Post-Christmas . . . & a Giveaway!
Thought I would post something up as it’s been quiet here lately. Christmas with the families was filled with fun, laughs and lots of food. However, my two little cherubs both came down with a virus on Christmas Eve and so were not in a very jovial mood :-( They’re still recovering so we’ve been house-bound this last week. It breaks my heart to see them so sick. They’ve been getting lots of cuddles and their Christmas presents have brightened them up a little bit.
I received Manda’s delightful swap package just after Boxing Day (you can see what I sent her here). The cute little rabbit now sits in Aurora’s room (alongside this gorgeous giraffe that I purchased from Kate’s shop). Click on the picture below for notes on all the wonderful bits and pieces.
My husband surprised me with a Graphire for Christmas. It’s basically a digital pen and drawing pad and is going to be a huge help for some of the digital drawing/sketching/illustrating I dabble in - much better than trying to accomplish such things with a mouse! I suppose that is one of the advantages of literally being married to Australia’s Mr Gadget :-)
I’ve also found some time to declutter this blog. There is a new page dedicated to all the links I love. I have also set-up a Mailing List for those of you who would like to be notified when new items are available in my shop or in The Great Green Room (see details in left-hand column).
And speaking of new items, after tidying up my studio the other day, I found a pile of unfinished elephant pillows waiting to be stuffed and embellished. The others are still being stitched up along with some new Shmerpi to be available in the next few days or so, but the little pink elephant below is ready to be given away!
She measures approximately 31cm x 22cm and is made of wool-blend suiting, wool felt and cotton patches. She has floppy ears and a little quilted square on her back. She can also double as softie :-) and is safe for all ages.
So if you’d like to be included in the draw, please leave a comment (with your email address - which is not published on this site) on this post between now and midnight on January 1st (Aussie time). A name will be drawn on January 2nd and will be notified on the same day.
Hope you have a wonderful New year!
Hi! I stumbled across your site/blog while looking for ideas for things to sew. I love the pink elephant! I have two little girls (4 and 19 months) who would love to welcome him home. Wonderful blog and site!
Hello! Visited your blog for the first time a few days ago. I am interested in all kinds of crafts and love your creations. Thanks for offering the giveaway! Happy New Year!!!
ohhh can i be included?! hehehe…your work is too cute to pass up!!!! i hope both your kiddos feel better soon!!!! its lovely to have met you this year with all your beautiful art and family! you are just a sweet and caring person; BIG HUG TO YOU!
Very cute! And way better than anything I could make so I would love to be in the drawing to have her.
I am a frequent reader of your blog!! Love it!! I would love to be in the draw for the adorable pink elephant. :-)
That is such a cutie, and pink! Would fit right in with my oldest daughter’s obsession with that color, thanks for the chance to bring her home. Aren’t I lucky I found you yesterday?
We love our elephant so a partner would be great!
Mandas packaged looks lovely!!connietreasure@yahoo.co.uk
I would love to be included in the draw! I’ve been checking your blog for some time and I really like the things you make! I hope your children feel better soon!
Elephant is such a cutie!
Glad Christmas was still fun even with the virus that was gifted to you. Great preezzie score from your hubby though!
Have a great NYE!! xox
Sorry to hear about the girls. I hope they are on the mend. Throw my name in, that pillow is too cute. Happy new year to you too.
Happy New Year Jhoanna to you and your family. Thank you for you kindness and sharing..it has been such a pleasure to meet you.
what lovely swap goodies & christmas goodies you received. and the elephant is adorable! such a generous giveaway. peace & joy to you & yours in ‘07.
Oh, I love the pink elephant…!! And I do have a daughter…. Best wishes for the new year.
oooh such a cute elly - i’d love to win her ( although i think my almost 2 year old daughter would probably pinch her from me!! ) please enter me in the draw.
Happy 2007 by the way!
what a nice pink elephant!
Sorry about having sick girls. My girls use those pens for drawing (theirs are Wacom but look pretty much the same as yours). They love them. I really like the texture on the elephant, so cute. Oh, if you have any questions on how to draw with the pen let me know, girl no. 2 is very good at explaining how to draw with them, (has helped a comic drawing guy once, guess it can been hard to get a straight line at first).
That new drawing tool is fantastic! It would be an honour to be in the draw-Thank you!!!
~cheers~
Angie
Can’t pass up a pink elephant. Too cute!
Oh, I would love to be in the draw!
This little elephant is so cute.
hi there love your site,, and would love to welcome this little girl a home.. who wouldnt want a pink elephant!!
Can I be added please, im a lurker at your fine blog and in love with your work!
your little ones are not the only ones who got sick over christmas unfortunately, must be something going around… :0(
what an adorable rabbit you received, so cute.
hope you enjoy your christmas gift, looks like so much fun!
look at the face on that elephant, how could you possible give that away ;0) x
Hope your cherubs are feeling better. Being sick for Christmas must have been awful.
Love your elephant :-)
Hope your girls feel better soon.
Please include me in your drawing. I love elephants…and this pink gal is adorable! Thank you!
Thank you for this opportunity! She’s such a cute, snuggly elly! I hope your kiddies are feeling better and enjoying themselves. Blessings in 2007 to you & yours!
*smooches*
Cristina
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Have I missed the boat? Is it Monday, Tuesday? or Wednesday with you!?(Never can work out time zones!)
Pink ephelunts(as ds says) welcome here…xx
I love the elephant Jhoanna, she is gorgeous and the wool blend I especially loooove it is very 1960’s to me!!! 99 from Maxwell Smart maybe?
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Your sweet elephant softie is so wonderful! I am so excited about the opportunity to give her a home. Thank you and have a wonderful New Year!
Patti Edwards
I am a frequent reader of your blog!! Love it!!
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