I've been making.

 

My sister in law, Lori, and I are participating in the Candy Cottage Holiday Market this coming Monday at Rocky Hill Elementary School. So I've been buried in MAKING STUFF!!

 

Hooray! It's been a while. Here are some of the things I will be selling: 

 

The paper cuttings will be available for custom orders (your own quote around 5-6 words on the 5x7 hearts) at the Market. I will have 4 of the Grinch Christmas quote cuttings for sale there, but the rest will be done at home and delivered by December 16th.  (Frames not included.) (I can take 30 orders, so if I don't get that many at the market I'll let you guys order some in that shop I've ignored.)

 

I've got a bunch of bags and aprons, too.  And some rice bags (to warm your toes) and some table runners and some cute little girl flannel skirts.  I'll post some pictures of those this weekend. 

The market is from 4-8pm at Rocky Hill Elementary School on Monday, November 28th - if you live in Knoxville and you wanna come.

And if you see something on my blog that you don't see at the market, just ask while you're there and we'll see what we can do.  Depending on how many orders I've gotten.  I want to spend my December drinking sparkling apple cider and eating bon bons by the tree in my $6 Old Navy jammies and fuzzy slippers while listening to Bing Crosby croon the season away.  so I'm limiting special orders.  You understand.

closing up shop.

I know I said Monday, but I've got to stop taking any new orders now. I'm booked. Thank you SO much for your interest and kind words. I am really excited about some of these projects, and need to get to work, big time.

I won't be taking any orders on the blog anymore. After I finish some other long forgotten projects (an awesome cookbook and a belated skirt, for example), I plan to do a lot of research and preparing to do fun stuff on Etsy. I need a more organized forum, so I can be more of a mom. I'll keep you updated as to when that might be.

Thank you so much, for your cheerleading and awesome responses to the stuff I've done. It's been a wonderful learning experience for me. Not only have I made some fabulous friends, but I have a quiet confidence now that I can do this, with some tweaks. Most importantly, I've learned that I love being just a mother. I'm happy with that. I can be an artist, a designer, a business owner, a seamstress, a crafter...tomorrow.

For now, I'm gonna learn about Pokemon. And blog a little. Okay, more than a little. A healthy amount.

Thank you!

The shop is open...

For one week!

I already have projects scheduled up until November! Yikes-o-rama!

I am SO grateful for the interest! I sew during the moments I can squeeze in, which aren't many, so I need to be realistic with what I can do; to be fair to my family, and to you.

So, I'll only be taking orders until August 25.

One week.

Then I'm closed again until next year.

If you've sent me an "unofficial" request, I have you on the list and will be emailing you this week. I will only schedule as many projects as I can in order to make sure everything's done in time for Christmas...and so I still have time to wipe snotty noses. Quality time, you know. LOST is starting soon, too. If I am to be honest.

If you want something, email me (this week) at cally.cruze@gmail.com and I'll put you on the list.

I am thinking about starting this on Etsy in January or February, with clothes and other cool stuff I've got inside my head, but it's kind of intimidating. No, really intimidating. There is so much amazing talent out there, and the comparing and inferior abilities come into play, and I get nervous. I have so much to learn. And again, priorities. It can be a good hobby, until my kids are all in school and then I can really get into it. It's hard to do because I get so excited, but I need to slow it down. Mom first, eh?

Advice is welcome, and needed.

Thank you!!

diaper pockets & changing pads

d is for diaPers, and plenty of 'em.

You need soMewhere cute to put 'em, eh?

The Diaper Pocket hoLds 3 to 4 diapers, your wipes,

and possibLy some much appreciated pLastic bags.

It's friend THe Changing Pad is so darn cuTe; it folds up with one hand,

while your other is occupied.

Perfect baby shower gift, with or without the intials or the ruffle.

Diaper Pocket $20

Diaper Pocket with initial & embroidery $26

Changing Pad $20

includes shipping and handling

Send me an email, cally.cruze@gmail.com, let me know what you want,

and I'll send you a PayPal payment request.

Please allow 3-4 weeks to process your order.

Canadian residents add $2 for shipping.

Happy Diaper-ing.

Thanks.

tooth fairy doll

She'll hold your tooth, and keep it safe,

until the fairy comes that night.

They're good friends.

They'll make the exchange...a gift for your tooth.

And she'll wait for you to wake up...

$24 - includes shipping
Add $4 for personal embroidery.

Send me an email, and I will send you a PayPal payment request.

Fabrics may vary; specify in your email if you have a specific fabric or hair color preference.

Canadian residents add $2 for shipping.

Thanks.

alphabet soup

Oh behave. Oh my goodness. Oh the possibilities.

Be quiet. Be smart. Be better.

$36 big - 14"x15"

$32 medium - 12"x13"

$28 small - 10"x11"

includes shipping and handling

Choose your own Oh or Be.

Choose a ruffle top, or tie, and color preferencs. I am working on acquiring specific fabric choices; until then, we will work together to pick the fabrics before I send a payment request.

These are flat totes.

Email me, cally.cruze@gmail.com, and I will reply with a payment request through Paypal.

Please allow 3-4 weeks for me to process your order.

Canadian residents add $2 for shipping.

Oh thanks.

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The TOY bag.

$42 really big - 16"x13"x5"

$38 big (pictured above) - 14"x14"x3.5"

$34 medium - 12"x12"

$30 small - 10"x10"2.5

includes shipping and handling

Email me, and I'll reply with a payment request through Paypal. Please allow 3-4 weeks for me to process your order. Canadian residents add $2 for shipping. Other color choices are available if requested.

The TOY bag comes with a 2 inch initial tag...so don't forget to tell me what name, or initial you'd like on your tag.

T H A N K S.

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C is for Cute. Initial bags.

$38 big - 14"x14"x3.5"

$34 medium 12"x12"x3"

$30 small 10"x10"x2.5"

$28 scripture tote 8"x6"x3.5"

Email me, cally.cruze@gmail.com, with the name, color preference,

and if you like the ruffle or tie.

We will work on the fabric choices together before I send any payment request.

Please allow 3-4 weeks for me to process your order.

Canadian residents add $2 for shipping.

T..hanks.

custom order bags

If you've seen something you like...email me.
If I can...I will.

cally.cruze@gmail.com

Custom orders take at least 6 weeks.

Email me with a description of what you're looking for, and if I'm able to help, we'll get to work designing and pricing your bag.

Prices start at $64 for large bags, $44 for smaller handbags,

and $30 for a clutch.

This includes shipping and handling.

$6 for milk money pockets, drink caddy's, cell phone pockets,

and any other smaller pockets.

$10 for magazine pockets.

$4 for key fobs and pen holders.

Initial tags & fabric flowers cost $4.

Ruffles and ties are $3 each.

$12 for Initials and Embroidery.

If for any reason you are unhappy with your bag, you can return it to me within 10 days of its ship date, and I will refund your money if the bag is still in good condition. I understand the "chances" that come with online buying, and I don't want to make you keep something you don't like or are unhappy with.

Thanks.

caLico bag

SOLD!

Yes, I'm selling my amy butler contest bag. It was not a winner, and is therefore sad. She needs a good home.

The caLico bag comes complete with a velcro key fob, pen holder, milk money pocket, drink caddy, and paper pocket for books...and such; and of course, ruffles. Magnetic closure and expandable snaps on the sides, for more stuff.

I love her, but must part ways. It's not healthy to hold on.

$72 - includes shipping and handling

Send me an email, and I'll reply with a payment request from Paypal. Canadian residents add $2 for shipping.

Please add $3 if you'd like your own initial tag. Specify initial(s) in your email.

The caLico bag may be custom ordered.

aLia bag

SOLD!

The aLia bag...another one-and-only born from the amy butler contest; named after my sister alia coralee, because she liked it, and i like her. huh. And...because she likes to read and this is a readers bag. It's size comfortably accomodates magazines and spiral notebook size stuff. It also includes a snap key fob, a cell phone pocket, novel pocket with a pen or sunglass holder, and a drink caddy. Because you get thirsty when you read.

$72 - includes shipping and handling

Send me a good ole' email, and I'll reply with a payment request through Paypal. Canadian residents add $2 for shipping.

I only have one.

The aLia bag is available through custom orders.

tHanks!

Quiet Book

Keep 'em still...for a minute.

$100 - includes shipping and handling

Email me at cally.cruze@gmail.com, and I will send you a payment request through PayPal.

Please specify in your email: Name of Taggie baby, if other than Quincy; and color requests, if any.

Fabrics used will vary. Please allow 6 weeks to process your order. Canadian residents, add $2 for shipping. Any other extra embroidery on back of book...names or quotes...please add $5 for 20 characters or less, $8 for more than 20.

Quiet Book measures 10"x10".

If for any reason you are unhappy with your order, you may return it to me within 10 days of its ship date, and I will refund your money, as long as it is in the same condition it was when I packaged it.

THANK you!

Beanies, baby

He's so cute. The powerful wizarding type, if that's what you like.

The Harry Potter Beanie is made with wool felt for the face,

and Wool-Ease yarn for the hair. He's stuffed with Poly-Pellets,

and magic of course. He's machine washable, too.

$10 - includes shipping and handling

Hand embroidery on the back costs $3 more for 20 characters or less, $5 for more than 20. Please specify the quote, or name you'd like, and if you prefer a certain color. Measures 5" diameter.

Send me an email with your name and address, and any specifications or questions you may have. I accept PayPal only, and will send you a payment request by email. Once payment is recieved, I will get to work on your very own Harry. Please allow me 2 weeks to process your order. Thank you!

Please add another $2 for shipping to Canada. Sorry guys. I love you.

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more beanies are coming...let me know if you'd like a specific character, and we'll try it.