Made by Joel

I am inspired by Portland artist and designer, Joel Henriques.

He has devoted himself to making arts and crafts that is both accessible and meaningful.

He created this amazing paper city with vehicles for his kids and shares his graphics here!

You can download, print out and spend a great afternoon with your child.

[images from Made by Joel]

mommies inc

I love our new venture
mommies inc

Started with 3 buddy mommies, all trained in design
We decided to get together to create fun party projects for kids.

This month, we are planning a circus party!
Follow our progress here!

Go by Dwell Baby

Love the graphics of Dwell Studio. 

We got 4 of their titles for Slade.

Go features simple graphics of trains, helicopters, even bimps!

buy yours here!

Boardbooks

It is official:

Slade loves boardbooks!

At 11 months, he simply loves flipping the pages.

He flips them from front to back, upside down, inside out.

Chews the corners and gnaws at the edges.

None of which he reads really.

But this does not stop us from being indulgent parents.

We ran straight out to the shops and bought a bunch.

I will be posting the best picks.

All of them beautiful!

♡ elaine

Super Baby!

Dear mommies! 

I have received many queries regarding where to buy this cute superman suit,

when I posted these images of Slade on facebook. 

The good news is, I am bringing it in the 6-12mth old version in: November 2011

This is a wetsuit, which includes a red cape (detachable) and swimming cap.

Measures: 80cm length

Selling price: SGD 16.90

Self-collect in Singapore

If you are interested, do drop me a line at design.mein@gmail.com

UPDATE: PRE-ORDERS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT!

Pierrot & Columbine

19 French children dressed as mime characters Pierrot (Boy) and Columbine (Girl)

 The boys are wearing black skull caps and the girls get the pointed hats. 

via French Kissed

You can purchase the digital scan here.

Botanist's Kit

What a fantastic idea!

The Botanist's Kit from Playful Learning

Compilation Tutorials: Fabric Flowers

Poppies from Mrs Priss (Sewn!)

Ruffles from Craft Snob (Sewn!)

Ruffles in organza from Mrs Priss (Sewn!)

Compilation Tutorials: Useful Techniques for Fabric Flowers

Singe (using lighter to seal the edges of fabric) from Mrs Priss

Puckering from Mrs Priss

handle & spout

beautiful fabric fleur from handle & spout!

A Toast to Altered Art

Beautiful creation by A Toast to Altered Art.

Compilation Tutorials: Felt Flowers

We combed the most beautiful craft blogs to find ways to create felt flowers.

Here is a compilation of my favourites!

The Classic Rosette from Mrs Priss (No sew!)

Petal Flower from Mrs Priss (No sew!)

Scrungey Fleur from Craft Snob (No sew!)

Scrungey Fleur in 2 versions from keeping life creative (No sew!)

Scrungey Fleur with cute button from the fickle pickle (No sew!)

Scrungey Fleur from heartmade (Sewn!)

Mayi Carles

And we love these beautiful layered creations from Mayi Carles!

You can find her etsy and blog.

A Alicia

 I was researching on fabric flowers when I came across these gorgeous felt creations by A Alicia.

You can find her on etsy and facebook

katie did

I thought this is a fantastic idea!

katie has a tutorial for this beautiful flower collar here!

[images from katie did]

Sambellina

loving the partyware from Sambellina!

{For Sale} mein nursery™ Bloomers (Limited Edition)

We are happy to introduce mein nursery™ limited edition bloomers!

We buy fabrics that we love and make them into these cute bloomers with bobbin lace trimmings. 

These bloomers fit 6-12 months. 
Measures about 32cm (W) x 20cm (H) 
and are in 100% cotton.

SGD 26

Available in Choc, Strawberry & Duck Egg

♡ Gift packed in phthalate-free EVA bags.
♡ Kindly tolerate some variations from images.
♡ Please allow 7-14 working days for shipping to major cities.

Made by hand in sunny Singapore under our own mein nursery™ label.

we welcome wholesale enquiries

do contact us at babythingamabobs@gmail.com

Get yours here!

{For Sale} mein™ Felt Brooch

mein's 2011 happy brooches in felt

mein is happy to introduce our latest babies!

felt brooches available in 3 designs:

bird

cloud

mustache

SGD 8

we welcome wholesale enquiries

do contact us at babythingamabobs@gmail.com

{For Sale} mein nursery™ Aviators

mein nursery's aviator collection 2011

mein™ is happy to introduce our first collection of sunglasses for kids!

classic aviators available in 4 styles:

gold frame with brown tint

gold frame with grey tint

silver frame with brown tint

silver frame with grey tint

we welcome wholesale & consignment enquiries

do contact us at babythingamabobs@gmail.com

MEIN™ ON-THE-GO FLASHCARDS

With a new baby on board, we realised that there was a need for "inflight" entertainment for the long car journeys. Slade is only 3 months and he is already getting restless in the car seat. I started taking photos of our favourite toys (with Instagram) and uploading them in an album on my mobile phone. I print them out on cardstock too.

If you think it would work for you, feel free to download these here! 

(Not for resale or commercial purpose)

copyright mein 2011

Nursery Rhyme: Row Row Row Your Boat

*click on image for a larger version for printing out

Here is another recommended action rhyme. I usually start with this and our kiddo Slade loves it.

Nursery Rhyme: Incy Wincy Spider

*click on image for a larger version for printing out

By 2 months, Slade was beginning to respond alot more to what we say. Realising there are only that many times we can repeat, "Hello", "How are you", "Bubbles" and "Sweethearts". We started wrecking our brains for nursery rhymes of bygone years.

Then it dawned on me that I can only recall bits and pieces of most of the rhymes. Hence I often find myself scrambling to google rhymes. Only to realise that the half I thought I remembered was actually lost in childhood translation.

As a designer by training, looking for visually pretty nursery rhymes is an uphill task. So I started researching and laying out my favourite nursery rhymes. I print them out, laminate them and keep them handy.

I will be posting some of my favourites to share.

WE LIKE: Pat Hutchin

Our newborn simply adores Rosie's Walk by the talented Pat Hutchin.

Get your copy here

WE LIKE: Caroline Gomez

Love this 2010 Spring Collection from Caroline Gomez

For more information visit her website

Happy Chinese New Year!

This bunny lamp would make a great conversation piece for the Year of the Rabbit

Get yours here

Happy Chinese New Year!

WE LIKE: Le Papillon

Le Papillon

Pourquoi les poules pondent des oeufs?
Pour que les oeufs fassent des poules.
Pourquoi les amoureux s’embrassent?
C’est pour que les pigeons roucoulent.
Pourquoi les jolies fleurs se fanent?
Parce que ça fait partie du charme.
Pourquoi le diable et le bon Dieu?
C’est pour faire parler les curieux.

Pourquoi le feu brûle le bois?
C’est pour bien réchauffer nos coeurs.
Pourquoi la mer se retire?
C’est pour qu’on lui dise Encore.
Pourquoi le soleil disparaît?
Pour l’autre partie du décor.
Pourquoi le diable et le bon Dieu?
C’est pour faire parler les curieux.

Pourquoi le loup mange l’agneau?
Parce qu’il faut bien se nourrir.
Pourquoi le lièvre et la tortue?
Parce que rien ne sert de courir.
Pourquoi les anges ont-ils des ailes?
Pour nous faire croire au Père Noël.
Pourquoi le diable et le bon Dieu?
C’est pour faire parler les curieux.

Ça t’a plu, le petit voyage?
Ah oui, beaucoup!
Vous avez vu des belles choses?
J’aurais bien voulu voir des sauterelles
Des sauterelles? Pourquoi des sauterelles?
Et des libellules aussi.
A la prochaine fois, d’accord.
D’accord.

Je peux te demander quelque chose?
Quoi encore?
On continue mais cette fois-çi c’est toi qui chantes.
Pas question.
S’il te plaît.
Non, mais non.
Allez, c’est le dernier couplet.
Tu ne crois pas que tu pousses un peu le bouchon?

Pourquoi notre coeur fait tic-tac?
Parce que la pluie fait flic flac.
Pourquoi le temps passe si vite?
Parce que le vent lui rend visite.
Pourquoi tu me prends par la main?
Parce qu’avec toi je suis bien.
Pourquoi le diable et le bon Dieu?
C’est pour faire parler les curieux.

-- Interprétée par Michel Serrault et Claire Bouanich
Musique de Nicolas Errèra
Paroles de Philippe Muyl


The Butterfly

Why do chickens lay eggs?
So the eggs will make chickens.
Why do lovers kiss each other?
To make the pigeons coo.
Why do the pretty flowers wilt?
Because that’s part of their charm.
Why the devil and the good God?
To make the curious people talk.

Why does fire burn wood?
In order to warm our hearts.
Why does the tide go out?
So we can call for an Encore.
Why does the sun disappear?
So we can see the rest of the décor.
Why the devil and the good God?
To make the curious people talk.

Why does the wolf eat the lamb?
Because it needs to nourish itself.
Why the tortoise and the hare?
Because there’s no point in running.
Why do angels have wings?
To make us believe in Father Christmas.
Why the devil and the good God?
To make the curious people talk.

Did you enjoy our little trip?
Oh yes, very much!
Did you see beautiful things?
I would’ve liked to see grasshoppers.
Grasshoppers? Why grasshoppers?
And dragonflies, too.
Next time, ok?
Ok.

May I ask you something?
What now?
We continue, but this time you sing.
Not a chance.
Please.
Absolutely not.
Come on, it’s the last verse.
Don’t you think you’re pushing it?

Why do our hearts go tick tock?
Because rain goes plop plop.
Why does time pass so quickly?
Because the wind pushes it along.
Why do you take me by the hand?
Because with you, all is well.
Why the devil and the good God?
To make the curious people talk.

-- Performed by Michel Serrault and Claire Bouanich
Music by Nicolas Errèra
Lyrics by Philippe Muyl, translated by [HEP]

WE LIKE: Lemmikkiapina

Lemmikkiapina is by Paulina Temmes of Finland. Her sewn and embroidered soft sculpture animals are such beautiful keepsakes for your little one.


Rabbit with Two Hearts, is made of undyed linen fabric. The cape is made of recycled cotton and recycled lace. Rabbit's face and the two hearts in his cape are hand embroidered with cotton threads. 

Height with ears approx. 5.5", 14 cm.


For more information, visit Lemmikkiapina

elaine on maternity

Dear friends, 

elaine goes on maternity between 

1 - 30 Nov 2010

Thank you for your kind support.

We will be back with new inspirations.

♥ 
Elaine

{For Sale} Heico Bunny Light

One of the hardest thing to find is the right night light. I was looking for something whimsical, yet realistic. I may not be making sense, but I just needed a fun light in the nursery, instead of ionisers, lampshades and dimmers.


This 15W lamp is manufactured in Germany. It transforms any space into an enchanted forest instantly. I can imagine this bunny to be a great companion for many a fairytale night...


Fellow whimsical mommies, I have a few in stock!


White
H27cm
Plastic
220/240V/15W, includes bulb and 2-pin plug


SGD 120  SGD115

WE LIKE: Vintage hangers

Lovely vintage hangers from etsy seller She's a Peach

via modern kiddo