My Table Monday

My Table Monday

I had a fun weekend.  Lots of sewing. A dinner date with my hubs on Saturday.

Church,

{ Be very careful, then, how you live... making the most of every opportunity." Ephesians 5:15-16}

Finding Nemo 3D with my lil fam on Sunday afternoon -

the perfect way to welcome the first Autumn weekend.

Now, I have a fun challenge to report:

On Etsy I am a member of Team EtsyMom, where the

Fall Color Palette Challenge is happening right now.  

I am participating for the first time ever. 

I would reveal the progress on my table to you

but for now it is top secret...

All the participating teamies

will reveal there work on October 9th, 2012. 

Don't forget to check back on my progress!!!!

I'm looking forward to viewing

what all my teamies comes up with.

The color palettes are based off of

the latest trendy colors from the

 Pantone Fashion Color Report – Fall 2012,

What do you think? I'm really liking the color palettes this year.

  As you probably know by now I am a huge fan of vivid colors!



The challenge is to pick a color palette or two as shown below. 

I like all three but I am going with #2 & #3 

I'm starting with #3 and have gathered my felt and fabric here:

I'm also happy to share with you some new techniques I'm working on and using in this project and will be sharing with you in a future post this week as part of the

Blogging Business Artisans September Challenge.

What fun and exciting project are you working on?

My Table Monday --- Owl Keychains!

My Table Monday - Leaf Keychains!!

It feels so great revealing my table to you on a perfect September afternoon.

  

I spent yesterday, my Sunday afternoon working on something brand spanking new:

The HartFelt Autumn Leaf Keychain.

Creating a new design is my favorite part of the process.  I start with a sketch, and then develop a pattern from the sketch.  I then begin to hand-cut the eco friendly felt by hand and I work on it and work on it until its just right.  Sometimes I make a few before I decide which one I really like the best.  !

My 3.5 year old son is really into taking pictures from his camera these days.  So being the proud mama that I am I had to share his photography...the second one down! As he says, "I'm going to take a picture of your leaves Mama!"

Autumn leaves photographed by my three and half year old son, Asher.

Autumn Leaves and Halloween Owl Ornaments

My Table Monday---More Party Favors.

Happy Monday Everyone!

These "oh so cute" party favors are proving to be a huge hit!! 

I continue to get lots of orders for them, and I couldn't be happier. 

I love making them...

and I love to hear what color combinations my customers come up with when placing their order. 

I'm curious what colors would you choose?

20 party favors in route to Ingrid in Philly

Stay tuned for a Work in Progress Monkey post coming up this Wednesday!  I also have plans to design an "Under the Sea" themed plushie this month courtesy of the

Blogging Business Artisans Team challenge...

a plushie that just might turn into a mobile, ornament, or maybe even a party favor....so many possibilites...oh my! 

Suggestions are gladly welcomed...fish, whale, starfish....what do you think!? 

You won't want to miss the big reveal...

Anyone have a fun custom order they worked on over the weekend? 

Please share. I would love to hear about it!

My Table Monday - 50 Party Favors!!

So it turns out that I took a short unexpected hiatus from blogging.  It started with Mother's Day weekend taking planned much needed time away, then last week I got 2 large custom orders. I love custom orders - they are my favorite. 

I missed blogging a lot while I was busy sewing so things will be back to normal and I will be posting more this week!

I'm pleased to share with you that I recieved a custom order request for 50 owls in 3 days.  The owls were ordered on a Tuesday and needed for a special birthday party across the country by Sunday.  This meant I had to be at the post office no later than 1:00pm Friday afternoon for express overnight shipping. Needless to say only 8 hours of sleep in 3 days, & 50 owls later I made it to the post office by noon with an hour to spare last Friday!

I still love making these cuties.  So - Let me know if you have any parties planned this summer, and I will get started on your order.  Preferably with a little more notice this time, lol. This was the best picture I was able to get in the mad rush to the post office. A special shout out to my mom who helped me out with my son, and helped me get the order complete in time.

My Table Monday - Party Favors

I worked on putting together a dozen owl party favors to drop off at Artisan's this week.  The last step is to stitch and stuff these lil guys, and they will be good to go! These guys are probably my most favorite to work on.  I love coming up with new color combinations.  What did you work on over the weekend? What is your favorite craft to work on?

My Table Monday - Mini Owls

The last couple of days I have been working on these adorable owl orders. One is for someones rear view mirror, one is a Mother's day gift for a special momma in Tennessee, and the last will be taking a long trip to the UK once we announce the 'circle of love,' giveaway winner in a few short weeks. (May 13th to be exact)
What are you working on these days? I love hearing from you!

My Table Monday - Pregnancy Expo

I had so much fun having a booth at the Pregnancy and Baby Kids Expo at Bloedel Donovan Park this year! Thank you Yara and Gino at Northwest Spectacular Events for all your hard work putting the expo together. I really enjoyed meeting so many new >excited< expecting couples, and hearing about all the nursery decor plans (colors and themes). It is such a joyous time in life to welcome a new baby into a family. The room was filled with so much JOY & LOVE! I love being able to share my creativity and create something from the heart - and customize to each individual baby's nursery decor! Also great job to all the exhibitors...what a talented group of people!

via pregnancy baby kids expo

Here is my HartFelt display:

Here is our the full table shot.  Jennifer Gehrke - Mary Kay Cosmetic Consultant & I shared a table.  If you are ever interested in purchasing Mary Kay products she is your girl. 

She is full of energy and spunk! Perfect lady to share a table with...it was so much fun!

NoraBel Photography had a table next to us.  Marlene is an amazing and talented local photographer you can check out her portfolio on her website, or like her on Facebook.

My friend Jen was also an exhibitor with her Norwex products.  Amazing stuff  I tell ya! 

Clean faster, clean cheaper, clean with water alone!! To find out more information go like Jen's page here: http://www.facebook.com/safecleanwithjen or follow her on her blog at www.bemorewithless.blogspot.com
 

Here is a brand new "Hoot" the owl left over from the Expo. 

Charcoal gray and green. 

For sale now on Etsy.

My Table Monday - Party Favors

Happy Monday! Wishing you all a fabulous week!  I'm prepping the rest of the week for the Pregnancy Baby Kids Expo, coming up this Saturday.  I have several discount tickets to get into the Expo.  Let me know if you are interested & I will set aside some tickets with your name!

Reserved party favors for Stephanie! Shipping out to Texas today!

My Table Monday - Veggies and a Monkey

It is what is on my table...I worked on these custom orders over the weekend! 

Best Friends, lol!

Monkey is almost complete, a few more stitches left before she is stuffed and listed on etsy.  She is made to order.  You can order her in any color, and can also be made into a boy monkey.

Mr. Broccoli and Mr. Carrot are now available on etsy!

What were your projects over the weekend?

My Table Monday - Owls

Owls, owls & more owls. I am making lots of these cuties. Let me know if there is anything you really like - is there a color combo that you are in love with? Would you like to order more than one? I love to hear your feedback. Most of these owls will eventually be listed on Etsy. If you have your eye on something that you need sooner than when I can get these hoots listed, just let me know & I will create a listing for you right away! Dont forget both Easter & Mothers Day are both right around the corner...
Happy Monday Friends!

My Table Monday - Bunnies and Mini Owls

My Table Monday - Mini Owl Edition

All cut out, pinned together, ready to be stitched. Are you in love with these cuties? Do you want to see others? Check out my other listings at www.ihartfelt.etsy.com What does your table look like today?