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‘tiny happy’ was a journal of my handmade life from 2006-2025.

ceramic

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Cups 1 

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I finished sewing up a summer top for K using the 'queen' embroidery from the other day. I used a drapey kind of light weight cotton, good for wearing over other things, I hope. And she seems proud to have her artwork displayed like that.

And I'm rather proud of the new additions to my second-hand ceramic collection- all of these came from our local Recycling Centre (kind of like a rubbish tip with a shop for reusable things- do you have these where you live, too?) Although the wildflowers cups (top right) came from my dear friend Helen in the North Island. I like how similar they are to the ones I found here. Vintage Crown Lynn, I think.

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  1. Margaret Oomen Avatar
    Margaret Oomen

    your little princess is the perfect model
    and she should be very proud of her fantastic drawing.

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  2. heather Avatar
    heather

    how sweet that you used her artwork! that is a wonderful idea, she must be so proud!~

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  3. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Reading your blog has inspired me to find our local recycling center…I visited there today and found a great suitcase for our move from Northern California to Nelson in the near future. No fabric, which was a let down, but a great place for a treasure hunt! Thanks for the inspiration! Smiles

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  4. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    I’m quite sure I haven’t been reading your blog for that long – but K looks so much more grown up already than when i started! That top suits her down to the ground, too :^)

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  5. annri Avatar
    annri

    a lovely little personalized top! my hana has had similar styles which are great for layering, thereby lasting a good long time! it is such a pretty shade of blue.

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  6. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    Who is that big, beautiful girl? She grew up so fast! Both she and her new top are lovely.

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  7. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    Please please please make a tutorial for that blouse a la the wrap dress tutorial. I have made that sweet little dress twice and I would love another tiny happy original to add to my repertoire!

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  8. chez danisse Avatar
    chez danisse

    Your daughter, dressed in her artwork…it’s got to be one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen!

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  9. Donna Topp Avatar
    Donna Topp

    Again another gorgeous creation, when are you going to start listing kids clothes in your Etsy shop?? Another enjoyable session at ballet don’t you think? Take care. Donna xx

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  10. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    What a sweet little top! It’s lovely.

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  11. gretchen/juneatnoon Avatar
    gretchen/juneatnoon

    Your daughter is unreasonably cute! 🙂
    I love this idea. I think my kiddo would love to have her artwork stitched on a shirt!

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  12. Vic Avatar
    Vic

    Oh. Yes.
    I love it all.
    All of it, I love!

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  13. louana Avatar
    louana

    oh your little model is growing up fast, she looks great in her little top, it’s so nice to see it finished. No recycling centre near me, probably a good thing! I’m not sure I need more outlets to spend money. I love your finds though, the little pretty jug bottom left especially.

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  14. nicola@which name? Avatar
    nicola@which name?

    your little girl is so cute and the embroidery as a shirt is wonderfully sweet!
    nicola
    http://whichname.blogspot.com

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  15. jodi Avatar
    jodi

    all so very beautiful, as always x

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  16. Desiree Fawn Avatar
    Desiree Fawn

    Awe, that’s such a special outfit!

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  17. karin Avatar
    karin

    What a cute little top. And to include her artwork is a very nice idea. She must be so proud!

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  18. Liivia Avatar
    Liivia

    super!

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  19. Ellen Avatar
    Ellen

    Are you considering selling this design in adult sizes? I think anyone would be proud to wear such a lovely, original piece of clothing, especially in such a soothing shade of blue. : ) Your ceramic collection is looking similarly charming. Hooray for Recycling centres and their hidden treasures!

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  20. Kim Tillyer Avatar
    Kim Tillyer

    A lovely top( on a lovely model!) and I’m also loving that little alcove with the glass shelves, I wish my house had one. x

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  21. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    We have a recycling center at our town dump. I just call it the “thrift store” on my blog, only because people don’t really understand the whole thing and I have to explain it each time I mention it. Anyway, we have a shed that someone threw away. It was mended by some of the town locals and turned into a place that people can donate things that they don’t need but can be used by someone else. Lots of plates, books, toys, clothes, shoes, jackets, blankets and all free. Its a spiritual experience to be provided for in this manner, I love it.

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  22. melly Avatar
    melly

    K must be so pleased to wear her artwork! What a great shirt I love it. Hope there will be many more mommy daughter creations.

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  23. abby Avatar
    abby

    adorable! both K and her now top. We don’t have one of these recycling center shops here, but I keep hearing of others who do and the treasures they find. Your new mugs look so similar to the wildflowers ones, I did not notice the difference at first.
    I love the little built in shelf you have.

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  24. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    That top is lovely. So simple, and so special

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  25. Mountain Sketch Avatar
    Mountain Sketch

    Really cute top!! I loved it!!

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  26. Julie Smith Avatar
    Julie Smith

    Darling girl, darling top. Great idea.

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  27. Lia Avatar
    Lia

    o i love the way it turned out 🙂

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  28. Oshun Avatar
    Oshun

    Transferring her drawing to the top is such a lovely idea !

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  29. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    This is a fantastic idea. I think I’ll try doing this with my children to make their own back packs.

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  30. kimberly Avatar
    kimberly

    Oooo, I do like the blouse you made for your daughter. How very neat to be able to wear your own drawings. Thank you for posting the finished project.

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  31. Eunhwa Avatar
    Eunhwa

    What a wonderful idea of turning art into another art on a beautiful girl!

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