Giraffe-a-rama!

Special requests can be challenging, but they always move me forward and take me to places I would not think to go myself.

I had a special request for a giraffe pillow (which turned into two identical giraffe pillows). These are going to be a gift to a wonderful woman who does amazing philanthropic work. Her favorite charity is her local zoo and giraffes are her favorite critter. So the request was for a "mature" looking giraffe to appliqué on a pillow for a grown-up woman.

I finally settled on a silhouette; finally found the right fabric and went to work. It may not look difficult, but it was a challenge. But one I am so happy I accepted.

She deserves the best; I hope she enjoys them!

Banana

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I've got some fun things in the works. Easter is rather late this year (April 24), but on these cold January days it is encouraging to think about Springtime.

So Banana and her Wee Traveler bag are a little tease. ;-) Omygosh this little bunny is so soft I wish you could reach thru your screen and smoosh her.

She's in my Etsy shop now. And her relatives will be showing up in the days and weeks to come! But until then, I've Valentine ballerinas to bring to life. *wink*

(This particular duo is a baby gift for a friend. The Wee Traveler bag can be personalized with any initial or a yellow rubber duckie applique.)

Go Rockies!

Rico and Rex have found a home with two little Rockies baseball fans! They went to their new home yesterday. I heard from their new Mama and she says they became instant best friends with their new little owners.

I think they are bringing good luck to the Rockies ~ they won last night beating the Cincinnati Reds 4-3. Go Rockies! :)

The Wee Ones Have Arrived!

Well, arrived and gone. Mimi (left) and Poppy (right) were in the shop just minutes before they were snapped up. They will be flying to Tucson on Monday. :)

With the economy slowly coming back (emphasis on slowly) I decided to offer some little animals (emphasis on little - they range in size from 5" - 7" tall) at a lower price point (emphasis on lower). And not only are they priced lower, I can offer cheaper shipping because they're smaller and can fit in an envelope!

They are so much fun to create as each one is partially hand-sewn and the expressions and features are limitless! They're perfect for babies ~ small for little hands and soooo soft. But I think they would also make a perfect "cubicle-mate" for anyone in an office. Or perhaps a little someone to keep you company in your car as you commute. Or as a bedside companion for an elder in a nursing home or a child in the hospital. The possibilities are endless...

So help me welcome the Wee Ones to the world. More will be poppping up in my shop today and in the days to come! And, as always, of course I take special requests!

FYI - check out Etsy's Showcase today, Saturday August 8th, for my featured shop in the Toy Category! New items popping up hourly and we'll be featured until midnight!

http://www.etsy.com/showcase.php?ref=fp_banner_showcase_main
(go to the upper right-hand corner where you see "main" and click on the down arrow; scroll down to toys and you will see "freckles & friends" featured)

Thanks for stopping by!