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creativity

Book Signing at The Beehive, this Friday!! With a make and take craft =0)

April 19, 2013 • Book Signing with Jen Carson (posted to BEEZ in the Belfry Blog) Join us at The BeeHive on April 19th, from 5-8pm, for a Book Signing with Jennifer Carson. Jen is excited to present her newest book, Beyond Bears – How to draw, design and sew your own stuffed animals. She’ll … Continue reading »

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Swirly Turtle, a new hand sewn pattern

A new turtle to hasten the days of summer in! Enjoy! Swirly Turtle, hand sewn from felt, PMRT Swirly Turtle is made from felt and hand sewn together. He is 6 1/2″ long and about 6″ wide. Easy … Price: US$3.00

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Two new patterns available! A music playing bear and a Good Luck, Chinese Style Dragon!

Two new patterns are available this week, just in time for the weekend! The first is a big, beautiful bear named Baird. He is 17″ when sitting, has long, dangly arms, is fully jointed with needle felted eyes and embroidered nose. He comes with directions to include a music box (with a nice supplier list … Continue reading »

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A Beast of a Bag, new sewing pattern, now available!

You’ve been waiting for it! Here it is! A Beast of a Bag, Easy sewing pattern, PDF   Roomy and fabulous for everyday use! This beast of a bag will will grab attention everywhere you go! Full of character, this bag measures 16 1/2″ by 13″ when finished and only takes a 1/2 yard of … Continue reading »

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Upcycle me! Snowmen from vintage oil cans

If you are like most creative people, you scour the flea markets and garage sales during the summer for great items that can be recycled or “Up”cycled. Last year I found an old oil can at a junk/antique store and immediately it spoke to me. It said “Don’t I look like a penguin to you?” … Continue reading »

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Wee Fae, a little bitty faerie sewing pattern

My newest sewing pattern, Wee Fae,  are 2″ of palm-cradling love. Made from wool felt and hand stitched, you can embellish your Wee Fae in so many ways! For Waldorf doll makers, needle felt his wings and embroider his eyes! Directions include clear instructions and illustrations. Pattern includes instructions for fantasy film wings and thread … Continue reading »

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October’s Free softie of the month, Fall Hare

October is here, and in the Northeast, it is getting quite chilly especially at night. I hope you are enjoying your fall wherever you are! This month’s free softie sewing pattern is a cute little hare. Using leftover wool scraps I hand stitched this 8″ hare together and softly stuffed him. He would be great … Continue reading »

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Light up your Faerie World!

I’ve been making these really fun faerie house night lights lately. I thought I would share them with you! I hand build each one from pottery clay and then they have to dry for about 2 weeks before being fired. The wait is agonizing! Then I get to pick them up and paint them. Here … Continue reading »

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Upcycle me! Overdressed to fabulous!

Ever see something at a flea market/garage sale and wonder if you can actually do what you think you can do with it? I saw these 3″ overdressed porcelain dolls at a flea market recently and I thought to myself, I wonder if I can get those clothes and icky hair off and make them … Continue reading »

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New Dragon needs a name! Naming Contest!

I need a name! Meet the newest dragon of the The Dragon Charmer family. Problem is, we don’t know what to call her! Perhaps you can think of a name for this little sweetie? You have until Friday July 20th to give me the best name you can think of. The winner will receive the … Continue reading »

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