No Coast Craft-o-rama 2011!

Whew! Last weekend was a whirlwind! I had a lovely sunny window spot at No Coast in the Historical Midtown Global Market building. The turnout was huge and kept me very busy. It was great to see lovely people who remembered me from past shows and meet new people. 

My log pillows were a hit and were sold out within an hour of the 2nd day. I wish I had made a hundred more! The good news is: you can now purchase Happy Go Lucky Creations at i like you in NE Minneapolis. (And yes, I will be making more log pillows!)

Billows for No Coast Craft-o-rama!

Another sneak peek! Here is the talented Ryan Seitz screen printing my "Billows" (cloud pillows). They turned out great - now to sew!

No Coast is right around the corner!

Here's a little sneak peek from the art room. I designed this fabric that will eventually be mixed tape coin purses. I have to say, it's very exciting to open the package and see my art on fabric - the possibilities are endless!

Needle Felted Exhibit at Gallery 360

Yay! It's great seeing my needle felted art at Gallery 360!

Finch's Holiday Time Boutique

I'm currently working on some exciting new designs for this show in December! I will post photos later!

Gallery 360

I've been needle-felting for this installation for 10 months, I can't believe it's going up in a mere 12 days!

School House Craft Fair

I'm excited to participate in this craft fair because it will be raising funds for my daughters school. There will be some awesome crafters there!

New Patterns at Spoonflower!

Just available today! Travel back to the 70's or 80's, it's up to you. Available at Spoonflower!

Tea Party Fabric at Spoonflower!

I finally finished my first fabric collection! Check it out at Spoonflower, it's for sale!

A is for Apple House

Here is today's illustration. If I were a worm, I'd buy this real estate.

How Retro!

I just finished this trio last week. I was inspired by my love of mid-century illustration.

At Gallery 360 on July 9th!

I've been working on some needle felted pieces for Gallery 360's winter holiday season, but today found out that this large piece (25"x40") that I just finished will be included in their July gallery show! I'm pretty excited!

Farm Trip 2011

We just spent 3 wonderful days at the farm. My favorite find this year was an old headlight with fern growing around the rim. We collected plenty of moss for a fun upcoming Crafternoon Delight class where we will be making mossariums.

The Princess and the Pea and other lofty projects

I've been working on a children's book for quite a while now (years). It's one of those projects that gets pushed aside for very long stretches of time. But while many projects can be disposed of all together and hardly missed, this one is very dear to my heart. My daughter and I wrote it together (a twist on an old story). And we really believe in it.

The winds of change will soon blow, so I vow to devour one more sweet summer of long days of sea and sunshine with my beloved daughter. And I vow to attack my most loved art projects voraciously and see them to completion. Starting..... right now!

Dandy Quilt

Kerri, from Sew Deerly Loved, has made a quilt with my Dandy on it! Isn't it beautiful? I really appreciate that she asked permission (although my licensing agreement may have thrown her off-guard). It's best to strive to be professional. The fine line between flattery and stealing is merely permission - so always ask!

Customer Photo

Here is a customer photo (top) of a Mushroom Cottage made from my pdf pattern on etsy. I love how the customer customized it with pink flowers, a lighter door and the lovely addition of a cheery bunting!

Deerly Beloved

I am overjoyed to have received a photo of an etsy customers wedding cake topped with my "Deerly Beloved" cake topper. What a lovely wedding this must have been!

Sneak Peek!

For Gallery 360.

Great Night!

Tonight a few more little canaries and bluebirds were brought into this world - in my needle felting class. Big thanks to those who came - you made amazing birds! It was a great night of great conversation. Really, this was so much fun, I wish I could do this every night!

Dyeing!

And now on to my next adventure in wool - dyeing! I ordered dye from Paradise Fibers and am trying my first batch. I am closely following their on-line instructions and hope to see "Saffron" in the end.

Dye and Carders!

Today I received my dye and carders in the mail! Yay! I've made it this far, I just hope the dyeing process goes well. Wish me luck!

New Class April 15th!

I will be teaching another needle felting class!

Where: My studio in Minneapolis

When: April 15th 6:30-8:30pm

Cost: $20

We will be making this cute little spring project. Clara Canary is chipper because her eggs will be hatching any day now. She and her nest sit atop a box. Stands 5" tall.

Please contact me if you are interested in this class as I have limited spaces available.