Saturday, October 29, 2011

Your kitchen or mine?

Ahhhh, I love baking pumpkin pie. Of all things I bake, that's the only thing that always turns out just the way it's suppose to be. I figured out that after years of cooking and baking ... I better leave the baking to my kid! Now she's a fantastic baker and the reason why is that she follows the recipe exactly. Now me, I like to substitute ingredients or toss in a little extra of this or that. I'm sure all you bakers out there are going ... oh noooo, you can't do that ... which is correct. Well you can, but most of the time your cookies or cakes won't turn out right. See, I'm an artist someone who enjoys experimenting with things, just like following an exact pattern for something to knit or crochet ... my hands just refuse to follow the rules that are written down and I end up making my own rules. Now with my arts and crafts I end up with a great result (well most of the time) but in baking that usually turns out to be a disaster so I stick to cooking, tossing in a little of this and a little of that, which the recipe doesn't call for is ok when you're making stew, or quiche or pasta dishes and I definitely leave baking to my daughter. She makes cupcakes that are to die for, and she makes them from scratch not from a box. She dreams of having her own cupcakery business some day and I must say I think she will definitely succeed!

So, talking about cooking and baking and making pumpkin pie last night made me think of putting together a treasury with kitchen items so voila ... enjoy! While I'm gonna have a piece of pumpkin pie.

Friday, October 28, 2011

Holiday Market Joy and Precious Holidays

With the expected snow I thought we better start getting into the holiday spirit!

Here a treasury I just made to get into the spirit and start shopping early this year.



Next is a treasury called "Holiday Market Joy" featuring my Christmas baby hat. The Curator of this treasury http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilTexasCharm sells the cutest baby items!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Bundle of Love, A33 and Rusty bits blues

Always more treasuries to explore and share with you all.

Here is one I just made today. I love the color rust mixed with blue.



Next is a treasury called "Bundle of Love" featuring my felted pincushion http://www.etsy.com/listing/73501667/needle-felted-fairytale-toadstool?ref=tre-948118160-14 by Curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/TasteofShabbyChic who makes and sells beautiful floral earrings and necklaces.



Then we have a treasury called "A33" featuring my little christmas elf hat http://www.etsy.com/listing/82972907/knitted-newborn-christmas-elf-hat?ref=tre-943471693-5 by Curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/albado who makes and sells gorgeous brooches, gloves, scarves and many other handmade items. If you like handmade, modern sometimes avant garde things, check out this shop.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Yes, yes, yes!!!! My treasury made it on Etsy's Front Page!!!


I was so darn excited to find out this treasury made it to the Front Page. As you can see going back through my blog, I've been trying for months to make a beautiful treasury good enough to make it to the front page. And ta-daaaaaa this one made it! A big thank you to all you shop owners whose items I picked to be part of this beauty. I used to get frustrated making all these treasuries and never making it to the front page but today just proved that hard work pays off in the end. And just when you think you want to give up and stop trying ... that's what happened to me this weekend a little voice inside of me said keep on going, don't give up. Funny thing is that I had started a treasury and forgot to save it!!! That's when I was ready to give it all up but I really don't give up easy so I started all over again and I made this one, the one that made it to the front page. I think it's worth putting this up a second time on my blog, what do you think?

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Baby Christmas Elves, Chocolate with a cherry on top and Woodland Magic

This first treasury called "Baby Christmas Elves" features my knitted newborn Christmas Elf hat http://www.etsy.com/listing/82972907/knitted-newborn-christmas-elf-hat?ref=tre-940361159-15 . The Curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/lauriefaithgraves?ref=pr_shop_more sells darling hats, booties, dolls and lots more so make sure you check out her shop. This treasury is a collection of the cutest baby christmas elf hats you will ever see!



This next treasury I put together thinking about a chocolate cupcake with a cherry on top! I know, no such thing listed in the treasury but hey the colors match my thought.



This second one I put together this morning. There are so many amazing artists out there on Etsy making the cutest things I couldn't help putting together another treasury with the little critters in the woods! Thanks for visiting my blog and all the Etsy shops featured in these treasuries. Start your Christmas shopping today!

Saturday, October 22, 2011

City Mouse, Country Mouse and a sweet romance

Two treasuries I would like to share with you.

This first one named "City Mouse, Country Mouse" featuring my Critter Onion http://www.etsy.com/listing/65027840/hamster-mouse-gerbil-play-house-critter?ref=tre-926596478-12 which could hold any little real critter or make a perfect little house for a young child to play with. The Curator's shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/kimhambricart announcement says " I have been a fiber artist for 15 years. I create fiber art to experience color and share this experience with others. I enjoy creating energy from placing colors side by side.
My art relies primary on nature for its imagery. I hand-dye many of my own fabrics using paints that react with the sun. I also hand-carve rubber stamps and imprint shapes from nature onto my fabrics. Gingko and maple leaves, spirals, birds, snakes and abstract female figures are my favorites. I often further embellish my work with beads. You can find out more about me and my art on my website: www.kimhambricart.com, and on my blog: www.kimhambricart.blogspot.co" What a clever treasury she put together!



Next is a treasury I made this evening. As I'm sitting here with cold hands working on my computer because our heater isn't working! They are suppose to instal a new part on Monday. Thank God we have a second heater in the upstairs of our house so I can go sit upstairs and get warmed up, brrrrr. Hope this treasury doesn't leave you cold!

Meet Lizzie my newest little hedgehog and a cute pink hat



I made this little lady to fit into her own little wicker basket! That's how she will travel to your house if you decide to purchase her. You can find her in my http://www.etsy.com/listing/84428683/needle-felted-hedgehog-in-a-basket shop.

Also just listed a cute soft pink baby hat, http://www.etsy.com/listing/84437261/knitted-soft-pink-preemie-baby-doll-or perfect for a preemie or a newborn baby girl. I can make this in different colors if you like. Just e-mail me with any questions you have.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

A cozy rainy day and Wishing for snow

I love a rainy day I don't care what anybody says and it was great since I had the day off! Didn't really have time to cuddle up on the couch with my knitting since I had to run errands but still, I love a rainy day like today. So low and behold, when I got home I found one of my items http://www.etsy.com/listing/69706274/purple-blue-and-yellow-felted-bead?ref=tre-915956949-8 featured in a treasury made by Curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/callmemimi. In her shop you will findyou can find handmade clothing, knitting, crochet work and a little bit of vintage. All creations are handmade with love, care and attention to the details, using high quality yarns and materials. All the items are ready to ship. And the treasury is named "A cozy rainy day"! How about that. It's a beautiful treasury, just have a look for yourself.



And next up is a treasury I made called "Wishing for snow". I'm patiently awaiting for it, in the meantime we can look at some beautiful snow related items I picked for making this treasury. Enjoy your day!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Maroon with cream and something fruity!

How about a Maroon treasury? I love that color, especially mixed with off white or a cream color. So gorgeous. Here is what I came up with mixing different colors of maroon and a bit of cream.



This next treasury named " Fruity" featuring my needle felted pumpkin http://www.etsy.com/listing/74822162/crocheted-and-needle-felted-pumpkin?ref=tre-908077221-9 curated by http://www.etsy.com/shop/byjodi?ref=pr_shop_more who sells raw. natural. inspired. :: Meticulously handcrafted artisan jewelry intended to bring confidence, beauty and inspiration through each labor of love.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Treasuries to share!

Just a couple more beautiful treasuries to share with you.

This one is named "In My Yard" featuring my nuno felted scarf http://www.etsy.com/listing/79707509/nuno-felted-forest-colors-scarf by Curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/byjodi who sells raw. natural. inspired. :: Meticulously handcrafted artisan jewelry intended to bring confidence, beauty and inspiration through each labor of love.



These next two I made.



Saturday, October 15, 2011

Treasuries Galore!

Got lots more treasuries to share today! I'll start off with a couple I made.

This one is called "It's a French thing"



Another one called "I'm falling for it"



Next one is called "Sugar and Spice" featuring my knitted baby bear hat http://www.etsy.com/listing/56112454/knitted-bear-hat by the Curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/aubabi78# who sells beautiful pinwheels, cupcake toppers, wedding decor and garlands. The place to visit if you're having a party!



Next treasury is called "Oz is" by AuntieKaren who doesn't have an Etsy shop but makes beautiful treasuries, just like this one! This one is featuring my felted wool basket.



Next up is a treasury called "Eat up your veggies" featuring my Critter Onion http://www.etsy.com/listing/65027840/hamster-mouse-gerbil-play-house-critter by Curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/FantasyJewelryGoddes who sells fairytale and fantasy jewelry.



That's all for now folks.




Little Pink Elf baby hat


I had so much fun knitting these baby hats a couple of weeks ago for a customer I couldn't resist making another one. This one is in pink. All the others I had knitted where with blue colors because they were for a couple of boys. Working on another one, an even smaller size then this one is that I just put up for sale in my BitsOfFiber shop. http://www.etsy.com/listing/83899528/knitted-pink-and-white-3-6-month-old If you are looking for one in a bigger size feel free to convo me for size and price. Working on getting a bunch of treasuries listed later today.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Felted Doll hat with Americana flower and ribbons



I had made this little hat thinking I was going to use it on one of my art dolls but changed my mind and made a totally different one for my doll. Wasn't sure what to do with this one so I started playing around putting ribbons on it and voila ... here it is ... it's for sale, I just listed it in my PurplePlatypus shop. http://www.etsy.com/listing/83889141/felted-doll-hat-with-americana-ribbon

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Craving white chocolate

Who doesn't like chocolate!? With that in mind I decided to make a treasury made up of mostly white snowy kind of things including items made with white chocolate. Can you tell I'm ready for winter? Bring on the snow, I'll be waiting!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Welcome to ZOO

That's the title of a treasury my needle felted baby seal http://www.etsy.com/listing/52253454/needle-felted-harp-baby-seal-named?ref=tre-868930673-3 has been featured in. It's the cutest treasury I must say! The Curator of this treasury http://www.etsy.com/shop/IRINAFELT sells Wool Felted Accessories: Necklaces, Bracelets, Brooches, Hair/Bobby Pins, Scarves/Shawls, Belts, Hats, Bags, Rugs. Hand Dyed Wool Fiber, Tops, Roving for Needle or Wet Felting, Felted Wool Balls/Beads. So hop on over and check out the Curator shop as well as all the shops listed in this treasury, I'm certain you will find something for that somebody on your Christmas list!

Thanks for visiting my blog.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

More amazing treasuries to share

This first one is called "Let's write a short story" featuring my Mixed Media OOAK felt art cuff http://www.etsy.com/listing/79628297/mixed-media-art-cuff-ooak by Curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/FleetingStillness who sells truly beautiful OOAK stained glass candle holders, night lights, lamps, wall bud vases, window panels, suncatchers, boxes, figurines and more. You have to check out this shop as well as all the shops she listed in this gorgeous treasury!



Next is a treasury called "Autumn in the Country" featuring my nuno felted scarf http://www.etsy.com/listing/38060410/nuno-felted-short-scarf by Curator and a friend of mine Missie Rabdau, check out her shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/MissieRabdau where she sells her beautiful handmade jewelry! A must visit shop as well as all the shops she listed in this truly amazing treasury. I would like to have all the items listed in this treasury!



This on is called "Fire and Cinders" featuring another one of my nuno felted scarfs http://www.etsy.com/listing/39137494/elegant-llama-and-alpaca-scarf-with by Curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/happywalrus who sells hats and purses for happy kids! Her shop name cracks me up, so fitting. You got to check out her shop, the hats are so adorable. Now the treasury she put together is also amazing I must say.



That's if for today folks. Hope you enjoyed looking at these amazing treasuries I was featured in together with all these other gorgeous items. Make sure to visit the Curator shops as well, I bet you will find some more new favorites!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Meet Mr. Who a felt owl who says "Owl Luv U" and another treasury


I finally finished this owl. Poor guy has been hanging around for awhile waiting for me to put him all together. I had started him a couple of months ago but just haven't had the time to finish him. First I had planned on attaching wind chimes but I couldn't find any, then I purchased some big rusty jingle bells but then I came up with this little banner which I think suits him better. He's up for sale in my PurplePlatypus shop so go and have a peek. http://www.etsy.com/listing/83594229/felted-owl-hanging-with-owl-luv-u-banner



Then I want to share this treasury with you which features my white crocheted felted pumpkin pincushion http://www.etsy.com/listing/74961973/crocheted-felted-white-pumpkin?ref=tre-858763611-10 and lots of other cool items. In the Curator shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/clairebearshop you will find fabric, tapes and notions for sale.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Happy Birthday to the Non Team on Etsy!

We are celebrating the Non Team on Etsy's 1st birthday and it's been lots of fun participating in the weekly challenges. If you would like to find out more about this non-team click on the link and we'll tell you all about it. http://treasurychallengenonteam.blogspot.com/ The treasuries to be created are all based on Dotty's cute pumpkin pincushion. So to celebrate I decided on putting together "A Pumpkin wedding" treasury.

Here it is!

The leaves are falling and I'm seeing stripes!

Made this treasury with the colors of fall in mind.



This one speaks for itself!

Friday, October 7, 2011

Thursday, October 6, 2011

White and red baby christmas hat and a country treasury


I love the combination of white and red for Christmas items. I just finished knitting this little baby Christmas hat http://www.etsy.com/listing/83290932/cream-and-red-baby-christmas-hat . It's a cream colored yarn with a bright red knitted in acrylic yarns so it can be tossed in the washing machine for easy care.

Also made another treasury this morning and I named it "Hugs from the country". Enjoy your day everybody. It's going to be another gorgeous one here in Virginia! Yeahhh!

Yesterdays weather forecast - Bright and Sunny!

Ahhhhh, now this is why we moved back to Virginia ... I will take more of these beautiful sunny days like we had yesterday. So, in honor of that I made this bright and cheery treasury. Will follow it up with some more treasuries from others who featured my items. Thanks so much for that, I do appreciate it very much.



This next one is called "Etsy Talent!!!" featuring my needle felted white owl http://www.etsy.com/listing/64121672/hedwig-needle-felted-white-owl?ref=tre-794793595-4 by Curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/smkdesigns who sells unique and funky jewelry. I love this treasury.



Next one is called "Friends" featuring my needle felted hedgehog http://www.etsy.com/listing/82446133/needle-felted-hedgehog-pincushion?ref=tre-825102091-16 by Curator AuntieKaren who doesn't have a shop on Etsy but she puts beautiful treasuries together.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Just for him

Thought I'd put something together for the guys this time. Had no problem finding all kinds of good looking stuff I must say. So here you go ... start shopping now so when it gets closer to the holidays you can relax and enjoy your time with the family instead of frantically looking for just the right present!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Winter's coming

... and I can't wait for the first snow to fall. I love the snow. Snowflakes make me smile. I can't wait to start smiling a lot!!!

So, thinking about that lovely fluffy snow I made a treasury with snow on my mind. Enjoy!

Monday, October 3, 2011

Adorable treasury

My latest knitted newborn baby Christmas Elf hat http://www.etsy.com/listing/82972907/knitted-newborn-christmas-elf-hat?ref=tre-816819919-1 featured in this adorable treasury "SWEET MOMENTS" by Curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/JPwithlove who sells handmade polymer clay jewelry, earrings and hair accessories for modern women who want to have unique jewelry to bring out their character with beautiful feminine design.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Lets check out some more treasuries

Jumping right into sharing some lovely treasuries I've been featured in.

This one is called "The woods are lovely dark and deep" featuring my felted slippers http://www.etsy.com/listing/67454999/felted-fulled-crocheted-childyouth?ref=tre-702119393-7. The curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/jalinde?utm_source=CraftCult&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=api sells fine art photos and specializes in alternative process photography, such as polaroid transfers. The painterly quality of the polaroid transfers and the variation of each print is beautiful. The equipment being used tends to be low tech: an older model Vivitar slide printer, polaroid 669 film and a film based Canon.



Next up is "New Autumn Hues" featuring my pumpkin hat http://www.etsy.com/listing/60377758/pumpkin-cloche-hat-on-sale-now?ref=tre-758795598-9 by Curator "http://www.etsy.com/shop/AuntieMsOriginals who sells warm and cozy fleece hats. Just in time for fall and winter. The hats are decorated with unique, hand made cherry wood buttons from a fellow Etsian from Kiev and are sized for the perfect fit. The handmade aprons are each a one-of-a-kind original. She uses the same patterns, but each is a unique combination of fabrics. She uses only high quality, 100% cotton fabrics and they are all pre-washed and dried to prevent shrinkage.



Next "Fall softly touched by Winter" featuring my felted slippers http://www.etsy.com/listing/67454999/felted-fulled-crocheted-childyouth?ref=tre-770192946-10 by Curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/dVINEart who sells beautiful decorated gourds.



Next is "Animal Hats" featuring my little mouse hat http://www.etsy.com/listing/75164605/knitted-newborn-baby-mouse-hat?ref=tre-796553618-15 by Curator http://www.etsy.com/shop/hopewernessunlimited who sells Paper Ephemera, Craft Supplies, Destash, Art, Handcrafted Objects, Jewelry.



Next is "I Vant to Bite your Necka" featuring my felt scarf http://www.etsy.com/listing/39137494/elegant-llama-and-alpaca-scarf-with?ref=tre-776949168-13 by Curator AuntieKaren who doesn't have an Etsy shop but makes beautiful treasuries.



Last and hopefully not least are a couple more treasuries I put together.

These two I made with Halloween in mind:





And this one with fall as the inspiration:



Have fun exploring all these great shops!