Faerie
Hapenny Magick hits the Reads-4-Tweens, best of 2012 list
The Reads-4-Tweens blog posted their list of favorite books that you might have missed in 2012 and Hapenny Magick was on it! The Reads-4-Tweens blog, a site dedicated to book reviews aimed at the adults who care about the books that kids aged 8 to 12 (give or take a few years) might be … Continue reading
Free sewing pattern, Rumshuckle, a faerie pin or ornament
I designed this faerie pin for the Utopiacon 2012 program, but I thought it would be nice to share with you as well. He is hand sewn with just a basic blanket stitch. Just download the directions below and happy creating! Don’t forget to look for other fabulous sewing patterns by The Dragon Charmer! Find … Continue reading
Author Jim Hines can’t wait to read Hapenny Magick to his kids!
“Carson has created a delightful story of joy and wonder and courage. I’m looking forward to sharing this one with my children.” Jim Hines, author of the Jig the Goblin series. His newest novel Libriomancer is now available. When marketing maven Kirsten Cappy from Curious City me who I would ask for a blurb for … Continue reading
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
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
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
Hapenny Magick, the making of an audio book–the Lullaby
My beautiful friend Jenna Greene co-wrote the lyrics for the lullaby that all Hapenny mother’s sing to their little ones and it is her wonderful voice and harp that you hear when you listen to the song. If you haven’t heard it you can listen by visiting this page. I received her permission to use … Continue reading
Hapenny Magick on Pinterest and sneak “listens” of the audio book!
If you have piles of pages ripped from magazines and stack of books with inspiring images…well, you must be an artist! I admit, my house is full of those little piles and it is fabulous to go through them and be inspired all over again to create something magical. I’m sure you’ve heard of Pinterest … Continue reading
Hapenny Giveaway Winners!
The Hapenny Giveaway winners have been announced! The Winners Not only did the faeries give away fifteen signed copies of Hapenny Magick to elementary school librarians, public librarians, and teachers (grades 1-3), but one random applicant was be chosen by the fairies to receive a (quite magical) Library Fairy*! Truly? Yes, truly. Book Winners Calais Free Library (Calais, ME) Melrose Elementary … Continue reading
Audio book sneak peek for Hapenny magick, chapter 2!
If you didn’t hear the first chapter, visit this page first! Hapenny-Chapter2 This is the second chapter of the audio book version of Hapenny Magick which will be available this summer! And don’t forget to visit Simon’s website too for listens of his other fantastic tales!
