It truly has been a very ‘festive’ week. Thank you to everyone who has embraced my latest designing efforts. I appreciate your lovely comments, feedback and encouragement. And of course as a designer, the real reward is when customers buy your pattern designs. It would appear that E-patterns really are the latest ‘must have’. I have to admit I was a bit hesitant to move in that direction but my customers tell me they love them.
This last design, the Hold-it-all Elves, was one that I added just yesterday… had a bit of a hold up with that one (no pun intended). It’s already proved very popular. I can think of many different ways to utilise these cheeky elves in your Christmas decorating; the samples shown here are holders for place cards, notes, menus and photos.
If you are interested in any of my new Christmas patterns, you still have one more day to take advantage of my pattern special – Purchase 3 patterns and choose a fourth pattern for FREE. This offer finishes at midnight on Sunday.
This past week I’ve been working on a few other projects. This one below was a custom order for a little boy.
I’ve also made a start on a few thrifting re-do’s, some new canvas paintings (future pattern designs), a couple of custom orders and an ongoing sewing project for OPAM (that one’s for ME). It’s always nice to have a change of pace after working solidly on a themed collection like Christmas.
My hubby and I made time today for a ‘date’…. you know, time spent together without the kids, doing things WE like. We had a most enjoyable morning at the Glasshouse viewing 3 art exhibitions, followed by a trip to the Historical Society. Six generations of my family were born and raised here in Port Macquarie, so I’ve decided to get more serious about an earlier attempt at researching the family history. After taking in all that culture we debriefed over yummy scones and lattes in one of our lovely cafes. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and our time together, but our kids thought it sounded… booooooring!!
Anyhoo, I hope everyone is having an enjoyable weekend.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
your patterns look great Kerryanne!
your date day sounds lovely – great to get to know about your family history and where you came from
Beware family tree research is addictive ! It is such fun and so interesting , love your new designs !
Time out without kids is always a good thing and yours sounds particularly relaxing!
Yur elves are so cute!!!
Wonderful Patterns Kerryanne
Never to late for a date with your hubby!
Have fun with your researching…the internet would make things easier these days…or maybe more addictive?
Happy weekend to you, Gail
What a lovely day. I try to have these ‘dates’ with my husband too; a chance to re-connect with no distractions and indulge in valuable US time.
Love your Riley project, I am sure the recipient will love them.
Just ordered my Christmas patterns and can’t wait to start them.
Lee:)
adorable elves! love that you got to have a date with your hubby without girls, otherwise it would be all about them! lol
cant wait till our little ones are a bit bigger so that we can go on a ‘date’.
love all of the christmas items i am seeing…you are so clever!
xxx
Hi Kerryanne,
Lovely update on all your news.
I’m sure your client will be thrilled with the custom order!
Looking foward to seeing your Re-do’s.
Yeah, some Me and Mark time will do you both good!
Hugs,
Anna
Great patterns Kerryanne…
& hey time out without the kids is to be treasured!
says me whose boys are now ADULT & MOTHER is not too relevant..!!
when they were young…wanted some lovely time with hubby…
now they are older want them home to come out to dinner with hubby & I…BUT of course..NOW both of my hands..
Hubby NEver home!!~~
OH well…I do still have SOOTY & still caring for lovely dad whose knee is still NOT BENDING!!~~~
xx andrea
that was meant to read NOW BOTH OFF my hands!!
Oh I just love your elves- how seriously cute. I can’t believe Xmas is not that far away-eek.
I am glad you and hubby enjoyed your date. I love how Dr Phil says the best gift you can give your children is a happy marriage. Time for just the two of you is so important:)
Hi Kerryanne, weird thing happened this morning, clicked on your link from the comment you left on my blog and it kept going to this weird bible website even thought the address was http://www.shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com. Yet when i went through reader it is fine. Dont know what is going on there as doesnt happen to anyone elses links?
alicia