My Creative Space...

This week we are starting preparations for the Kustom Kraft market on May 23rd. It will only be the third market that we have done and we thought that it was time to spruce up the stall a bit.

First up some red and black felt bunting for along the front of the table.

Ironing bias binding, the epitome of excitement and burnt fingers

Pinned up and ready for sewing

Even though we predominantly sell fabric and buttons at our stall it is always nice to round things out with a few handmade items.

Some Voodoo Rabbit skins ready for Cloud to put together this weekend
(told you I would be cracking the whip)

Don't forget to check out Kirsty's blog for some more creative spaces.

Ky

Etsy Favourite - Astaire the Hypno-Bunny

Our Etsy favourites list is quite large, there is a lot of very talented handcrafters out there. We thought that we should show off some of these awesome items.

One of our favourite Etsy stores is Static White's Stichery where you you will find OOAK (one of a kind) ornaments, art dolls, unique clothing, accessories, home decor, & more... All created with an artistic eye, stitches like sutures & a wee touch of madness.

This little feller recently caught our eye, let us introduce Astaire, the Hypno-Bunny w- Felt Carrot Knife Plush by Static White's Stichery.

 

Astaire is approx 9.5" (24.13cm) tall from head to toe (not including ears) and has an awesome carrot knife...

and look at his little tail, so cute.

 

- Ky and Cloud

My Creative Space

We didn't have a market this weekend so I got my creative on! It has been a while. Too long in fact. I bought a the third of the 'Softies' books recently - Simple Softies - which is chock full of patterns for toys that can be made without a sewing machine.

I got the book mainly so I could make the Sampler Kitty. Here's mine:

He has the sweetest little face! This was done with Satin Stitch and Chain Stitch.

To embellish him, I used a scrap of our Gingham Invaded Black on White & handstitched a sampler of different stitches. From the top:

Whipped Whipped Stitch (I think that is what it is called)
Single Feather Stitch
Cross Stitch (to hold down the Gingham Invaded fabric)
Raised Stem Stitch
Arrowhead Stitch
Running Stitch

He was assembled with Whip Stitch.

Kitty sits on my window sill at work and makes me smile during the day. He's so squishable & cute!

Head over to Kirsty's blog to see what other people have been doing this week :)

- Cloud

My Creative Space

We've been busy little bunnies this week preparing for the markets we will be attending during August.

We wanted a nice way of displaying some of our fabrics so we stretched them over painting canvases so we can hang them up. Cloud managed to not staple gun her fingers so we count this as a huge success.

Cloud finally sewed together the first Giant felt Squee Bunny. That's my hand holding him to give you an idea of the scale.

I made some awesome Felt Playing Card Bunting (for sale not for our stall). There are also lots of Mini Squee Bunnies to sew together after last week's monster cutting out session that I did.

Lots of work goes into having a stall at a market but we love meeting our customers so it's worth it.

Head over to Kootoyou to see some more fabulous Creative Spaces.

Ky

Wishlist Wednesday

If you are new to crafting or just want to give something new a try, kits are a great way to get started. They usually come with all of the materials required as well as a pattern and instructions. Here are some cute little kits / patterns that we found on Etsy.

First up is a nice easy one, Toadstool PDF pattern by Gifts Created. This listing is just for a pattern but you can also request a complete kit.

Once you are feeling a bit more confident you can move onto something a bit trickier like this Bunny Head Magnet - Needle Felting Kit by Hi-Fiber Kits

Finally you can step up and try an advanced project like this georgeous Yoki the Dragon KIT by DIY Fluffies Soft Toy Patterns & Kits

Yoki caught Cloud's eye a week or so ago. She'll never make him (she still has patterns she bought two years ago that haven't made it out of the packets yet) and I bet she secretly hopes I will do it for her. She can keep wishing, I want him all for myself :P

-Ky

My Creative Space

Here at Voodoo Rabbit central we have decided that it is time to try and do a few more markets and to extend our handmade range. We have been industriously cutting out felt shapes for Playing Card Bunting and Squee bunnies in various colours and sizes.

For more creative spaces head over to Kootoyoo.

My Creative Space

New Spoonflower fabric swatches to show off this week, I haven't come up with a final name for the range yet so I would love any suggestions. Some or all of these designs will be available for purchase from the Spoonflower marketplace in the next day or so.

This bunny design is based on a quick doodle that Cloud made when she was designing her felt bunny badges. He was so cute that I though he would be perfect to turn into a fabric design.

We made up this design especially so we could make self covered buttons.

For more Creative Spaces head over to Kootoyoo.

-Ky

Wishlist Wednesday: Cause I Felt Like It

Bunting Birds - Red and Grey by LilliputLoft

I so want to buy this bird bunting but alas cannot afford to. Any family members that may be reading - consider this a hint for Christmas/birthday :)



I Heart White Rabbit Brooch by Redeem Designs




Black Felted Cat Hat by Fiberpuppy




Wool Felt Eco Friendly Bunnies by JulieBlanchette Felt and Fiber Creations

Ky

Wishlist Wednesday

Continuing with the vampire/true love forever theme, here are some awesome products to die for.

A cute little vampire bat flutters into your bedroom window, but is he as harmless as he looks?

Batling Pin Brooch - Purple Red by Static White's Stitchery

Suddenly an ominous shadow appears on your wall, who's there?

Nosferatu Shadow Vinyl Wall Art Graphic Horror Vampire by PillBoxDesigns

The next thing you know there is a creepy dead guy proclaiming you as his long lost love and offering you his heart. Hopefully not quite this literally.

I GIVE YOU MY HEART... by Midnitemuse

How will the story end?
With a broken heart...

Sutured heart necklace sterling silver by idlehandsdesigns

in a bloody mess...

Red/Silver Glitter Blood choker Necklace Extra Drippy-Dark by Von Erickson

...or married happily ever after?

Cirque De Noir black and white veil by Sisters Of The Moon

Ky