New Pattern Giveaway!!

Okay, who's ready for another pattern giveaway??  If you've been following my facebook page and flickr photos lately, you'll notice that I've been working on two special little dolls.  I'm happy to say that I've finally finished them up and have even started writing up the patterns, which should be ready within the next few days!

For this giveaway, I'll be including the doll pattern as well as an outfit pattern of your choice too!  Yay!!  So, if you'd like a chance at winning, please leave your name and email addy, as well as the outfit set you'd like to receive and I'll choose 7 winners on Saturday, July 21.  I know that only leaves a couple of days, but I'm sure you'll want to get these patterns ASAP!

These little cuties have been a joy to create!!  The pattern will feature two different hairstyles to choose from, a sweet little dress and a pair of slip-on shoes.

I've also made a few different outfit sets, that will be sold as separate patterns.  That way, you can choose which of them you'd like to make for your dolly.

My personal fave - the beach set.

LOVE those glasses!  Might have to make myself a pair! lol!

The bake set, complete with iced pastries, sandwich biscuits and a vintage inspired apron.

The gardening set.

The wrap-around skirt and top set.

For those of you who are unable to leave a comment on my blog, please post your info to my facebook page.

Best of luck to you all!!
~Shelly xo

Our Trip to Galiano

Hi!  We've just returned from a romantic getaway on the beautiful island of Galiano, where we spent four glorious days at the Galiano Inn and Spa.

 The mural in the lobby of the inn, which is made up of individual tiles, each painted by numerous artists from around the world.

We treated ourselves to a blissfully relaxing couples massage in the garden house.

This is where we enjoyed a wood-fired pizza on the ocean front terrace of the inn.


Located just off the coast of British Columbia, Galiano is considered the 'gem' of the Gulf Islands and boasts a Mediterranean climate, spectacular views of the surrounding islands, and magnificent wild life:  orca whales, sea lions, cormorants, deer and otters.

View from The Bluffs, overlooking Active Pass.

An interesting carving I spotted on an old sail boat.

Enjoying the view from a sea cave we found at Montague Harbour.  So glad I brought a hat as it was a scorcher of a day!

Now that we're back home, I'm trying to think of a way for us to permanently move to this wonderful island, or one of the surrounding ones!  It's a dream for now, but one that I'm going to strive to make come true!
~Shelly xo

Congrats to the Winners!!

Hello dear friends!  Thank you all so much to those of you who entered the pattern giveaway!  Your encouragement, support and kind words are so endearing to me!  This has been a huge project and it's been a pleasure to share it with you all and also hold this giveaway:)   So, without further ado, here are the names of the lucky winners:

Liew Pey Shy
Vicky Carlin
Angie (craftangiecraft)  I'll need your email address please :)
Jackieb
Teresa Jensen - Please confirm your email address for me :)

Most of the patterns have already been sent (Teresa, yours was undeliverable) and Angie, I'll send yours off as soon as I hear from you ;)

The patterns are now available in my shop  for those of you who'd like to give them a try.  Pattern includes instructions to make the doll, bunny, outfits and all accessories shown above.  Clara measures about 14 inches tall and her bunny friend Pearl stands at about 5.5 inches from the tips of her toes to the tops of her ears.

Before I go, I'd like to share a sneak peek at another little project I'm working on.  I was invited to be a part of a project within the Blythe community.  Here's the link to read more about it:  http://fortheloveofblythe.wordpress.com/.  You can also pop over to the facebook page to see more:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/For-the-Love-of-Blythe/217402788347743, and for our team page on flickr:  http://www.flickr.com/groups/1987714@N23/

For my contribution to this amazing project, I'm making two little bears to go with our Gypsy theme.  Here's a peek at the first wip.

Again, a HUGE thank you to all of you for entering the draw and to the winners, hope you enjoy making Clara and Pearl!
~Shelly xo