Plush art dolls by Kleja

One of the great things about having a blog is that when you discover something irresistibly charming,  you have a handy place to shout about it!

So I want to shout about this gorgeous new line of plush art dolls designed and made by Kleja (Klay Arsenault),  especially for the Visiting Artist spotlight on Anna Maria Horner’s website!

Every doll Klay creates is completely one-of-kind, and she makes them all by hand herself.  She says, “the best part about these special edition dolls, is that each one features Anna Maria’s fantastically bold and beautiful fabric! “  I’ve got to agree that I love the fabrics (who wouldn’t?) but I think it’s the way Klay has brought her designs to life and the way the fabrics have been chosen and combined which makes them so lovely!

Please visit Anna Maria’s website  to see and purchase work from the collection. You’ll also find lots of great creations from all the contributors to the Visiting Artists collection.

There are more Kleja goodies to be found on etsy and be sure to read Klay’s lovely blog to keep up with her latest news.

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Well…it snowed, and it snowed some more…

If there was somewhere I really need to be, there’s still public transport running…I think.

But it’s at times like this  I feel really lucky and grateful to be able to work from home. I know many people are struggling to get to work by any means possible because they have no alternative,  and my thoughts go out to them.

So what have I been going while I’ve been stuck indoors?  making bunnies a plenty!  For stockists and fairs in December.

My button stocks are starting to get low – I’ve already put out an appeal on my facebook page for more.

I know it’s a bit cheeky to ask , but if you have any going spare I’d be very grateful to have them .  Unfortunately I can’t offer any cash in return, but if you include your address I’ll send a thank you card and a  discount voucher to use in my shops. The address to send to is here Thanks in advance x

Tomorrow I’m going to try out an idea I have for owls…I’ll let you know how I get on.

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I’m celebrating  the opening of my little bigcartel shop by adding a free handmade gift to the first three orders placed there.The shop has had more than 200 visitors, but no sales as yet…although it’s only been open a few days!

Customers can choose from the items shown above. There’s only one of each so it’s ‘first come first served!’

(sorry about the quality of the picture it’s so dark here today) Claiming your free gift is very simple – when you are at the paypal checkout mention either 1.dress brooch, 2. Pouch or, 3. lime green brooch – in the instructions to seller box. Don’t worry if you forget to add which you’d like I’ll contact you to ask for your preference.  Hope you see something you like ;-)

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The materialised store is now open!

The brand new shop is hosted by Big Cartel  and can be easily found by clicking ‘shop‘ above.  This new venture will run along side the well established materialised etsy shop, where you can already find a selection of my fabric purses, brooches, and other textile goodies.

Until further notice there’s free delivery within the UK and a low flat rate for Europe and the USA.  There will be a little extra gift included with the first three orders from the new shop. Browsers are most welcome!

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