Thought I’d share some Robin-related handmade/art/design loveliness I’ve stumbled upon in Etsy … because, well … I’m partial to Robins :-)

1. Mr American Robin (needle-felted) by Tracy Mueller
2. Robin (original watercolour painting) by Dimdi
3. Needle Felted Red Robin Jingle Ball Toy by Asher Jasper
4. “Gray Autumn” fine art print (wrapped canvas) by Tracey Capone Photography
5. Robins on a Branch brass earrings by For the Cross Jewelry
6. Birds Nest Necklace with Robins Eggs by Jacaranda Designs
7. Large Robin Pillow Case by Mirthquake
8. Little Robin print by Yumi Yumi
9. Bird Cages Vinyl Wall Art by Goat Grin Studio

This was fun to put together – hope to do more little featurettes on the blog this year :-)

To celebrate a new year (and a new decade), I’ve given my blog a little facelift. Do you like? :-) I’ve tested it across a small sample of browsers but please do let me know if you encounter any issues on your browser.

How was your New Year’s celebration? I hope it was a memorable and happy one!

My family and I were able to spend a few days in Fiji over the new year period, and saw in 2011 together on the Coral Coast (photo up there is of the sunset on our first day). It was a very relaxing time away – I forgot how nice it was to just do nothing! – and it gave me a chance to think about the year ahead.

I have a few creative resolutions floating around in mind for 2011, including:

• Spend more time on designing new dolls and softies and more time experimenting with new techniques
• Do more craft for fun, for the heck of it, for gifting and for the home, rather than with the aim of putting it up in my shop
• Don’t over-commit: Say yes only to the opportunities that clearly fit in with my priorities
• Do more tutorials and freebies :-)
• Re-focus on new patterns for my little fabric range

How about you? What are some creative resolutions you’ve come up with for 2011?