Sew Fun! Cut and Sew Soft Toy Patterns

Its been my goal to start releasing some of my sewing patterns this year and I thought I'd start with this brand new collection of printed soft toys available exclusively at my Spoonflower shop. I designed these soft toys with the beginner sewer in mind. They would be a great first sewing project for a craft party or beginning sewing class. Kids could even make them! Each cut and sew project is formatted to fit a fat quarter and can also be printed on a full yard or more for sewing classes. I have plans for more if this group is successful.

This charming gnome traveling set was designed with the young traveler in mind. Imagine snapping pictures of gnomes at your favorite vacation spot. You could even use the log pouch as a camera case with all the softies to cushion your camera.

Monkey doll inspired by vintage sock monkeys.

Who doesn't love a cute hamster softie!

You'll be the envy of all your friends when you pull out these kawaii sewing accessories at your next sewing group.

Darling little nesting dolls that would make a lovely addition to any young girls room.

Merry Wishes - Printable Christmas Crafts Collection

So glad to expand my Christmas line with this collection of kitschy printable crafts. The collection features 12 classic toy ornaments, treat boxes, mini sleigh and don't forget the decorations. This is by far my most substantial collection to date! Merry Wishes!

Fall Inspired Paper Crafts

Happy Fall y'all! Been working on this mushroom dollhouse playset for quite awhile and happy to share it with you. Meet Lucky the gnome! She loves to spin wool and knit items from the yarn she makes. She even has her own craft cart to sell her goods to the other gnomes in the neighborhood. Twin foxes keep her company as well as her friend Red who runs the windmill and plays the ukulele.

I also designed this awesome gnome log race car playset with car that really can zip around.

New Alice in Wonderland Printables

I just couldn't stop with the Alice Kawaii Playset I designed. My mind kept racing with other ideas to expand the Alice in Wonderland Collection. I thought my head would pop with all the ideas ... kinda like this little Alice animation I did. :) What if I had a paper tea set with a topiary place card where you could turn the roses red!  How about some tea cups that held cupcakes!! And I have to have some puppet favors to go with the party!! Maybe a googly eyed Chesire Cat and a Door Mouse that peeks out tea pot. Well I designed in ALL! Plus a few other goodies for the most fantastic Alice Paper Printable Craft Collection ever! The entire collection can now be purchased at a reduced price bundled together exclusively in my shop!

Pocket watch invitation with hearts envelope.

New Printables for 2012

 As I look at my 2011 list of goals I realize I did pretty good. Didn't quite get to all of them but I did finish my main goal, a professional website with a cart. For 2012 I plan to focus on printables. Above is an addition to my Alice in Wonderland collection. This Alice Party Set will feature a very fun paper tea set and wonderful pocket watch invitation.

I'm also working on a cute bird collection. I just finished the paper shape of the little bird below. The collection will include a cuckoo clock, birdcage and bird house.

Alice in Wonderland Kawaii Printable Playset

This is such a wonderful playset. I don't know what I like best, Alice growing out of Rabbit's house, the caterpillar and mushroom or maybe the tiny dining set with the cupcake spread. All your favorites are here! Alice, the Mad Hatter, Caterpillar and even the grumpy Queen of Hearts. Now you can play out all of Alice's adventures with this kawaii inspired paper playset! I bet Alice never thought she would stumble upon a delicious cupcake tea party in her exciting journey through Wonderland. 

Fantastic Toys printables are now available immediately after purchase. That's right, no more waiting for a PDF to emailed to you. If you purchase a printable from my new online shop the link to download will be sent right after payment is made. How nifty is that! Just think you can start making right away and playing isn't far behind.

Needle Felted Snail

Its been a nice summer. I took some time off creatively and spent the days enjoying the weather walking and biking. I finally reached a personal goal of losing 25 pounds and I got to visit Paris which I thought was only a dream that could never happen. Now I'm ready to hunker down and get back to work making some new items. Here is the first. Inspired by the snail that lived in the topiary tree in Versailles, I needle felted this sweet snail. A kawaii playset of Alice in Wonderland is next and hopefully I'll roll out some new Christmas paper crafts in a few months. Stay in touch!

Fawns are back in stock!

Its been a awhile but I have some new fawns in a variety of colors including two new ones, chocolate and tan! Get them in my Etsy shop while they last.

Fabric magnets now available!

New to the Etsy shop! Two sizes of fabric magnets with all your favorite characters. Available in 1 1/8" and 1.5" in packs of two and three.

Mermaid and Fairy Printable Playsets

Two NEW printable playset additions to the land of Mushroom Hill. Meet Sandy, Shelly and Pearl! These playful mermaids live in a sand castle on the sea floor. They love to explore the ocean and play with their sea friends.

Three darling fairy cottages in three different styles including birch wood, rose arbor and wood grain. Roof can be removed to keep fairy treasures from your nature walk or gifts for your fairy tea party.

Dress Up Play! - Paper Dolls and Wardrobe Playset

Ki Ki and Pow Pow love to play dress up! With 9 outfits and matching hats who wouldn't! This paper doll playset even includes a tiny wardrobe to hang their cute clothes. Some of the clothing included in the playset are a princess, baking, gardening, and crafting outfit. This playset along with the complete dollhouse collection can be purchased in my etsy shop.

Pinocchio Printable Paper Marionette

One of my favorite memories from childhood was watching a marionette show at a summer picnic. I was so enamored by the show that the kindly elder puppeteers invited me over to their home to show me their collection of puppets. Ever since then I've been fond of puppets and have made many over the years including marionettes.

This charming Pinocchio marionette really works! It is constructed just like traditional marionettes except this one is made of paper. You can pretend to make him walk or dance by moving the controller he hangs from. Any young inspiring puppeteer would love to have this delightful toy.

Now that I have the basic puppet template designed I'm thinking of making more characters. What character would you like to see next?

On the workbench...

Ok, so this may be my favorite paper toy I've designed so far. A working paper marionette of Pinocchio! I've been cooped up all weekend because of the snow storm and was able to make a lot of progress. I have the character down and the technical aspect of making him move correctly is finished. He's fully jointed and will move and dance just like any other marionette. I just need to design the controller and string him up! He should be available shortly.

Nutcracker and Mouse King Holiday Paper Printables

The classic story of the Nutcracker and Mouse brought to life as printable paper toys. Now you can reenact the epic battle between the Nutcracker and Mouse King. I'm not sure what they were fighting over, the Sugar Plum Fairy or just peanuts?

The Nutcracker even has a movable jaw! Although I wouldn't try cracking any nuts with it. The Mouse King has this cool feature which allows you to roll it on the floor. Not only will the kids love the rolling mouse but your cat just might too.

North Pole Printable Gingerbread Collection

Three new paper toys for the holiday season available in my Etsy shop. I've been wanting to add more PDF playsets to my original gingerbread cottage and now its starting to look like a Christmas village. I like the choo choo train best... you can add small treats to the carts behind. The new cottage features elves having fun in the Winter snow.

Yesterday the giveaway for the white reindeer ended. I always feel so bad having to pick one winner from all the comments made. I thought it would be great if I had another quick giveaway for fun. I will give all 3 playsets from the gingerbread collection to 3 winners. To participate tell me your favorite Christmas song along with a way to email the PDF's to you. I grew up in the 80's so my favorite tunes are "Do they know its Christmas?" and "Peace on Earth" by David Bowie. Giveaway ends December 6, 2010.