On the Dot Creations

Mix & Match

Thank You Cards from Kelli Nicholls Designs / Polka Dot Pens from Office Playground

A Handmade Wonderland Party Idea

Since author Lewis Carroll's birthday is Friday, January 27, I'm thinking thoughts of Alice in Wonderland today. And look at the adorable party items I found on this theme!

Don't you just love those Alice place cards from TomKat Studio? And of course, I love that polka dotted napkin, too! :)

How about these fantastic photo props from the Windrosie Etsy shop?


These cupcake toppers and this rabbit centerpiece from Windrosie are also darling! What a fun idea for a party!



And now, I leave you with a quote from the classic Alice in Wonderland:

"It seems the hurrier I go, the behinder I get."

Truer words were never spoken. I'm feeling a bit "behinder" today myself. :) How about you?

Have a wonderful day, friends!

 

How's Your Handwriting?

Did you know that today, January 23, is National Handwriting Day? Let's be honest here: raise your hand if your handwriting is less than stellar. (I'm raising my hand) I suppose we can blame it on technology, right? Typing and texting has made handwriting almost a lost art.

Maybe this adorable polka dotted pencil case from the Little Bobbins Etsy shop will inspire us to tote pencils around in style. That might encourage us to write more often! :)

Here's one more cursive writing print from Livy Love Designs that I shared on Twitter today. I love this!


You'll find all sorts of adorable handmade creations in these two shops. Happy browsing!

Mix & Match

Chroma-logical Order Clock from ModCloth / Polka Dot Wallet from Brooklyn Love Designs

Let's Go Fly a Kite

Since Benjamin Franklin's birthday was yesterday, January 17, what a more fitting handmade product to show you than this fabulous kite invitation from the RBC Color Etsy shop?

Because I have a six-year-old son, I am well acquainted with the classic book The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss. This birthday party invitation follows the theme so nicely, featuring 1) the kite that Thing 1 and Thing 2 dragged through the house, 2) the stripes (like the cat's hat), 3) the blue and red color scheme used in the book, and 4) the Dr. Seuss-ish looking font. I love it! And look -- the inside of the envelope is even polka dotted!

Rebecca can create invitations like this for your little one's birthday party, too! Such fun!

Here's another item from this shop that I love: a candy heart save-the-date invitation -- CUTE! 

Up, up, and away! :)

January 22 is National Polka Dot Day!

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Have you heard? Sunday, January 22, is National Polka Dot Day!

Of course, I can't let this day pass by without at least some kind of pomp and circumstance. Want to join me?

I'm planning some fun goodies (and of course, lots of polka dots) on that day, and you don't want to miss it!

Help me spread the word by pinning the graphic above on Pinterest and sharing it on Facebook so that we can spread the word! 

And don't forget to check back here on Sunday, January 22, for all the fun! :)

Long live polka dots!

Warm Hands, Warm Heart

While it isn't particularly bone-chilling cold here in North Carolina right now, I know that many of you live in areas where it's really cold. And hey -- I think these polka dotted gloves are cute enough to wear any time of year -- cold or not! :)

I found the Just Wool Etsy shop while browsing for polka dots, and I encourage you to stop by this brand new shop! Such beautiful felted items! 

For example, take a look at this gorgeous felted girl's dress:


Isn't that photo precious? 

Happy browsing, and stay warm! :)