Besides making stuffed animals, I have been making more jewelry.....

for this one I used glass beads and sterling silver clasps, oh and stainless steel (nylon coated) cable which I LOVE. It drapes nicely with the beads.

Old Blazer becomes Mr. Dog

Introducing Mr. Dog.
I have made him from wool for my little boy. I found the pattern in an old toy book that I have.
I loved making him so much that I am thinking of making some for my Etsy store. A Mrs. Dog would be so cute with a little Christmas apron.

Is it just me or does the crafting list start multiplying like rabbits the closer to Christmas it gets. As it is already I am going to have to pull several alnighters just to get done what i want right now. I'm going to have to write my list in permanent ink and throw away the pens so I can't add anything else.

Brass Necklace

I love the look of the new trend of brass necklaces. Reminds me of something the Dashwood girls of Sense and Sensibility or Molly from Wives and Daughters would wear. Now I just need a nice regency dress to wear with it.

This necklace, and hopefully more like it soon, are available on my etsy shop. I wanted something affordable, yet still made out of solid quality metal, not that cheap unknown stuff, so I used all brass parts, from the chain, to the jumprings on the charms even. Some of the charms are shiny new brass, and some of them have a beautiful patina. I love the mix. I added the owl for wisdom, the postcard for love, the sparrow and acorn for abundance, and the tea bag for tranquility. There is also one more mystery charm I added.

Cat Dolls.
They are the best of friends, and love just hanging out with each other in the chair, waiting for their little girl and boy to come play with them.

I made these because my kids and I love all things cats. I modified a rag doll pattern I had and added the ears and made them from soft brown flannel. They have embroidered faces.

I am new to this blogging world, but I hope to have a place where I can post my creations and join in this world of crafty bloggers. There are so many talented women out there and you all inspire me.