Mariposa at Rest - Monarch Butterfly Wool Felt Pin

Mariposa - the inspiration for this mini felt sculpture, is butterfly in Spanish. It is also the home in which I grew up, in the rolling foothills approaching Yosemite Valley. Sadly, you don't see as many majestic Monarchs there as in the past, but it is still one of the most beautiful places I know come Spring and the blush of wildflowers.

Mariposa is made-to-order, and hand-crafted using 100% wool felt. Each piece will be hand-cut and stitched, making this butterfly as unique and without duplicate as it's fluttering inspiration. (Photo is an example only, your butterfly wing pattern will be similar, but unique to your pin).

Wing details are carefully stitched to the front and back of the wings, and the wings gracefully arch in a resting position. Below the body in the center is a 1 inch bar pin, securely stitched to a base layer of felt. Nearly life-sized, Mariposa is 3 inches across, and about 1.5 inches tall.

Apple Corduroy Dress by ChewChewsCloset

This dress is fantastic! The baby wale corduroy is velvety soft, and I love the colorful array of apples. The details in this dress make it quite possibly one of the sweetest little back-to-school dresses I've ever seen. Cinching the back is an attached belt with a natural wooden button closure. Elastic looped natural buttons secure the back of the dress to the neck and open wide enough for easy on and off by a toddler with clumsy fingers.

Superbly made, the stitching is impeccable and reinforced to last for generations of use. I can't wait for the cooler weather so Julia can show it off! Thank you, Darcy, for another amazing creation.

Last Week for the Fall Giveaway!

Only SIX days left to get in on the action! July 31st is the last day to be entered to win my Harvest Pumpkin hair clip or pin. Comment here with your favorite pammydawn creation or something you'd like to see in the shop.

You don't want to miss it!

Only 9 Days Left!

Ooooh! Free stuff!!

Only 9 days left to get in on the action! July 31st is the last day to be entered to win my Harvest Pumpkin hair clip or pin. Comment here with your favorite pammydawn creation or something you'd like to see in the shop.

Don't miss out!

Name that Squirrel!

After a month or so of much-needed vacation, I've finally felt like creating again!  My fall collection needed a nutty squirrel, so here is the first sketch, yet to come to fruition.  Now comes the task of choosing felt colors, textures, and naming the critter.  

I'd love to hear from you if you have any fabulous suggestions!  If I pick your name, I'll link to your blog/website in the final listing on my shop, Pammy Dawn.  Please be sure to leave your shop link when you comment if you have any burgeoning ideas!

Sketch Copyright Pammy Dawn Designs, 2009.  No reproduction without permission.

Etsy Front Page - Fall Oak Set

Etsy Front Page 11-5-08

Wednesday I was surprised to see many new hearts in a short period of time, and thought, was I on the front page??  I searched the Flickr website for screenshots, and sure enough!  A lovely treasury by LuLusWoobies made it to the front page, and I was lucky enough to be included in that group!

Back to School Hair Clips

What better way to accessorize that oh-so-important first day of school outfit, than with a perfect hair accessory!

School Wise Owl Hair Clip or Pin - $8.00

Fall Essentials Gift Set - $32.00

Oriana Owl Hair Clip or Pin - $7.00

Princess Punky Bones Hair Clip - $7.00

An Apple a Day Hair Clip or Pin - $7.00

Sales and Promotions

Yesterday ended the team etsyBABY Super Summer Sale.  It was a wild success!  I enjoy giving perks to customers, as I enjoy GETTING perks from others!  

If you missed the super sale, you may still receive a promotional discount via my blog.  How? You may ask?  At checkout on Etsy, enter "BLOGGER" in the notes to seller section.  I will email you an adjusted invoice for 10% off as a thank you for frequenting my blog.

My newest listing~ save big by buying in sets!

Fall Essentials Gift Set - $32.00

Custom Fabric Match

One of my projects this week was to match some darling fabric for a fellow EtsyBABY member.  I think my favorite requests are those that make me design something new - it is so much fun to get new ideas and make something to go with an outfit.  I'll post a link to the matching outfits once they are listed.  You can check out ChewChewsCloset for darling handmade children's clothes.

Trick or Treat Witch - Vintage Girl Hair Clip or Pin - $10.00

School Wise Owl Hair Clip or Pin - $8

Cornucopia - The Horn of Plenty

When I set out to create this clip/pin, I had not considered how much detail would need to go into such an iconic image!  After numerous drawings to get the curve of the horn the way I liked, it then dawned on me that I would need to FILL the horn with mini fruits and vegetables!  

Each piece is unique - I did not use a pattern for the fruits and vegetables, so each creation of this accessory will be one-of-a-kind.

Horn of Plenty - Cornucopia Hair Clip or Pin - $10.00

Halloween Already???

Yes, it is right around the corner! Seems like it may be too early to start on Halloween items, but better early than late. Here is the first among the harvest theme I'll be creating in the weeks to come: Candy Corn for your hair (or lapel), and Fall Harvest Pumpkin hair clip or brooch.

Candy Corn - Pair of Clips - $9.00
Fall Harvest Pumpkin - Hair Clip or Pin Brooch - $6.50