If you're into toadstools have a look!

I made these baby shoes out of a recycled sweater but being who I am I can never leave anything plain and simple I always have to add layers of stuff on top of things to keep myself happy. At first I wasn't sure what to put on them but I wanted it to be something that could work for a baby boy and a girl as well so I thought toadstools should work. Here they are amongst 15 other toadstool related items in this beautiful treasury. When you click on any of the items listed in the treasury it should take you to that artists' shop so you can view more photo's and get all the details on that specific items as well as on other items for sale by that artist. Enjoy all the little white dots!

Yes, it will be summer soon! Hot Pink Summer Baby Dress

Yes! Finally finished this sweet little baby dress http://www.etsy.com/listing/68440024/pink-daisy-baby-dress and put it in my shop a few minutes ago. I used to sew a lot many years ago. My "bompa" (grandfather) on my mom's side was a tailor, my "bomma" and my mom where all great seamstresses so I guess you can say I got that in my blood. Now I found out after years of making some of my own clothes and then my daughter's that I really didn't like just sewing with fabric. What I finally figured out was that I just don't like to follow specific patterns and I hate having to sew long straight sections. What I do like to do is combine my knitting and crochet work with fabric which this little dress is a good example of. I figured I'd start making some more similar things like this for my Etsy shop with summer around the corner it will be a nice change from all those baby booties, baby shoes and hats. I'm also working on some kids toys but that's another story. Here it is ... my hot pink daisy baby dress!

Love those baby seals

My needle felted seal called Kalika is featured amongst a big seal family in this cute treasury made by http://www.etsy.com/shop/lailakujala who's Etsy shop has some beautiful nature inspired paintings, prints and jewelry. Go and have a closer look at all the sweet seals listed in this treasury.

A woodsy wedding treasury

This week's inspiration item for the non-team-challenge 19 treasury on Etsy is a beautiful 14 karat gold leaf ring by http://www.etsy.com/shop/ValerieKStudio where you can find some more of her beautiful jewelry. So I thought about what theme I should use for this week's challenge. I thought of all kinds of themes but this ring just screamed wedding theme to me and so it was. Here is the treasury I made using the ring as the starting point. I had some trouble finding the right things, I had pictures in my head of what I wanted to use but for some reason I just couldn't find anything to match what was in my head ... I hate it when that happens. Anyway, it still turned out alright I think.

Spring is in the Air

What a lovely day it was, I was able to go spray paint at work today without TWO jackets on! Kinda felt like spring is just around the corner so I decided to make another treasury. The non-team on etsy has come up with some new ideas such as making treasuries not related to a challenge but anytime you like it, as long as you use items from some or all of the nonteam shops that have participated in the past challenges. This one I made today has items from only nonteam shops. This was actually a challenge for me putting this together having to look through each shop and decide what to pick was a heck of a lot more limited compared to when I do it using items from all shops on Etsy. Anyway, here is the treasury I came up with. I kept it light and spring-y, hope you like it.



Oops, almost forgot about this one ... another treasury I made up not related to any challenges or the nonteam. This one was just because I was in the mood to create something pretty. It's had a lot of views which surprised me ... I guess a lot of folks like to move to the country! (That's the title I gave this treasury.)



And one more I made also not related to any challenges or the nonteam, this one was in celebration of Valentine's Day.

So many cool treasuries!

I really want to thank all of the Etsy artists who pick some of my items to make these gorgeous treasuries. It makes me smile every time I get a message letting me know I've been featured in a treasury. What's interesting about these treasuries is how people look at the things you make and where they think they might fit in. You have to go look at all the cool, fun, unique, crafty, artsy and funky items in all of these shops. Here are some of the latest treasuries I've been featured in.

This one is called "Bold Options Abound" in which my red scarf with needle felted cats and kittens is featured, by http://www.etsy.com/shop/jjoycedesigns. If you like cats, owls, stars and other country style items hurry up and visit her store I bet you will find something you like.



This one is called "Textile Dysfunction" in which my needle felted baby sealion is featured, by http://www.gigimari.etsy.com. Her Custom Fine Art shop specializes in original art, giclée prints, personalized stationery, note cards, custom invitations, photography, logos and other handcrafted paper goods. You can also join her on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-ArtFine-Things



This one is part of the nonteamchallenge 18 treasury in which the cupids' arrow ring was the item you need to build the treasury around. This one was made by http://www.etsy.com/shop/StoneSavvyJewelry who's shop has some lovely jewelry for sale so go and have a look. She named this treasury "Hey cupid watch out for the critters when you shoot that arrow", it's a darling treasury with all kinds of sweet handmade critters including my needle felted hedgehog family.



Here is one called "They Travel in Groups" really beautiful treasury made by http://www.etsy.com/shop/MollyFinds# and featuring my felted baby shoes. Her store called MollyFinds featuring: vintage collectibles, items for your home decor and collectibles that have a story of their own. Retro kitchen, collectible pieces and antique prints.



This one is called "Love, Hearts and Passion" by my friend Missie http://www.etsy.com/shop/MissieRabdau who sells unique, romantic, fun, elegant, stylish, chic, fashionable, distinctive handcrafted jewelry. She featured my felted baby shoes and lots of other gorgeous Valentine related items.



And last but hopefully not least ... here is my entry for this week's nonteamchallenge 18 treasury on etsy. I called it "Hearts and Kisses". Have a wonderful day.

A cute valentine bird, a pair of felted slippers and another hat

I've been working hard on getting something new in my shop for valentine's day so I made this little felted bird. I wasn't sure what else to do with him until he landed on this wooden heart I had laying on my studio table and voila ... added a magnet with a thimble, a bit of bird seed and we have a cute little pincushion ... of course you can just have him sitting around without poking him with pins or needles. He will make the perfect gift for somebody who loves to sew, quilt, craft or a pincushion collector.

I had made these brown and creme color wool slippers a while ago and hadn't done anything with them. I finally made the time to crochet some acorns which I also fulled in the washing machine and then attached to the slippers. I added some anti-slip dots with some fabric paint which is an easy way to do that.

I forgot I had knitted this hat a long time ago, I just never listed it in my shop, but it is now.

The bird is in my PurplePlatypus shop on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/listing/67443462/needle-felted-valentine-bird-on-a-wooden and the slippers and hat are in my BitsOfFiber shop http://www.etsy.com/listing/67456723/multicolor-youthteenager-ski-or