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New fantasy illustration products available

Yes! I am working on new sewing patterns! Since most of us are shut-ins right now we could use some fresh creative ideas, right?! I’m working on a new dragon pattern for you guys, as well as a larger, jointed gryphon. I’ve released sewing patterns for a new Waldorf inspired dollhouse doll (she’s poseable!), and a pixie already. While you wait, here are a few new products to bring a smile to your face!

Forest Friends sticker is 5″ x5″ and printed on heavy, durable vinyl. You can order him here.

I’ve got a couple of different products with my cute faerie baby illustration on it. You can order cards, prints, and 16″ pillow covers. More colorways are on their way!

And don’t forget that Mother’s day is coming up! Send your mom a unique card that celebrates how cool she is! Order my Gnome one like you, mom card here.

Of course, you can always shop through my Etsy store as well.

New fantasy illustration products available

Yes! I am working on new sewing patterns! Since most of us are shut-ins right now we could use some fresh creative ideas, right?! I’m working on a new dragon pattern for you guys, as well as a larger, jointed gryphon. I’ve released sewing patterns for a new Waldorf inspired dollhouse doll (she’s poseable!), and a pixie already. While you wait, here are a few new products to bring a smile to your face!

Forest Friends sticker is 5″ x5″ and printed on heavy, durable vinyl. You can order him here.

I’ve got a couple of different products with my cute faerie baby illustration on it. You can order cards, prints, and 16″ pillow covers. More colorways are on their way!

And don’t forget that Mother’s day is coming up! Send your mom a unique card that celebrates how cool she is! Order my Gnome one like you, mom card here.

Of course, you can always shop through my Etsy store as well.

Forest Friends StickerFaerie Baby CardGnome Mother’s Day Card

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New products available

Yes! I am working on new sewing patterns! Since most of us are shut-ins right now we could use some fresh creative ideas, right?! I’m working on a new dragon pattern for you guys, as well as a larger, jointed gryphon. While you wait, here are a few new products to bring a smile to your face!

Forest Friends StickerFaerie Baby CardGnome Mother’s Day Card

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A good time for hand crafting

The governor of Michigan just closed all the schools. Many people are going to be wondering how to entertain the kids without the tv or video games being on 24/7. Now is a great time to spend crafting and teaching children basic sewing skills! In the spirit of finding the silver lining, I’m offering a 19% discount on all crafting patterns. Simply use this discount code at checkout: covid19.

Here are a few pattern suggestions for kids: Swirly Turtle, Lindwyrm, Tibbles the elephant, Graveyard Angel Barrette, or for more advanced kids the Maned Bookworm might be a good choice!

If you’ve got crayons, markers, or colored pencils hanging around, you can download this illustration to color! Or make a Shrinky Dink tag to hand on your backpack or glue a pin to the back! However you decide to use it, just remember that it is for your personal use only.

There are also free softie sewing patterns available–just search for “Free Softie”.

Enjoy this forced schoolcation, and happy creating!

A good time for hand crafting

The governor of Michigan just closed all the schools. Many people are going to be wondering how to entertain the kids without the tv or video games being on 24/7. Now is a great time to spend crafting and teaching children basic sewing skills! In the spirit of finding the silver lining, I’m offering a 19% discount on all crafting patterns. Simply use this discount code at checkout: covid19.

Here are a few pattern suggestions for kids: Swirly Turtle, Lindwyrm, Tibbles the elephant, Graveyard Angel Barrette, or for more advanced kids the Maned Bookworm might be a good choice!

If you’ve got crayons, markers, or colored pencils hanging around, you can download this illustration to color! Or make a Shrinky Dink tag to hand on your backpack or glue a pin to the back! However you decide to use it, just remember that it is for your personal use only.

There are also free softie sewing patterns available–just search for “Free Softie”.

Enjoy this forced schoolcation, and happy creating!

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Christmas Elf Illustration and a Very Merry Christmas to all!

From our house to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Visit our illustrations page for more, and be sure to give us a like on Facebook!

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A Very Merry Christmas to all!

From our house to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Cuddle up with a book! Our Christmas favorites

A guest post from my friend and fellow children’s author, Regan Maccaulay

“The Night Before Christmas”
I
can’t really pick only one favourite Christmas book, so I’ve decided to
single out “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement C. Moore, for
sentimental reasons…

I
believe I’ve managed to find the cover of the pop-up book version I had
as a child. Every Christmas Eve of my early youth, my Dad would read
the story to me before I went to bed to await Santa’s arrival.

It’s
Dad reading “The Night Before Christmas” as well as “The Hobbit”
(J.R.R. Tolkien) to me that are my fondest memories of time I spent with
my father as a child—particularly when we lived on our own for a couple
of years. He had a gentle tone of voice that was appealing to listen
to.

My father passed
away a couple of years ago now, and I find myself thinking about the
books he read to me more often these days. Particularly our annual
tradition, “The Night Before Christmas.” 

So, read to and with your kids, guys. I know you probably already do, but maybe read together more often. It means everything.
***

Merry Myrrh, the Christmas Bat

Myrrh is a young and very merry brown bat named after one of the gifts of the Magi. He experiences the wonders of his first Christmas among the decorations of a farmhouse, as well as the kindness of the family that discovers him in their home. Suggested age range for readers: 4-7

You can buy Merry Myrrh, the Christmas Bat on my website, on Guardian Angel Publishing’s website, on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and ChaptersIndigo.

Author, Regan Macaulay

You can also check out the book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgG9pKZW9ko&fbclid=IwAR2oUKHt83MDfcgq-ioNFaWr5F_DuE_RRWPg031ofl1AN2xgqn0c_qFwIMs

You can find my guest post about one of my favorite holiday books on Reagan’s blog!

Thank you Regan for sharing your favorite Christmas book. I”d love to know some of your favorites too, dear reader!

New Snow Drop Waldorf Dolls–custom Waldorf dolls

My newest little Waldorf creation– a snow drop baby. She is just over 3″ long and is made from organic knit cotton, and a recycled merino sweater. My pocket dolls are completely hand sewn and one of kind. Each baby has its own personality. Look for them in my store and in my Etsy shop. Custom orders for pocket dolls are available, please contact me if you are interested.

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New Snow Drop Waldorf Dolls

My newest little Waldorf creation– a snow drop baby. She is just over 3″ long and is made from organic knit cotton, and a recycled merino sweater. More are on their way! Look for them listed in my website store. find this little sweetie, here.