'Tis the Season to SAVE!

Etsy just came out with a fabulous new app that lets you create coupons for your most favorite customers (ahem, that's you!).  Save 25% off of your total purchase from now until December 24th, 2010 with the coupon code "THANKYOU".  Ahh, I love the holidays!

Eco Felt Books - Educational, Fun and Earth Friendly

I started making these books for family members (little ones) and decided to see how they would do on Etsy.  This is my first order - Jackson. 

Wow!  Jackson is a long name.  Every time I make one of these I am amazed at how challenging it is to find a word that will translate well to felt. 

I try to avoid the "a is for apple" rut that is far to easy to get stuck in.  That's why I choose things like sandwich, octopus and nest.  I hope it gives more of a custom feel and I always encourage buyers to come up with their own words. 

     Turns out, these books are very durable (even washable) and totally unique.  I love, love, love them.  What do you think? 

McTrio Project

I have a love/hate relationship with McDonald's.  When I received a request to make a triplet set featuring my well known frenemy, I accepted.  Begrudgingly.

My little project making appliques of a burger, fries and a soda began and quickly came to a halt.  I always use eco felt (my favorite and most earth friendly fabric) and take my time - but this project presented a challenge.  I had to find a balance between realism and my personal aesthetic.  This was hard!

I finally finished and - I have to say - I'm proud!!!