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.

Harvest Pumpkin Winner!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Harvest Pumpkin hair clip giveaway. The winner was Rebecca Nunez of Florida.

Here is my daughter (straight from her nap time....) drawing out the winning name. Become a fan to stay on top of discounts and future giveaways!

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!

Fall Giveaway!

Hooray for giveaways! In honor of the approaching autumn months, I'll be giving away a Harvest Pumpkin hair clip or pin to one lucky Facebook fan or Pammy Dawn blog reader.

To be entered in the random drawing, become a fan on my Facebook page and comment on the giveaway entry posting letting me know your favorite Pammy Dawn shop item or something you'd like me to make in the future. You may also comment on this blog entry with the same information. For a second entry in the drawing, blog or link to this page and give me the link in the comments.

Make sure you leave a way for me to contact you in the comment, or become a fan on Facebook so I may send you a happy winnings message! Drawing will take place August 1st. All comments and entries must be posted by July 31st.

Hair Clip SALE! Fall Promotional Sale

As a promotional for my new site on Facebook, I'm offering a discount through my Facebook site. Valid now through September 1st!

Visit, become a fan, SAVE!!!

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!