Elf Pop

Are you sitting there at your computer wondering "Now what is she talking about---what is an Elf Pop"  No it is not a type of new candy, frozen treat,  or toy :)  It is a wonderful new shop that I discovered on Etsy.  Elf Pop is owned by the very talented Raynor Gellatly.  I love everything about this shop including how it got it's name.  Raynor named her shop and pattern designs after her three children Evie, Lois, and Flynn (or the ELFs for short)  She explains on her website   "They inspire me to create and use my imagination and all the ideas that 'pop' into my brain. I love creating toys and patterns for others to create their own toys."  Isn't that a wonderfully fun name.  Raynor and her family live in North East Scotland!!!  That is one of the best things about Etsy--it allows you to discover such talented people all over the world. 

I purchased three of Raynor's patterns and could hardly wait to give them a try.  They are perfectly written--so simply and easy to understand.  Once I got started I didn't want to stop.......

This is Marjorie.  I created her using Raynor's "Amber" pattern.  I added a little collar and skirt just for fun.  She measures 12 inches which I think is perfect for little hands to hold and snuggle.

Being such a dog lover, I just had to have the Elf Pop dog pattern.  The first puppy I made turned out so cute I had to make two.......a brother and a sister :)

This is Piper.....

And this is Parker.....

Raynor pays such attention to detail even the back of the puppy is adorable.

If you are looking to make a special toy for your precious little one you should check out Raynor's patterns.  I know you will be delighted.  Just click on either of these two links and it will take you right to her website or Etsy shop 

The last pattern I purchased was the "Olive" pattern.  I can't wait to make my very own "Olive doll".  As soon as I do I will be sure to share a photo--or two :) 

In writting this post, I returned to her Etsy shop so that I could share the link.  I took another look at her "Saffron" and "Boyd" patterns.  Now I think I just may NEED those too.  I am definitely hooked. 



Emily

I am not sure that this is 100% accurate but it is sure fun to believe it :)  I am 100% certain however that this little girl is truly awesome.  She has stolen Aunt Mimi's heart.  I cherish the time we spend together and I look forward to all the fun Emily and I are going to have as she grows.

 

She is growing so fast and learning new things every day.  What a delight to watch.....

This little girl brings so much joy to my life.  She is a precious gift from God....

.....and I could not love her more!

From My Sewing Room this Christmas

My sewing room this Christmas season was working overtime.  There were many days I would begin sewing early in the morning and finish up for the day watching David Letterman.  When it became clear to me that I might not be able to finish all of my promised orders, I enlisted the help of my mom.  I truly don't know what I would have done with out her help.

Sewing these little dolls brings me such joy.  My Etsy shop has allowed me to meet so many wonderful people some from as far away as Australia.  Each one with there own special requests and stories to share about the precious child that would be receiving one of my dolls.  As I packaged them for shipping,  I thought how awesome it was that a doll that I created would be waiting under their tree Christmas morning.  It brought back the child-like wonder of the season that can  sometimes be lost as my own son has now grown into adulthood. Sewing these dolls is special to me in so many ways.  I would love to share with you a sample of what kept me so busy these last several months........

It was great fun sewing dolls for others to give as gifts but it was even more fun to sew dolls for me to give to my loved ones :)

A Ballerina for my sweet Emily

A cowgirl for Kristen

A little Paris lady for Lauren

Just a few of my creations from 2012.  I have already started filling orders for the new year and am excited to share those with you as well.  So off I go to sew.......Thanks for stopping by ----wishing you a happy day

Christmas in Review

My Christmas season was filled with many blessings and happy memories.  I thought it would be fun to share some of them with you.......

The Blessing of Friends and Family.....

 Andrea, Mom and Me

 My sister and her family--Isaac, Tom and Hank

 Tyler and Jenna

Me, Emma and Kate

 Kate, Mom and Emma

Emily

 Alex and Stephen--eggnog in their new moose mugs :)

Aunt Angie and Mom baking cookies

Lauren, Alex and Kristen

I can't forget my fury family :)  Mabel, Geno and Sassy

One of my favorite Christmas memories this year....

A few days before Christmas, Alex and I along with Stephen, Kim and Emily took a little road trip to Cleveland to so see the original house used in the Christmas Story Movie.  

Just look at what we came home with.....

Yes.......a leg lamp. It stayed in the front window through the holiday season--it now lives in the game room. 

Just a  little glimpse of my Christmas --I hope yours was as happy as mine.