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We made this butterfly craft today and had a lovely time of it. So simple and rewarding to put together. How fun would it be to pass these out as Love Bug Valentines as well? Just write a little note on the back. You could even add a candy stick or smarties instead of the …
Merriest of merriest news! So many have asked for a template for our popular reindeer head that has been so beloved over the years. And if you can even believe it (yes, I’m so slow on the up keep sometimes) I have actually, finally added one for you in the shop! Be sure to tag …
I did a little illustration for the best papa bear – the calm in all our our wild. All the kids love and look up to Jon so much. He’s definitely the favorite one around and I’m totally great with that. Happy Fathers day!
Meet the latest travel doll Anouk of Amsterdam! She is the second installment in our Travel Girls series (You might remember Colette of Paris? And then Kayllyn of NYC coming up next!). Anouk is a city girl who loves cycling, flower shopping and sketching. And of course the occasional stroopwafel- but preferably made fresh in the …
WHAT TO WEAR when traveling in Amsterdam (in the Spring) I wanted to share what I loved wearing in Amsterdam (in early May) – and also what I wish I wore. Like spring in most places- think in layers. First off you’ll need a good rain jacket – weather in Amsterdam in the spring …
I always need an illustration warm up to start the creative day so I decided to start illustrating a series of kids in the costumes I’ve created in the past. Starting with our favorite card board llama costume. You can find instux on how to make your own Llama costume here. Can’t wait …
We’ve been doing lots of random things over here at Banister House, such as putting flowers on Frida (an illustration I did for the Frida Kahlo edition of Bravery Magazine). Playing with legos on our new Gathre mats. They are absolutely perfect for keeping the little pieces from falling into the cracks. Miss M was …
Gathre mats now has a Mini+ version of Our World Map that I illustrated, and we couldn’t love it more! It’s so perfect for toting around for play or hanging above a bed or crib. Find this size, as well as the Midi+ and Micro sizes here.
If I could fly Then I would know What life looks like from up above and down below I’d keep you safe I’d keep you dry Don’t be afraid ‘Amelia’ I’m the satellite And you’re the sky -Andrew McMahon C A P S U L E W A R D R O B E : …
It’s been a busy week full of end of the year school activities and lots of illustration jobs. This one woman artist/motherhood/doll maker juggle is just crazy sometimes. And sometimes I feel like I’m failing at all of these titles. And sometimes I simply need the t-shirt jeans and tennis staples to run around in and …