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I've never gotten a pinata before. They look really fun, and I've seen lots of DIY pinata projects, but nothing really motivated me to get one. It's probably because the little dude is still kind of little. But after seeing these adorable pinatas by Whack Pinateria, I can't wait to get one for his next birthday. I mean, I always figured you can make anything into a pinata, but some of these ideas just never occurred to me, and I love it all! Art truly comes in so many different forms, and I love being surprised. 

Because of traveling and sickness, our holiday cards were mailed out super late this year (some actually went out today!). I still think better late than never! I know that technology keeps us in touch these days, and that friends we don't talk to on a regular basis can just check Facebook for updates and pictures. But I still insist that snail mail is a more intimate way to stay in touch and for the friends and family who don't get to see us often, a holiday card can somewhat capture how we're doing and let them know that we're thinking about them.

The "Tube Toys" by Oscar Diaz are a series of vehicles where the "tube" or outside packaging of the toy is also used to create the toy itself. Talk about recycling! There's nothing to throw away. The tube becomes the body of the fire truck, train or car. Pre-cut holes make it easy to assemble, and with the wheels and stickers, your little ones would have a blast making their own toys and then playing with them!

These sweet paper animal puppets by Mow Objetos can be fun toys or decorative art. 

I'm not even pregnant and I'm already keeping an eye out for creative and unique birth announcement ideas for the next baby (if and when). Today I'm sharing some really fun announcements that will make your creative juices flow!