost FREE Christmas gift is great for a last minute gift. It's also not a bad idea to make a few extra gifts for someone you may have forgotten, but don't recall or someone decides to bring their neighbor along to your holiday festivities. You all know during the holidays you can never tell what could happen especially with those out of town relatives who tend to do the craziest things. Have fun and happy creating! Put a little handmade in someone's life this holiday season!




Terrariums are easy and VERY inexpensive since all of your materials other than the container can be found in nature. I found the tall apothecary jar at a local thrift store for $1 and the other is just a small canning jar I had around the house.

To create a terrarium you will need the following materials:
1. jar
2. small pebbles (just enough to cover the bottom of the jar)
3. soil
4. moss

First, make sure your jar is clean and dry. Loosely place the pebbles in the bottom of the jar, careful not to chunk them in and break something. Make sure your pebbles cover the bottom of the jar, but aren't layered too thick. Next, place about an 1/2"-1" of soil on top of the pebbles. All that is left to do now is to place your moss on top of the the soil. You can layer your moss and tuck smaller pieces into the cracks of the larger pieces. Just experiment with it and decide how you like it. You can also add small things like tiny ferns, just pick one by the root and stick it in a crack around the moss so it's in the soil. You can also add cute miniatures if you can find some or have any on hand. These give the terrariums a sweet little feel.






Caring for your terrarium- Ok you don't have to have a green thumb to keep this a live. Simply water once every week or so with a SMALL amount of water such as a 1/2 tea spoon full. Place the lid on and watch it thrive. If there is a lot of condensation on the inside of the jar then it's probably to damp. Take the top off and let it breathe a little until some of the condensation has gone away. A little condensation is a great thing, it means your terrarium is happy! Have fun with this and ENJOY!