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Owl-theme Doll

Posted on September 21, 2010 by admin

Okay, I have emerged from my workroom (aka the creative cave) with a new creation in hand and I am going to post a pic and share what I’ve been up to.  To see the full outfit and details you … Continue reading →

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Deer under the Apple Tree

Posted on September 9, 2010 by admin

Looking for windfall apples from my old and ailing Gravenstein apple tree is a lovely white-tailed deer.  Usually the deer get the windfalls and some of the apples on the lower branches and then as they ripen it’s a bit … Continue reading →

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Lantern Parade

Posted on September 9, 2010 by admin

Just thought I would drop in a pic of a kit I offer by Atelier Pippilotta… I love this little kit and it’s available on either www.beardancecrafts.com or www.beardancecrafts.etsy.com .  Soon more stuff from me… after I injured myself this summer, … Continue reading →

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Back from getaway!

Posted on July 28, 2010 by admin

I’ve been on vacation!  It was wonderful to spend time with my hubbie and 3 kids & I am feeling very inspired and have a big new pile of gorgeous fabric~ YIPPEE.  Back to catching up on emails and orders and other stuff for … Continue reading →

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Strawberries

Posted on July 2, 2010 by admin

Strawberries… mmm… fresh from the garden or wild, they’re all good!  This summer I am hoping to transform my season table into a strawberry land.  Above is a picture of a strawberry doll that will  join the yet-to-be-made strawberry themed … Continue reading →

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Poppy and Poppy Peg Tutorial

Posted on June 23, 2010 by admin

Each year I have a field of wild poppies that springs up in my yard, beautiful orangey-red flowers that bend and sway in the breeze.  I’ve made a Poppy dollhouse doll in similar colours available for sale: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49524351/dollhouse-doll-poppy .  On the same … Continue reading →

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DEER FAMILY PATTERN

Posted on June 15, 2010 by admin

Many years ago I made these deer, then I offered them as a kit where I had done the English translation and now I have the honour of carrying the license.  YIPPEE!!!  This means I can also offer the pattern … Continue reading →

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She’s Got Huge Tracts of… Wool Felt

Posted on June 2, 2010 by admin

While I was looking at my pile of wool felt (partly pictured below) I was reminded of the ‘huge tracts of land’  joke from a Monty Python film.  I am often asked if I carry larger pieces of wool felt … Continue reading →

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Spring Yard

Posted on May 29, 2010 by admin

Every spring we let the yard go wild in the back, especially around the playhouse, where a patch of poppies grow.  They are so airy and blow and bend with the spring winds.  And the colour!!  It is amazing…  I can feel a … Continue reading →

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Pippi Longstocking

Posted on May 19, 2010 by admin

It seems to be taking a coons age to finish and list the kits, but here is a sneak peek at Pippi Longstocking from Atelier Pippilotta that I have translated.  Pippi is one of those endearing storybook characters that both … Continue reading →

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