{beauty bows}

I wanted to give you all a sneak peak of my new line called Beauty Bows. I love wearing bows so much so I decided to start adding some to my shop!

I'm just having so much fun making! =)

{winner}

This week has been a crazy week & I have been busy with onesie sales everyday so far including 5 sales just today! I'm so excited! But in my busyness...I forgot to announce Aimee's giveaway winner! =/

The winner of the beautiful hair clip is Michabella!

Congrats!

{featured}

My sparkly snowflake soap have been featured in this lovely treasury!

Just made my day! =)

{wednesday wish list}

Today's wish list is full of fun illustrations because I wish I could draw =/

*Tsai-fi
*LittleToad
*VirginiaKraljevic
*JamesKeniston
*CityofDionne
*TheDreamyGiraffe

{blog it forward}

Today is my blog it forward day & I'm going to share with you what inspires me every day.

All images found on We Love It

I am inspired every day by chubby limbs, soft cooing noises, sweet giggles, little wrinkled feet, warm snuggle buddies, chipmunk cheeks & first smiles that melt your heart. These little loves inspire me everyday to fill my shop with lots of lovely treasures to spoil these little ones with.

Make sure you check out Malia's adorable blog cause she's up next tomorrow!

{feature:Larisa}

Good morning loves!

I would like for you to meet Larisa, a fellow onesies maker! =)

My name is Larisa and I'm 31 years old (still not used to that fact). I've grown up in Los Angeles and was born in Reno, Nevada. My background is in Graphic Design. I have worked in the apparel industry for over 5 years designing graphics for various types of clothing. Another passion of mine is Textile Design. My fascination with the world of pattern and surface design that can be applied to paper goods, wrapping paper, journals, stationary and bedding is one of the reasons why I'm pursuing a Textile/Surface Design certificate at Otis College of Design. While pursuing the certificate program, I design and produce my own organic baby clothing line. My goal is to promote awareness for our environment from a young age in a modern and fun way, and to give mothers an opportunity to dress their children in clothing that makes a positive statement. Other things I also enjoy are: baking, crafting, decorating, knitting, reading, any outdoor activity, music, traveling and discovering new places.

What inspires you most?
I pull a lot of inspiration from things found in nature and organic shapes. I'm also drawn to modern, clean and simple design. Another source of inspiration is other artists. There isn't a day that goes by where I come across another artists' work and get that feeling in my gut where I just want to create create create!

What are your top 5 fave blogs/sites?

http://amyatlas.blogspot.com/

http://freshlyblended.blogspot.com/

http://www.onkamal.com/index.php

http://www.dwellstudio.com/

http://kirinote.blogspot.com/

Where can we find more of you?

http://inkandivy.blogspot.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/inkandivystudio

http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkandivy/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ink-Ivy/119005904780661?ref=sgm

What are you current projects?

Currently, I am working on filling my first order with a boutique called Belly Bliss (http://www.bellybliss.org/) in Colorado. Alongside that, I'm developing new designs for Summer as well as developing a "Mommy & Me" line of onesies and t-shirts for Mom. I also plan to expand the line with oil cloth bibs as well as organic cotton screen printed bibs and burp cloths.

Larisa is giving away this adorable 6-12 month piece onesies!

To enter:

*Leave a comment below telling me what your favorite item in Ink & Ivy is along with your email address to be contacted at if you win.

For extra entries:

*Become a follower of my blog & leave a comment saying so
*Become a follower on Twitter & tweet about the giveaway & leave a comment saying so
*Blog about this giveaway with the picture from above & leave a comment saying so

Do all the above & that gives you 4 chances to win! =)

Remember, if you would like to be featured on my blog, please email me at oneartsymama(at)yahoo(dot)com

{how to:felt flower magnet}

Today is my craft day! This is the first Saturday in a very long time that we have had nothing planned so I have been spending the whole day crafting! =)

I have had a bunch of felt laying around so I whipped up this super easy & fun craft to use some of it up so I thought I would share it! These magnets look so amazing & make great Mother's Day gifts! =)

All you need is:
*Fabric Scissors
*Hot glue gun
* Felt
*Magnet
*Button

First:

Then make a slit into each petal like so-

Then grab the base of the beginning petal, place just a bit of glue on it & pinch it together to dry.

Do this on the next petal & repeat until you have done this to all the petals. You may do this to the backside of a few petals to give it a different dimension.

Repeat the last step on all 3 felt pieces.

Then glue the felt pieces together stacking the smallest piece on top.

Glue your magnet to the back & your button to your front & you have a fancy flower magnet!

I apologize for the horrible yellow picture...my kitchen as horrible lighting but isn't my hubby & nephew so cute?! =)

Happy Saturday loves! Enjoy!

{blog award}

I have been receiving some lovely blog awards lately & I'm so super thankful to all of you for nominating me & just just coming & visiting my blog! It truly means so much to me that you all enjoy taking part of my little life here on my blog! =)

So to say thank you, I'm would like to pass on the love to some of my favorite bloggers with this "I love your Blog' award.

This award goes to-

*Alli's inspiring blog
*My lovely cousin Amanda's blog
*Anna's lovely blog
*My dear Indie Biz friend Bri's blog
*Lauren's lovely blog

Thanks again everyone for your lovely awards & also for visiting me & leaving me some love...your comments always make my day so much brighter! =)

Have a wonderful weekend!

{happy earth day}

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Today I am going to revel in some of God's amazing creations...

All images found at WeLoveIt

I just wish it was warmer so I could go outside & enjoy it myself! =)

{wednesday wish list}

Today's wish list is full of super cute wearable treats-

*AmarettoGirl
*ShayAaron
*PetitPlat

{take a look}

Head over to Dainty & check out my fun post =)

{winner}

I almost forgot to announce the winner of Yours Truly Dear's giveaway =/

The winner is Chelsea!

Congrats!

Don't forget to enter Aimee's lovely giveaway below!