This is why I adore Twitter so much.  One of my Tweeps sent me this message:

Click on the image link and I was greeted with this:

This is all kinds of wonderful!  Thanks @elimaschio you made my day!

I’m a little late with my Creative Space this week, but I’m hoping you’ll forgive me when you see what I’ve been working on.

Lately I’ve been really moved by some of the embroidery that I’ve been seeing on the great creative blogs out there.  I’m especially crushing on Carina’s Craftblog.  Which is lucky because Carina has published a wonderful ebook on embroidery.  I purchased the book on Thursday night and I’ve been searching for a way to use it ever since.

I hit the jackpot when I stumbled on to the blog Feeling Stitchy.  It’s a massively wonderful resource for all things stitched.  I fell in love with so many of the projects on there but I still wasn’t sure what to do so I went looking for more inspiration.

I was lucky enough to come across Vintage Transfer Finds and there I fell in love with this little birdie.  I stitched it up in no time and I’m so proud of it.  I even managed to do my first french knot and it worked!

I’m so smitten with it.  I decided to turn it into a little coin purse based on the tutorial on Cat Taylor which I found through the very amazing Creative Space by Megan at Simple Pleasures.

I used some of the new fabric I picked up this week at Addicted to Fabric and lined it with a bright purple just for something fun.

So what do you think?  I’m thinking that it would be a great little giveaway to one lucky commenter.  So if you’d like a little blue bird to keep your change happy just leave a comment on this post letting me know where you’d take the blue bird on your adventures.  Comments will be closed at 8pm AEST on Tuesday 9 March 2010.

Aren’t these book covers amazing?  Penguin Classics has teamed up with Aids Awareness Fun (Red) to produce eight new covers for a sample of their penguin classic books.  I would love a set of these books, not only to red but to lovingly gaze at.

I’d also love posters of these covers, they’d make such a powerful statement hanging on the wall.  Once again Penguin has proved why they’re a literary powerhouse.

Image source: Studioloo

I want this yarn, and not just because it’s called Candy Sprinkles.  I swear!

How beautiful does it look?  I’d love to make something funky out of it.  Not sure what… a scarf maybe… oh the possibilities…

How awesome is this vase?  Prairie House is made by artist Dora Humniski as part of the artist collective called Loyal Loot.

I just love the simple lines and the imaginative play on proportions and landscapes.  I’d love this vase just so I could keep changing the item it held and pretend I lived in that house for a little while.

Image source: Loyal Loot

Image source: Lovely Mariquita

How gorgeous are these felt animal brooches from Lovely Mariquita?  I want them all!  These so many variations and styles to choose from, this is a mere handful of all the ones I would love to give a home to.

I think it’s the cartoon style eyes that really make them special.  They remind me of a teddy bear I had growing up.  If I only had to pick one item I think it would have to be a deer… although the raccoon is cute.. and so’s the little squirrel… and the birds… Oh don’t make me pick just one!

For those of you living under the rock Alice in Wonderland opens in cinemas this week and I cannot wait! It’s been awhile since I got excited about a movie coming out and I’ve been waiting for this one for months.

And it seems I’m not the only one.  All over the internet there are homages to Alice in Wonderland popping up from Etsy to Cakes to blogs.  One of my favourite blogs, Confessions of a Net Addict, has put a wonderful spin on the topic.

Turning her wonderful style and talent to the task, Miss Addict has developed looks inspired by each of the characters.

These collections are funky and cool and all the great things in life.  The colours are bright and vibrant and totally reflective of the traditional look and feel of Alice in Wonderland only with a modern stylish twist.

I love them all and would kill to be able to wear a third of the things listed.  (Not to mention afford them!)

If you, like me, are lusting after all things Alice in Wonderland at the moment do yourself a favour and head over to Confessions of a Net Addict!

Thanks to Miss Addict for permission to use her wonderful collection.

Here’s my favourite Handbags and Shoes from Anthropologie. I’m loving the mix of bold colours with the always fashionable black. It’s a mix of office smarts and beach side casuals. Hope you enjoy.

A. Pigtail Hobo B. Stone Skiffing Hobo C. Javanica Tote D. Foliage Unfolding Bag E. Necktie Tote F. Midnight Sky T-Straps G. Carved Celadon Heels H. High Seas Wedges I. Peek Through Petals Clogs

Wanting something that glitters?  Or maybe you’re just looking for a stylish way to be sun smart. These items from Anthropologie might be just what you need.

A. Frozen Facets Brooch B. Jeweled Stream Necklace C. Unabashed Parrot Earrings D. Conte Crayon Wrap E. Drops-of-Night Posts F. Rubus Flower Necklace G. Topiary Hat H. Padgett Cap I. Hexagonal Bloom Bucket Hat

With the weight coming off I’m starting to eye off some fashion pieces I would love to add to my collection. I love how Anthropologie have put a modern twist on some vintage classics. I’ve even managed to find a stylish version of the flanno shirt, although it still might be too upmarket for the likes of Queanbeyan.

A. Zardozi Aari Bolero B. Rippling Pond Jacket C. Vanilla Bean Blouse D. Cecily Tunic E. Into The Night Blouse F. Sprinkling-Of-Pink Jacket G. Buds & Stripes Top H. Vermillion Flurry Blouse I. Pleasantly Plaid Buttondown J. Floating Fronds Blouse K. Look-Sharp Tunic