Have A Handmade Christmas This Year!

I am thinking handmade for all gifts this year: either made by me or by other fellow artisans. I am from a family of artists and artisans and the greatest honor for us was to receive something made by one of our family members. My online shop items are those which are inspired by gifts made for my family and friends. When one gives a gift that is handmade by you, you truly do give a piece of yourself to the recipient. It projects your thoughtfulness and time into the making of that gift. 

SIAMMIE Is Featured on An Artfire Collection!

One my JellyBean Critters, SIAMMIE, is being featured in a new collection titled: "Sew Cute!", curated by AbsintheDragonfly.  I am so honored and take this as a great compliment.

Please click on the hotlinks above the photo
in order to access the collection and the curator's site.

SIAMMIE on Etsy Treasury!

My SIAMMIE, one of the JellyBean Critters, has been featured on an Etsy Treasury!  I take this as a compliment.

Discovery in a Dresser

I peeked into a dresser in which "stuff" was stored and I found a kitty shape that I made many years ago of muslin. Now, muslin is what I use in trying out new ideas of my own creation.

The kitty design is one that I plan to explore further - I am deconstructing it and using the pieces for a pattern. However, I have already analyzed the object and plan to make a few changes. I will post what develops later on.
June 28, 2010 UPDATE:  This is still in the making.  I hit a "bump in life" in having to spend more time monitoring my father -- I am not complaining as that he is dear to  me.

What Are JellyBean Critters?

I have started adding stand alone pages to my blog. Look at the top and click on the link for further information about my JellyBean Critters. I will keep adding to the page when I make a new critter, such as HOPPIE, as pictured below. I enjoy making up new critters for my granddaughter. I get such delight when she visits my each weekend and asks, "What did you do this week?" We exchange information about her experiences in her second grade school life and about my endeavors, etc.

I made some pom pom chicks for her last week and plan to put them into a basket as an Easter gift in addition to HOPPIE, which she has not seen, yet. I have to get some photos done and post with this writing. There are not enough hours in the day.

Next week I will be focusing on making her two spring outfits. I went fabric shopping yesterday and enjoyed looking at the material and wonderful prints.

HOPPIE HAS ARRIVED!

(Click on image above to go to my Etsy shop, Cher Chic).

I have tweaked my creation for HOPPIE, primitive bunny, newest addition to my JellyBean Critters. The one pictured here is for my granddaughter. However, I can make more on request, which should be made no later than March 25th in order to be received before Easter. I can make the bunny from a tan, or camel, color flannel if so desired.

NEW KITTIES

NEW KITTIES

All of my kitties are at a gallery for an FIBER ARTISTS EXHIBIT. If you would like to have one made such as pictured, please go to my ETSY SHOP and convo me. Prices range from $12.50 to $17.50 plus shipping.