Handmade Halloween Costumes? YES!

Here is my latest listing, a handmade crochet Pumpkin Hat.  This hat is made of 100% cotton yarn, and is made to order, so you choose the size (from infant to adult).  Are you an adult who would like to celebrate the holiday but are a little too self conscious to dress in full costume?  This is a great alternative!  Moms, wouldn't this be cute with orange clothes, as an inexpensive Halloween costume?  This would also be perfect for fall photos!  To see this hat, or other great alternatives for Halloween and the holidays, or just everyday, see the hat section of my shop here:  Custom Hats by suefern643

Looking for the perfect inexpensive stocking stuffer?

The latest addition to my Etsy shop is a set of 7 handmade crochet cotton facial scrubbers.  These round scrubbers are crocheted with 100% cotton yarn, which is durable and earth friendly, and super absorbent as well.  Wouldn't these make a wonderful teacher's gift?  They are machine washable and dryable.  Great for removing makeup.  At only $1.00 a piece, you can't go wrong!  They are available several different colors. 

For these and other inexpensive gift ideas for the home and family, check out my Home Items shop section here:  Crochet home Items

How cool is this!?

While browsing Etsy, I often come across items that really "strike my fancy".  I save them under my favorites and go back and look at them every once in a while.  Today, this item really caught my attention.  It is a crochet pattern for a pirate ship! This is just so awesome that I had to share it!  If you crochet, you should check out this seller's entire store, because you will find some really unique patterns.  You can order this pattern by using this link.  http://www.etsy.com/listing/63121158/crochet-pattern-pirate-ship-toys-in-pdf

TAGT treasury challenge entry

Today, I have an entry in the TAGT treasury challenge.  Won't you please check it out?  Thanks!

Here's the link:  The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades!

Beautiful Girly Treasury feature

http://www.etsy.com/listing/70701049/dora-the-explorer-toddler-hat-in-100

Here is a gorgeous treasury, created by Arlene's Boutique, which features my Dora the Explorer hat!  Check it out!


Bubblelicious by Arlene's Boutique

PLEASE VOTE FOR MY TREASURY!!!!!

My treasury, Titled "Accessories" has been accepted into the On Fire for Handmade Treasury Contest this week!  This is a huge honor for me, because this contest is made of Anne's favorite treasuries, so thank you so much, Anne!  :-D

Please go to the On Fire for Handmade Blog, to vote for my treasury!  If I win, I will be so happy, and I'm really excited about all the exposure the included artists will receive! 

Here's a link to the contest.  Voting is on the left side of the page!
http://onfireforhandmade.com/Treasury-Contest.html

THANK YOU-THANK YOU-THANK YOU!!!!!!

Day #3 of the Like My Fanpage Treasury Challenge, and here's two more entries, which are true works of art!  I love them both!  I have the difficult task of judging and choosing just one winner from all these gorgeous treasuries!  They are all so great!  I so much appreciate everyone's efforts in creating these gorgeous treasuries!

A challenge entry with my snowmen

Day #2 of the Like My Fanpage Treasury Challenge on Etsy, featuring my snowman couple.  The latest entry was created by Carice Monroy of ChatteJolie.  I love her treasury because it celebrates the art of crochet, which is obviously something that is close to my heart.  If you have a chance, please visit her shop and see her beautiful selection of vintage items! Here's the link to her shop, and a picture of the treasury she created.

ChatteJolie on Etsy

Look at this cutie!

This is a cute little guy, Derek, who beat the odds after being born premature.  He is almost a year old and is home with his mom and dad, and bigger brother, JR (who is 7 years old).  I sent this hat to Derek and his mom was sweet enough to take a picture of him wearing  it!  The photo touched my heart so much that I wanted to share it with everyone.   How very cute is he?????

Doing the victory dance! WOOHOO!!!!!

I finally won a treasury challenge!  Yippee!  The On Fire for Handmade Team treasury challenge!  We won!  Look at all the wonderfully talented Etsy artists featured in my summer leaves treasury.  Without their support and promotion of this treasury, we would not have won.  Please check out the treasury and visit their shops.  Show them some love-they are so very deserving!   I'm just on cloud 9!

You can see the other worthy placers here: 

http://onfireforhandmade.com/On-Fire-for-Handmade-Treasuries.html

I have been featured on someone else's blog!

My friend Janet Long, from Etsy, published a wonderful post about me.  I'm so humbled and so thankful for her kindness and support.  You should really check out her entire blog.  She's such an artist.  It's spectacular!

Here's the link to her post about little old me and the crochet items in my shop:

http://www.janetlongarts.com/blogabout.html#/

I'm featured in this treasury!

It's so seldom that people actually feature me in their treasuries, and for every feature, I'm eternally grateful.  Here I am in a nonteamchallenge treasury!  Thanks so much!  Click on the link to see this beautiful treasury!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI1NDI2NDV8MzIyNDU2OTkw/gifts-for-the-new-father-..

My item: 

I'm in this treasury

My eggs are featured in this cool treasury:  http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4dee3ee136226d91dd7afdd2/chocolate-brown-melody

A few new listings on etsy

Here are a few new listings, which I posted today on etsy.  I have listed these items on ebay and have done very well with them.  Get ready for the fall holidays early with these original holiday hats!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74714213/handmade-crochet-reindeer-hat-custom-any


http://www.etsy.com/listing/74713793/handmade-crochet-thanksgiving-turkey-hat



http://www.etsy.com/listing/74713590/handmade-crochet-skull-and-crossbones

Patriotic Coasters

Here are some patriotic drink coasters I made recently.  I am working on an entire picnic set in crochet and polymer clay.  Keep your eyes on my shop:  www.etsy.com/shop/suefern643

Someone loves my snowman hat!

Here's my hat in a new treasury!  http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d9ce4ff731b6d918e6dbf26/for-babies-with-love#4d9ce57015b96d91191f61ae

Link:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/64847348/custom-crochet-snowman-hat-any

I'm in this treasury

Here's a treasury that my pink and brown flower hat is in:  http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d9a11128b7f8eef56baaac7/gifts-for-your-mom

Here's the hat: 
 http://www.etsy.com/listing/71253461/crochet-girls-hat-in-pink-brown-and

My latest treasury

It all starts with B.........http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d99ad4856a58eef1d9086d2/b-is-for?ref=pr_treasury
Sneak Peek: 
Link to item:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/49959245/ballet-boy-reflection-fine-art?ref=tre-4d99ad4856a58eef1d9086d2-16

my latest treasury

Here's my latest etsy treasury, featuring items from people whose shops are my favorite!  http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d98760f13228eef8d9763d6/minty-fresh?ref=pr_treasury

Here's a sneak peek: 
Here's the link for this item:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/49430704/celadon-white-and-blue-fused-glass?ref=tre-4d98760f13228eef8d9763d6-11

Doggy Sweater

After much encouragement from one of my etsy pals, I have created this patriotic doggy sweater, called the "Maggie".  My dog, Dalton, was not too thrilled to model it for me.  But I managed to get some shots.  Here they are.  This is for sale in my etsy shop, http://www.etsy.com/shop/suefern643.