Monday, June 7, 2010

Something Pretty

This morning I woke up with an urge to make something pretty...

so I did!


I made a mobile full of butterflies, ladybugs, and birds and put it together with things I found around the house like fishing wire, a CD, ribbon, and a pretty pink button.

Isn't it fun making something with stuff you find just lying around the house?

92 comments:

Anonymous said...

That's beautiful, Katie! You are practically made of rainbows and awesome.

Macarena Gómez said...

It is so nice...!. Pure spring!

Karen said...

Yup, yup!! Your winged beauties look like they are dancing!!! :>:>

Mariel Torres said...

sucess!

Ah, lá em casa! said...

It's gorgeous, Kate. Very very cute. I wish I found these pretty butterflies here in Brazil.

Liza said...

you are the most creative person i've ever seen!
i want to make one now.
come visit: afewsillylittlethings.blogspot.com

L

Angela Lucier said...

Haha, beautiful! But I think only you would have butterflies, birds and bugs just lying around ;)

Natalie said...

oh my goodness!!! i love this!! :)

Emma said...

that is gorgeous. x

Cathlene Bell said...

I think the most beautiful thing about this is how simple it is. Probably everyone reading this blog has items resembling these in their home, but we stop ourselves short from making them into something special, picking from one of a dozen different excuses. I really admire you for not sidelining yourself from the glory that a creative life has to offer. Bravissima :)

colormekatie said...

Awww you are so sweet Cathlene Bell!!

8thstreet-store said...

Katie, you are awesome, and everyday I'm more convinced about that.
I love butterflies, and I have tooooons of old CD, so I'm going to try something like this.

Love ypu!!

Maggie =D said...

Ohh Katie, I really love it!! What a wonderful imagination! :D

Lindsey said...

I want to live where you do if you have such pretty fripperies lying around your house.

Eternal Lizdom said...

I love this! I think this would be a great addition to my 5 year old's butterfly bedroom... she and I can take your inspiration and create a cool chandelier type mobile for her light!

Tanya (a Taste of T) said...

Ah so pretty! You continue to impress me. You find every day stuff I have lying around and make everything so lovely.

Francine said...

So bright and colorful! I wish I had your creativity.

Unknown said...

I love it! So beautiful and lively!

Amoniel said...

You rock socks, girlie!!! You are my inspiration. <3

Hannah said...

I absolutely love your blog. Everytime I look around I love it more. You have such beautiful ideas, every one is like a smile.

RUBIA ARGYI said...

So beautiful!!

Megan said...

That is one fantastic creation! You have a lot more fun stuff lying around your house than I do! Maybe I should be collecting more beautiful things like you do. And that top photo is beautiful.

A'n'G Johnson said...

I love how actively creative you are!

Jessica said...

Wow this is amazing! :)

Moira Pineda said...

that's really cool =D but when i attempt at those stuff, i always just end up with a huge mess, lol :))

Kate said...

oh my gosh, i love this!!

Anonymous said...

that is gorgeous and you sure have the most beautiful things laying around your flat!

Operation Smiley Face said...

Wow. That's what came to mind when I saw your finished piece. :)

Under Urooba's Umbrella! said...

OH, I PRAY TO GOD FOR MORE OF THESE URGES OF YOURS.

Ummmm, so you can make more pretty things, of course! :D

Anonymous said...

seu talento é maravilhoso!! adoro suas idéias e sua criatividade. parabéns!

bejos...

KimL said...

You make me happy every. time.

Jillian Downs said...

This is so inspiring! I'm in love.

RMb said...

this is amazing!! i'm totally going to do it in my daughter's room.

Maggie May said...

hanging around the house...what do you think i can make with a baby jogger, empty toilet paper rolls, matchless socks and dog food?

:)

Anonymous said...

interesting.

A N A G O N said...

you are a creative inspiration. :) <3
that artwork is love! =)

ERIN said...

you inspire me.

Stephanie ;) said...

wow! that's really pretty~ I love how your photos always come out beautifully! :)

Jutta said...

It' so pretty! You are so creative, I'm in awe :)

Delia said...

So whimsical! You ooze beauty...even in your crafts! :)

Vera said...

LOVE IT!

Saskia said...

What a happy mobile! Thanks for cheering me up!

Effie said...

it is indeed very pretty!.... at last something nice with a CD!

muchlove said...

you are incredibly inspiring.

.:Baby Gin:. said...

oh my gosh @_@ that really is very pretty!!

Anonymous said...

Aww, this is so beautiful & inspiring! I adore your blog so much! xx

Renee said...

You are amazing! That's a wonderful idea, again.

Euforilla said...

I'm in awe!
That's truly beautiful!

u-ka said...

beautiful! I use butterflies for decorate my curtains! :D

Queta said...

What a great idea!
So beautiful...

Susana said...

Soooo nice!

Katie you always make me see the bright side of the day with such wonderful creations and colors!!

Hugs from Spain!

LITTY said...

katie you are awesome. :D Always leave me in awe with your creations.
Lots of love from Malaysia. :)

keishua said...

aww! super cute. I have been wanting to make a mobile. that looks fun.

Grain de Sable Arc En Ciel said...

It is gorgeous!
Can we try this at home? :)

data recovery Miami said...

wow, that's what I call creative. I love it and just wish I had ideas like this one.

Unknown said...

that's beautiful!

cafiena said...

always an inspiration.. thank you.. now i see magnetic butterfly on the fridge differently...

Candicelyn said...

beautiful, your blog always makes me smile

Amber said...

I can't think of anything this fun lying around my house! I think that's why we all love your blog! You only let the good in, and then let it shine on all of us...Thanks for that!
from: the ones consumed by taking things too seriously :)

Fleur said...

wouw, this is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Lovely project! So perfect for summer! :)

www.meg-land.blogspot.com

xx

Anonymous said...

you have so many cool ideas - i feel inspired

look a little closer said...

beautiful! i love butterflies :) and those moments when you just want to make pretty things :)

Janine de Bart said...

Oooooh! Very nice! And also cute ;).

Anonymous said...

sweet!!! Great idea!

Anonymous said...

Love it!

brlracincwgrl said...

You're so clever! I love it :). And all the colors!

Raptor Plateado said...

WOW i like the colors!! make me smeeling!!

Barbara said...

Katie, Your photos and your creative ideas really inspire me. I left you an award on my blog.

Katie Freedle said...

Pretty is an understatement. THIS FUCKING ROCKS!

colormekatie said...

haha!!

Nedda Ebo said...

Wow, this post is so cute, lighthearted, and beautiful. Great photography too.

Mustart x

Michelle said...

your creativity always just floors me. I wish I had your ideas! Beautiful.

Anonymous said...

hi Katie,

luv ur blog, luv ur ideas,luv u & moo too :D

*i noticed moo in the 3rd pic.he always attach to u where ever u are & he is so cute!

Silver Strands said...

Wow! pretty indeed!

Anonymous said...

You make the process look as beautiful as the product. And your project is such a great example of re-using materials. An eco-parade for Katie!

Anonymous said...

So amazing...It´s great to read you almost everyday...Sunlight and happiness in mind...
Always drawing smiles even from the distance and to people yo don´t know...really sweet!!Thanks a lot!

Stela James said...

you are incredibly inspiring.

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A Daft Scots Lass said...

How totally pretty and creative. Well done to you.

Vanessa said...

This is so super neat! I love you creativity!

Heather Taylor said...

You are marvelous! Great job on such a whimsical project!

- said...

Very few people could take a few simple things and turn it into something so beautiful, that's special :). It's lovely x

Moan said...

I love how you seem to capture colour as happiness in EVERYTHING. You are truly amazing!!!

Anouck said...

waaw thats really cool!

OB said...

EEK! this is genius and just what I NEEDED!! please tell me how and what you used to put it all together, adelamavila@gmail.com I absolutely LOVE IT!

ivok said...

that is great =)

Fish Food Tees said...

I also really love your pictures!

Fish Food Tees said...

So beautiful!!! I wish I was as creative as you!!!

Leti. said...

Katieeee! Give me your eyes and your brain,please! It´s sooo pretty!
I start looking for everything my mom wants to throw away...and most of them are in my bedroom! Hahaha. I wanna try to do something pretty soooo bad!

Love,

Leticia.

Anonymous said...

Love the mobile!

Sandra said...

oh that's a great idea!