Almost Christmas (yup, I said it)

As many of us in Western Canada are going through a heat wave and thinking about swimming pools, lakes, boats, mojitos and sunscreen   - I am thinking about Christmas. 

Why you ask? 

Well, I have a little shop - hopefully you have arrived at this blog because you already are familiar with my products, but if you are not, please check out the pictures and the link on the right side of the page ----------->

Last year I knit and crocheted my little heart out and continued to steadily fill orders until March. It was glorious! After that I took some time to get ready for my trip with my mom to Holland and France. Then I had a big dance show to prepare for, and worked on some other projects - a sweater for my mom and some socks etc

But now I must think about Christmas items. Since it is only 6 months away and I my selling cut of is around the beginning of December, so there is time to ship it. I would dearly love to bake in the sun all day but apparently there's this thing called skin cancer that scares the bejesus out of me. So I can only sit in the hot hot heat for a while and then I must sit in the shade. There you will find me knitting or crocheting.

I have some ideas I need to get working on - and fast. The last couple of ideas I had were scooped by others or something in the news happened that changed how people would receive the item - I shouldn't procrastinate. Creatives - do you have ideas like that? Some are time sensitive aren't they?

Well, enough typing I guess I'm better pick up some yarn and make something.

Don't forget your sunscreen!

A mouse's Christmas

I took a break from hat knitting to make this mouse ornament - isn't it cute?

Oh yes, and we had snow in Vancouver for about 3 days! It's all gone now, back to rain - which is fine by me, it make my daily dog walk much easier (and safer too!)

Wishing you happy holidays!

Baby Top Hat

Here's the finished top hat photo:

Isn't it wonderful?

Thank you so much for sending it to me - your little one is so sweet!

I adore receiving photos of  little sweet ones in my pieces and would love to receive photos from you - seeing my items modelled on real babies is such a thrill!!

Santa Sack for Santa Baby

Attention all portrait photographers! There is still time for Christmas portraits and cards - and how about this adorable Santa sack - the sky's the limit, not just for babies - how about for kittens or puppies or???. And not just for photos? You can use it to wrap up your baby for sleeping and staying warm

You could also deliver presents with it, or hang it from your fireplace mantle with Christmas stockings! See? Lots of options with this piece

Time to keep those fingers warm

These striped wool mittens are perfect for men or women to keep your hands warm-

did you know that mittens are warmer than gloves? Keeping your fingers together really helps preserve the warmth! Shades of brown and green will go with most of your wardrobe too. A pair of handknit, wool mittens make a wonderful Christmas present.

Baby Snowman

A customer asked me if I could make my baby tophat with a red hatband and a 

red scarf because she wanted to recreate this image: 

Today I received her photo of her interpretation of the photo - isn't it cute?

Very popular - Snowbaby Snowman Top hat with matching scarf

Wow, I've sold a couple of these this week

Black tophat with red hatband and bow plus matching scarf - for Christmas Card photo and/or portrait. This item will also look adorable on your pet, don't you think? A new one's in the shop, ready to ship now. Don't miss out!

Snowman Baby Top Hat - Very Popular!!

This little top hat is proving to be very popular! I just change the band and bow to red and everyone's loving it!!!

Would you like one for your little one too? 

Actually it's fun for all ages - and pets too!! 

Little Dog Ornament

Hot off the hook! Here's a quickie phone photo of this  adorable little puppy is coming your way soon!

I just need to set up the mini studio and take a better photo and write up the details. Plus, I'm going to be making some other colors (and breeds). Any suggestions? Let me give it a go!

Little Deer, Little Deer

Well Halloween's over now, time to move on to the next busiest and most decorated time of the year - Christmas!!! Stay tuned for many new items making their way into my shop. One of a kind items created just for you.

Here is a sweet little hand crocheted deer which will make a perfect Christmas decoration. She has big brown safety eyes, a sewn nose and metallic copper sewn freckles. Stands on her own, has a mossy wreath around her neck with a button flower and button leaf.

She's a real sweetie. 

Stands about 8" tall and is 7.5" from bum to nose. Light tan colour.
Please see my Etsy shop for purchasing details.

Pattern credit: Forest Stories II - Fawn by Sonea Delvon

*Please excuse my photos for now, see previous post - I broke my camera :-(   and I am struggling with taking better photos