Around the Apartment - Sans Pictures

And so, my camera has decided it has a low battery. And, of course, the battery charger is no where to be found. I searched high and low, but to no avail.

So, in words, around the apartment:
- One more rabbit than usual, due to the power outage at Cotton's usual home. Petey is just crazy about him. You will just have to wait until next week for photos of these two adorable rabbits, plus photos of Thumper because I can't leave him out, can I?
- New works, including bunting banners and scarves, strewn about the work area.
- Photo box set up on my desk, for taking photos (assuming the camera holds up for a few more days without a battery charge).
- Yummy pizza from Whole Foods for dinner
- Lovely papaya and guava scented candle on the coffee table, birthday present from a week ago
- Flowers left from baby shower from two weeks ago -- I can't believe they have lasted this long!

Get Excited!!!

For the first ever giveaway!!!

I admit, I am a bit of a procrastinator when it comes to my blog. Which means, more often than not, I don't ever end up posting what I mean to. So, I have developed a schedule of posts for each day of the week. And, I am going to start tomorrow! Sunday is "around the apartment" day -- I'll show you some lovely photos of the happenings here in my thrilling apartment (trust me, there are some seriously cute bunny photos coming up!). And Monday... is Giveaway day!!!! Stay tuned -- all you will need to do is post in the comments section on Monday, and you could be the winner!

Snow/Ice Days

I think I might be the only one in the city who is enjoying this weather. If it weren't for the whole falling limbs and downed power lines problem, I would say that trees should always be covered in ice. They are simply gorgeous, especially at night when the lights make them sparkle and shimmer.






With all this time off, I have been able to make some new things for the shop (bunting banners and scarves), in addition to a new (surprise) idea. I can't wait to show you!!!

The Lunch Date Blouse GIVEAWAY!!!!

The Lunch Date Blouse GIVEAWAY!!!!

Finally!

I have been so busy this winter break, but I was finally able to get my first Patchwork Doll posted in my shop. Here is Annabelle:

Downpour

When it rains, it pours.

The ideas keep coming. I can barely stop trying them long enough to get orders ready to go out on Friday -- My last ship date before Christmas. I head out of town on Friday night, and I think I might go through withdrawal because I won't have access to my craft supplies. I am going to try to get the dolls ready to be stuffed and slip-stitched, so I will have something to do. Also, my embroidery floss needs to be wound onto little plastic cards, so I can take that as well.

Back to the pouring -- I had another great idea yesterday, and I was able to try it out today. It took a shopping trip to find just the right sealer, but I found *exactly* what I was looking for -- after three shops, I was thinking I might have to settle for trying out some other things, but I finally found what I wanted at the fourth shop. I got to work as soon as I got home... and it is perfect!

I hate to leave you hanging -- but its off to bed for now! I will try to post pictures of my new idea tomorrow. I'll be wearing it tomorrow to school (hint, hint), and I hope to make more over break to put in my shop.

Something about a snow day...

There is barely a dusting here, but where I teach there is more than 3 inches, which means not one... but two snow days!

On Monday night, anticipating a snow day, I was thinking about the plush rabbit I tried to make last weekend. It didn't turn out how I wanted, I can't even post a picture! However, I suddenly had a great idea as I was falling asleep. By some miracle, I remembered the idea in the morning!

I really love small wood painted dolls, however I somehow wanted to combine the idea of a painted wood doll with a fabric doll. So, I decided to make a fabric doll in the same shape as the wood doll and add a small pocket that would hold... a matching wood doll! The photos below show my prototype, which I think turned out fairly well. I have 7 more in the works already! They will go in my Etsy shop when I am finished.



The doll front is made with a 100% linen fabric. I stitched a patchwork of cotton fabric scraps on the doll for her dress and hair. Her eyes have safety-lock backs. The back of the doll and the pocket are felt, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. The doll is stuffed with super soft bamboo fiber-fil (yes, bamboo!). The doll also has a small flower pin (removable, so you can wear it too!) made with a coordinating button, ribbon, and felt leaf. The little wood doll is hand-painted in colors that match the large fabric doll. I haven't finished the wood doll (the small "foot" at the bottom will be painted brown to match the brown felt and a sealant will be applied for durability. Also, please excuse the small bump on the bottom of the fabric doll -- I haven't slip-stitched her shut yet!!

I plan on putting the other 7 dolls in my fabricfarrago etsy shop next week. I'll update before then to let you know the date and time in case you are interested in purchasing one!