Hello 2013! Going Big

Ok 2013, I'm keeping this short and sweet.

I usually write up a list of my goals at the beginning of the year (looks like I missed 2012...it was a rough start) but I really don't feel like making a long-winded post about it. My theme for 2013 is "Go Big" or another vulgar one (my fave) "S*** or Get off the Pot". (And oh lord am I cringing at the amount of times I've written about pillow making and hiring help)

• Create everyday / aka get my hands dirty / more FELTING (and shut off that computer)
• Make a small line of pillows (I just ordered the wool and it's on the way!)
• Work with my most fave places to create something exclusively for them
• Hire some helping hands (anyone out there interested in a day or 2 a week??)
• Look into artist residencies

So that's the gist. Capisce?

And before I go, I've got some new and one-of-a-kind pincushions fresh in the Etsy shop! They're all made from scraps of my hand felted merino wool leftover from projects and pillows from years before. They're all a little wonky, different shaped with fabric backings. You can even have the option of getting your initials stitched on the back. I just love this idea just as much as I love the idea of pincushions being such a personal item in general.  I've met people who have had their pin cushions for a really long time. What about you?

Fall Designs in the Shop!

I updated the shop with my fall designs. Wahoo! Hang out and take a gander.

Pod Vase

The other side of the Pod Vase...just cause it's so cute....

Coaster set (includes a bowl, 6 coasters and a handy leather strap)

Nesting bowls in some new shades

Bubble cuffs

Wrist pods

Here are a couple of small new features that I'm digging in my fall line.....this mixed detail in my wrist pods. I love the painterly effect.

Same idea here with some hand stitching in my tall bud vases.

I *HEART* fall. 

New Designs

Some new necklaces I cooked up a few weeks ago and designs i've been thinking about making for a long time. Combining fabric with felting has been churning in my mind forever.

I've come to realize that it can take me a good 6 months or so of thinking about a design (somewhat passively) and then BOOM! I need to make them NOW. And then, voila, in 2 days. MADE!

I'll be putting these in my Etsy shop tomorrow the 19th! (and a few more on Friday as well)

It's a SALE!

Oh my poor little neglected blog....I'm sorry. I even forgot to post about the sale I'm having in my Etsy shop right here. How terrible, right??? My blog may never forgive me for this one.

But I digress.

It's a SALE ladies and gentlemen!!! You'll find last-of-a-kind items in my shop, up to 30% off, that I'll leave in my shop for about a week or so.

I'm sad to see some things go, like my Dot Vase and Tray/Bowl set, but sometimes it's just time to say goodbye to a design.

Was $156, now $108

  

Was $86, now $60

Etsy Shop Update! (a small one but a goodie :)

As y'all know, most of my work is made to order....which I know can be a bit of a bummer come holiday time and you're doing some late in the game shopping.

But WAIT! I've updated my Etsy shop with items that I have in stock and are ready to ship! Very exciting and something I've never done. So please do stop by and see what goodies I've got standing by :)

I plan to add some more items this Friday evening as well...so stay tuned. Also, if you don't already, follow me on facebook where I tend to be a little more active than this poor little blog!

Hoping everyone's had a chance to enjoy the holiday season so far (the airs getting pretty crisp here in the bay area) with some eggnog, a warm fire and a good movie (Elf anyone?) :)

Something New

I've always wanted to sell my nesting bowl sets in a simple round box that fit perfectly and that could be used over and over by the buyer. I'm happy to have these in time for the holidays!

Each box comes with a coordinating stitch of yarn on the outside that matches the nesting bowls you've purchased.

Available for the small nesting bowl set only.

Shop Update!

I just added some new items to the shop! Some new, some one-of-a-kind, sale items and large nesting bowls that are in stock and ready to ship!

Holiday shopping is on!