Colorful Books for Children

I try to read to my kids before bedtime every chance I get.  I'm always on the lookout for books that are visually interesting, have a great storyline (because I will be reading them hundreds of times), and are well-written.  


I've had following books in my Amazon cart for a while now.  They are colorful and have some great design to them.  I can't wait to buy them for my kids.


Pantone Colors 

(images via Design Mom)

Paul Thurby's Alphabet

Around the World with Mouk: A Trail of Adventure by Marc Boutavant

Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett

-Lana

Knitted Baby Gifts

I love giving knitted gifts to my friends who are expecting.  I very recently gave a pair of knitted socks to Katie who is expecting. 

It was a simple Two-Needle sock pattern by Debbie Bliss knitted as one piece and sewn down the back.  I can't remember which of her books it is from since I photocopied it years ago from one of her books loaned from the library.  The yarn is by Tess Designer Yarns which I purchased at a Stitches West conference a few years ago.  It is a superwash merino that is soft and has a nice elasticity to it. Since the pattern is for a 6 month-old baby, it knits up fast.  I think it can be done in a day if you knit quickly.

Now that this project is done, it makes me want to knit more regularly!

-Lana

Confetti

Who doesn't love confetti?  I've been seeing so many great confetti-inspired items on the web.  Here are a few of them.


Funfetti cake on Sweetapolita

Vonny Pie Carrier 

Tokketok Confetti Tags

DIY Confetti Tablecloth from Oh Happy Day

-Lana