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Sunday, 24 March 2013

New Products for Handmade Monday

I'm very excited this week, for starters because I can now reveal the secret item I was working on last week, but couldn't share until it had been given to it's recipient - a felt picture for a 1 year old's bedroom:

Custom order, now available in my Etsy Shop

My lovely friend & an existing customer asked me for a picture like this one (which was one of my first pieces)


for her nephew, but it had to be kept a surprise as her sister is also one of my customers and follows my Facebook Page which is where most of my new pieces get shown first!

Both were really pleased with it and Benjamin (the 1 year old recipient) well, lets hope he likes it too!

The other thing I've been working on, is something that's been at the back of my mind for a while... a VW Campervan Hot Water Bottle Cover...... Ta-Da!

                                                                     


 As usual, my ever willing volunteers were happy to pose for pictures!

The Hot Water Bottle Covers are available in the shop and can be made in any colour with a personalised number plate (Kids not included unless I've had a really bad day ;-p)

Now I'm going to mosey over to Handmade Monday over at Wendy's lovely blog and see what everyone else has been up to - Have a lovely week!
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46 comments:

  1. Anonymous24 March 2013 at 18:03

    I like the customization of your helicopter. The felt pictures are bold and bright - perfect for a little ones bedroom.

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    1. Unknown24 March 2013 at 22:31

      Thanks - it certainly appealed to my son, who wanted to keep it, despite his name not being Benjamin!!

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  2. Ali (Patchwork Fairy)24 March 2013 at 18:06

    Good work with the pictures and the hot water bottle covers - could do with one at the moment I'm freezing!

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    1. Unknown24 March 2013 at 22:32

      Thanks Ali - I have to say the temptation to keep it to myself was very tempting!

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  3. Planet Penny24 March 2013 at 18:07

    The felt pictures are fab, and I love your happy helpers!

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    1. Unknown24 March 2013 at 22:32

      Thanks - hope they keep on being happy to help, they're very photogenic and I've had a couple of offers for them already!

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  4. Natalie Jones24 March 2013 at 18:20

    Your felt pictures are great, perfect for smaller children's bedrooms. I'm sure they'll be really popular.

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    1. Unknown24 March 2013 at 22:32

      Thanks Natalie - more to come soon :-) Simmi x

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  5. Jan24 March 2013 at 18:47

    Facebook is a great place to show things off but sometimes we need to keep things a secret because we don't want certain people to see things. We wouldn't like it without our 'likers' though. Love the felt pictures, they are nice and bright. Love the hot water bottle covers too, nice and cosy.

    Jan x

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    1. Unknown24 March 2013 at 22:33

      Thanks Jan - I know, it's so true and I'm SO bad at keeping secrets as a rule! Torture ;-) Simmi x

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  6. Highland Monkey's24 March 2013 at 19:55

    Great hot water bottle covers and the little pictures are great for the nursery wall.

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    1. Unknown24 March 2013 at 22:34

      Thanks - I really enjoyed creating the aeroplane, so there'll definitely be more to come :-) Simmi x

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  7. Unknown24 March 2013 at 20:39

    Such a clever idea and the kids clearly love them, so no doubt other kids (and big kids) will too

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    1. Unknown24 March 2013 at 22:34

      Thanks Karen :-) Yup, so far the big kid in our house seems quite taken with the hot water bottle cover! Simmi x

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  8. Wendy24 March 2013 at 21:15

    I love the brightness and the fun of all these! The campervan hottie cover is just brilliant!

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    1. Unknown24 March 2013 at 22:35

      Thanks Wendy :-) Hope you have a good week! Simmi x

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  9. Jenny24 March 2013 at 21:38

    The felt pictures are wonderful, fab idea!

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    1. Unknown24 March 2013 at 22:35

      Thanks Jenny :-) Cheers for stopping by - hope you have a good week! Simmi x

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  10. threads 'n' shreds24 March 2013 at 22:08

    love the simple, bold pictures, perfect for a childs bedroom! And hot water bottle covers, what a great idea!

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    1. Unknown24 March 2013 at 22:36

      Cheers - the hot water bottle cover is popular already - the first one's already in the post to a customer! Simmi x

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  11. Little Harriet24 March 2013 at 22:12

    Aww I love the pictures, they are so cute!

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    1. Unknown24 March 2013 at 22:36

      Thanks Harriet :-) Hope you have a good week, Simmi x

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  12. Gertie24 March 2013 at 22:17

    I love the felt pictures. I'm sure they will both look lovely on the little one's bedroom wall.

    The hottie bottie is such fun. Are you planning to do other makes of cars. How about my favourite, the Mini....

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    1. Unknown24 March 2013 at 22:41

      Hey Gertie, thanks :-) It just so happens that there will be a couple of other models coming... watch this space (and remind me in a couple of weeks!!) Simmi x

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  13. Ginx Craft24 March 2013 at 22:40

    Very cute photos. They both look very happy.

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    1. Unknown24 March 2013 at 22:41

      Awww thanks :-) They're total posers! Simmi x

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  14. Free Spirit Designs24 March 2013 at 23:53

    Aww that picture is soooo cute! I love the hot water bottle cover too, what fantastic models! :)

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    1. Unknown25 March 2013 at 17:46

      Thanks Natalie - They of course completely agree with you ;-) Simmi x

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  15. Lewislovely25 March 2013 at 13:01

    Love the hot water bottle covers! And that felt picture is just perfect :-)

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    1. Unknown25 March 2013 at 17:47

      Thanks Fiona :-) Have a lovely week, Simmi xx

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  16. Stephen @ Soy of the North25 March 2013 at 15:41

    I've seen quite a few campervan themed crafts but never a hot water bottle cover before. It will come in handy at the moment with the snow.

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    1. Unknown25 March 2013 at 17:48

      Cheers Stephen, it surprised me that there aren't many HWB covers with campervans on out there - definitely handy at the mo! Simmi x

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  17. Bev Newman25 March 2013 at 17:24

    I love the pictures, they're perfect for kids rooms, nice and bright and with a lovely charm. The VW bottle cover just needs one number plate please - mine :-) This might be the closest I ever get to owning one :-)

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    1. Unknown25 March 2013 at 17:48

      Thanks Bev. If you'd like one I'd be more than happy to make you one - just give me a shout :-) Simmi x

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  18. EleanorLucy Millinery25 March 2013 at 22:03

    Ah very cute felt picture! But the hot water bottle is my favourite - they look so cosy! If I get some clients (fingers crossed!) I'll be investing in matching his& hers for my parents' veedub adventures :)

    Thanks for the fb like too - I can't believe how many followers you have now, amazing! I need some popularity tips! ;) x

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    1. Unknown26 March 2013 at 07:14

      Thanks lovely :-) Ha - love the sound of his & hers hotties! I shall happily share the secret - I got to 400 likers and then FB sent me a $25 voucher to use on an advert and it gained me nearly 1000 followers in the space of about 3 weeks!! Hope you have a great week & I can't wait to see the piano in 3D :-) Simmi x

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  19. Christmas Pie Crafts26 March 2013 at 10:39

    The felt pictures are really lovely. Also love the hot water bottle covers - very popular a the moment I would think. Hope you have a good week.

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    1. Unknown26 March 2013 at 11:56

      Ahhh thanks Jill :-) Yep, they're flying out of the door as fast as I can make them, which is really gratifying! You too, Simmi x

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  20. Ali26 March 2013 at 17:38

    Your felt pictures are wonderful, they'll look great in a child's room. I hope your models don't charge too much :) The VW hot water bottle covers are lovely and if the weather continues we'll need them all year round.
    Ali x

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  21. Unknown26 March 2013 at 17:46

    Thanks Ali :-) Thankfully at the moment I can pay the models in hot cross buns, but I suspect their fees will go up to chocolate eggs soon!! Simmi x

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  22. AliceAndFlorence26 March 2013 at 20:10

    Love your felt picture, and the hot water bottle covers look so cute. I am rather fond of VW campervans, I bet they would sell really well at the campervan shows!
    Wendy x

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    1. Unknown28 March 2013 at 16:28

      Thanks Wendy - I'm really hoping to get into the VW show near me in September, I think it would a great kick start to the 'silly season' :-) Simmi x

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  23. Fiddly Fingers27 March 2013 at 17:32

    Love the colourful felt pictures. How good to have such willing photographic volunteers :)

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    1. Unknown28 March 2013 at 16:28

      Thanks :-) Yep, they are fab, bless 'em! Just made a pair of baby shoes and they both pointed out that they can't model them till I make a bigger size! Opportunists! Simmi x

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  24. Handbags by Helen29 March 2013 at 07:56

    Cool hot water bottle cover

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  25. Kärt P29 March 2013 at 17:42

    Hi! Very sweet models you've got ;)
    I've just found Your blog from MakeandCraft forum, checked it out and I think you've got some great ideas. As much as I have read now, the orange candle holder is GRRRREAT! And childrens craft party..some day when I have children (hopefully), I would defenitely organize this.

    I have just started with my DIY blog, if you wish to check it out, I would be really pleased of getting followers/readers :)
    Have a nice evening!
    http://diy-ididit.blogspot.com/

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I really appreciate all comments made on the blog (it reminds me that I'm not talking to myself!) so just wanted to say thanks for adding your thoughts. Simmi x